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General Motors will pay $575 million to settle hundreds of civil lawsuits filed against the company over faulty small-car ignition switches, including the bulk of pending wrongful death and injury cases.
The problem caused crashes that killed at least 124 people and injured 275 more.
GM will be charged criminally with hiding the defect from regulators and in the process defrauding consumers according to a report.
United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler have reached a tentative contract deal.
The Monday midnight deadline has come and gone -- and Fiat Chrysler workers remain on the job without a new contract.
New data shows Michigan drivers have a 1-in-97 percent chance of a hitting a deer on the road.
Fiat Chrysler - the smallest of the three companies - now becomes the focus of bargaining and could be hit with a strike if negotiations stall.
It's a new look for the police vehicles based on the Dodge Charger. We get details from WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert spends some time in Honda's completely redone Pilot.
The company says it knows of two injuries caused by the problem but no crashes.
General Motors is recalling about 121,000 Cadillacs because the rear window defroster control can overheat and catch fire.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert takes us for a spin in Mazda's totally redone roadster.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert takes us through the back country at the Fiat Chrysler proving grounds.
Consumers increasingly want to use their smartphone while driving - without running afoul of the law.
"We are simply OVER SATURATED with used car lots!"
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
A truck became stuck in a sinkhole that formed on Wednesday near Orangelawn Street and Chatham Street in Detroit.
New Haven schools are resuming classes Thursday, with alternate arrangements in the works for lunch service, as a boil water advisory continues in the area.
A massive sink hole in Detroit is now fixed after a water main break caused the road to collapse and a vehicle to get stuck.
Arbor One Apartments in Ypsilanti, Michigan, says it is making progress on restoring its condemned buildings, but there's still a lot of work left to finish the job.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Ford said a tech glitch can increase the risk of a crash for vehicles towing a trailer. Here's what to look for.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
The Winter Olympics may be over, but the legacy of a Olympians with Detroit roots lives on. We learn more about a legendary Wayne State University coach who has built champions and changed lives.
Two of the brightest stars in the U.S. men's and women's double gold medal hockey performances were the goaltenders, Aerin Frankel and Michigan native Connor Hellebuyck. Now, some leaders at USA Hockey are hoping their success will help reshape preception of that position.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton answered questions under oath before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A massive sinkhole in Detroit is now fixed after a water main break caused the road to collapse and a vehicle to get stuck.
