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Mulally says Ford has revamped its product lineup to offer more small and mid-size fuel- efficient cars that he says are appealing to consumers in ever- increasing numbers.
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Mulally says Ford has revamped its product lineup to offer more small and mid-size fuel- efficient cars that he says are appealing to consumers in ever- increasing numbers.
Summer driving season is quickly approaching. With gas prices breaking the $3.50 a gallon mark -- are you making differerent choices?
Southwest Airlines is blaming the rising price of fuel for a $10 fare hike on many domestic round-trip flights.
The price at the pump has Pat Bloom of Warren at a disadvantage. His car requires Premium Unleaded, the most expensive at the pump and, unfortunately, his work situation doesn't make public transportation or car pooling a viable option.
It's a painful trip to the pump these days, as prices across Metro Detroit hover around $3.50 a gallon.
Dealers are saying they're starting to see more customer interest in small cars.
Gas prices in Metro Detroit are hovering around $3.45 a gallon and that is the expected norm through summer.
The threat of another major storm system moving into the metro Detroit area combined with unrest in the Middle East have created long lines at the gas pumps.
The unrest in Libya is sending global oil prices higher. That could mean higher prices at the pump, and have an impact on Detroit's auto companies.
Motorists planning trips during the three-day weekend are finding gas pump prices about 54 cents higher than a year ago, with prices for a gallon of regular ranging nationally from $2.958 to $3.752.
Good news at the pumps across Metro Detroit - gas prices have sloped below $3.10 per gallon, down about six cents in the last week.
The auto club says Monday the statewide average is 47.5 cents per gallon higher than last year at this time.
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 1.7 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $3.13.
Be prepared to pay more at the pump.
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up 5.1 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $3.13.
Detroit airport officials say the scenario changes each time the drill takes place, allowing crews to train for a range of potential emergencies.
An Attica Township man was critically injured after his car and a semi-truck collided on Wednesday morning in Oakland County.
Stephanie Chatfield, wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to felony embezzlement from a non-profit organization and is set to be sentenced July 30.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The School Success Partnership program in Michigan is facing drastic funding cuts, with a significant portion of its budget missing from proposed state budgets for 2026-27.
Thunderstorms could produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches.
Metro Detroit is considered to be at a slight risk for severe weather under the National Weather Service forecasts issued Wednesday morning.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening raised concerns among residents.
A man is dead, and another man is in custody, in the aftermath of a shooting Tuesday night in Detroit, police said.
Detroit airport officials say the scenario changes each time the drill takes place, allowing crews to train for a range of potential emergencies.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
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.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The bills create a state voting rights act that prohibits state agencies or local governments from infringing on citizens' right to vote in Michigan.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
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.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
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.
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.
AAA expects that more than 2 million Michigan residents will travel at least 50 miles from home around the Independence Day holiday.
Detroit Metro Airport was the scene of an emergency drill on Wednesday, with the scenario intended to depict what could happen in the aftermath of a plane crash. DTW officials say that such a drill prepares teams for responding to an actual disaster.
Security crews at Detroit Metropolitan Airport will participate in an emergency drill Wednesday. It's a required step for the airport, but one that comes after two recent crashes at terminal buildings.
A man sued the Livingston County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office, claiming the deputies used excessive force during a traffic stop while he was having a stroke.
President Trump is expected to speak on Wednesday about the proposed peace deal between the U.S. and Iran as he wraps up his travel for the G7 summit. CBS News has this report.