Chrysler Pays Back Its Government Loans
Chrysler employees are sporting big buttons with the word "PAID", as they celebrate the repayment of 7.6 billion dollars in government loan money.
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Chrysler employees are sporting big buttons with the word "PAID", as they celebrate the repayment of 7.6 billion dollars in government loan money.
Chrysler is poised to repay its loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments, with money borrowed from private sources.
Agency officials believe there may be up to one thousand Detroiters who have bought these bogus policies, lured in by low prices.
American carmakers improve their relations with suppliers. Car sales moving back to a normal level. We test drive the Fiat 500.
A closely watched study says the relationships the domestic auto companies have with their suppliers have reached the point where those relations are comparable with those of the Japanese automakers, which once had a significant edge.
The road there will be expanded to five lanes and a bridge will be built over the CSX Railroad tracks.
Changing a flat tire on the side of a busy freeway can be a dirty and dangerous job. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze offers a safer option: an on-board tire inflator kit that also helps improve fuel efficiency by shedding 26 pounds of spare tire and jacking hardware.
According to AAA Michigan, more than 1.1 million Michiganders will travel on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert spends some time in the small car that marks Fiat's return to the U.S.
Bring the family out to Milan Dragway for the second annual Detroit Dragway Reunion on May 21.
Chrysler is expected to pay off its government loans as early as next week, using money it's raised through private sources. This doesn't get the company out of debt, but it does save it more than a billion dollars each year in interest payments.
Cars can protect you in an accident and use "active safety" to prevent those crashes. Now, Ford is looking at using connectivity to keep drivers healthy.
It's the best time in years to sell your car. So few used vehicles are on the market that prices have risen to their highest in at least 16 years.
Lear Corp. has opened a new facility to supply electronics such as battery chargers to European car makers.
A new study says the auto industry is starting to return to normal, with new opportunities created by pent up demand, the Japanese earthquake and even the increasing weight of car buyers.
A man was shot by an officer and taken into custody after a confrontation with law enforcement just outside a Sheetz gas station in Taylor.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Thousands of DTE Energy customers remained without power Monday morning; the company expects to have most of the service restored by the end of the day.
Some Michigan residents may have already cast absentee voter ballots with Mallory McMorrow as their Democratic candidate. Here's how to redo that vote.
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.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
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.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
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.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Rain will move out as temps heat up, again. However, rain will return later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell us when.
Folarin Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.