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The reminder comes after police recently responded to a report of items stolen from a locked vehicle at Swift Run Park.

You can use the same thing at home that is used to make the cars look their best at Huntington Place

Conversation about driving revs up on “Live In The D”

Nowhere else will you find garages from the city to the suburbs with hot rods, classics, or high-end sports cars. Now you can see “What’s in the Garage” thanks to Christy McDonald on Local 4+, or streaming platform.

At 7:30 a.m., car enthusiasts will converge to discuss their cars, exchange stories and sip coffee for the 11th season of Cars & Coffee.

The rise of car thefts in Detroit and which neighborhoods thieves are targeting.

The middle-aged man was crossing a four-lane highway when he was killed instantly.

These days, you need a car to get by. But they don’t come cheap.

The 4Warn Weather Team is tracking a significant storm that is expected to strongly impact holiday travel.

A joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution has closed on a $2.5 billion federal loan to help finance three lithium-ion battery cell plants in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan

Vehicles are often retired once they’ve reached 200,000 miles. However, a new study has identified several vehicles that can actually travel much further.

Here are a few tips on protecting yourself against the theft of catalytic converters in Metro Detroit as the costly crime is on the rise.

Having something stolen from your car isn’t fun, and catalytic converters have been a hot item thieves have been interested in.

How fast can thieves steal your car? It used to involve sparking wires, or maybe breaking the ignition, but now they have a new high-tech weapon!

Walking into the North American International Auto Show for the first time since January 2019, you can’t help but notice that the auto industry has come a long way since the last auto show in Detroit.

A horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza Wednesday night at the auto show, with the Dearborn automaker unveiling the 2024 Mustang in front of a large crowd.

Over a million spectators are expected along Woodward Avenue this year. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Who’s ready to start their engines? The Woodward Dream Cruise festivities start today and people are showing off their rides all weekend long. “Live In The D’s” April Morton was at 13 Mile and Woodward Avenue to share the details about the beginning of the event.

Ford Motor Company plans to power all of its Michigan facilities using solar energy from DTE Energy by 2025, the company announced Wednesday.

Trucks and SUVs are getting bigger and bigger, while pedestrian deaths continue to grow across the U.S.

AAA - The Auto Club Group offers safety tips to help motorists keep their children, pets, and vehicles safe during the hottest days of the year.

May Mobility continues to advance its autonomous vehicle technologies.

Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when the ignitions are off.

Hosted by Main Street Ann Arbor, the free event was canceled in 2020 and again in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of volunteers.

We asked our viewers what they've been spending money on during the pandemic -- here's what they said.

Stellantis is gearing up to lay off workers at its stamping plant in Sterling Heights, United Auto Workers officials said Tuesday.

Shopping for a new or used car over the last couple of years, has become a more challenging endeavor, thanks to issues from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Should you be changing your tires when the seasons change? Local 4 put seasonal tires through the Local 4 Trust Index.

After a fun day full of racing at Belle Isle, you are probably going to work up quite the appetite. Well, there’s a place not too far from Detroit, that loves cars just as much as anyone here. Today for Dine in the D, Michelle Oliver is taking us Ford’s Garage in Dearborn to fuel up!

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is racing around Belle Isle, and Local 4 has ALL the excitement all weekend long!

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports on Thursday published their annual list of the safest affordable vehicles for teenage drivers for 2022.

Auto insurance companies have until May 9 to issue the remaining refunds for eligible Michigan drivers.

Toyota is recalling about 460,000 vehicles due to an issue with the stability control system, officials announced Wednesday.

Authorities say they will be cracking down on noisy drivers in the city of Dearborn in an effort to maintain neighborhood peace.

He may be in his 60s, but Jimmy Attard is absolutely living out a dream a whole lot of us had as kids. Attard has spent decades transforming the basement of his Dearborn home into an epic slot car racing track, and you really need to see it to believe it.

