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More drivers are falling behind on their car loans as they grapple with rising vehicle ownership costs and a financial hangover from the pandemic.
The United Auto Workers union appears to be edging closer to a tentative contract agreement with Ford that would be critical to ending the union's 6-week-old strikes against the three major Detroit automakers, two people with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday.
The UAW's historic strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers is in its sixth week, and economic losses have surpassed $9.3 million, according to Anderson Economic Group, LLC.
Throughout its 5-week-old strikes against Detroit's automakers, the United Auto Workers union has cast an emphatically combative stance, reflecting the style of its pugnacious leader, Shawn Fain.
Three generations of Lynda Jackson's family have worked in Detroit's auto plants, and three generations have been union members.
Automakers posted big increases in new vehicle sales during the summer, despite high prices, rising interest rates and even a limited strike against Detroit companies.
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's big three automakers that spread to dozens of parts distribution centers one week ago may grow worse soon.
Unifor announced it has set a negotiation deadline with General Motors in Canada for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9.
President Joe Biden's decision to stand alongside United Auto Workers pickets in Michigan during their strike against major carmakers underscores an allegiance to labor unions that appears to be unparalleled in presidential history.
Canadian autoworkers have ratified a new labor agreement with Ford Motor Co., averting a threatened strike.
Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.
A seating supplier is laying off hundreds of employees as the United Auto Workers and the Big Three continue to negotiate amid the targeted strikes.
The union representing Canadian autoworkers at Ford has reached a tentative deal with the US automaker, keeping its more than 5,000 members on the job there and providing some good news for an industry dealing with unprecedented labor disruptions.
Tier 1 and especially Tier 2 automotive suppliers could be at risk financially if a prolonged strike occurs.
From picket lines in Hollywood to walkouts against Detroit automakers, it's already been a big year for labor organizing — and behind several major showdowns with enormous companies are some of America's largest unions.
The union representing striking auto workers is describing its latest talks with Ford as reasonably productive.
About 13,000 auto workers have walked off the job at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldn't reach a deal with Detroit's automakers.
About 13,000 U.S. auto workers have stopped making vehicles and headed for the picket lines.
The Detroit auto show is back and is set to kick off over the weekend. Members of the media got special access on Wednesday to catch a glimpse at what to expect.
Ahead of the UAW president's Facebook Live on Wednesday, Stellantis sent out an update saying they've made a second and now third counteroffer to the union since Monday.
The prospect of an auto workers strike could test Joe Biden's treasured assertion he's the most pro-union president in U.S. history.
United Auto Workers union members are now able to sign up to receive their $500 a-week strike payment, only reminding us of the possibility of a strike as soon as Friday.
The top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroit's big auto show.
Leaders of the United Auto Workers union are considering targeted strikes at a small number of factories run by each of Detroit's three automakers if they can't reach contract agreements by a Thursday night deadline.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
One suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody. Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
A Detroit man is charged after prosecutors say he threw tables and chairs at his girlfriend at a Potbelly restaurant.
Frustration is growing in Westland, Michigan, as residents report missed and delayed trash pickups across the city. Some say the problem has dragged on for weeks.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
While the ribbon-cutting and traffic opening dates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge have not officially been announced, it appears that both events will happen soon.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Toledo's police chief said Tuesday that a dispute between two rival groups appears to have triggered the mass shooting near the Old West End Festival, and two firearms believed to have been fired have been seized.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
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.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
NASA introduced the four astronauts who will begin training for the Artemis III mission.
One of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's oldest program is back for the summer. Health and wellness program, Riverwalkers, kicked off on Tuesday, June 9.
The U.S. Postal Service wants dog owners to manage their dogs when they deliver mail to their house. The agency performed a dog attack demonstration at the Oak Park, Michigan, post office.
The U.S. military says two soldiers are in stable condition after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump says Iran shot down the helicopter, and he says the U.S. must respond.
Frustration is growing in Westland, Michigan, as residents report missed and delayed trash pickups across the city. Some say the problem has dragged on for weeks.