Pensions, 32-hour work week, retiree benefits part of UAW demands in contract talks
The United Auto Workers released their demands ahead of contract negotiations with Detroit's three major automakers, and union members are...
General Motors president talks strong Q2 as contract negotiations with UAW ongoing
General Motors shared a largely positive second quarter earnings report with investors this week. The manufacturer says it generated roughly...
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric...
Job security and cost reduction part of UAW, Detroit automakers contract talks
Detroit’s automakers and the United Auto Workers are currently in collective bargaining talks. Discussions are ongoing with General Motors —...
CultureShift: Mary Wilson speaks about the history of ‘Horace,’ the Dodge Custom 880 donated to WDET
As you've probably heard by now, WDET is raffling off a 1964 Dodge Custom 880 once owned by both the...
Biden taps Sperling to smooth UAW contract talks with Detroit automakers
The Biden administration is dispatching one of its top economic advisors to help smooth over relations between the United Auto...
Detroit Today: Analyzing the struggles of the Detroit Auto Show
For over a century, Detroit has celebrated its role auto industry and by playing host to the acclaimed North American...
Ford Heritage Vault celebrates automaker’s 120th birthday
Ford Motor Company is celebrating its 120th birthday this month. The Dearborn-based automaker was founded in June 1903. To mark...
Stellantis recalling over 354K Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while they’re moving
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they’re being...
GM investing over $1B in two Flint plants for heavy duty truck production, metal center
Officials with General Motors say the automaker will invest more than $1 billion to help produce heavy-duty trucks in Flint,...
Win a 1964 Dodge Custom 880 once owned by the Dodge family
The raffle is now closed. A winner will be announced shortly.Thanks to WDET's car donation program, you have a chance...
US, Canada building international EV charging corridor
The U.S. and Canada are working together to make a joint electric vehicle charging network. At a recent announcement, officials...