Amid an ongoing chip shortage, Ford is reportedly planning to ship and sell vehicles without certain non-critical chips as the automaker deals with a pile of unfinished vehicles.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 auto insurance refund checks hitting their mailboxes this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Many newer cars have a function that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped. Should you be leaving that function on or turning it off during the gas crisis to save money?

The weekend is warming up just in time for “America’s greatest hot rod show” to kick off in Detroit.

Gasoline prices are rising sharply in Michigan and throughout the U.S. due to rising oil costs caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A man has been arrested after police busted a chop shop on Detroit’s west side, official said.

Thieves have been taking steering wheels from vehicles parked at a Troy apartment complex.

If you’re in the market for a car, there’s no doubt you’ve noticed prices are up.

The winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards were announced Tuesday morning in Detroit.

The winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards are set to be announced Tuesday morning.

The winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards are set to be announced Tuesday morning.

One of the stars of "American Auto" shares what to expect in this new sitcom.

Consumer Reports released their new rankings for car reliability, ranking 28 brands based on how reliable their vehicles are over time.

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us will be hitting the roads to meet up with loved ones.

High-tech thieves are hacking into key fobs to steal cars and experts say it’s starting to become more common.

Two cars involved in a road rage race and exchanging gunfire crashed at Middlebelt Road and Marquette Street in Garden City, hitting an innocent bystander in a Jeep.

One of the most exciting rites of passage for teens is getting a driver’s license. It can also be one of the most troubling for parents who have concerns about safety. This happens to be National Teen Driver Safety Week, and there is a program called “Strive 4 a Safer Drive” that is dedicated to helping teens make safer driving choices.

While the main features of Halloween are candy and costumes, there is something else that typically increases when the day rolls around: Fatal car crashes.

Sales have dropped significantly for General Motors this quarter due to part shortages and “historically low inventories” caused by issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ford and a partner company say they plan to build three major electric-vehicle battery factories and an auto assembly plant by 2025.

This hands on experience makes Motor Bella unique, get to see how fast these cars can go.

A new and exciting type of car show for the whole family is coming to Metro Detroit.

The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced its list of semifinalists Tuesday at the inaugural Motor Bella event at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

A new and exciting type of car show for the whole family is coming to Metro Detroit.

Fulfill your need for speed at this race track in Pontiac!

With the cost of used vehicles at an all time high, and with production of new vehicles nearly halted, people are investing in their current car amid the pandemic.

Ford has temporarily stopped taking reservations for orders of its full-sized Bronco.

Have you ever felt the need for speed? You can zero in on that feeling at an all new car show coming to the D.

The fastest-selling new vehicle in the Detroit market in July 2021 was the Cadillac Escalade.

People from all over came to Metro Detroit for the return of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is back after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Cruise last year.

The Woodward Dream Cruise returns this weekend in Metro Detroit after being cancelled last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

After a being cancelled last year amid the pandemic, the Woodward Dream Cruise returns this weekend in Metro Detroit.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is bringing cars and a crowd to the avenue.

We may not have been able to enjoy the traditional Auto Show this year, but this event could be just as fun -- how about an all-new car show rolling into the Motor City this week, and taking over downtown Detroit?

Is there a payday sitting in your driveway? Prices on the used car market have exploded and you may be surprised how much some models are worth.

With companies facing shortages of microchips and parts, new cars are being produced at slower rates than normal. So it’s no surprise that the price of used cars are going up amid the demand.

Local 4 spoke with drivers whose cars were stranded on the freeway, shocked at how much money it is costing them to get their cars back.

Between the lifting of COVID restrictions, returning to work, and summer vacations, more people are climbing behind the wheel and hitting the roads.

Auto enthusiasts, get ready to restart those engines. The 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise presented by Ford is back on for this summer.

As far as he knows, Marc Miller is the only professional driver from Western Michigan.

Thousands of fans were thrilled to be together for Detroit’s first major event after Michigan’s outdoor capacity limits were lifted.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is back and only on Detroit’s Big Event Station!

This month, parts of three different roads will be closed for improvements or repairs lasting through the end of June and into July.

