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Police charge suspect arrested in General Motors’ Orion Assembly plant death
Authorities have charged a suspect in connection to the Thursday death of Pontiac resident Gregory Lanier Robertson at the General Motors assembly plant in Orion Township. The court charged a 48-year-old man with open murder Friday, according to a news release from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect, who faces life in prison if convicted, is scheduled to be… Continue reading Police charge suspect arrested in General Motors’ Orion Assembly plant death
Fight between coworkers at GM’s Orion Assembly possibly over small debt, sheriff says
A small debt may have led to the killing of a Pontiac man Thursday at General Motors’ Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told the Free Press. Gregory Lanier Robertson, 49, died of multiple blunt force injuries, the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s office said late Thursday. In an interview Friday, Bouchard declined to give specifics but… Continue reading Fight between coworkers at GM’s Orion Assembly possibly over small debt, sheriff says
Kia, Jeep among vehicle recalls this week
U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for August 4 through 11, including a Kia recall involving 257,998 units and a Jeep recall involving 99,186 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive… Continue reading Kia, Jeep among vehicle recalls this week
Appeals court weighs in on GM’s racketeering suit against Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis
A federal appeals court has chosen not to side with General Motors in its attempt to continue a long-running legal battle over allegations its crosstown Detroit Three rival, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, now known as Stellantis, corrupted contract bargaining with autoworkers in order to hurt GM. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Sixth Circuit of Appeals on Thursday affirmed a… Continue reading Appeals court weighs in on GM’s racketeering suit against Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis
1 person dead after fight at GM’s Orion Assembly plant: How he died
A 49-year-old man is dead following a fight at General Motors’ Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday in a news release. Sheriff’s Communications Officer Steve Huber identified the victim as Gregory Lanier Robertson of Pontiac. Robertson had worked at the plant for about seven months. A 48-year-old male coworker was in custody at Oakland County Jail. Later Thursday… Continue reading 1 person dead after fight at GM’s Orion Assembly plant: How he died
2023 GMC Canyon pickup adds off-road features, breaks away from styling of Chevy Colorado
GMC’s popular Canyon midsize pickup makes a leap for 2023, adding a top-of-the-line off-road model and distinctive new interiors. Unique exterior styling also makes it the most distinctive GMC pickup in decades. Unlike previous Canyons, which were distinguishable from the Chevrolet Colorado pickup chiefly by different grilles, lights and interior materials, GMC’s new midsize pickup… Continue reading 2023 GMC Canyon pickup adds off-road features, breaks away from styling of Chevy Colorado
Detroit auto show to include new air mobility technology display
The Detroit auto show this year will focus on more than rubber meeting the road. Organizers at this year’s show now have their eyes trained toward the sky as well. The North American International Auto Show will include a new “Air Mobility Experience” featuring flight displays by six air mobility innovation companies. The experience, which will be… Continue reading Detroit auto show to include new air mobility technology display
Ford, DTE strike solar deal that will help automaker’s plants go carbon-free in Michigan
Ford Motor Company and DTE Energy announced Wednesday what they called the largest renewable energy purchase from a utility in U.S. history — enough to help power all Ford operations in Michigan with wind, sun, water and nuclear energy by 2025. Because of the agreement, DTE can add 650 megawatts of new solar energy in Michigan for Ford, increasing… Continue reading Ford, DTE strike solar deal that will help automaker’s plants go carbon-free in Michigan
GM and Ford win big share of EV purchase by startup subscription company
General Motors and Ford Motor Co. are getting big orders for their electric vehicles from a California-based startup that offers drivers the option to buy a subscription to an EV instead of buying the EV itself. The company, Autonomy, said Tuesday it placed an order for 23,000 EVs with 17 global automakers to expand its subscription fleet beyond Tesla, which is the only EV it… Continue reading GM and Ford win big share of EV purchase by startup subscription company