2013 Auto Show Charity Preview Raises Millions For Children's Charities
A banner night for the Auto Show's Charity Preview which raised millions of dollars for children's charities Friday night.
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A banner night for the Auto Show's Charity Preview which raised millions of dollars for children's charities Friday night.
The first day attendance of over 100,000 inside Detroit's Cobo Center beats the opening day numbers from last year by almost 12 percent.
It's a big day for family events at the Detroit Auto Show and Chevy has brought back a popular attraction. The button station and doodle wall offer guests a chance to express their creativity and take home a souvenir to commemorate the event.
We met quite a gentleman in Ford country -- Henry Ford himself to be exact. Actually five Henry Fords materialized in the exhibit -- each representing the engineering genius at different points in his life.
Explore the Chevy exhibit at the North American International Auto Show and find a 1963 Greenbriar set up to create instant custom flip books starring you.
The wait is finally over! The public gets the chance to check out the North American International Auto Show starting this weekend.
Aisin's Director of Customer Sales Richard Gorski updates WWJ on the latest in the world of electric and hybrid vehicles and describes the Drive Green Experience at the North American International Auto Show.
The North American International Auto Show opens to the public Saturday in Detroit.
John Tittle, engineering technician at Current Motor Company based in Ann Arbor, Mich. took WWJ Reporter Kathryn Larson for a test drive on an electric scooter at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
"For Chrysler to keep on repeating (Super Bowl) commercials that ultimately have that level of significance, you're already pushing your luck," Sergio Marchionne said.
So, how does Detroit's auto show compare to other shows around the country, and around the world?
Matt Roush, WWJ Tech Editor, talks with Eric Marks, Director of Interactive Marketing and Social Media for Nissan North America, about the design of their booth at the North American International Auto Show.
Headlights, grilles and other doodads are stepping up and popping out on cars: from daytime running lights that go up the hood of the new Cadillac ATS, to a wide, bold grille on the Ford Fusion, to engraving within the lamps of the new Corvette and Ford Transit.
Talking to reporters during the North American International Auto Show media preview, UAW President Bob King says the union is mapping out a strategy.
Lexus is showing off the 2014 IS sport sedan, the latest version of its entry-level luxury line.
Severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
A 60-year-old mid-Michigan resident has been sentenced to 1 year of probation for their role in an identity theft and unclaimed property fraud scheme that totaled more than $500,000, the state's Department of Attorney General said Friday.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Michigan is taking on Arizona in the Final Four Saturday night with a national championship berth on the line. CBS News Detroit went to the team hotel to capture the sights, sounds and emotions coming from fans ahead of the game.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Breezy, cool, with a chance of scattered showers for Sunday
For the second time in two weeks, teens took over downtown Detroit. The "teen takeover" trend has become popular in cities across the country. Veronica Ortega is hearing from Detroit business owners on how the trend is impacting them.
Along with Michigan men's basketball players, Wolverines fans are getting ready for Saturday's matchup. Many traveled to Indianapolis to watch the team try to punch their ticket to the national title game. CBS News Detroit's Jack Springgate reports from the team hotel.
Residents in Monroe County are seeing damaged homes and large downed trees after severe storms rolled through the area on Saturday afternoon. Julia Avant reports from Whiteford Township.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.