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Michigan Matters: Riding With the Big Wheels at the Detroit Auto Show

Michigan Matters: Detroit Auto Show Special 2022
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Southfield (CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Auto Show returned with a bang this week as the President, CEOs of the Detroit Big Three, and leaders at the forefront of the technology revolution traveled to Huntington Place Center (formerly known as Cobo Center) as the "Michigan Matters" crew was there to capture unique moments for a  fast-paced special edition airing 8 a.m. Sunday. 

CBS Detroit's Carol Cain, Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer crisscrossed the convention center where much of the show is taking place and talked to leaders about the electrification of vehicles and its enormous impact on our region. And there was much conversation about new models coming on line and in the years ahead. 

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President Joe Biden listens as Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, speaks during a tour at the Detroit Auto Show, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Detroit. Evan Vucci / AP

Leaders also talked about how the Motor City and state could be positioned to take advantage of these changes. 

The show, which had been in hiatus the past three and a half years due to the pandemic and other things, is very different. It has many more cool  interactive exhibits,  a dinosaur park, rides in cars and trucks, and things for the family to enjoy. 

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Jeep's Giant Rubber Duck at the North American International Auto Show Tim Brown / CBS Detroit

You knew you were in store for a different experience when you saw a a 60-foot giant rubber duck  in front of Huntington Place Center (it has to do with Jeep!). 

The show is open to the public through next Sunday,  Sept. 25 

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Ford Mustang 7th Generation Unveiling at the North American International Auto Show Ford Motor Company

Over 30 brands and many new technologies are showcased and were unveiled too. 

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Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit

Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, which staged the show, talked about the future of the show. 

Among other guests: Watch Michigan Matters, Sunday at 8am on CBS Detroit

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Karen Totaro, General Manager of Huntington Place, with Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Mark Stewart, Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis, with Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Steve Majoros, Marketing Director of Chevrolet Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Jeff Gilbert, AutoBeat Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950 Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Paul Ajegba, Director of Michigan Department of Transportation Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Jim Owens, Mustang Brand Manager Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Stellantis COO Mark Stewart, with Michael Bickers, Regional President at PNC Bank - Detroit and Southeastern Michigan chatting about cars at the North American International Auto Show Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Chris Thorson, VP & Chief Marketing Officer of FLO Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit
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Shuhei Komatsu, Director, Chairman, and CEO of AERWINS Technologies  Logan Tesmer / CBS Detroit

Watch Michigan Matters, Sunday at 8am on CBS Detroit

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