Topic: The Detroit News

Ford recall: Is it recalling too few F-150 pickups?

Ford recall involves 150,000 pickups. Federal government says 1.3 million F-150s should be part of the Ford recall because of an air-bag flaw.

Feds begin pull back from managing General Motors operations

The federal government’s role in the daily operations of General Motors is expected to lessen in the wake of this week’s initial public offering (IPO) that yielded the company over $20 billion in cash and reduced the US Treasury Department’s stake in the company to 37 percent.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: Its redesign boosts a Chrysler turnaround

Jeep Grand Cherokee has gotten positive media reviews, and sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in the third quarter were about double the pace of its predecessor. Chrysler said Monday that its profit outlook is improving.

Toyota recall October 2010: Lots of recalls. Better cars?

Toyota recall and others could make 2010 the year of the recall. But it also could signal that cars are getting safer.

Pistons sale raises hopes that downtown Detroit will get a boost

A family-owned company in Detroit has reportedly secured the highest bid to buy basketball's Detroit Pistons. Some say the firm wants to move the team downtown to help revive the city.

Could the Hutaree militia have spawned a Timothy McVeigh?

One of the prosecutors who helped convict Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber, says militias like the Hutaree are most dangerous when they create lone wolf terrorists.

Who is David Brian Stone, leader of the Hutaree militia?

A picture of Hutaree militia leader David Brian Stone is slowly emerging. His interest in guns and religion gradually spiraled out of control, reports suggest, leading to his arrest on charges of conspiring to kill police officers and oppose the US government by force.

Due to smelly employee, Detroit city workers can't wear perfume

Detroit city workers should no longer wear perfume, cologne or aftershave.

Report: Rogue car acceleration is not just a Toyota problem

Toyota had the most driver complaints about rogue car acceleration over a five-year period. But other car makers, led by Ford, also had numerous complaints filed against them, reports Edmunds.com.

'Send now prosperity': a response to unemployment

A Christian Science perspective.

Detroit imam killed in shootout with FBI

The slain Detroit imam called his followers to violence and wanted to establish a separate Islamic state within the US, according to a federal complaint.

President Obama's news conference -- full text