It’s the 116th anniversary of the car that changed the world

A Metro Detroiter who loves customizing cars is making a name for himself online.

There are so many different decisions to think about when it comes to getting a new car. Cost, model, color, number of seats and so much more. And now, there is the decision between a normal car or an electric vehicle.

The reminder comes after police recently responded to a report of items stolen from a locked vehicle at Swift Run Park.

You can use the same thing at home that is used to make the cars look their best at Huntington Place

Conversation about driving revs up on “Live In The D”

Nowhere else will you find garages from the city to the suburbs with hot rods, classics, or high-end sports cars. Now you can see “What’s in the Garage” thanks to Christy McDonald on Local 4+, or streaming platform.

When you’re flipping on your car’s air conditioning or heater -- you’ll be faced with a tough decision: fresh air or recirculation?

In recent months, automakers such as Ford, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen and Mazda decided to remove AM radio from new electric cars.

"Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge" will premier tonight at 10 PM on Local 4

The race weekend is just about 2 weeks away!

At 7:30 a.m., car enthusiasts will converge to discuss their cars, exchange stories and sip coffee for the 11th season of Cars & Coffee.

The rise of car thefts in Detroit and which neighborhoods thieves are targeting.

The middle-aged man was crossing a four-lane highway when he was killed instantly.

These days, you need a car to get by. But they don’t come cheap.

The 4Warn Weather Team is tracking a significant storm that is expected to strongly impact holiday travel.

A joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution has closed on a $2.5 billion federal loan to help finance three lithium-ion battery cell plants in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan

Vehicles are often retired once they’ve reached 200,000 miles. However, a new study has identified several vehicles that can actually travel much further.

Here are a few tips on protecting yourself against the theft of catalytic converters in Metro Detroit as the costly crime is on the rise.

Having something stolen from your car isn’t fun, and catalytic converters have been a hot item thieves have been interested in.

How fast can thieves steal your car? It used to involve sparking wires, or maybe breaking the ignition, but now they have a new high-tech weapon!

Walking into the North American International Auto Show for the first time since January 2019, you can’t help but notice that the auto industry has come a long way since the last auto show in Detroit.

A horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza Wednesday night at the auto show, with the Dearborn automaker unveiling the 2024 Mustang in front of a large crowd.

Over a million spectators are expected along Woodward Avenue this year. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Who’s ready to start their engines? The Woodward Dream Cruise festivities start today and people are showing off their rides all weekend long. “Live In The D’s” April Morton was at 13 Mile and Woodward Avenue to share the details about the beginning of the event.

Ford Motor Company plans to power all of its Michigan facilities using solar energy from DTE Energy by 2025, the company announced Wednesday.

Trucks and SUVs are getting bigger and bigger, while pedestrian deaths continue to grow across the U.S.

AAA - The Auto Club Group offers safety tips to help motorists keep their children, pets, and vehicles safe during the hottest days of the year.

May Mobility continues to advance its autonomous vehicle technologies.

Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when the ignitions are off.

Hosted by Main Street Ann Arbor, the free event was canceled in 2020 and again in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of volunteers.

We asked our viewers what they've been spending money on during the pandemic -- here's what they said.

Stellantis is gearing up to lay off workers at its stamping plant in Sterling Heights, United Auto Workers officials said Tuesday.

Shopping for a new or used car over the last couple of years, has become a more challenging endeavor, thanks to issues from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Should you be changing your tires when the seasons change? Local 4 put seasonal tires through the Local 4 Trust Index.

After a fun day full of racing at Belle Isle, you are probably going to work up quite the appetite. Well, there’s a place not too far from Detroit, that loves cars just as much as anyone here. Today for Dine in the D, Michelle Oliver is taking us Ford’s Garage in Dearborn to fuel up!

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is racing around Belle Isle, and Local 4 has ALL the excitement all weekend long!

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports on Thursday published their annual list of the safest affordable vehicles for teenage drivers for 2022.

Auto insurance companies have until May 9 to issue the remaining refunds for eligible Michigan drivers.

Toyota is recalling about 460,000 vehicles due to an issue with the stability control system, officials announced Wednesday.

Authorities say they will be cracking down on noisy drivers in the city of Dearborn in an effort to maintain neighborhood peace.

He may be in his 60s, but Jimmy Attard is absolutely living out a dream a whole lot of us had as kids. Attard has spent decades transforming the basement of his Dearborn home into an epic slot car racing track, and you really need to see it to believe it.

Amid an ongoing chip shortage, Ford is reportedly planning to ship and sell vehicles without certain non-critical chips as the automaker deals with a pile of unfinished vehicles.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 auto insurance refund checks hitting their mailboxes this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Many newer cars have a function that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped. Should you be leaving that function on or turning it off during the gas crisis to save money?

The weekend is warming up just in time for “America’s greatest hot rod show” to kick off in Detroit.

Gasoline prices are rising sharply in Michigan and throughout the U.S. due to rising oil costs caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A man has been arrested after police busted a chop shop on Detroit’s west side, official said.

Thieves have been taking steering wheels from vehicles parked at a Troy apartment complex.

If you’re in the market for a car, there’s no doubt you’ve noticed prices are up.

The winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards were announced Tuesday morning in Detroit.

The winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards are set to be announced Tuesday morning.

The winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards are set to be announced Tuesday morning.

One of the stars of "American Auto" shares what to expect in this new sitcom.

Consumer Reports released their new rankings for car reliability, ranking 28 brands based on how reliable their vehicles are over time.

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us will be hitting the roads to meet up with loved ones.

High-tech thieves are hacking into key fobs to steal cars and experts say it’s starting to become more common.

Two cars involved in a road rage race and exchanging gunfire crashed at Middlebelt Road and Marquette Street in Garden City, hitting an innocent bystander in a Jeep.

One of the most exciting rites of passage for teens is getting a driver’s license. It can also be one of the most troubling for parents who have concerns about safety. This happens to be National Teen Driver Safety Week, and there is a program called “Strive 4 a Safer Drive” that is dedicated to helping teens make safer driving choices.

While the main features of Halloween are candy and costumes, there is something else that typically increases when the day rolls around: Fatal car crashes.

Sales have dropped significantly for General Motors this quarter due to part shortages and “historically low inventories” caused by issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ford and a partner company say they plan to build three major electric-vehicle battery factories and an auto assembly plant by 2025.

This hands on experience makes Motor Bella unique, get to see how fast these cars can go.

A new and exciting type of car show for the whole family is coming to Metro Detroit.

The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced its list of semifinalists Tuesday at the inaugural Motor Bella event at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

A new and exciting type of car show for the whole family is coming to Metro Detroit.

Fulfill your need for speed at this race track in Pontiac!

With the cost of used vehicles at an all time high, and with production of new vehicles nearly halted, people are investing in their current car amid the pandemic.

Ford has temporarily stopped taking reservations for orders of its full-sized Bronco.

Have you ever felt the need for speed? You can zero in on that feeling at an all new car show coming to the D.

The fastest-selling new vehicle in the Detroit market in July 2021 was the Cadillac Escalade.

People from all over came to Metro Detroit for the return of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is back after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Cruise last year.

The Woodward Dream Cruise returns this weekend in Metro Detroit after being cancelled last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

After a being cancelled last year amid the pandemic, the Woodward Dream Cruise returns this weekend in Metro Detroit.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is bringing cars and a crowd to the avenue.

We may not have been able to enjoy the traditional Auto Show this year, but this event could be just as fun -- how about an all-new car show rolling into the Motor City this week, and taking over downtown Detroit?

Is there a payday sitting in your driveway? Prices on the used car market have exploded and you may be surprised how much some models are worth.

With companies facing shortages of microchips and parts, new cars are being produced at slower rates than normal. So it’s no surprise that the price of used cars are going up amid the demand.

Local 4 spoke with drivers whose cars were stranded on the freeway, shocked at how much money it is costing them to get their cars back.

Between the lifting of COVID restrictions, returning to work, and summer vacations, more people are climbing behind the wheel and hitting the roads.

Auto enthusiasts, get ready to restart those engines. The 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise presented by Ford is back on for this summer.

As far as he knows, Marc Miller is the only professional driver from Western Michigan.

Thousands of fans were thrilled to be together for Detroit’s first major event after Michigan’s outdoor capacity limits were lifted.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is back and only on Detroit’s Big Event Station!

This month, parts of three different roads will be closed for improvements or repairs lasting through the end of June and into July.

Used car prices are up 20.8% in the Detroit market over the past year.

Watch out for closures just blocks from each other in the downtown area.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is returning to Belle Isle this summer and will be hosting more fans than expected, following Michigan’s recently updated COVID guidelines.

The computer chip shortage is forcing Ford Motor Company into a new round of production cuts at eight of its plants, including the one making the F-150 truck.

The annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show has been canceled, according to the event website.

Both new and used cars sold faster in March compared to February’s totals, which were 48.9 days for new cars and 42 days for used cars.

General Motors’ push to go all-electric is capturing national attention.

Five years ago, Mitchel Keifer died after he was struck by a distracted driver. His family decided they couldn’t let the tragic event destroy their lives.

One of the nation’s largest auto dealer chains based in Metro Detroit is about to get a new owner.