Auto industry eyes subscription fees as multi-billion-dollar revenue stream
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
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New US rules aimed at curbing China could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit
The Biden administration has proposed new rules that could make it harder for electric vehicles to qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit.
General Motors believes it will start making money on electric vehicles in 2025 as higher margin models arrive
General Motors is losing money on every electric vehicle it sells, but the company says it's on track to generate mid single-digit pretax profit margins in 2025 as it produces more higher margin EVs, works out kinks in battery manufacturing and sees battery cost reductions.
City of Detroit installs nation's first wireless charging road for EVs
Detroit had the country's first paved road and electronic traffic signal installed, and now the Motor City has the nation's first wireless charging road.
General Motors says strike cost $1.1B, but it can absorb rising labor costs as it raises dividend
General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit this year from a six-week strike by autoworkers, but the company expects to absorb the costs of a new contract and is even raising its dividend.
Tesla's new Cybertruck, starting at $60,990, has arrived
Love it or hate it, but Tesla's first pickup truck sports a look like no other vehicle on the market today.
Michigan-based EV battery startup lays off 25% of workforce
Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based electric vehicle battery startup, has laid off 25% of its workforce.
Ford resuming construction of Michigan EV battery plant delayed by strike, scaling back jobs
Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed two months ago during a strike by the United Auto Workers union.
UAW President Shawn Fain aims to expand membership to nonunion automakers
Entering contract talks with Detroit's three automakers, Shawn Fain set lofty expectations for what he could gain for his union members — and delivered on many of them.
Stellantis will offer buyout, early retirement packages to 6,400 U.S. nonunion salaried workers
Stellantis says it will offer buyout or early retirement packages to about 6,400 nonunion U.S. salaried employees.
Michigan voters remove 5 officials who support Chinese-owned factory for electric vehicle batteries
Voters in a Michigan community have removed five local officials in a recall election that was fueled by opposition to a Chinese company's plan to make components for electric vehicle batteries.
GM, Stellantis investing in company that makes magnets without rare earth metals
The venture capital arms of General Motors and Stellantis are among investors sinking $33 million into a Minnesota company with technology to make magnets for electric vehicle motors without using expensive rare-earth metals.
With electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Ram has an answer: An onboard charger
One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won't buy an electric vehicle is range anxiety.
New vehicles from Detroit's Big Three automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes
Stellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.
Ford earnings fall short of estimates after reaching tentative deal with UAW
Ford has reported significant growth in the third quarter, although its financial results fell short of Wall Street estimates.
GM's EV partnership with Honda hits the brakes amid UAW strike, production delays
On Wednesday, both companies announced that after extensive studies and analysis, they're ditching the $5 billion effort.
Tesla says Justice Department is expanding investigations, issuing subpoenas for information
Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker's partially automated driving systems, and they have issued subpoenas for information instead of simply requesting it.
Amazon facility in Pontiac using electric vans to deliver packages to customers
You may have seen Amazon's latest vehicle on the road, the Rivian Electric Delivery Van.
US says it found health and safety violations at a GM joint venture battery plant in Ohio
The U.S. Labor Department says investigators found 19 safety and health violations at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery plant in Ohio during a two-week period this year.
Stellantis picks Kokomo, Indiana, for its second US battery venture with Samsung SDI
Jeep maker Stellantis says it will build a second electric vehicle battery factory in Kokomo, Indiana, that will create 1,400 new jobs.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Electric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.
Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024
Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. income tax credits at the time of purchase.
State officials allocate $65 million for development around paused Ford battery plant in Marshall
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board voted on Tuesday to allocate the funding incentives.
Trump heads to Michigan to compete with Biden for union votes while his GOP challengers debate
Former President Donald Trump will be in battleground Michigan working to win over blue-collar voters in the midst of an autoworkers' strike.
Biden arrives in Michigan to join UAW strike picket line
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.
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Commerce Township man sentenced for COVID-19 pandemic fraud scheme
Ryan T. Carruthers, 42, a Commerce Township resident was sentenced to a little over two years in prison on Dec. 5 for defrauding the Small Business Administration and other banks, according to United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Southfield man pleads guilty to $28,000,000 cellphone fraud conspiracy
Delano Bush, 34, of Southfield pled guilty on Dec. 6 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in connection with a multimillion-dollar cellphone upgrade fraud scheme, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison said.
University of Michigan prohibits student vote on issues related to Israel-Hamas war
The president of the University of Michigan has barred students from voting on two resolutions related to the Israel-Hamas war.
Suspect in Las Vegas university shooting is dead, police say
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Fowlerville Schools shelters in place as police investigate World War II anti-craft munition in Livingston County
A 55-year-old Fowlerville resident called 911 to report having a World War II anti-craft munition, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office said.
