Barriers, Stereotypes Block Transit Options in Metro Detroit
WDET is examining issues impacting regional transportation as part of our series “Policy Meets the People. MI Voice, MI...
Barriers, Stereotypes Block Transit Options in Metro Detroit
WDET is examining issues impacting regional transportation as part of our series “Policy Meets the People. MI Voice, MI...
Toyota to Build Driverless Vehicle Test Center in Michigan
Toyota is increasing its stake in creating autonomous vehicles. And the Japanese automaker is doing it in Michigan. J. Carlisle...
Car Buyers Face Fewer Choices, Higher Prices
People who prefer cars to trucks and sport-utility vehicles will have fewer options to buy in a few years. Ford...
Mixed Reaction Awaits Trump in Return to Macomb County
President Trump is skipping the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington D.C., where he would surely be the target...
Why Is Ford Killing Its Cars?
Jake Neher/WDET This week, Ford announced it will phase out North American sales of sedans between now and 2022 in favor...
Ford Says It Will Eliminate Most of Its Car Offerings in North America
Ford says it has found billions more in cost efficiencies than promised earlier, including plans to cut all but two...
Are U.S. Small Cars on the Road to Extinction?
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Several media outlets report that General Motors plans to end production of its Chevrolet Sonic and Impala models....
Tariffs, Trade Wars and What They Could Mean for Michigan
Jake Neher/WDET President Donald Trump says he's not afraid of a trade war with China. But there are several groups sounding...
Can Suburbs Shaped By Cars Build Walkable Downtowns from Scratch?
City of Warren The city of Warren is seeking a developer to build a brand new $125 million downtown area....
Ex-Treasury Secretary Tells Macomb Trump Tariffs Could Cost Jobs, Raise Prices
Courtesy of Macomb Community College Trump Administration officials say they may wait until June before imposing new tariffs on goods...
Lawmakers Still On Board with Michigan’s Autonomous Vehicle Laws
Jake Neher/WDET Michigan lawmakers are comfortable with the state’s current driverless vehicle laws. In 2016, the governor signed into law...
Michigan Infrastructure Ranks Among Worst in the Nation
A new D+ grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers may help a statewide movement that is pushing for...