Ford to lose $3 billion this year making electric cars
Losses are mounting in the automaker's electric vehicle business, but it says profits are on the horizon.
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Losses are mounting in the automaker's electric vehicle business, but it says profits are on the horizon.
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
The city of Detroit is welcoming its first all-electric fleet under the Municipal Parking Department.
The automaker announced Friday that it plans to build more of the Mustang Mach-E, the Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick small pickup, the F-150 Lightning electric pickup and the Transit and E-Transit gas and electric full-size vans.
The move is part of the agency's goal to have a fleet of 66,000 electric vehicles deployed by 2028.
The outlet recommends Ford's Maverick Hybrid for anyone with an active lifestyle and Kia's Telluride for infotainment lovers.
Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.
The Michigan automaker began selling the much-anticipated EV last year and has sold 15,617 of them as of December.
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
The factory near the city of Marshall would produce batteries with a lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry.
Some electric car owners around the U.S. have experienced sticker shock charging their vehicles. Here's why.
Michigan-based Shyft Group plans to invest about $16 million to expand its facilities in Charlotte, Michigan, and produce more commercial electric vehicles.
The Detroit automaker is increasing production of the Mach-E this year and is taking advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, it said Monday.
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board expressed concern Wednesday about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.
Next time you're circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren't just Teslas anymore, either.
When Kevin Erickson fires up his 1972 Plymouth Satellite, a faint hum replaces what is normally the sound of pistons pumping, gas coursing through the carburetor and the low thrum of the exhaust.
Meijer deployed two of the first all-electric semitrucks, adding them to its fleet of 250 vehicles.
Workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery factory in Ohio have voted to join the United Auto Workers union.
President Joe Biden reminded Americans he is a "pro-union" president Tuesday as he toured a technology plant to highlight a $300 million expansion, just a day after he sided with business leaders in asking Congress to pass legislation to stave off a crippling rail strike.
New electric vehicle models from multiple automakers are starting to chip away at Tesla's dominance of the U.S. EV market, according to national vehicle registration data.
Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.
The facility will serve as a regional hub for its vehicle design and testing with the support of a $2.5 million Michigan Business Development Program grant.
Last month Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to create a path to carbon neutrality by 2050, which includes a statewide electric vehicle charging network before 2030.
DTE energy is now elevating its efforts to sustain electric vehicles, while preparing the power grid to handle it.
A Michigan economic development board approved more than $400 million in state incentives Wednesday for two battery facilities estimated to cost $4 billion and bring 4,500 jobs to the state.
CBS News Detroit is hearing more from those who knew the victims and the suspect in a quadruple homicide in Livonia, Michigan, on Tuesday.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Police are searching for a suspect who shot a man on Wednesday at a Wendy's in Eastpointe, Michigan.
With severe storms sweeping through Michigan on Wednesday, thousands are without power.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
CBS News Detroit is hearing more from those who knew the victims and the suspect in a quadruple homicide in Livonia, Michigan, on Tuesday.
Actions that led to a federal indictment against eight people included threats against the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
A 15-year-old boy died from a shooting during a confrontation on May 30 with Fraser police.
Michigan State Police say the U.S. Coast Guard located the body at about 11:55 a.m. while assisting an investigation into an abandoned vehicle.
A complex of storms will move across the region from west to east later Wednesday evening.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
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.
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.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
After years of construction and decades of planning, the Gordie Howe International Bridge appears to be closer than ever to opening.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
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.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
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.
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.
The city of Hamtramck is now looking for a new city manager after a sudden and contentious vote by the council to terminate Adel Al-Adlani.
A federal grand jury indicted eight people associated with the University of Michigan for allegedly being involved in conspiracies to threaten university leaders, law enforcement officials and businesses.
An investigation is ongoing after a shooting in Livonia on Tuesday left four people dead. A friend of one of the victims and a neighbor reacted to the tragedy.
Jury deliberations began in the case against a former Warren police officer who crashed into a car that killed two men in September 2024.
On Tuesday, the Dearborn Heights City Council voted unanimously to approve a ban on e-bikes on all city-owned property, effective immediately.