The docuseries will explore pressures, both political and economic, that sparked the migration. According to Gates, Detroit's Black population rose by thousands in the early 1900s due to the Great Migration. "Detroit's black population in 20 years increased 1900%."

DETROIT (WKRC) - Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company will no longer produce "boring products" during the Detroit Auto Show. According to Ford Authority, Jim Farley, the CEO of The Ford Motor Company, said back in January of 2024 that Ford was done rolling "boring products" off the assembly line, declaring "we don't make commodity products."

Detroit Auto Dealers Association co-directors Rod Alberts and Sam also appear on the show and share thoughts about Bill Ford and Roger Penske.

On Feb. 20, we will honor Bill Ford in person during a special luncheon inside the magnificently renovated Michigan Central Station. As part of the event, he will sit down for a one-on-one exclusive conversation with Crain Communications CEO KC Crain.

Ford Motor Company kicked off the Detroit Auto Show one day before the Media Day and Charity Preview with an event inside Huntington Place.

Ford Motor Co. unexpectedly terminated its long relationship with Jack Cooper. Now the car hauler will idle a Michigan plant.

The Utica Ford’s Garage will be the third in Michigan, following restaurants in Dearborn and Novi. The Michigan Ford’s Garage restaurants are franchised by Billy Downs, who founded bd’s Mongolian Grill in 1991. Downs is also president of Tampa, Fla.-based Ford’s Garage.

The government analysis will determine if a safety recall is necessary and could influence driver assistance features across the auto industry.

DETROIT (AP) — While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s future in Michigan, a state retooling from America’s most recognizable auto hub to its number one destination for electric vehicle investment.

Jack Cooper Transport is closing its Wayne facility, resulting in nearly 90 job cuts after Ford ended a key contract.

Stellantis’ chairman detailed several plans for U.S. investments when meeting with President Donald Trump before his Monday inauguration.

WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler parent Stellantis is moving forward with plans to build a new midsize pickup truck in Belvidere, Illinois, the company said on Wednesday, ending months of conflict with the United Auto Workers union over delays, and strengthening its U.S. production footprint as President Donald Trump takes office.