Author: Detroit Free Press Online

All-new electric Ford Explorer isn’t coming to the US just yet

No, and no. The new all-electric Ford Explorer will not be sold in the U.S. And there are no immediate plans to do so. Ford announced plans Tuesday to build an electrified version of its iconic SUV for Europeans at the Ford Cologne EV Centre in Germany. The automaker touts the projects as a marriage… Continue reading All-new electric Ford Explorer isn’t coming to the US just yet

Dodge bids farewell to Hemi muscle cars with $96K Challenger SRT Demon 170

What is it? The last chapter in Dodge’s Hemi-powered muscle car era. Why should you consider it? As of Dec. 31, they literally won’t make ‘em like this anymore. Is this the end of fast, fun Dodges? Don’t be silly. The brand has already shown a Challenger-inspired electric muscle car. How much will it cost?… Continue reading Dodge bids farewell to Hemi muscle cars with $96K Challenger SRT Demon 170

Judge grants class action status in GM faulty transmission lawsuit

A judge has granted class action certification to a lawsuit involving 39 plaintiffs across 26 states — including Michigan — that accuses General Motors of knowingly selling cars with faulty transmissions. On Monday, David Lawson, U.S. District judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, granted class certification in the case of Speerly v. GM, which… Continue reading Judge grants class action status in GM faulty transmission lawsuit

Fast facts about GM’s virtual technology lab that can simulate the moon

General Motors is transitioning to an all-electric car company by 2035 and it’s not alone. Many of its rivals are also racing head-on into the EV market. There’s a race to get new products with cool innovations to market fastest. One way to do that is by using virtual technology and simulators. Here are some… Continue reading Fast facts about GM’s virtual technology lab that can simulate the moon

GM’s virtual simulation lab key in developing future EVs and AVs

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UAW monitor rejects Curry request for new runoff election

The independent UAW monitor rejected a demand by incumbent president Ray Curry’s team for a new runoff election. The monitor stopped short, however, of resolving the presidential race, with Shawn Fain still leading Curry in the ballot count. The monitor, in a report filed late Friday, said Curry’s team had lodged a protest the night… Continue reading UAW monitor rejects Curry request for new runoff election

Dicastal North America plant in Michigan significantly damaged after explosion

Emergency officials responded to an explosion late Friday at an automotive supplier plant about 30 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, Dicastal North America in Greenville, safety officials confirmed to the Detroit Free Press on Saturday. The company makes lightweight aluminum alloy wheels, according to its website. Dicastal lists among its clients Ford, General Motors, Stellantis,… Continue reading Dicastal North America plant in Michigan significantly damaged after explosion

UAW runoff election count still unresolved; Fain holds lead, Curry files protest

The voting might have ended in the UAW runoff election, but the battle over the results is still very much underway. Challenger Shawn Fain continued to hold a lead as more unresolved challenged ballots were counted this week, according to his campaign, but incumbent President Ray Curry’s camp said it has filed a protest with… Continue reading UAW runoff election count still unresolved; Fain holds lead, Curry files protest