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Commerce Township man sentenced for COVID-19 pandemic fraud scheme
Ryan T. Carruthers, 42, a Commerce Township resident was sentenced to a little over two years in prison on Dec. 5 for defrauding the Small Business Administration and other banks, according to United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Southfield man pleads guilty to $28,000,000 cellphone fraud conspiracy
Delano Bush, 34, of Southfield pled guilty on Dec. 6 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in connection with a multimillion-dollar cellphone upgrade fraud scheme, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison said.
University of Michigan prohibits student vote on issues related to Israel-Hamas war
The president of the University of Michigan has barred students from voting on two resolutions related to the Israel-Hamas war.
Suspect in Las Vegas university shooting is dead, police say
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Fowlerville Schools shelters in place as police investigate World War II anti-craft munition in Livingston County
A 55-year-old Fowlerville resident called 911 to report having a World War II anti-craft munition, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office said.
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General Motors believes it will start making money on electric vehicles in 2025 as higher margin models arrive
General Motors is losing money on every electric vehicle it sells, but the company says it's on track to generate mid single-digit pretax profit margins in 2025 as it produces more higher margin EVs, works out kinks in battery manufacturing and sees battery cost reductions.
UAW strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles, cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Ford Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.
City of Detroit installs nation's first wireless charging road for EVs
Detroit had the country's first paved road and electronic traffic signal installed, and now the Motor City has the nation's first wireless charging road.
Stellantis recalls more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs due to potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
GM-UAW tentative agreement hangs in the balance as workers divided
The tentative agreement ratification vote for General Motors and United Auto Workers is turning into a nailbiter.
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Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
You can take a ride with Santa on the Detroit People Mover this weekend
Santa is coming, and the public is invited to take a ride with St. Nick on the Detroit People Mover Dec. 8-9.
Family-owned Christmas tree farm near Ann Arbor enters 32nd season
Brian and Susan Urquhart started the Christmas tree farm in 1991 with a single field, which has since expanded to include the main farm and two satellite fields home to hundreds of thousands of trees across 350 acres.
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
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Suspect in Las Vegas university shooting is dead, police say
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
4 GOP candidates to meet on stage today for fourth presidential debate
Just four candidates will appear on stage for the fourth primary debate, which takes place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama tonight.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
More than 1 million Corewell Health patients impacted by security breach
The health information of about 1 million patients of Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan and about 2,500 Priority Health members were impacted due to a security breach at Welltok, Inc.
Michigan officials urge residents to throw away certain applesauce pouches due to recall
Michigan officials are urging residents to discard some applesauce products after a recall due to reported high levels of lead.
MDHHS: More than 168K Michiganders renewed for Medicaid in October
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says more than 168,000 Michigan residents have been renewed for Medicaid after annual renewals paused due to the pandemic.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
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Detroit Lions lose best interior defensive lineman, putting Alim McNeill on injured reserve
The Detroit Lions have placed their best interior defensive lineman, Alim McNeill, on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed cornerback Kindle Vildor off the practice squad.
Michigan State basketball falls short to Wisconsin in 57-70 loss
Wisconsin and Michigan State returned most of their top players from last year, planning on experience helping them have a lot of success.
Jim Leyland touched by messages from players he cut who never reached big leagues
Of the 294 text messages Jim Leyland received in the hours after his election to the Hall of Fame, the ones that touched him most were from former minor leaguers.
Detroit Tigers give manager A.J. Hinch contract extension, hire 4 new coaches
The Detroit Tigers signed manager A.J. Hinch to what the team said was a long-term contract extension and hired four new coaches for his staff.
Rose Bowl featuring Michigan is second hottest bowl game this season, data shows
The Michigan Wolverines are heading to the Rose Bowl, and the game is considered to be one of the hottest bowl games in terms of ticket prices, according to Vivid Seats.
Michigan Matters
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Michigan Matters: Talking with Detroit power couple Arn and Nancy Tellem
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: A veteran's home for the holidays
Isaac Bashi was gravely wounded in 2010 while serving in Iraq and honored with a Purple Heart and other medals for his service
Michigan Matters: Peter Meijer enters U.S. Senate race as Election 2024 gears up
Meijer joined senior producer and host Carol Cain and talked about his decision.
Michigan Matters goes one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney
Riney discusses the recent $400 million donation by Dan and Jennifer Gilbert for two different projects they are involved with in the Motor City.
Michigan Matters - A look at the vital defense industry: What's going on with the $31 billion sector?
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit, noon Sundays on Detroit 50 WKBD.
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The story behind Fourth Coast Ciderworks
Sean Nixon, co-founder and owner of Fourth Coast Ciderworks in Lake Orion, shares the story behind his business.
Menorah in the D returns to Campus Martius
Menorah in the D returns to Campus Martius on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
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Warren police participate in Shop with a Cop event
Police in Warren spent time with families at a Meijer store for this year's Shop with a Cop event.