The Metro: Is China the future of the global automotive industry?
Detroit has been the epicenter of the global automotive industry for more than a century. Although foreign competitors from around...
The Metro: How Michigan’s insurance reform laws failed to protect Detroit drivers
A recent joint investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found that the average cost of auto insurance in Detroit...
Low demand drops EV prices below gas vehicles on resale market
Used vehicle prices spiked as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but have been coming down since. Resale costs for...
Created Equal: ReThink I-375 coalition releases list of ‘action items’ for MDOT
ReThink I-375, a coalition of community voices challenging the “I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project,” released a list of 11 action items...
Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Central reopens; Detroit chosen for Sustainable Cities Challenge and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station; Detroit being selected...
Michigan Central CEO talks opening of refurbished Michigan Central
Ford Motor Company celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Michigan Central Station with a concert this week. The...
White House advisor says new China tariffs safeguard US auto industry
When the Biden administration increased tariffs on some goods imported from China, the President made a point of noting the...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit residents, business owners draft petition to halt I-375 redevelopment
A group of metro Detroiters sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan this week asking...
Detroit Evening Report: New state agency holds clean energy, EV transition roundtable in Detroit
Officials from a new state office met with stakeholders Tuesday to talk about efforts to prepare workers and businesses for...
Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car,...
Cars altered to be louder would lead to fines under new state House bill
State Rep. Natalie Price (D-Berkley) introduced a bill last month that would penalize drivers for altering vehicles to make them...