Ram returning to NASCAR after 13-year hiatus
The CEO of Ram made the announcement Sunday at Michigan International Speedway ahead of the FireKeepers Casino 400.
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The CEO of Ram made the announcement Sunday at Michigan International Speedway ahead of the FireKeepers Casino 400.
The one week of the season that Erik Jones gets to race in his home state, the 29-year-old driver for the No. 43 Toyota made time for not only another race, but to chat with CBS Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer about his new season of life on and off the track.
Hocevar, in his second full Cup season, was behind only winner Ryan Blaney at Nashville to match the career-best, second-place finish he had earlier this year.
Austin Cindric gave Team Penske its first NASCAR victory of the season by holding off a huge pack of challengers over the closing lap in a rare drama-free day at Talladega Superspeedway.
Paul Goldsmith was a legendary racer known for his versatility in both two and four-wheel racing.
Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR's playoffs.
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway was suspended due to rain and was scheduled to resume Monday.
Chase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential Toyota rout by winning the rain-drenched race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.
Daniel Suárez had tears in his eyes for so many reasons Sunday after he realized a lifelong dream by crossing the finish line first at Sonoma Raceway.
Joey Logano watched helplessly as Kyle Busch drove away from him on a late restart Sunday, seemingly ending his hopes of delivering a much-needed win for Team Penske in the NASCAR Cup Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Kurt Busch was slowly driving his Jordan Brand-styled ride toward victory lane at Kansas Speedway on Sunday when car owner Denny Hamlin stopped him in his tracks, ducked his head through the window, and said: "We did it."
After William Byron squeezed him against the wall on a final restart, Joey Logano knew what he'd do if he got the chance to regain the lead.
Matt Kenseth was doing yardwork when wife Katie came outside with her phone in hand, letting him know he'd just been selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Chase Elliott had a front-row seat for the Hendrick Motorsports trophy celebrations and photo shoots and all the kitschy social media posts created one by one — and as his three teammates won, and won and won again — they all brought home checkered flags.
Martin Truex Jr. has the blueprint for how to win at Dover Motor Speedway on Mondays.
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Ross Chastain surveyed his situation on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway and decided his best strategy was to stay right where he was and not make a move for the win.
A cascade of boos rained down on Kyle Busch following his surprise win at Bristol Motor Speedway, a moment that reminded him of the icy reception the late Dale Earnhardt received after a controversial 1999 win at the track.
Dirt will be back on NASCAR's schedule next year and likely on Easter Sunday again if Fox Sports has its way.
Credit must be given to NASCAR for at long last shaking up the status quo and trying new things, no matter how outlandish the idea.
Kyle Busch backed into the record book by stealing a win at dirt-covered Bristol Motor Speedway.
William Byron knew he was in for a big challenge with a two-lap overtime sprint about to start and the very aggressive Joey Logano right behind him.
Kevin Harvick, by all measurable statistics, is a fading star trying to keep pace in a NASCAR that now seems more suited for younger drivers.
Denny Hamlin hoped a visit to the track he watched races at as a youngster would help kickstart a season that started in an uncharacteristic fashion — poorly.
It's been 40 years since Formula One last ventured into Sin City for back-to-back Las Vegas races staged in the parking lot of the Caesars Palace hotel.
The sheriff's office evacuated residents on Camp 10 Road, and a shelter was set up at the Tri-Point Church in Mio.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
Michigan officials say 2,095 designs for the state's "I Voted" sticker contest were submitted this year, four times the number submitted in the first contest two years ago.
The Detroit Pistons have locked in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after extending his contract on Monday.
The 2.7-magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:32 p.m. on May 4 outside Carleton.
"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
Ed Bambas received $2 million to help him retire from kind people all over the internet. Now he's working with the same man who organized his fundraiser to help veterans across the country.
The sheriff's office evacuated residents on Camp 10 Road, and a shelter was set up at the Tri-Point Church in Mio.
Farmington Hills police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Sunday on a trail in a city park.
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
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.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
With all benefits cut when Spirit's last flight landed, former employees say they may need to tap retirement savings just to get by.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
The Detroit Pistons have locked in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after extending his contract on Monday.
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
The Detroit Mercy men's basketball team is facing a postseason ban next season because the program did not meet the benchmark for the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
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.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Happy Tuesday Fam! Looking at a chance of showers today. Mostly cloudy, with much cooler temps with a high near 59. A bit breezy this afternoon. The cool air sticks around through the week.
A group of tenants spoke out on Monday at the Westland City Council meeting about a landlord accused of sexual harassment.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake on Monday, May 4, in Monroe County, Michigan. The 2.7-magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:32 p.m. outside Carleton, about 9.7 miles north of Monroe.
Storms on Monday, May 4, hit multiple Michigan communities, causing damage to one home in St. Clair Shores.
Showers and a few storms are possible mainly south of M-59 tonight, with an isolated strong storm possible.