'Michigan Matters' Exclusive: Of Autos, Women & Stature
It was a perfect storm of factors emerging over decades that helped Mary Barra, a hard charging young engineer, crack the glass ceiling and become CEO of General Motors.
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It was a perfect storm of factors emerging over decades that helped Mary Barra, a hard charging young engineer, crack the glass ceiling and become CEO of General Motors.
A virtual who's who among Metro Detroit's power brokers join host Carol Cain and the rest of the "Michigan Matters" crew as they crisscross Cobo Center this week at the North American International Auto Show.
In an hour-long meeting with reporters, Mary Barra said the crisis forced GM to quickly acknowledge its shortcomings and address them.
An email chain, released Monday by an attorney suing GM, again raises questions about how forthcoming GM has been with safety regulators and lawmakers.
General Motors also plans new "connected car" to help prevent crashes.
Lawmakers put Barra on the spot, telling the CEO she should have fired GM's corporate counsel, Michael Millikin, based on the conclusions of an internal report.
Mark Fields, new CEO of Ford's biggest challenge will be to keep the momentum going started by his predecessor Alan Mulally.
Kenneth Feinberg, the country's most well-known compensation expert, is scheduled to reveal the terms Monday.
A network news anchor faces some online outrage after he asked GM CEO Mary Barra about being a mom while doing her job.
News that Chrysler Corp. just named six new board members and all were white men went over like a lead balloon at the Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" forum.
Federal investigators want to know whether some Chrysler cars have a dangerous ignition switch problem.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee want to question General Motors CEO Mary Barra again about the automaker's ignition switch recall.
"A GM engineer chose to use an ignition switch in certain cars that was so far below GM's own specification that it failed to keep the car powered on ..."
GM CEO Mary Barra says 15 employees have been fired over the company's recent ignition switch recalls.
The report released on Thursday will also address just how high in the company knowledge of the problem reached.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has told Washington lawmakers that GM could simultaneously release an internal investigation into a deadly ignition switch problem and its plan to compensate victims.
GM also says it will take $1.3 billion first quarter charge to pay recall related costs.
The agency says that GM failed to answer roughly one-third of the questions the were required to remit and it is imposing a fine.
Boxer didn't just question Barra's leadership -- she said she was disappointed in her "as a woman."
Panel members also told CEO Mary Barra that GM should tell owners to stop driving all the 2.6 million cars being recalled
Mary Barra frustrated lawmakers by fending off questions, saying she didn't know why GM waited more than a decade to recall cars it knew had defective ignition switches.
General Motors' recall issues are taking the spotlight on Capitol Hill.
Mary Barra has released a written transcript ahead of her testimony before Congress regarding GM's recent recalls.
GM has acknowledged it learned about the fatal problem at least 11 years ago, yet it failed to recall the cars until last month.
CEO Mary Barra apologized for deaths linked to the delayed recall of 1.6 million small cars, saying the company took too long to tell owners to bring the cars in for repairs.
Deterrents, deer hunting or trapping, and even deer birth control are among the options city officials are considering to lower the deer population in Beverly Hills.
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.
Actions that led to a federal indictment against eight people included threats against the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
A complex of storms will move across the region from west to east later Wednesday evening.
A Flint man was arrested after he allegedly tried to hide a pistol in a baby stroller, Michigan State Police said.
Livonia Police Chief Thomas Goralski said the investigation continues on a shooting that left four people dead on Tuesday evening.
A 15-year-old boy died from a shooting during a confrontation on May 30 with Fraser police.
A complex of storms will move across the region from west to east later Wednesday evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Operation Frodo is making a 1,800-mile trek to connect adoptive dogs with families. All 16 vehicles used in Operation Frodo are EVs.
The three Fraser, Michigan, police officers who were on a domestic dispute call when a 15-year-old was fatally shot have been cleared in the investigation and will return to duty.
A Livonia man remains in police custody in the aftermath of a shooting that left his father, mother, brother and his brother's girlfriend dead in Livonia on Tuesday evening. Livonia Police Chief Thomas Goralski said Wednesday morning that while the suspect remains in police custody, charges have not yet been filed. Goralski said officers will work with the Wayne County Prosecutor's office on that step, with charges possibly resulting on Thursday.
Deterrents, deer hunting, trapping and even deer birth control are just a few of the options Beverly Hills officials are considering to control the deer overpopulation.
Iran has taken "too long" to negotiate a deal with the U.S. and will now have to "pay the price," President Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday.