General Motors and LG Energy Solution extend their 14-year battery technology partnership to include prismatic cell development.

Fire crews are battling the aftermath of an explosion on the General Motors (GM) Proving Ground in Milford Tuesday morning.

The New York Jets have fired general manager Joe Douglas after a 3-8 start to the season.

General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.

The Washington Capitals have named Chris Patrick as their general manager with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations.

The news of my departure is NOT greatly exaggerated. It is true. Yes, I have accepted a generous buyout offer from my company.

You might know the Milford Proving Ground as a place one of us tried to sneak into through questionably legal means as an unruly teenager 20-something years ago. Allegedly.

President Joe Biden has picked up the endorsement of the United Auto Workers.

The M Den store on State Street in Ann Arbor had a steady stream of visitors Wednesday, looking to buy gear commemorating Monday's win and next Monday's matchup against the Washington Huskies.

General Motors is laying off 1,314 employees at manufacturing plants in Michigan, months after reaching a new labor contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW).

As the UAW's National Ford Council heads to Detroit this weekend to vote on whether to send the tentative agreement to the membership, the talks between the UAW, GM, and Stellantis are intense, going for hours and into the night.

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.

The United Auto Workers Union expanded its strike against Detroit’s Big Three to include 41 facilities nationwide.

The United Auto Workers Union expanded its strike against Detroit’s Big Three to include 38 additional facilities nationwide.

The threats were reportedly sent the day before the UAW’s contracts with Detroit’s Big Three automakers expired.

Autoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers union are expected to begin striking at certain plants if a new contract isn’t agreed upon by Thursday night.

The UAW has rejected counter offers from all of Detroit’s Big Three automakers.

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UAW President Shawn Fain offered a grim assessment of where bargaining stands with the Detroit three in an address to the membership Thursday night.

The U.S. government says it is formally requesting a dispute settlement panel in its ongoing fight over Mexico's limits on genetically modified corn.

The new design industry club will focus on graphic design, illustration, animation, automotive, interior, and shoe and apparel design.

Mexico appears to have backed down on plans to ban imports of U.S. genetically modified corn for animal feed.

A person familiar with the decision says the Tennessee Titans are hiring San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon as their new general manager.

General Motors (GM) will hold two hiring events for full-time openings at its Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant.

President Joe Biden often promises to lead by example by moving quickly to convert the U.S. government fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles.

Graham Media Group is currently seeking a Vice President & General Manager for its KSAT/San Antonio media hub.

General Motors will reinstate quarterly dividend payments that were suspended during the pandemic that shut down its factories.

The Detroit Tigers have fired general manager Al Avila after he spent 22 years with the organization and seven years as the GM.

Graham Media Group ("GMG") is currently seeking a Vice President & General Manager ("GM") for its KPRC/Houston media hub.

Cadillac is making the switch and has announced the brand’s first electric vehicle - The Lyriq.

Face masks are now optional for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis employees, officials announced Tuesday morning.

Production has officially started on Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning.

Chevrolet announced that an electrified version of the Corvette will be available as early as next year. A fully electric version will follow.

General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers.

Stephen Strasburg is slated to throw a live bullpen session next week as the Washington Nationals get spring training camp started.

General Motors suspended vehicle exports to Russia on Monday following last week’s invasion of Ukraine.

There are many conflicting stories about whether a lane is open or closed again. We’ve seen no traffic on the Ambassador Bridge Friday (Feb. 11) except Border Patrol and bridge company repair crews.

The busiest international crossing in North America is deserted.

Many people might not know they use the “just-in-time” production method these days, which means they have to stop building when the parts run out. That method is what’s happening, and the Anderson Economic Group is estimating $51 million in lost wages so far this week because of the blockade.

Actor Mike Myers assumes his role as the iconic “Austin Powers” villain Dr. Evil in General Motors’ Super Bowl advertisement for electric vehicles.

Before 2015, before Grow Detroit’s Youth Talent program, young adults would have to search for a summer job at each company individually to apply for a summer job. But now the city has made it real easy bringing all of the companies together with thousands of opportunities available.