Used car prices are up 20.8% in the Detroit market over the past year.

Watch out for closures just blocks from each other in the downtown area.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is returning to Belle Isle this summer and will be hosting more fans than expected, following Michigan’s recently updated COVID guidelines.

The computer chip shortage is forcing Ford Motor Company into a new round of production cuts at eight of its plants, including the one making the F-150 truck.

The annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show has been canceled, according to the event website.

Both new and used cars sold faster in March compared to February’s totals, which were 48.9 days for new cars and 42 days for used cars.

General Motors’ push to go all-electric is capturing national attention.

Five years ago, Mitchel Keifer died after he was struck by a distracted driver. His family decided they couldn’t let the tragic event destroy their lives.

One of the nation’s largest auto dealer chains based in Metro Detroit is about to get a new owner.

Car crashes involving distracted drivers kill nearly 10 people every day in the United States, according to the American Automobile Association.

FILE- This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows a Honda logo at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year, and it soon will offer hybrid gas-electric versions of its top-selling models. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)DETROIT – Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail, causing the engines to stall. Owners will be notified by mail in late May and dealers will replace the fuel pumps for free. Owners of these models can determine if their vehicles are involved by keying in their vehicle identification number at www.recalls.acura.com or www.recalls.honda.com.

LOUISVILLE, KY-OCTOBER 27: The all-new 2018 Ford Expedition SUV comes off the assembly line at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant October 27, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)DETROIT – The Volkswagen Passat is the fastest selling used car in the Detroit area, according to data from iSeeCars. But the fastest selling new vehicle in the region is the Ford Expedition. According to ISeeCars, the average new car in Detroit took 46.5 days to sell in February 2021, while the average used car took 49.1 days to sell. To determine the fastest-selling cars in Detroit, iSeeCars said it analyzed 1.2 million new and used car sales in February 2021.

For the second time this month, Hyundai is telling some SUV owners to park outdoors because an electrical short in a computer can cause vehicles to catch fire. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)WASHINGTON, D.C, – Owners of certain Hyundai and Genesis vehicles are being warned to “park their cars outside and away from homes, other structures and other flammable materials.”The warning comes as separate recalls have been announced due to the risk of fire. Until the recalled vehicles have been repaired owners are encouraged to park them outside and away from homes and other structures. AdThe recall was made because the anti-lock brake system modules can malfunction and cause an electrical short over time. The recall is because an electrical short internally within the Lithium-Ion battery cells increases the risk of a fire while parked, charging and/or driving.

ANN ARBOR – Jefferson Street from Ashley Street to First Street closed Monday morning to through traffic for road construction that is expected to last until 5 p.m. on April 9. According to the city, cars traveling westbound on Jefferson Street will be detoured north on Ashley Street, east on William Street, and south on First Street. Cars traveling eastbound will be detoured south on First Street, east on Madison Street, and north on Ashley. Property owners on Jefferson located in the work zone will be able to access the road throughout the project. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained by the contractor during the project, but some detours may be implemented depending on project developments.

DETROIT – For decades now the home of Camille Lewis has been the final destination for cars going way too fast while exiting the Lodge Freeway. That’s my grandparents’ house and since I can remember, somebody always runs into our house,” said Lewis. The home is a family house with children inside, so the residents have been pressuring the city to do something. The good news is that they’re both currently working to redesign the ramp to keep this from happening more. Detroit Department of Public Works Director, Dayo Akinyemi, sent Local 4 News this statement in regards to the situation.

DETROIT – A shortage of computer chips is causing problems for the auto industry. General Motors has warned that it is likely to lose around $2 billion this year as a result. READ: Why you should ask about ‘destination fee’s before purchasing a new vehicleFor the auto industry the problem is a supply and demand issue created by manufacturing. Because of the issue many automakers are having to slow or stop production to put the chips in vehicles. Or, if it’s something like a powertrain where every vehicles got it 100 percent of your vehicles have that powertrain chip, then you’re basically stuck,’ he said.