Renaissance Center redevelopment project to get $75M in public funding
Read full article: Renaissance Center redevelopment project to get $75M in public fundingBedrock and General Motors’ plan to revitalize Detroit’s Renaissance Center and riverfront is set to receive $75 million from the Downtown Development Authority.
GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand
Read full article: GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demandGeneral Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles.
GM boosts full-year outlook as it foresees a smaller impact from tariffs and 3Q results top Street
Read full article: GM boosts full-year outlook as it foresees a smaller impact from tariffs and 3Q results top StreetGeneral Motors anticipates a smaller impact from tariffs and is boosting its full-year adjusted earnings forecast as its third-quarter performance topped Wall Street’s expectations.
GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease
Read full article: GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules easeGeneral Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed.
Morning 4: Texts with mom, checklist reveal Michigan man’s plot to kidnap child from Canada, feds say -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Texts with mom, checklist reveal Michigan man’s plot to kidnap child from Canada, feds say -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
General Motors facility in Warren closed after Legionnaires’ disease found among employees
Read full article: General Motors facility in Warren closed after Legionnaires’ disease found among employeesGeneral Motors’ engineering center in Warren is closed after two workers tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease.
Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Read full article: Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American driversCadillac has chosen Formula 1 veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez for its first F1 lineup, bypassing an American driver.
General Motors’ profit and revenue drops, but it maintains lowered full-year outlook
Read full article: General Motors’ profit and revenue drops, but it maintains lowered full-year outlookGeneral Motors’ profit and revenue declined in its second-quarter but the automaker’s results managed to easily top Wall Street’s expectations and the company stuck by its full-year financial outlook that it lowered in May.
Wall Street ticks up to another record as GM and others show how tariffs are impacting them
Read full article: Wall Street ticks up to another record as GM and others show how tariffs are impacting themWall Street inched to another record following some mixed profit reports, as General Motors and other big U.S. companies gave updates on how much President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting or helping them.
Ford says its Q1 profit fell by two-thirds and it expects a $1.5 billion hit from tariffs this year
Read full article: Ford says its Q1 profit fell by two-thirds and it expects a $1.5 billion hit from tariffs this yearFord Motor Co. says it expects to take a $1.5 billion hit to its operating profit from tariffs this year and is withdrawing its full-year financial guidance due to the uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s evolving trade policy.
General Motors trims 2025 guidance, anticipating potential $5 billion tariff impact
Read full article: General Motors trims 2025 guidance, anticipating potential $5 billion tariff impactGeneral Motors is lowering one of its full-year financial forecasts as the company braces for the potential impact of auto tariffs.
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks
Read full article: GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risksGeneral Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.
Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war
Read full article: Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade warPresident Donald Trump granted U.S. automakers a short reprieve from stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada this week.
Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
Read full article: Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, CanadaPresident Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers.
Stocks from automakers to retailers feel pressure from tariff threats
Read full article: Stocks from automakers to retailers feel pressure from tariff threatsCompanies in a wide range of industries saw their stocks come under pressure on Wall Street because of tariff threats from President Donald Trump.
General Motors swings to fourth quarter loss on toughening China conditions, but tops expectations
Read full article: General Motors swings to fourth quarter loss on toughening China conditions, but tops expectationsGeneral Motors swung to a loss in the fourth quarter on an increasingly difficult environment in China, but still topped profit and revenue expectations on Wall Street.
Removing, resizing: What changes to expect in redevelopment of Detroit’s Renaissance Center
Read full article: Removing, resizing: What changes to expect in redevelopment of Detroit’s Renaissance CenterThe upcoming redevelopment of the Renaissance Center was discussed at the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference.
GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
Read full article: GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unitGeneral Motors says it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit.
New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti
Read full article: New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without AndrettiThe Associated Press has learned that two longtime NASCAR executives have been introduced at Andretti Global as part of the restructuring now that Michael Andretti has stepped aside.
Losses in China lead to $5 billion charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets
Read full article: Losses in China lead to $5 billion charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assetsThe poor performance of General Motors’ Chinese joint ventures is forcing the company to write down assets and take a restructuring charge totaling more than $5 billion in the fourth quarter of this year.
GM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedly
Read full article: GM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedlyGeneral Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park.
GM, LG extend battery partnership to develop prismatic cells in Warren, other states
Read full article: GM, LG extend battery partnership to develop prismatic cells in Warren, other statesGeneral Motors and LG Energy Solution extend their 14-year battery technology partnership to include prismatic cell development.
General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy Solution
Read full article: General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy SolutionGeneral Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan.
