2011 Auto Show Webcast
Highlights from WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert's live webcast from the 2011 Charity Preview of the North American International Auto Show.
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Highlights from WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert's live webcast from the 2011 Charity Preview of the North American International Auto Show.
General Motors is adding a third shift and more than 650 jobs at its assembly plant in Flint.
Friday's attendance at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center broke an attendance record set back in 1993.
Figures released this week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that Michigan had 627000 union workers in 2010. Which is 11.7 percent fewer than the state had a year earlier.
A huge crowd was at the GM display as six Detroit Tigers came by to see the cars and answer questions from the fans. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with Tiger catcher Alex Avila about the upcoming season.
Management of Detroit's water system among hot topics on the table as Southeast Michigan's "Big 4" leaders met at Cobo Center.
The key to Michigan's future, says Bill Ford, is keeping educated young people from seeking greener pastures elsewhere, and he brought that message to business students at UofM.
Saab is recalling 4,400 passenger cars to fix fuel pumps that could seize and cause the engine to stall.
The 'Big Four' will discuss the economy, Michigan growth and many other key issues live inside the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in conjunction with the Detroit Economic Club (DEC), Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Cobo Center.
General Motors, which has been bringing in a lot of insiders for top jobs lately, has promoted a long time insider to lead its product development team.
Metro Detroit drivers lost 33 hours a year to traffic delays, according to the study. That is down from 42 hours in 2006 and 2007.
Chrysler is working with the federal government on a project that could someday take a technology that's starting to save fuel in big trucks, and use it to make passenger vehicles more fuel efficient.
Chrysler launching a new series of minivans at its plant in Windsor, with a promise to the 4300 workers at that facility.
Carol Cain, host of "Michigan Matters," talked to industry insiders and political leaders about the future of Detroit auto at NAIAS 2011.
So far so good at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
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.
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.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
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.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
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.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
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.
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.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.
