Judge Who Put Teen In Handcuffs During Field Trip Gets Demoted

Judge Who Put Teen In Handcuffs During Field Trip Gets Demoted

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit judge who was temporarily removed after ordering a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip is back on the bench but assigned to speeding tickets and other relatively minor offenses. Judge Kenneth King lost courtroom duties in August and was ordered into social-emotional training by the chief … Read more

U.S. new vehicle sales expected to have struggled during third quarter

U.S. new vehicle sales expected to have struggled during third quarter

New Jeep vehicles sit on a Dodge Chrysler-Jeep Ram dealership’s lot on October 03, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images DETROIT — U.S. sales of new vehicles are expected to have struggled during the third quarter amid economic and political uncertainties, as well as elevated interest rates and … Read more

GM’s EV sales momentum is finally building

GM’s EV sales momentum is finally building

Mary Barra, GM chair and CEO, speaks during the unveiling of the Cadillac Celestiq electric sedan in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images WARREN, Mich. – If everything had gone to plan for General Motors over the last three years, the Detroit automaker would be well on its … Read more

UAW warns of potential strikes at Ford, Stellantis

UAW warns of potential strikes at Ford, Stellantis

UAW president Shawn Fain and members and workers at the Mopar Parts Center Line, a Stellantis Parts Distribution Center in Center Line, Michigan, picket outside the facility after walking off their jobs at noon on September 22, 2023. Matthew Hatcher | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – A year after unprecedented strikes by the United … Read more

GM folding its all-electric BrightDrop vans into Chevrolet brand

GM folding its all-electric BrightDrop vans into Chevrolet brand

Brightdrop EV600 van Source: Brightdrop DETROIT – General Motors is folding its all-electric BrightDrop commercial vans into the Chevrolet brand in an attempt to increase sales, accessibility and recognition of the vehicles. The change is expected to expand the selling and service points from a handful of dealers to Chevrolet’s large network of North American … Read more

Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric three-row SUV

Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric three-row SUV

Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning on display at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC DETROIT – Ford Motor is delaying production of a new plant in Tennessee to produce a next-generation all-electric pickup truck and canceling plans for a three-row electric SUV, the company said Wednesday. Instead, … Read more

GM lays off more than 1,000 salaried software and services employees

GM lays off more than 1,000 salaried software and services employees

A General Motors sign is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. – General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors is laying off more than 1,000 salaried … Read more

UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging

UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging

UAW President Shawn Fain chairs the 2023 Special Elections Collective Bargaining Convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 27, 2023.  Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain ratcheted up criticism of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a video Friday afternoon, accusing the chief executive of price gouging consumers and failing to … Read more

Cadillac reveals new ‘Opulent Velocity’ performance EV concept

Cadillac reveals new ‘Opulent Velocity’ performance EV concept

Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept EV Cadillac DETROIT — General Motors on Friday revealed a new all-electric Cadillac concept car designed to preview how the automaker plans to keep its high-performance V-Series vehicles relevant for EVs. The vehicle is called “Opulent Velocity.” True to the name, Cadillac says it’s a balance of ultra-luxury and performance for … Read more

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand’s entry-level model

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand’s entry-level model

2025 GMC Terrain Elevation GM DETROIT — General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard “Elevation” model. The compact crossover features a more rugged exterior design. It also has a new interior with 26 inches of screens, including a 15-inch center touchscreen and an 11-inch driver … Read more