You may have noticed a familiar face in a recent ad for the 2025 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup, especially if you’re a fan of the show, “Detroiters.” Tim Robinson, who costarred with Sam Richardson as ad man Tim Cramblin on the Comedy Central series that ran for two seasons, plays someone seemingly always ready… Continue reading Ram enlists ‘Detroiters’ star to poke fun at electric pickup competitors in new ad
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Shareholders ask Ford execs to explain plan for fixing quality
Ford CEO Jim Farley and company chair Bill Ford fielded questions from shareholders ranging from concerns about quality to stock price and future products during the virtual annual shareholders meeting Thursday. Perhaps the question most associated with the financial bottom line: “Quality has been an issue for the past two years. What steps have been… Continue reading Shareholders ask Ford execs to explain plan for fixing quality
Northwood University offers summer camp for high schoolers to learn automotive industry
High schoolers across Michigan are fueling up and getting ready to rev their engines for a new automotive summer camp taking place this spring at Northwood University. Registration is now open for the Full Tank Automotive Camp, funded by General Motors. The camp takes place over six days from June 11-16 on the university’s Midland… Continue reading Northwood University offers summer camp for high schoolers to learn automotive industry
Ford shareholders reject PETA request for annual report on animal testing process
Despite a plea from Frances Cheng, a science adviser to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) organization, Ford Motor Co. shareholders overwhelmingly voted Thursday to defeat a proposal that would have requested the automaker issue an annual report to shareholders detailing its animal testing processes. Ford Chair Bill Ford reported that the… Continue reading Ford shareholders reject PETA request for annual report on animal testing process
Bill Ford, Jim Farley took random questions from shareholders during meeting
Ford CEO Jim Farley and company chair Bill Ford fielded questions from shareholders ranging from concerns about quality to stock price and future products during the virtual annual shareholders meeting Thursday. Perhaps the question most associated with the financial bottom line: “Quality has been an issue for the past two years. What steps have been… Continue reading Bill Ford, Jim Farley took random questions from shareholders during meeting
Northwood University offers summer camp for high schoolers to learn automotive industry
High schoolers across Michigan are fueling up and getting ready to rev their engines for a new automotive summer camp taking place this spring at Northwood University. Registration is now open for the Full Tank Automotive Camp, funded by General Motors. The camp takes place over six days from June 11-16 on the university’s Midland… Continue reading Northwood University offers summer camp for high schoolers to learn automotive industry
Ford shareholders reject PETA request for annual report on animal testing process
Despite a plea from Frances Cheng, a science adviser to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) organization, Ford Motor Co. shareholders overwhelmingly voted Thursday to defeat a proposal that would have requested the automaker issue an annual report to shareholders detailing its animal testing processes. Ford Chair Bill Ford reported that the… Continue reading Ford shareholders reject PETA request for annual report on animal testing process
The UAW’s top negotiator against GM made this pact with his GM counterpart ahead of talks
This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for the first 3 months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Exclusive investigative reporting that fights for the truth, exposes corruption and gives voice to the voiceless all across Michigan. Comprehensive coverage of Michigan’s auto industry, including in-depth analysis of Ford, GM, and Stellantis’… Continue reading The UAW’s top negotiator against GM made this pact with his GM counterpart ahead of talks
GM launches a new business unit to sell more products to fleet customers
General Motors said Wednesday it is launching a new business called GM Envolve that it expects will streamline operations and provide added revenue. GM Envolve will encompass all of GM’s sales force under one umbrella. It will work directly with business and government fleet customers as a one-stop shop for all of GM’s fleet products… Continue reading GM launches a new business unit to sell more products to fleet customers
2024 Ford Ranger Raptor brings 405 HP to midsize truck segment
Getting to drive a Ford Ranger Raptor for the first time led to an eye-opening experience for Carl Widmann, chief engineer for Ford Performance. That was after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted and he could travel to Australia and do some shock tuning with the Ford team there. “They were really focused on the nimbleness of… Continue reading 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor brings 405 HP to midsize truck segment