Big 3 plant workers worry for safety amid coronavirus pandemic
There are concerns that Ford's Dearborn truck plant is still operational despite the closure of schools, bars, restaurants - even the casinos.
UAW, big three automakers enhancing protections for workers
The UAW is teaming up with Ford, General Motors, and FCA to expand protections to workers amid a worsening outbreak of the coronavirus.
Covid 19 prompts Detroit automakers to ask certain workers to work remotely
As more businesses bolster efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many companies, including Ford, General Motors, and Fiat-Chrysler are asking certain workers to work from home. Employees who work assembly lines will currently stay in plants.
Ford, GM asks much of global workforce to start working from home amid coronavirus
Ford Motor Company and General Motors are asking much of their global workforce to work from home amid the growing number of coronavirus cases.
How the coronavirus could affect the Detroit auto show
On Friday, the Swiss government announced plans to cancel the Geneva Autoshow. Could Detroit's North American International Auto Show be next?
GM to add 1,200 workers at two Michigan factories
General Motors is adding 1,200 jobs at two Michigan factories to build midsize SUVs and two new luxury sedans.
Experts explains if the coronavirus is impacting the Big 3 auto industry
The World Health Organization states that over 2,600 people have died and more than 77,000 have been affected by the coronavirus, mostly in China - which affected auto company suppliers as well.
GM planning to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand
General Motors says it's pulling out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand as part of a strategy to exit markets that don't produce adequate returns on investments, dismaying officials concerned over job losses
Coronavirus ripple effect begins to hit auto industry
And those in the auto industry are on high alert for good reason. At General Motors for example, a spokesperson called it "a fluid situation" that is constantly being watched and updated.
GM to build electric, zero emissions Hummer in Michigan
General Motors announced plans for a Hummer EV to be built in Michigan at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a sneak peek of the vehicle air in a Super Bowl commercial.
GM investing $2.2 billion in Detroit-Hamtramck plant, creating 2,200 jobs
GM announced Monday morning plans to invest more than $2 billion at their Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant
General Motors announces $2.2B investment in Hamtramck plant
General Motors executives along with local, state and federal officials are expected to make a “major announcement” Monday morning.
2020 Corvette Stingray found on Detroit street with wheels stolen; model not for sale yet
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is not on sale yet, but there are photos of one with its wheels stolen from it in Detroit.
GM says hundreds of temporary workers will get full-time jobs by March 31
Hundreds of temporary workers at General Motors are expected to get full-time positions before the end of March, the company says.
GM engineers caught racing pair of new Corvette Stingrays in Ky.
Two General Motors engineers were caught apparently street racing a pair of new Corvette Stingrays in Kentucky.
GM recalling 814K pickups, cars to fix brake, battery problems
General Motors is recalling Cadillac CT6 sedans, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks to fix problems with brake controls and battery cables.
GM, LG Chem to build battery plant near former GM Lordstown Plant site in Ohio
WARREN, Mich. (AP) - General Motors and Korea’s LG Chem have formed a joint venture to build an electric vehicle battery cell factory near the site of former GM Lordstown Plant in Ohio, creating 1,100 jobs.
GM suing Fiat-Chrysler for billions, accusing automaker of bribery in negotiations with UAW
General Motors has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, alleging the automaker bribed the United Auto Workers Union in an attempt to gain an advantage during labor agreements.
Sakthi Automotive under major financial and operational distress as GM parts ways with supplier
The automotive supplier Sakthi, which makes aluminum castings for GM cars, has laid off 150 workers as the auto giant has parted ways following reports the company is in receivership and under major operational and financial distress.
GM 3Q profit falls 7% as UAW strike cuts production
Only two weeks of a lengthy strike against General Motors took place in the third quarter, but that was enough to dent the company's net profit by about $1 billion.