GM To Add More Steel To Volt To Protect Battery
It's not a formal "recall" but GM is asking Chevy Volt owners to bring their cars back to their dealer who will add more safety features to the battery compartment.
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It's not a formal "recall" but GM is asking Chevy Volt owners to bring their cars back to their dealer who will add more safety features to the battery compartment.
A small fire broke out and was quickly contained in a paint shop at a Chrysler Corp. Jeep complex in Ohio.
Sunday's 16th Annual Urban Wheel Awards is the Official Multicultural Event of the North American International Auto Show. The festivities get underway with a reception in honor of William "Bill" Perkins, the show's first African-American chairman.
It appears the North American International Auto Show is staying put at Detroit's Cobo Center.
Chrysler 2011 sales are up 26 percent over 2010. GM sales are up 14 percent. Ford sales up 11 percent. Industry expected to be up 10 percent.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert pays a visit to Lincoln's brand new auto show display
Worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 are expected to rise 6.7 percent over 2011 volumes to 77.7 million vehicles, according to Polk, a Southfield-based automotive market intelligence firm.
Just a couple of weeks until the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, and one industry analyst feels the show is as relevant as ever.
No matter how many years of driving experience you have under your belt, winter weather never fails to present a wide variety of challenges.
To help you ponder the possibilities, kbb.com expert editors put together a list of the Top 10 Winter Driving Vehicles for 2012.
General Motors said on Friday that it is recalling more than 4,000 of its 2012 Chevrolet Sonic subcompact cars to check for missing brake pads.
While Americans are enjoying the holidays and most have time off from work, we need to remember that holidays are just another day at the shop for vehicle thieves.
An estimated 2.9 million Michigan residents – on par with last year's projection -- will travel 50 miles or more from home during the upcoming Christmas holiday period, according to AAA's latest travel survey.
General Motors is looking for customers to help the company choose Chevy's Super Bowl ad.
Nissan is recalling close to 15,000 vehicles to fix a problem that could result in oil leaks and engine damage
A female is dead after a crash that involved multiple vehicles at the top of a bridge along Interstate 75 on Detroit's west side early Saturday.
A 56-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a train in Fenton, Michigan, on Friday night, according to police.
Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down late Friday, prompting the U.S. to impose hefty new tariffs on Canada and Canada to prepare retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods next month.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after law enforcement found him in a cornfield.
A Detroit event is inspiring people to love one another, embrace their neighbors and strengthen the bonds that make Detroit a community.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Temperatures warm through the middle of the week
A preliminary hearing for John Skelton, the father charged with murder in the disappearance of his three sons, is set to begin in a Michigan courtroom on Monday and other top stories for the evening of Aug. 23, 2026.
What happens when Detroit neighbors come together to celebrate community, show some love and remind each other that they’re not alone? That’s the idea behind a local event bringing people together. Veronica Ortega explains.
Getting married can come with a high price tag. A unique garage sale in Shelby Township on Sunday gave couples a chance to find wedding items at a discount.
A preliminary hearing for John Skelton, the man charged with murder and tampering with evidence in the disappearance of his three sons, is scheduled to begin on Monday.