The poor performance of General Motors’ Chinese joint ventures is forcing the company to write down assets and take a restructuring charge totaling more than $5 billion in the fourth quarter of this year.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

The GM Renaissance Center, a staple of Detroit’s skyline, is slated for a $1.6 billion overhaul and hinges on $250 million in public funding.

Two towers at Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center would be razed and the complex converted to a mix of housing and offices under an ambitious $1.6 billion plan announced on Monday.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

Detroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.

Check out these incredible pictures of the sunrise behind the RenCen this morning.

Here’s what Dan Gilbert said about the fate of the Renaissance Center in Detroit amid speculation that the iconic building would be demolished.

The Renaissance Center is undoubtedly the signature building of the Detroit Skyline. It's used in logos, brochures, websites, and more.

Former Detroit councilwoman forms committee to campaign for Detroit's top job.

With General Motors moving from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson’s building next year, the future of Detroit’s skyline crown jewel is a question mark.

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After luring General Motors from the Renaissance Center, Bedrock has announced more big tenants for its new Hudson’s building site in Downtown Detroit.

The RenCen’s next chapter could include commercial, residential or mixed uses.

General Motors, a key player in Detroit's development and the owner of the Renaissance Center, are making a significant move.

General Motors is reportedly planning to move its Detroit headquarters from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson’s tower.

General Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River.

There’s a new second-tallest building in Michigan behind the Renaissance Center’s 727 feet.

Detroit recorded its all-time high February temperature on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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As the tallest building in Downtown Detroit, the Renaissance Center has dominated the city’s skyline for more than four decades ... but what did the city look like before the enormous building was erected?

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

General Motors will keep its headquarters in its seven-building office tower complex in downtown Detroit, its CEO says.

A Las Vegas man was issued a disorderly conduct ticket for climbing to the top of one of the Renaissance Center buildings in Downtown Detroit.

A man was arrested after scaling a 39-story Renaissance Center tower in Downtown Detroit on Sunday.

Global tech company Majorel is coming to Detroit and bringing hundreds of jobs with it.

Majorel, an IT service management company, is hosting a job fair in Downtown Detroit this weekend as it looks to hire hundreds of new workers.

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

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.

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.

The inaugural Detroit Grand Prix in 1982 was a race through Downtown Detroit.

Applications are being accepted for the latest round in a program that awards competitive grants and other resources to entrepreneurs in Detroit.

A major road project is coming to Detroit’s eastside.

Get set to sweat, as we are facing an extended stretch of hot, steamy weather. It will be very uncomfortable at times, and even dangerous to some.

Tourism leaders in Detroit are banking on a return of conventions and business meetings shut down last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sunday, April 11, 2021 weather forecast.

This May 12, 2020, photo shows a general view of the Renaissance Center, headquarters for General Motors, along the Detroit skyline from the Detroit River. Scarves, gloves and hats can be shed by the middle of Saturday afternoon. Skies will be blue, the sun will be out and temperatures will rise to milder ranges. It will be chillier near the Detroit River and the big lakes. Watch: Saturday, March 20, 2021 afternoon weather updateThis is the perfect weather for an afternoon drive.

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.

The Renaissance Center has dominated Detroit's skyline since its completion in 1977.

The Renaissance Center has dominated Detroit's skyline since its completion in 1977.

DETROIT – General Motors has a new logo atop the Renaissance Center in Detroit. Read more: New campaign, and logo, for GM in a bid to electrify imageGeneral Motors is changing its corporate logo and launching an electric vehicle marketing campaign to reshape its image as clean vehicle company, rather than a builder of gas-powered pickups and SUVs. GM said the industry has reached a history-changing inflection point for mass adoption of electric vehicles. The campaign comes as stock market investors are enthralled with companies that make electric vehicles. Related: From the vault: 1973 special on Detroit Renaissance CenterAutomotive topic pages

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From comedy shows and art exhibits to concerts and sports, theres no shortage of things to do in and around the city this weekend. "Stop Making Sense" is celebrating its 35th anniversary at the Detroit Film Theatre this weekend. Sunday brunch with Detroit multi-instrumentalist Jarrod Champion at Cliff Bells, Nov. 3 at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Add a bit of class to brunch with the jazzy tunes of Jarrod Champion, a self-taught vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jarrod Champion. Multi-instrumentalist Jarrod Champion will be accompanying Sunday brunch at Cliff Bells. Ofrenda exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts, through Nov. 10Ofrendas are altars dedicated to those who have passed composed by loved ones.

DETROIT - The United Automobile Workers strike against General Motors is entering its fifth week with no clear end in sight. Workers continue to picket with slightly increased strike pay, but they're anxious for the walkout to end. Monday is the 29th day of the strike, and workers are now receiving $275 per week in strike pay. Experts said General Motors has lost more than $1 billion in profits, while line workers have lost nearly $750 million in income. "The workers on strike are hurting.

After a meeting between GM CEO Mary Barra and UAW officials, we are waiting to see if this strike that's in day 25 will finally end with a deal. Barra visited the negotiation room at the Renaissance Center and spoke face-to-face with UAW President Gary Jones and UAW-GM Vice President Terry Dittes for about an hour this week. More local headlinesFor more Local News head to ClickOnDetroit.com/news/local. National headlinesFor more National News headlines, head to ClickOnDetroit.com/news/national. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here.

A view of the Renaissance Center along the Detroit River on July 25, 2019. (WDIV)DETROIT - ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 25, 2019Novi police are asking people to avoid the neighborhood near 10 Mile and Beck roads as officers work to safely resolve this situation. More local headlines:For more Local News head to ClickOnDetroit.com/news/local. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.