https://www.wcmu.org/tags/auto-industry Auto Industry en-US Copyright Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:35:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/trump-defends-tariffs-at-dearborn-ford-plant-detroit-economic-club President Donald Trump says his tariffs are the reason the country's trade deficit has decreased and claims he's revived Detroit's auto industry — though companies have had mixed success recently. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:35:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/trump-defends-tariffs-at-dearborn-ford-plant-detroit-economic-club Zena Issa, Sarah Cwiek, Quinn Klinefelter | WDET, Russ McNamara | WDET, Brett Dahlberg https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-06/millions-of-michigan-drivers-riding-with-danger-after-avoiding-recall-repairs The nonprofit National Safety Council estimates that roughly one out of every five recalled vehicles are never repaired. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:20:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-06/millions-of-michigan-drivers-riding-with-danger-after-avoiding-recall-repairs Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-07/in-detroit-vp-harris-announces-loan-program-funding-for-auto-parts-production Vice President Kamala Harris announced $100 million in funding for small and medium auto-parts manufacturers during a stop in Detroit Monday. Tue, 07 May 2024 13:59:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-07/in-detroit-vp-harris-announces-loan-program-funding-for-auto-parts-production Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-29/uaw-targeting-13-non-union-automakers-in-latest-organization-efforts The union says thousands of workers have already signed union cards. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:50:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-29/uaw-targeting-13-non-union-automakers-in-latest-organization-efforts Russ McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-05/union-members-march-in-detroit-on-labor-day-as-potential-uaw-strike-looms Drums set the beat for Monday’s Labor Day parade in Detroit, as thousands of union members marched down Michigan Avenue. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:08:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-05/union-members-march-in-detroit-on-labor-day-as-potential-uaw-strike-looms Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-01/um-econ-study-predicts-small-temporary-effect-if-uaw-goes-on-strike A closely watched University of Michigan economic forecast predicts a small spike in unemployment early next year following an expected auto workers strike. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:49:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-01/um-econ-study-predicts-small-temporary-effect-if-uaw-goes-on-strike Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-04-22/senator-says-michigan-auto-industry-could-be-key-to-addressing-climate-change U.S. Senator Gary Peters says Michigan could play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of climate change.Peters came to East Lansing for a forum on the… Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:30:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-04-22/senator-says-michigan-auto-industry-could-be-key-to-addressing-climate-change Laura Michels