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Detroit entrepreneur Andy Didorosi wants to sell tiny trucks Andy Didorosi bought an old industrial plant in Detroit and wants to build tiny trucks there. But first, there's a halo project.

Detroit entrepreneur Andy Didorosi wants to sell tiny trucks: “I’d like to see millions of these out there. That’s my end game.”

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20.02.2026 15:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Inside a ride in iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile as it tours Detroit A Detroit Free Press reporter and photographer tagged along as the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile traveled through the Motor City.

Inside a ride in iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile as it tours Detroit

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16.02.2026 14:52 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

In Up North race, cars tear through wooded roads at ridiculous speeds Race cars tackle the snow and ice in the annual Sno*Drift Rally in Michigan's Montmorency County.

In Up North race, cars tear through wooded roads at ridiculous speeds

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13.02.2026 18:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

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Reports: Moroun met with top official before Trump threatened new bridge A Michigan congresswoman and the New York Times say Matthew Moroun met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick before Trump's threat.

"Dingell later confirmed for the Free Press she had learned it was Moroun himself who met with Lutnick."
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11.02.2026 18:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions Canada has footed the entire cost of the $5.7-billion Gordie Howe bridge construction project, aiming to recover costs through toll collections.

Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions

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09.02.2026 23:50 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Longtime community activist Ismael Ahmed dies at 78 Among his legacies are the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) and the Concert of Colors.

Longtime community activist Ismael Ahmed dies at 78

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02.02.2026 12:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Detroit-area auto auction still going strong after decades Those looking for a deal on a car braved the cold to find it at this monthly Detroit-area auto auction.

Detroit-area auto auction still going strong after decades

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29.01.2026 13:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Honda Base Station Prototype travel trailer isn't typical camper The travel trailer is something that could be towed by something smaller, making it more of an option for young families looking to get away.

No need for a big truck. Honda Base Station Prototype travel trailer isn't typical camper

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17.01.2026 04:43 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

NAVI At JTA we strive to improve Northeast Florida’s economy, environment and quality of life by providing safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable multimodal transportation services and facilities.

Jacksonville offers an autonomous shuttle service called NAVI www.jtafla.com/transit-serv...

14.01.2026 21:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ford says his organization started as the Jacksonville Expressway Authority.

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Nat Ford, CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, joins Tiffany Gunter, general manager of SMART, and Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Visit Detroit for a transit and mobility talk at the Detroit Auto Show.

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Pete Buttigieg scolds Trump over Ford factory 'F you' incident “President Trump did literally what he has been doing figuratively, which is give auto workers the finger," Buttigieg said.

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14.01.2026 19:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

“Transit benefits everybody.”

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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is speaking on Media Day at this year’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Michigan CEO resigns after remarks at Minneapolis anti-ICE protest The CEO of a Troy-based firm resigns after video shows him shouting, “We executed one of you yesterday” at anti‑ICE protesters in Minneapolis.

"With recent developments in America, the board and I have decided (that) we have different views of the future of America." www.freep.com/story/news/l...

13.01.2026 15:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

GM showed off the Cadillac F1 car at today’s Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club.

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Red, white and awesome: Ford van celebrated America's Bicentennial The Denimachine was a marketing project that highlighted some iconic brands — Coca-Cola, Levi’s, Ford and Hot Rod magazine.

It was a time when vans ruled and shag carpeting meant style on wheels. www.freep.com/story/money/...

06.01.2026 13:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Ford Mustang from landmark TV show made special connection The Ford Mustang featured prominently in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." A special 1973 convertible from the show is part of a new exhibit.

Ford Mustang from landmark TV show made special connection

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31.12.2025 14:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Dozens of car brands to appear at 2026 Detroit Auto Show: See the list The announcement noted that many brands will feature "indoor track activations,” which provided more than 100,000 visitor rides during the 2025 show.

Subaru is in. Rivian is out. The Detroit Auto Show is less than a month away. www.freep.com/story/money/...

19.12.2025 16:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Dozens denied oath of allegiance at Indianapolis naturalization ceremony Dozens of people arrived at Indianapolis Union Station thinking they'd become US citizens only to learn their participation was 'canceled.'

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10.12.2025 15:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Dozens of people arrived at Indianapolis Union Station thinking they'd become US citizens only to learn their participation was 'canceled.'

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Driving 1991 Acura NSX at Honda HQ felt like reconnection to driving A reporter drove an Acura NSX and first-generation Prelude at a Honda headquarters visit. But Honda classics can be seen by the public there, too.

What we saw and drove during a visit to the Honda U.S. headquarters campus in Southern California. www.freep.com/story/money/...

04.12.2025 17:42 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Oakland leaders change ethics plan, financial disclosure not required During the Tuesday, Dec. 2 meeting, commissioners also removed other components of ethics reforms Executive Dave Coulter championed earlier this year.

Oakland leaders change ethics plan, financial disclosure not required

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03.12.2025 13:12 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Once food for thought, now food for bellies as free little libraries turn into pantries People in metro Detroit and beyond turned their Little Free Libraries into pantries to provide nonperishable food to those in need.

Once food for thought, now food for bellies as free little libraries turn into pantries

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26.11.2025 14:55 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Ford Racing Season Launch coming to Detroit in January The Ford Racing Season Launch event is happening the same week as the Detroit Auto Show.

Want to know what's on tap when Ford returns to Formula 1? The Ford Racing Season Launch will be at Michigan Central Station in January. www.freep.com/story/money/...

11.11.2025 19:45 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Detroit Free Press Marathon to manage Corktown Races beginning in 2026 The Fraternal Order of United Irishmen and the Detroit Free Press Marathon announced a partnership for the Corktown Races starting in 2026.

Detroit Free Press Marathon to manage Corktown Races beginning in 2026

11.11.2025 17:01 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

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

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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

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