$1.6B Overhaul of GM Renaissance Center Faces Scrutiny Over Public Funding
Read full article: $1.6B Overhaul of GM Renaissance Center Faces Scrutiny Over Public FundingThe GM Renaissance Center, a staple of Detroit’s skyline, is slated for a $1.6 billion overhaul and hinges on $250 million in public funding.
Proposed RenCen redevelopment plan wants to demolish some towers, expand public spaces
Read full article: Proposed RenCen redevelopment plan wants to demolish some towers, expand public spacesDetroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.
Proposed RenCen redevelopment plan wants to demolish some towers, expand public spaces
Read full article: Proposed RenCen redevelopment plan wants to demolish some towers, expand public spacesDetroiters could see some major changes in the works soon at the Renaissance Center and a part of the city’s riverfront.
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
Read full article: Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 seasonFormula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026
Read full article: Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026Formula 1 is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week.
F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti
Read full article: F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael AndrettiWith a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased.
General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market
Read full article: General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile marketGeneral Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
GM's shares post biggest percentage gain in over 4 years as company reports $3 billion profit in 3Q
Read full article: GM's shares post biggest percentage gain in over 4 years as company reports $3 billion profit in 3QShares of General Motors surged nearly 10% Tuesday after the automaker posted a $3 billion third-quarter profit that was slightly less than a year ago.
What Dan Gilbert said about the fate of the Renaissance Center in Detroit
Read full article: What Dan Gilbert said about the fate of the Renaissance Center in DetroitHere’s what Dan Gilbert said about the fate of the Renaissance Center in Detroit amid speculation that the iconic building would be demolished.
Workers at General Motors joint venture battery plant in Tennessee unionize and will get pay raise
Read full article: Workers at General Motors joint venture battery plant in Tennessee unionize and will get pay raiseAbout 1,000 workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, will get big pay raises now that they have joined the United Auto Workers union.
Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service
Read full article: Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing serviceCruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are on the road to joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers.
A very strong quarter at General Motors is overshadowed by potential headwinds for industry
Read full article: A very strong quarter at General Motors is overshadowed by potential headwinds for industryU.S. customers who bought a new General Motors vehicle last quarter paid an average of just under $49,900, a price that helped push the company’s net income 15% above a year ago.
Trump uses false claim about Chinese auto plants in Mexico to call for UAW president to be fired
Read full article: Trump uses false claim about Chinese auto plants in Mexico to call for UAW president to be firedDonald Trump made a pitch for votes from autoworkers in key swing states during his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination.
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
Read full article: GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxideGeneral Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.
GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San Francisco
Read full article: GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San FranciscoGeneral Motors has named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise.
GM board approves another $6 billion share repurchase as the automaker gains momentum
Read full article: GM board approves another $6 billion share repurchase as the automaker gains momentumThe board of General Motors has approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker adds to its 2024 momentum.
More women made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men
Read full article: More women made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to menMore women are reaching the top ranks of the corporate suite of S&P 500 companies, but their numbers are still miniscule compared to their male counterparts.
GM’s Mary Barra doesn’t rule out demolishing Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center after move
Read full article: GM’s Mary Barra doesn’t rule out demolishing Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center after moveWith General Motors moving from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson’s building next year, the future of Detroit’s skyline crown jewel is a question mark.
GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
Read full article: GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on boardGeneral Motors’ troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit says it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week with human safety drivers on board.
General Motors reports strong first-quarter profits as prices help offset small US sales dip
Read full article: General Motors reports strong first-quarter profits as prices help offset small US sales dipDespite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors’ first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
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Mario Andretti offended by F1 rejection. 'If they want blood, well, I’m ready,' says 1978 champ
Read full article: Mario Andretti offended by F1 rejection. 'If they want blood, well, I’m ready,' says 1978 champMario Andretti says he was deeply offended by the language Formula One Management used in denying his family and General Motors the opportunity to join the global motorsports series.
The world’s oldest, largest auto testing facility is in Michigan (and it just turned 100)
Read full article: The world’s oldest, largest auto testing facility is in Michigan (and it just turned 100)You might know the Milford Proving Ground as a place one of us tried to sneak into through questionably legal means as an unruly teenager 20-something years ago. Allegedly.
5-star hotel, high-rise condos planned for new Hudson’s building in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: 5-star hotel, high-rise condos planned for new Hudson’s building in Downtown DetroitAfter luring General Motors from the Renaissance Center, Bedrock has announced more big tenants for its new Hudson’s building site in Downtown Detroit.