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Fresh off a victory with a 7 billion dollar investment from General Motors, Governor Whitmer pitches her plans as she heads into an election year. Because of COVID, Gov. Whitmer did her State of the State remotely. Breaking tradition, Whitmer took her show on the road to Detroit Diesel to give her address.

A new electric vehicle plant will be built in Delta Township and the Orion Assembly Plant will be retooled to build electric pickup trucks, according to General Motors.

General Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation said yes Tuesday to an incentive package for General Motors in Lansing.

General Motors is poised to announce next week major electric vehicle investments in Michigan.

The Chicago Bears have fired general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy, hoping new leadership in the front office and on the sideline will lift a struggling franchise.

General Motors lost the crown as the top-selling automaker in the U.S. as sales dropped 13% in 2021, down to 2.2 million cars sold, allowing Toyota to take the top spot as it sold 2.3 million last year.

The building adds to Bedrock’s growing riverfront portfolio, including 300 River Place, a 500,000 SF, Class A office building.

Located on the top floor of the tallest building in Michigan is a restaurant with one of the best views in all of Detroit, Highlands. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.

General Motors is planning a $51 million upgrade at its aluminum die casting foundry in southern Indiana to support manufacturing of the upcoming electric Chevrolet Silverado pickup.

Billy Eppler embraced the bright lights of the big city, promising on his first day as Mets general manager to pursue pricey free agents and create a perennial World Series contender.

The New York Mets have hired Billy Eppler as their general manager, giving him a four-year contract.

President Joe Biden will be in Detroit on Wednesday to discuss the infrastructure plan.

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit a General Motors plant in Detroit.

Rivian Automotive, a company that has delivered about 150 electric pickup trucks mostly to employees, has surpassed General Motors to become the nation’s second most valuable automaker.

Mets President Sandy Alderson says the biggest impediment in the club’s dragging search for a general manager isn’t his presence nor owner Steve Cohen, but the spotlight created by the New York market.

The countdown is on for Detroit’s annual Thanksgiving day parade, and General Motors is drumming up excitement with the unveiling of their new float.

USA Hockey will need to find a new general manager after Stan Bowman stepped down Tuesday.

General Motors is hosting its 2021 Investor Day pitching Wall Street on its plans to double revenue to $280 billion by 2030 and showcasing its plans for electric vehicles and new technology.

General Motors plans to cash in as the world switches from combustion engines to battery power, promising to double its annual revenue by 2030.

General Motors announced plans to build a massive battery research lab.

General Motors says it’s building a huge new electric vehicle battery lab in Michigan.

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.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced another GM-funded initiative to help the city’s residents.

Analysts estimate the shortage could cost automakers tens of billions of dollars.

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The semiconductor shortage that has hampered the auto industry, created vehicle shortages and higher prices isn’t likely to end any time soon.

Archer Corporate Services in Belleville were already a supplier to General Motors, but early in the pandemic, the automaker called up and requested their help in manufacturing ventilators. They cleared out their lobby and went to work seven-days-a-week.

General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.

General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.

We have to take a moment to talk about what our old friend did Monday.

General Motors is recalling more than 331,000 diesel pickup trucks in the U.S. for a second time because the engine block heater cords can short circuit and cause fires.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union announced it will stop requiring fully vaccinated workers to wear masks at General Motors (GM), Ford and Stellantis worksites beginning July 12.

General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem that can cause them to sway at highway speeds.

General Motors will raise spending on electric and autonomous vehicles and add two U.S. battery factories as it gambles that consumers will eagerly switch from gasoline to the new technology.

Shares of General Motors Co. closed at a record high Thursday after the company said its efforts to manage the global computer chip shortage have worked better than expected, so it’s financial results will improve.

The former Cadillac Stamping Plant building that has been mostly vacant since the 80′s will soon be a new $48 million automotive and manufacturing industrial facility.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union leaders have decided to continue to require workers to wear masks at General Motors (GM), Ford and Stellantis worksites for now, the union announced Wednesday.

