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Some cars offer great value while others excel in particular features such as cargo space or in-cabin technology. But which cars are quite simply the best?
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Some cars offer great value while others excel in particular features such as cargo space or in-cabin technology. But which cars are quite simply the best?
"Automakers are quickly pushing these technologies into high-volume production vehicles, so you don't have to pay an extreme price tag to get a taste of the latest and greatest innovations."
GM said Tuesday that it sold 4.85 million cars and trucks worldwide from January through June.
The Toyota Corolla, an aging, stodgy but reliable economy car, is getting a radical new look.
Six automakers are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide in a massive effort to fix defective air bags made by the same company.
One supplier made airbags for Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda
Three new coating technologies resulting in patents have been issued to an Eastern Michigan University professor for his innovations within the automotive coatings industry.
Changes are aimed at giving local executives more authority.
"Nearly identical, inside and out, the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ sports cars provide a driving experience that is second to none," said Cars.com's Patrick Olsen.
Toyota is issuing a pair of recalls to fix faulty air bags and defective windshield wipers on over one million vehicles in the United States.
Toyota has dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker.
Toyota Prius has been named by Consumer Reports as the best overall value for the automotive dollar in its annual Best New-Car Value analysis.
A U.S. judge gave preliminary approval Friday to a $1 billion-plus settlement with Toyota Motor Corp. in cases involving problems of sudden, unintended acceleration by its vehicles, a plaintiffs' attorney said.
Settlement is worth more than $1 billion in a case involving hundreds of lawsuits over acceleration problems in its vehicles.
Toyota's been fined again for a familiar problem: not reporting recalls quickly enough to government regulators and for delaying a safety recall.
Researchers say if teens see their parents distracted behind the wheel, they're modeling risky behavior.
Toyota has announced a safety recall involving approximately 150,000 Tacoma vehicles originally sold or currently registered in 20 cold climate states, including Michigan.
Toyota is recalling 670,000 of their popular Prius and Prius hybrid vehicles in the United States to correct two safety issues.
In the first three quarters of the year, the Japanese automaker has sold 7.4 million cars and trucks world wide, putting it back in the number one spot.
Toyota is recalling 7.43 million vehicles globally, about a third of them in the U.S., because smoke can come out of the side windows.
With college football and the NFL season on the horizon, fans will soon be flocking to stadiums around the country to not only cheer for their favorite team, but to pre-game party in the parking lot.
Small size is not the big problem with Toyota's new mini car
Car buyers are about to see more new choices than ever before.
Getting past campaign could end uncertainty that's hurting car sales.
Toyota is recalling 778,000 RAV4 SUVs and Lexus HS sedans to fix a suspension problem that could cause crashes.
Police said the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Melvindale police officer stole a boy's bike from a backyard. On Friday, police replaced it.
The Michigan Supreme Court has overturned a 2006 murder conviction in the death of an infant.
A Michigan man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Friday in Ann Arbor.
Federal judges have given final approval to new boundaries for several Detroit-area state legislative seats.
After 57 years of waiting, relatives of three young Black men who were killed by police during the 1967 Detroit riots are getting the recognition they deserve.
Police said the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Melvindale police officer stole a boy's bike from a backyard. On Friday, police replaced it.
The man arrested in the fatal shooting of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said was arraigned Thursday.
The Michigan Supreme Court has overturned a 2006 murder conviction in the death of an infant.
A Michigan man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Friday in Ann Arbor.
Federal judges have given final approval to new boundaries for several Detroit-area state legislative seats.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Federal judges have given final approval to new boundaries for several Detroit-area state legislative seats.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Local businesses around Metro Detroit are taking the initiative to make their facilities more sensory-friendly.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Michigan and Washington shared the field at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday.
Hulk Hogan visited Detroit Lions practice and says coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Early in-person voting begins Saturday in Michigan for the primary election. In November 2022, Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment that gave them the right to early and in person.
A Michigan man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Friday in Ann Arbor.
LGBT Detroit hosted its biggest fundraiser of the year to celebrate 30 years of advocacy. Friday's event featured the organization's new documentary, which highlighted some of the organization's biggest accomplishments over the past 30 years.
Music icon Janet Jackson is on the second leg of her "Together Again Tour," and one person by her side on the stage is a Detroit native. Dancer and choreographer Dario Boatner joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his career and being on the tour.
We are approaching back-to-school season, and Focus: HOPE's early learning program is helping kids get their minds in motion. Waymond Hayes, director of early learning at Focus: HOPE, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the program.