What You Need To Know About Massive Air Bag Recall
So far, more than 12 million vehicles worldwide with air bags made by Japanese parts supplier Takata Corp. have been recalled for the problem.
Watch CBS News
So far, more than 12 million vehicles worldwide with air bags made by Japanese parts supplier Takata Corp. have been recalled for the problem.
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
A defect in the devices can possibly kill or injure the driver or passengers.
Toyota is recalling about 423,000 older-model Lexus luxury cars in the U.S. because a gasket can leak fuel and possibly cause a fire.
Toyota is recalling about 140,000 Tundra full-size pickup trucks because a plastic trim piece can interfere with the side air bags.
Toyota has pledged $1 million toward the Detroit Institute of Arts' goal to raise $100 million to prevent the sale of art in Detroit's bankruptcy and help city pensioners.
Electric Automaker Unveils Tesla Model 3 Sedan For $35,000
The company said Wednesday that it was "renotifying" owners of some vehicles involved in a 2013 safety recall of 2.14 million vehicles.
Google will build a car without a steering wheel with hopes of having 100 prototypes on public roads in a year.
Toyota issued three separate recalls affecting minivans, SUVs and sedans.
GM is on track to break the American automaker record for the most recalls in a single year, ever.
GM, Ford and Toyota are joining the University of Michigan in establishing a testing site for driverless cars that will simulate a cityscape.
Toyota to build new HQ in Texas, expand Technical Center near Ann Arbor
Guadalupe Alberto died instantly in the April 2008 crash in Flint when her 2005 Toyota Camry slammed into a tree after alleged sudden acceleration.
The redesigned 2015 Camry, unveiled Tuesday at the New York Auto Show, is longer and wider, with a more aggressive design.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it's recalling 6.39 million vehicles globally for various safety defects.
Toyota is shelling out some serious cash to avoid criminal prosecution for hiding information in a recall case that could be a glimpse into GM's future
U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce a $1.2 billion settlement with the Japanese automaker over its disclosure of safety problems.
Slow sales caused dealer inventories to rise in January and February, putting pressure on companies to clear their lots.
The race to increase vehicle fuel economy is taking a toll on quality.
Officials say the fabric in the heated seats doesn't meet flammability standards.
U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that power-assisted brakes can fail at times in Camry gas-electric hybrids.
The December holiday season normally is a good time to buy as dealers clear out old models and sales people feel pressure to meet year-end targets.
So far this year, sales of the versatile, high-sitting hatchbacks such as the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4 are up more than 20 percent.
Chrysler sales jump 11 percent. Company expects October annual sales rate of 15.7 million.
A Michigan man is facing two charges after a federal agent said in a criminal complaint that he fraudulently received over $5.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic and used the funds for his personal expenses.
Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
An 86-year-old man is dead, and his wife and two other people are seriously hurt after a head-on collision in Orion Township, Michigan, Saturday afternoon, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
Police in Inkster, Michigan, say they're investigating a shooting that left two teenagers dead early Sunday.
A 28-year-old man is dead and another man is in custody after a shooting during what the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said was an apparent robbery in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon.
Police in Inkster, Michigan, say they're investigating a shooting that left two teenagers dead early Sunday.
Crews at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam in Michigan placed sandbags at the complex while large pumps moved water around the structure on Saturday amid rising water levels in the area, state officials said.
A 28-year-old man is dead and another man is in custody after a shooting during what the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said was an apparent robbery in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon.
A Michigan man is facing two charges after the FBI found him with a missing 15-year-old Ohio resident at a hotel earlier this month, according to a federal court document.
A Michigan man is facing two charges after a federal agent said in a criminal complaint that he fraudulently received over $5.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic and used the funds for his personal expenses.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," according to athletic director Warde Manuel.
Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 to get A.J Hinch his 400th win as Tigers manager.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. Navy will implement a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following a breakdown in talks between U.S. and Iranian officials to end the war in Iran.
Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan hosted a town hall meeting about the conflict in Iran on Sunday. Thanedar has disapproved of the war overseas. Residents at the meeting said health care, student loan repayments and Thanedar's impeachment efforts should be addressed. CBS News has reached out to the Michigan GOP chair for comment but has not heard back.
Warm temperatures remain
Michigan State Police troopers are cracking down on reckless driving. Video from the agency shows law enforcement tracking a motorist who was doing donuts in the middle of the street. The driver was later arrested.
Police in Inkster are investigating a shooting on Sunday morning that left two teenagers dead. It happened on the 26000 block of Penn Street, according to officials.