GM Begins Talks To Settle Ignition Switch Lawsuits
More than 300 claims have been filed related to a deadly ignition switch problem in some older model small GM cars.
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More than 300 claims have been filed related to a deadly ignition switch problem in some older model small GM cars.
General Motors is recalling 51,640 SUVs because the fuel gauges may show inaccurate readings.
The truck, which will be 700 pounds lighter than the current version, could get close to 30 miles per gallon of gas on the highway, far better than its competition.
"I suppose this is not a terribly well-kept secret," said executive chairman Bill Ford, in announcing the changes to Ford workers Thursday.
Most car companies post significant April sales gains
The estimate comes from a quarterly report to Congress by a government watchdog and is up from a previous estimate of $10.5B.
GM helping to find creative new uses for industrial leftovers including shipping containers, wood pallets and automotive insulation.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert finds getting a phone repaired can consume more time and effort than getting your car fixed.
Toyota to build new HQ in Texas, expand Technical Center near Ann Arbor
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about a nickel during the past week to a statewide average of $3.79 per gallon.
Investigators have found a Michigan man's restored 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle worth more than $100,000 that was stolen during fall trip to Indianapolis for a classic car show.
UAW Vice President Joe Ashton has been nominated to serve on the GM Board of Directors.
Ford earned $989 million in the first quarter, below analyst expectations.
The company earned $125 million in a quarter when many expected a loss.
Company vows to do a better job of "connecting the dots."
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan as CBS News Detroit tracks a low-pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is set to open to motorists on Monday. Businesses, including Six Spoke Brewing Company, are excited for its debut.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Some people - and some restaurants and food trucks - have shifted menu plans in response to the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan and other states.
Opening day has arrived for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. President Trump plans to visit Metro Detroit. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The U.S. and Iran refrained from fighting over the weekend, while discussing a possible resumption of negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. CBS News has this report.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor is scheduled to open at noon. Michigan State Police say motorists should be on the lookout for busier traffic near the bridge entrance.
A shooting at a food festival in Seattle Sunday night has left three people dead.