One of the Big Three is partnering with a local drone company, using the aerial vehicles to help manufacture automobiles.

Ford Motor Company announced new plant closures. The Big Three all believe the next three months will be the most expensive part of the shortage.

The New York Rangers say president John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton are out.

General Motors announced on Thursday (April 29) that it is investing $1 billion to convert an assembly plant in Mexico to build electric vehicles.

General Motors announced on Thursday (April 29) that it is investing $1 billion to convert an assembly plant in Mexico to build electric vehicles.

GM has committed to increase ad spending from half a percent of the billions spent every year to 2% this year, 4% percent in 2022 and 8% by 2025.

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

The coronavirus pandemic helped cause the automotive semiconductor shortage. The scarcity is lasting as long as the pandemic has and is almost as expensive.

GM CEO Mary Barra made it clear it’s a new day for a new way of driving.

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

General Motors says an electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck will get an estimated 400 miles of range per charge.

General Motors says an electric version of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck will get an estimated 400 miles of range per charge.

A meeting between GM officials and Black media owners was canceled Thursday by the automaker.

The first production GMC HUMMER EV supertruck was sold at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction for $2.5 million. DETROIT – The Saturday auction of the first GMC HUMMER EV has brought in more than $2 million for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The auction fees and commissions have been waived for the $2.5 million auction sale, so the entire amount can go toward the nonprofit. It builds mortgage-free, accessible smart homes for the most catastrophically-injured veterans and provides mortgage-free homes for Gold Star families and the families of first responders killed in the line of duty. The HUMMER EV Edition 1 is the specially appointed and fully equipped launch model of GMC’s first full-electric vehicle.

DETROIT – GM is responding to allegations of racism that were printed in a full-page advertisement in Sunday’s Detroit Free Press. The advertisement accuses GM CEO Mary Barra of consistently refusing to meet with several Black-owned media companies. Detroiter Byron Allen is asking GM to allocate at least 5% of its advertising budget to go toward Black-owned media companies. The ad claims less than 1% of GM’s marketing budget goes toward Black-owned media companies. GMThe automaker cited its work with HBCUs, its partnership with National Association Of Black Owned Broadcasters and AIMM.

This image provided by General Motors shows the GM Logo. (General Motors via AP)DETROIT – General Motors plans to move around groups of salaried workers in Michigan to “increase collaboration” among its teams, the automaker announced Thursday. GM stressed its global headquarters will remain at the RenCen and it’s an “important element” of the automaker’s future. We are seeking to maintain the benefits of remote work, while also ensuring our teams get the benefit of in-person collaboration,” reads a statement from GM on Thursday. It has been more than a year now since GM asked thousands of employees to work from home, if possible, when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic swept the globe.

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)NEW YORK – Sam Darnold's time as the face of the New York Jets franchise might be nearing a disappointing end. General manager Joe Douglas has backed off that stance, though, and it could signal a major change at the position as free agency and the NFL draft approach. “I will answer the call if it's made,” Douglas said Wednesday when asked if he'd listen to offers for Darnold. AdThe Jets could also opt to stick with Darnold, for at least this year, and trade down from No.

DETROIT – General Motors is extending shutdowns at plants in Kansas, Canada and Mexico due to a semiconductor shortage. “GM has not taken downtime or reduced shifts at any of its truck plants due to the shortage. GM had to shut down its Fairfax, Kansas plant that builds the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevy Malibu. AdWhat caused the semiconductor shortage? Industry officials said semiconductor companies diverted production to consumer electronics during the worst of the COVID-19 slowdown in auto sales last spring.

McGruder is also a Girl Scouts board chair member. It was typical NASA,” McGruder said. After her time at NASA, McGruder went to GM. “It’s pretty amazing to understand that I led through that and we had problem after problem after problem. Now, the first robotics mentor for the Girl Scouts is making sure the next generation can reach beyond the stars.