US Sues VW Over Emissions-Cheating Software In Diesel Cars

Federal authorities are suing Volkswagen over emissions-cheating software found in nearly 600,000 vehicles sold in the United States.

• Jan 4, 2016

General Motors Invests $500m In Lyft, Forms Partnership

GM and ride-hailing company Lyft Inc. are forming an unprecedented partnership that could help them beat their rivals to the self-driving future.

• Jan 4, 2016

January Trial Set To Air GM Ignition Switch Recall Issues

A civil trial starting this month will test the legal boundaries of hundreds of claims remaining against General Motors over faulty ignition switches.

• Jan 2, 2016

8th US Death Due To Takata Air Bag Explosion Confirmed

Officials say they have confirmed an eighth U.S. death due to an explosive air bag made by auto parts maker Takata.

• Dec 23, 2015

GM Extends Holiday Shutdown Of Lansing Delta Township Plant

GM has invested $520 million for new tooling and equipment.

• Dec 22, 2015

Ford Recalls 313K Older Cars To Fix Headlight Problem

The auto company said the headlights can go dark and cause a crash.

• Dec 22, 2015

5-Year Deal Between Nexteer, Union Easily Wins Approval

Union members at a major Michigan auto parts supplier have approved a five-year contract.

• Dec 19, 2015

Fiat Chrysler Recalling Nearly 56K Jeeps To Fix Water Leak

In the meantime, owners are advised to check tailgates and make sure they are kept dry until repairs are made.

• Dec 18, 2015

Faurecia Auto Supplier Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

Nothing was found and workers were back in the building before 5 p.m.

• Dec 16, 2015

AAA Michigan: Gas Prices Rise 7 Cents In Past Week To $1.91

AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have increased by about 7 cents in the past week.

• Dec 14, 2015

Ford To Invest $4.5 Billion In 13 New Electrified Vehicles By 2020

Ford currently sells electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of its Focus, Fusion, C-Max and Lincoln MKZ sedans.

• Dec 12, 2015

Fiat Chrysler To Pay $70 Million Fine To US Government

The fine is in addition to a $105 million penalty levied against Fiat Chrysler earlier this year for its mishandling of 23 recalls.

• Dec 10, 2015

GM Ignition Switch Fund Pays Out $594.5 Million On 399 Claims

A total of 4,343 claims were filed with the GM fund. Only 9.2 percent were deemed eligible for payments, including claims for 124 deaths and 275 injuries.

• Dec 10, 2015

Japanese Cars Do Best In Insurance Industry Safety Rankings

The safest cars this model year, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, come from Japan.

• Dec 10, 2015

GM To Replace Key Engine Parts To Fix Car Fire Problem

General Motors says it will replace some key engine parts to stop oil leaks that have caused over 1,300 fires and four recalls of older cars.

• Dec 9, 2015

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