New Car Fuel Economy Drops In December
After two months of increases, the average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in the United States fell by a half mile per gallon.
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After two months of increases, the average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in the United States fell by a half mile per gallon.
There were 92,106 people at the show at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit Saturday topping last year's attendance by more than 5,400.
Editors graded vehicles on drivetrain, ride quality, handling, exterior, interior design and fun factor. Points were tallied for each vehicle, and the car or truck garnering the most points took the win.
U.S. News announced the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards, which can help everyday car buyers navigate a confusing automotive market by identifying vehicles that offer the biggest bang for the buck and that best incorporate the features today's car buyers want.
Downtown Detroit will bustle with activity this weekend as the Auto Show opens to the public and a number of activities take place on Saturday, Jan. 14.
Hear the latest from the big wigs of the auto industry during a special LIVE program airing tonight at 7 p.m. on WWJ Newsradio 950 and here at CBSDetroit.com
The who's who of Metro Detroit will gather at Cobo Center Friday evening for what has been deemed one of the most exclusive, high profile events in the nation.
For the 2012 auto show in Detroit, Cobo Center is expanding food and beverage offerings aimed at family friendly activities and healthy alternative selections.
The topic is innovation. Ford CEO Alan Mulally opened a keynote panel by giving his views on it, and then a whole bunch of Michigan technology companies presented their versions of it, at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Wednesday.
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that it's recalling nearly half a million minivans and SUVs because of a pair of mechanical issues.
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu, speaking at the Auto Show in Detroit, sounded very tentative about a loan program aimed at helping auto companies become more fuel efficient.
Chrysler is adding 25 workers per shift to its Wrangler line at the Toledo Assembly plant. And, Nissan plans to hire 200 engineers over the next two years at its Farmington Hills technical center.
A crowd of industry and media from around the country packed the Fillmore Tuesday night in downtown Detroit for a free show by hit band Maroon 5.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert gives us a video recap of North American International Auto Show Press Preview Days
Gov. Rick Snyder took a second to talk with WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting as he toured the North American International Auto Show.