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Taylor’s Southland Center orders SMART bus stop removed, sparking accessibility concerns Transit advocates say the removal of the bus stop in Taylor will especially hurt people with disabilities who ride the bus.

Taylor’s Southland Center orders SMART bus stop removed, sparking accessibility concerns

10.11.2025 17:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

If you hate sitting at traffic lights, a U-M project in Oakland County could be good news University of Michigan researchers have worked with General Motors in Oakland County on better traffic signal timing.

“For us, it’s kind of the Holy Grail of traffic signal timing.” If you hate sitting at traffic lights, a U-M project in Oakland County could be good news

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06.11.2025 13:55 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

15-year-old takes big step toward fulfilling Formula 1 racing dreams American Truly Adams was one of the top finishers in this year's Feed Racing Finals. He hopes to compete in the French Formula 4 championship in 2026.

“Truly pushes us all, I would say, to kind of go past our own expectations." He's 15, and he goes fast. www.freep.com/story/money/...

04.11.2025 17:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Dearborn hit-and-run victim's notable ride appears on stolen vehicle site Haider Alfadawi's GMC Envoy caught lots of attention because it was covered in chrome stickers. He's been hospitalized for months after a hit-and-run.

“Yeah, it’s something you never imagined, and then you see it in front of you. It’s like an eye-catcher.” www.freep.com/story/money/...

27.10.2025 13:39 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

New tunnel bus service planned to connect Detroit, Windsor The former publicly operated Tunnel Bus ended operations in August in an attempt by the city of Windsor to cut costs.

New tunnel bus service planned to connect Detroit, Windsor

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20.09.2025 16:13 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

No car? No problem. Internet Roadtrip offers unique online travel experience Getting places in Internet Roadtrip is about where the community decides to go.

No car? No problem. Internet Roadtrip offers unique online travel experience

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17.09.2025 14:54 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Hollywood stunt driver bringing message of pushing through challenges to Detroit

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12.09.2025 13:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

UAW compliance director resigns months after allegations from federal monitor Marni Schroeder, the UAW's compliance officer, was tasked with upholding UAW ethics before her resignation.

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10.09.2025 15:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Hidden for decades, these barn-find cars are finally seeing the light in Michigan A Cadillac hearse, Hudson Hornet, even two rare AMC Rambler Marlins are some of the barn finds that are being auctioned in the Upper Peninsula.

Hidden for decades, these barn-find cars are finally seeing the light in Michigan

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05.09.2025 13:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ford Bronco fan, 60, keeps customizing her 'Fiona' Tamara Gravelle, who founded a women-only club for Ford Bronco fans, says off-roading has been a big boost of confidence.

Pretty sure this qualifies her as a Bronco superfan. www.freep.com/story/money/...

19.08.2025 16:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Subaru tops customer satisfaction survey as Toyota falls, Stellantis brands occupy bottom Toyota had been tied for first in the annual survey last year but fell behind Subaru. Lexus took the top luxury spot.

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19.08.2025 15:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Woodward Dream Cruise, at 30 years old, doesn't show signs of slowing down The Woodward Dream Cruise is expected to attract more than one million attendees this year, continuing its reputation as a premier car culture event.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is unlike any auto show in the country, and it's marking a milestone this year.
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15.08.2025 15:07 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Toyota contest winner gets 2025 4Runner, money to buy land A Maryland woman won a unique contest from Toyota. She wants her prize to help spread her love of the outdoors.

Toyota contest winner gets 2025 4Runner, money to buy land

13.08.2025 13:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Electric vehicles to hit Woodward with Clean Cruise in Royal Oak The Clean Cruise is inspired by the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Instead of gas-powered hot rods, EVs will be the ride of choice.

Electric vehicles to hit Woodward with Clean Cruise in Royal Oak

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01.08.2025 17:38 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Mom holding baby struck, killed in Oakland County parking lot, police say A mom holding her baby was struck and killed by a truck in a Holly Township parking lot during the weekend, police say.

Mom holding baby struck, killed in Oakland County parking lot, police say

28.07.2025 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

WNBA coming back to Detroit: Expansion franchise announced for 2029 season Investors led by Pistons owner Tom Gores have secured WNBA's return to Detroit with an expansion team. The Detroit Shock departed to Tulsa in 2010.

