Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for...

UAW planning strike votes against Stellantis

The United Auto Workers plans to hold strike authorization votes at as many as 28 Stellantis local chapters in the...

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car,...

US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system

DETROIT (AP) — Two fatal crashes involving Ford's Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S....

UAW makes history by organizing a VW plant in the South, now what?

Over the weekend, workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee announced the results of their vote to join the...

Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar named chair of special committee on Chinese Communist Party

One of the few issues the deeply-divided U.S. Congress agrees on is taking a hard line on China.  Now a...

UAW continues organizing efforts at non-union factories in the South

Amid resistance from politicians and car companies, the United Auto Workers union continues its effort to organize in the South....

MichMash: Gov. Whitmer unveils new vehicle rebate plan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled plans for a new tax rebate for those who purchase electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake...

UAW targeting 13 non-union automakers in latest organization efforts

Fresh off the contract ratification with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, the United Auto Workers union is taking aim at organizing...

Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis, that along with a...

Detroit Today: Automakers struggle to charge up demand for electric vehicles

As the auto industry continues its transition to electric vehicles, EV sales are slowing down — creating a number of...

Detroit Evening Report: New UAW contracts could mean higher vehicle prices for consumers

The recent United Auto Workers strike against automakers may push vehicle prices higher, according to industry analysts. The union won...