US economy could lose $5.6B in revenue, mostly in Michigan, if UAW strikes for 10 days
A new report shows that a strike by the United Auto Workers union would damage Michigan’s economy. The study estimates...
UAW president on possible strike: We’re in it for the long haul
Two weeks into contract negotiations and the leader of the United Auto Workers union is decrying the slow pace of...
Detroit Today: Can self-driving cars thrive in the Motor City?
Construction began last week on a $10 million pilot project to create what the Michigan Department of Transportation has called...
UAW president Shawn Fain calls Stellantis’ ‘concessionary offer’ trash
The United Auto Workers union is in its second week of negotiations with Detroit's three automakers. UAW President Shawn Fain...
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92K vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them...
Pensions, 32-hour work week, retiree benefits part of UAW demands in contract talks
The United Auto Workers released their demands ahead of contract negotiations with Detroit's three major automakers, and union members are...
General Motors president talks strong Q2 as contract negotiations with UAW ongoing
General Motors shared a largely positive second quarter earnings report with investors this week. The manufacturer says it generated roughly...
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric...
Job security and cost reduction part of UAW, Detroit automakers contract talks
Detroit’s automakers and the United Auto Workers are currently in collective bargaining talks. Discussions are ongoing with General Motors —...
CultureShift: Mary Wilson speaks about the history of ‘Horace,’ the Dodge Custom 880 donated to WDET
As you've probably heard by now, WDET is raffling off a 1964 Dodge Custom 880 once owned by both the...
Biden taps Sperling to smooth UAW contract talks with Detroit automakers
The Biden administration is dispatching one of its top economic advisors to help smooth over relations between the United Auto...
Detroit Today: Analyzing the struggles of the Detroit Auto Show
For over a century, Detroit has celebrated its role auto industry and by playing host to the acclaimed North American...