BREAKING: The WNBA is returning to Detroit in 2029.

The yet-to-be-named team will get a brand-new headquarters and practice facility, and play at the LCA.

"Detroit played a key role in the league’s early growth, and we’re proud to reignite that legacy."
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30.06.2025 14:01 — 👍 65 🔁 15 💬 7 📌 2

Bezos-backed Slate EV pickup makes stop in Ferndale The Slate pickup is touted as being customizable, with SUV kits. It's expected to be available next year, priced in the mid-$20,000s.

Bezos-backed Slate EV pickup makes stop in Ferndale

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30.06.2025 13:51 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Michigan designer hopes 'Reboot Buggy' might be future Hot Wheels Joey Ruiter is well-known for office furniture design, but his "Reboot Buggy" could take his creative energy to Hot Wheels fame.

"You don’t have to have a million dollars to make something. Don’t let some of those things deter you. You can use a very common motor." Michigan's Joey Ruiter discusses his "Reboot Buggy." www.freep.com/story/money/...

23.06.2025 14:56 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Halfway through UAW presidency, Fain invigorates some, while aggravating a few others Halfway through his first term, UAW President Shawn Fain has become the foremost unionist in recent history. A few UAW members, though, want him gone.

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11.06.2025 16:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Yuengling beer expands to Michigan starting Aug. 11 After years of rumors and speculation, Yuengling beer is finally coming to Michigan this summer.

Excellent news: Yuengling beer expands to Michigan starting Aug. 11

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06.06.2025 21:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Canada has one of the world's largest forests. It's experiencing heat and drought. It's a recipe for wildfires — and for smoke in Michigan summers. bit.ly/4knX8Kf

04.06.2025 16:47 — 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1

Chrysler CEO discusses future of brand as it approaches 100th birthday Chrysler is part of Stellantis, and its future has often been in question. But both the brand and new company CEOs are looking toward its future.

"Can a company really sustain 14 brands? It’s lot of mouths to feed, and that is true, but for Chrysler there is a belief in our positioning strategy.” Stellantis, Chrysler leaders indicate the brand has a future.
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02.06.2025 15:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Hot Wheels tour coming to Detroit with chance to see your custom car as die-cast The Hot Wheels Legends Tour began as a way to commemorate a key anniversary for the die-cast brand.

Hot Wheels tour coming to Detroit with chance to see your custom car as die-cast

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29.05.2025 12:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Slotkin joins Senate Republicans in rejecting California ban of gas-powered cars Congress turned back a Biden administration waiver allowing California to ban gas-powered vehicles but legal questions remain.

Slotkin joins Senate Republicans in rejecting California ban of gas-powered cars

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22.05.2025 17:15 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0

Stellantis announces new 'megahub' distribution center coming to metro Detroit The megahub will open in 2027 in Van Buren Township. The company said about 488 jobs from recently sold Mopar facilities will move to the new center.

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21.05.2025 15:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Dodge plans gas-powered Charger but will cut cheaper electric variant Dodge plans to produce essentially a limited run of its less expensive EV muscle car variant as it prepares to roll out gas-powered versions.

“(They) kind of want to focus on the vehicle that will make money versus the entry-level models that will sell on price.”
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17.05.2025 18:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Gordie Howe bridge significance goes beyond current trade tussle, officials say The trade fight launched by the U.S. comes as a symbol of the trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada prepares to open later this year.

What's the case for the Gordie Howe bridge in the midst of tariffs? Canada's taking the long view: ”https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/detroit-is/2025/05/16/gordie-howe-bridge-opening-canada-investment-us-trade/83628799007/

16.05.2025 14:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

EV tax credit hasn't gone away. At least not yet. Budget wrangling could endanger the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit, but it's still available.

EV tax credit hasn't gone away. At least not yet.

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09.05.2025 15:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

UAW says automakers can build millions more vehicles in US; some question that belief The UAW says many auto plants are underutilized and more vehicles could be built. Some industry watchers say the issue is more complex.

UAW says automakers can build millions more vehicles in US; some question that belief

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05.05.2025 15:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Detroit gets building-powered EV chargers A "Brooklyn-born" company called it's electric has installed two EV chargers in Detroit that have been described as street furniture.

Detroit has some brand-new EV chargers. More are coming.
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02.05.2025 15:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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