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Jeff Gilbert visits Chrysler's Minivan Plant, examines GM management changes, and test drives the Dodge Caravan.
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Jeff Gilbert visits Chrysler's Minivan Plant, examines GM management changes, and test drives the Dodge Caravan.
Highlights from WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert's live webcast from the 2011 Charity Preview of the North American International Auto Show.
Stricking DSO musicians played to a sold out crowd in Grosse Pointe Woods, all the seats were filled, with a few exceptions, WWJ was told.
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.
Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow is reminding the public about China's currency policy, emphasising a bill she's working on to put a halt to the unfair practice.
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.
A federal appeals court on Friday revived a lawsuit challenging a new casino in southwestern Michigan.
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.
Michigan's unemployment rate dropped steeply in December, decreasing to its lowest rate in nearly two years.
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 U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
A Redford, Michigan, man is facing three charges after being accused of planning to meet with a 13-year-old girl for a "sexual encounter," according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
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.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
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.
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.
People in Monroe County, Michigan, were cleaning up broken trees and damaged property Saturday evening after severe storms rolled through the area. Julia Avant speaks with homeowners about what's next for them.
The Michigan men's basketball team defeated Arizona in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament 91-73 on Saturday night to advance to the national title game. Matt Finkel reports.
Below average temps for the beginning of the week
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.