Future of Ren Cen uncertain as General Motors plans relocation to Hudson’s tower in Detroit
Read full article: Future of Ren Cen uncertain as General Motors plans relocation to Hudson’s tower in DetroitGeneral Motors, a key player in Detroit's development and the owner of the Renaissance Center, are making a significant move.
What we know (and don’t know) about GM’s move from RenCen to new Hudson’s tower
Read full article: What we know (and don’t know) about GM’s move from RenCen to new Hudson’s towerGeneral Motors is reportedly planning to move its Detroit headquarters from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson’s tower.
General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center
Read full article: General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance CenterGeneral Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River.

GM is nearly doubling the road miles where drivers can use its partially automated driving system
Read full article: GM is nearly doubling the road miles where drivers can use its partially automated driving systemGeneral Motors is adding about 350,000 miles, or about 563,000 kilometers, of roadways in the U.
GM's troubled robotaxi service faces another round of public ridicule in regulatoryhearing
Read full article: GM's troubled robotaxi service faces another round of public ridicule in regulatoryhearingGeneral Motors’ troubled robotaxi service Cruise has endured a public lashing from a California judge.
Formula One's invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folder
Read full article: Formula One's invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folderFormula One's invitation to Andretti Cadillac for an in-person meeting about its application to join the motorsports series wound up in an email span folder.
Major automakers may be using Chinese aluminum produced with Uyghur forced labor, rights group says
Read full article: Major automakers may be using Chinese aluminum produced with Uyghur forced labor, rights group saysA new report says automakers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labor as part of their China supply chains.
Formula One rejects Michael Andretti's bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine built
Read full article: Formula One rejects Michael Andretti's bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine builtFormula One has rejected Andretti Global’s application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026.
GM's Cruise robotaxi service targeted in Justice Department inquiry into San Francisco collision
Read full article: GM's Cruise robotaxi service targeted in Justice Department inquiry into San Francisco collisionGeneral Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a gruesome collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.
Morning 4: Here’s how much snow is expected to fall in Michigan amid approaching winter storm -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Here’s how much snow is expected to fall in Michigan amid approaching winter storm -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Fire at GM EV plant in Detroit caused by forklift ‘accident,’ officials say
Read full article: Fire at GM EV plant in Detroit caused by forklift ‘accident,’ officials sayA fire that broke out at a General Motors electric vehicle plant in Detroit this week was caused by an incident with a forklift, officials said Wednesday.
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
Read full article: More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slowAmerica’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
General Motors to layoff 1,314 people at manufacturing plants in Michigan
Read full article: General Motors to layoff 1,314 people at manufacturing plants in MichiganGeneral Motors is laying off 1,314 employees at manufacturing plants in Michigan, months after reaching a new labor contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW).
Ford slashes electric F-150 Lightning production, cites demand
Read full article: Ford slashes electric F-150 Lightning production, cites demandFor years, Ford has been beating the drum, saying the future is going to be, but from the looks of it, the future may be a little bit further off than the company initially thought.
GM's Cruise robotaxi service faces potential fine in alleged cover-up of San Francisco accident
Read full article: GM's Cruise robotaxi service faces potential fine in alleged cover-up of San Francisco accidentCalifornia regulators are alleging a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.
GM's Cruise robotaxi service faces fine in alleged cover-up of San Francisco accident's severity
Read full article: GM's Cruise robotaxi service faces fine in alleged cover-up of San Francisco accident's severityCalifornia regulators are alleging a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up the severity of an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.
GM says it can handle rising labor costs as it announces huge share buyback and dividend increase
Read full article: GM says it can handle rising labor costs as it announces huge share buyback and dividend increaseClearly frustrated with its languishing share price, General Motors is announcing a massive stock buyback plan, raised its dividend and told investors it can absorb increased labor costs from a six-week autoworkers strike.
UAW members ratify Big Three deals that ended 2023 auto strike
Read full article: UAW members ratify Big Three deals that ended 2023 auto strikeUnionized autoworkers across the United States have voted to approve the tentative contracts with Detroit’s Big Three automakers that ended a weekslong strike amid an unusual negotiations season.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikesThe United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.
Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes
Read full article: Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputesMembers of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor.
UAW members narrowly approve GM deal amid concerns it might not pass
Read full article: UAW members narrowly approve GM deal amid concerns it might not passUnionized autoworkers have narrowly voted in favor of a tentative deal with General Motors, according to tallies reported Thursday, officially ending a tense negotiation season between the United Auto Workers and the automaker.
General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
Read full article: General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workersUnited Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute.