Police are investigating the brazen theft of six new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500s from the Flat Rock assembly plant early Thursday that ended in a brief chase and one suspect in custody. Three of the stolen vehicles, which retail for $80,000, were recovered. According to a news release from the Flat Rock Police Department and Michigan State… Continue reading 1 arrested after Ford Mustang heist, 3 stolen vehicles recovered
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GM announces where its next Cadillac EV will be built and it’s unexpected
For the first time ever, General Motors will build a vehicle for sale at its Global Technical Center in Warren. GM said Wednesday it will invest $81 million for machinery and other equipment to prepare the campus to build the Cadillac Celestiq. The Celestiq is meant to be the brand’s flagship EV and it will… Continue reading GM announces where its next Cadillac EV will be built and it’s unexpected
GM CFO: ‘Everything’s on the table’ as GM partners with suppliers to hit EV targets.
In the face of inflation and rising commodity costs General Motors is lining up strategic partnerships with suppliers to keep its electric vehicle launches on schedule. GM CFO Paul Jacobson said the automaker will continue to form partnerships or invest in raw material suppliers to ensure GM has the parts it needs to hit a production target of 400,000 EVs… Continue reading GM CFO: ‘Everything’s on the table’ as GM partners with suppliers to hit EV targets.
Artist Hubert Massey wants Stellantis sound barrier mural to showcase community
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Indefinite layoffs planned at Sterling Stamping Plant
More layoffs are coming to a Stellantis plant in Macomb County. The automaker, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, plans indefinite layoffs at its Sterling Stamping Plant in Sterling Heights beginning next week. Spokeswoman Ann Marie Fortunate said the company is not disclosing how many workers will be affected. “In order to operate the plant… Continue reading Indefinite layoffs planned at Sterling Stamping Plant
Ford recalls 2.9M vehicles for inability to shift into gear, risking crash
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 2.9 million vehicles that may shift into different gears than intended or roll away while parked, the third major recall for the automaker this month. The latest recall affects certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Continue reading Ford recalls 2.9M vehicles for inability to shift into gear, risking crash
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E can lose power while driving, forcing dealers to stop delivery
Ford Motor Co. has issued a dealer hold on the 2022 Mustang Mach-E while the automaker manages a new safety recall, a company spokesman confirmed to the Free Press Tuesday. That means that any vehicles purchased and not yet delivered to customers cannot be delivered, said Ford spokesman Said Deep. The recall affects 48,924 of the 2021-22… Continue reading Ford’s Mustang Mach-E can lose power while driving, forcing dealers to stop delivery
GM says no to hybrids, reveals more about future EVs
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2023 Cadillac Escalade-V’s power, comfort and tech throw down the gauntlet
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V may be the perfect Cadillac. Not the best — don’t ask me to compare it to the pioneering engineering of Caddies from a century ago, trailblazing midcentury modern design statements, or the V-series sport sedans that helped restore the brand to relevance 20 years ago. Each era is unique. I can’t rank… Continue reading 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V’s power, comfort and tech throw down the gauntlet
Ford loses senior leader: Where she’s working now
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