US new vehicle sales rise 12% as buyers shake off high prices, interest rates
American consumers bought 15.6 million new vehicles last year.
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American consumers bought 15.6 million new vehicles last year.
In the first 11 months of 2023, 8.3 million units of new energy vehicles were sold, accounting for more than 30% of total car sales, according to data released last month by the China Association of Auto Manufacturers.
Steep price cuts helped electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. increase its fourth-quarter vehicle sales by almost 20% as EV sales growth slowed across the industry.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday the MI Vehicle Rebate plan.
More than 1,000 workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee factory have signed cards authorizing a vote to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
All state government vehicles in Michigan will be electric by 2040, after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive mandating the state fleet be converted to zero-emission on Dec. 5.
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
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.
Love it or hate it, but Tesla's first pickup truck sports a look like no other vehicle on the market today.
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.
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 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.
Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based electric vehicle battery startup, has laid off 25% of its workforce.
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.
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 says it will offer buyout or early retirement packages to about 6,400 nonunion U.S. salaried employees.
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.
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.
One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won't buy an electric vehicle is range anxiety.
Stellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.
Ford has reported significant growth in the third quarter, although its financial results fell short of Wall Street estimates.
On Wednesday, both companies announced that after extensive studies and analysis, they're ditching the $5 billion effort.
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.
You may have seen Amazon's latest vehicle on the road, the Rivian Electric Delivery Van.
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.
One of the vehicles impounded was a Ferrari Monza SP2, which can sell for as much as $5 million at auction.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Tehran as the stalemate continued and Iran laid out new conditions to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
A 41-year-old man is facing three charges, including operating while intoxicated, after a video posted on social media by the Michigan State Police showed a car nearly crashing into a trooper's vehicle, according to the state agency.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The Roseville Police Department in Roseville, Michigan, is investigating after it said five people were injured following a shooting and large fight during a wedding reception on Saturday night.
Two people are dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting at Hidden Gem Restaurant in Southfield, Michigan, early Sunday.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
A fire ripped through the Troy Church of Christ in Troy, Michigan, early Thursday, leaving a collapsed roof and debris around the building that has served the community for over 70 years. Despite the incident, the congregation gathered on Sunday morning, like any other week, to practice their faith.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Tehran as the stalemate continued and Iran laid out new conditions to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
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.
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.
Two people are dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting at Hidden Gem Restaurant in Southfield, Michigan, early Sunday.
Gunfire and chaos erupted after a wedding reception in Roseville, Michigan; a Southfield business is reopening after a deadly shooting over the weekend, and more on your top headlines.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Three people, including one child, who were reported missing while tubing along the Muskegon River in West Michigan, were found on Friday, according to Michigan State Police.
The Roseville Police Department in Roseville, Michigan, is investigating after it said five people were injured following a shooting and large fight during a wedding reception on Saturday night.