Car Czar: Gov't Should Hold On To Remaining GM Stake
President Obama's former car czar Steven Rattner,says the government should hang on to its stake in General Motors, even if it's not the politically expedient thing to do.
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President Obama's former car czar Steven Rattner,says the government should hang on to its stake in General Motors, even if it's not the politically expedient thing to do.
Chrysler Group Thursday gave Detroit-based DTE Energy a test fleet of 10 plug-in hybrid Ram 1500 pickup trucks as part of a demonstration project.
An insurance industry group named a record 115 vehicles as "top safety picks" Monday, including the new versions of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
The Michigan jobless rate in November 2011 was one and six-tenths percentage points below the November 2010 rate of 11.4 percent.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert takes us to the line at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, which will become the center of electric vehicle production for Ford.
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is still $5 million away from reaching its $8.2 million 2011 Red Kettle Campaign fundraising goal. Scrambling, the charity issued an "urgent plea" for help Wednesday.
The Detroit Transportation Corporation says the current fiscal year budget will be met, allowing the People Mover to continue full service.
Toledo's Hollywood Casino is hiring more than 600 people -- with its website posting the openings this week. The positions are in food and beverage, slot operations and table games, cleaning crew, and security.
Word is expected to come on Wednesday that plans for a light rail system along Woodward are being scrapped in favor of a rapid-transit bus system.
Louder, more powerful fireworks will become legal in Michigan in plenty of time for the next Fourth of July through legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Rick Snyder.
The three-year, $320 million, renovation of Cobo Center will be completed by Auto Show 2013.
Now the states are trying to capitalize on the publicity with the Great Lakes Mitten Campaign, an effort to collect mittens for charities.
Chrysler says it's going to reopen its Connor Avenue Plant in Northeast Detroit, to pave the way for production of an all new SRT Viper.
A consortium of Michigan companies is eager to make the American presence felt in a different way by overseeing the building of a new, $5.5 billion city near Baghdad.
The Michigan Economic Growth Authority Tuesday approved a dozen projects expected to generate $1.2 billion in new investments and up to 7,601 direct jobs.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but it's not stopping Michigan boaters on Memorial Day.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Dearborn paused on Monday to honor the men and women who never made it home.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the UTV left the roadway, crashed into trees and rocks, and rolled over.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Some people marked Memorial Day by getting up early and starting the day with a run.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Some patchy fog will greet us on Tuesday morning, but sunshine and warmth will last the rest of the day and the week.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
A service was held on Monday in Troy to honor Michigan's own "Polar Bear" soldiers. More than half of the soldiers were from Michigan.