Fifty years ago this month legendary UAW leader Walter Reuther was killed in a plane crash. Here’s a look at his extraordinary life.
Author: Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press
Ford, GM and FCA under gun to restart, rebound before cash dries up
It’s costing automakers millions to be idle. They have all taken measures to shore up cash to get through it, but here’s how long can they last.
Buyers can get a deal on new, used cars — but it won’t last long
The new and used car market is ‘messed up’ analysts say, ultimately making it a great time to buy a vehicle. Just don’t look to sell one.
GM’s trim specialists have gone from sewing car seats to protecting lives
Some GM trim specialists are calling on their backgrounds sewing car seats, furniture and even traditional tailoring to make medical gowns.
GM delivered its first medical ventilators: Where they went
Hospitals in Illinois to receive the first ventilators GM and Ventec have made at GM’s plant in Kokomo, Indiana.
GM partners with Honda to make two new electric vehicles at GM plants
GM and Honda will partner to develop two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries.
Coronavirus could derail Cadillac’s plan for massive product rejuvenation
New-car sales are down amid coronavirus. Cadillac’s plans for vehicle reveals in April were canceled. Now its plan for brand revival could stall.
Trump attacks GM and Ford on Twitter, demands they make ventilators
President Donald Trump scolds GM and Ford in a tweet attack for going too slow in their effort to help build lifesaving ventilators.
UAW and Detroit automakers take action to protect hourly workforce
The UAW and the Detroit Three are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to provide more protection to workers in warehouses and factories.
Auto industry consultant left China after coronavirus outbreak and still can’t return home
This family fled their home in China for the United States seeking refuge from coronavirus. But now they have no sense of when they can go home.