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Millions of Michigan drivers riding with danger after avoiding recall repairs

Quinn Klinefelter March 6, 2025

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued about 300,000 recalls of cars in recent days, ranging from Kia to...

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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn police seek suspect after fatal road rage incident claims life of teen

Nargis Rahman February 24, 2025

The Dearborn Police Department is investigating a road rage incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Dearborn Heights...

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The Metro: How can streets be safer for bikers, pedestrians in Detroit?

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey February 11, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The city of Detroit ranks No. 3 in the nation for...

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Detroit Evening Report: AAA teams with navigation apps to reduce roadside deaths in Michigan

Bre'Anna Tinsley December 24, 2024

AAA has integrated its roadside service with two popular navigation apps, Waze and Google Maps, to alert drivers when they're...

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Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri and Wayne County Undersheriff Mike Jaafar will host a safety training for parents at Frontier International Academy in Detroit on Thursday, Sept. 19.
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Detroit Evening Report: Hamtramck police chief leading safety training for Frontier Academy parents

Nargis Rahman September 16, 2024

Frontier International Academy is hosting a safety training session for parents this week, following ongoing concerns from community members about...

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Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won’t fix leaks

Associated Press April 10, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot...

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Salting the roads becomes less effective when temperatures drop below 15 degrees, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
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Super-freezing temperatures will reduce effectiveness of salt to thaw roads

Rick Pluta January 17, 2024

A cold snap expected to last until Thursday could make for treacherous driving conditions across much of Michigan. Officials are...

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May Mobility’s automated shuttle, performing a driving intelligence test at a simulated pedestrian crossing.
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University of Michigan’s Mcity testing new automated shuttle coming to Detroit

Nia Harris December 29, 2023

The City of Detroit, University of Michigan and May Mobility are partnering to introduce a new, self-driving shuttle to the...

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