Automakers Moved a Lot of Metal in May
by: Pat BatchellerSales surge in May as people replace their old vehicles. One reason--Millenials buying small cars and small SUVs.
Former Vice Chairman of General Motors, Bob Lutz speaks with Craig Fahle about his new book Icons and Idiots: Straight Talk on Leadership.
Sales surge in May as people replace their old vehicles. One reason--Millenials buying small cars and small SUVs.
Indycars dual on the streets of Belle Isle during one of two races at the Detroit Grand Prix. (photo by Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo)
Practice and qualifying get underway today for Indycars at the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle.
Demand is up, so car companies are shortening their summer shutdowns. That means more shifts and more hiring.
Manager of Global Trends and Futuring at Ford Motor Company, Sheryl Connelly stops by The Craig Fahle Show. Craig speaks with Connelly on her technique for exploring trends up to 20 years in the future.
Executive Editor of WardsAuto World Tom Murphy speaks with Craig Fahle about automotive interiors. The WardsAuto Interiors Conference taking place May 22, 2013 will also feature the Ward's 10 Best Interiors presentation.
Outsells Volt, Leaf, and similarly-priced luxury sedans.
Plan would use portion of old Willow Run bomber plant, which could be demolished otherwise.
Craig is joined by Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com, to get an update on the auto industry. They discuss Ford's record quarterly profits in North America, the increase in demand for hybrid and battery vehicles, and why voice-to-text is still as dangerous for drivers as regular texting.
John Truscott, spokesperson for the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault on his opposition to proposed changes to Michigan No-Fault Insurance laws.
Are auto insurance rates in Michigan too high? Does no-fault insurance need to be reformed? Rep. Peter Lund discusses these issues and a bill he sponsored to reform no-fault insurance in Michigan.
Obama's goal of 1 million electric cars on the road by 2015 might not happen that soon, but that hasn't stopped him from making a push to end dependency on foreign oil. Obama proposed more money for research, and an increase in the federal income tax credit for electric vehicles. Michelle Krebs, Senior Analyst at Edmund.com, stops by the studio to discuss this topic with Craig.
After a two week break, state lawmakers might take aim at making changes to Michigan's No-Fault insurance. Representative Pete Lund says that the state has some of the highest insurance rates in the country. Rick Pluta of Michigan Radio joins Craig to discuss what this could mean for Michigan drivers. Craig takes calls from listeners and asks how this might affect the way they vote in future elections.
Detroit Electric Car Company unveiled it's first model this week and it is sleek! Craig speaks with company CEO Don Graunstadt about the company and the car.
Is the automotive industry making a true recovery? First quarter sales reports show the largest gains in five years for The Big Three automakers, thanks in large part to an increased demand for new cars. Michelle Krebs, Edmunds.com Senior Analyst, weighs in.
The US Environmental Protection Agency is setting a preliminary rule requiring cleaner gasoline as a way to reduce smog.
Cars are getting more mileage per gallon of gas, but people are commuting farther and carpooling less. The Detroit Bureau’s Paul Eisenstein will tell us about that, and about what he saw in Geneva this year....
61st annual event at Cobo Center features three generations of the Batmobile.
Jeffery Stoltman is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Wayne State University and follows trends in the advertising industry. He tells WDET’s Travis Wright that ad agency Campbell Ewald's relocation is indicative of a trend in creative business moving to the city’s core.
The Craig Fahle Show welcomes two drivers of the iconic Grave Digger truck who also happen to be father and son: Dennis Anderson and Ryan Anderson. They discuss their profession and what it's like driving monster trucks in events around the country.
Sunday's Daytona 500 kicks off new NASCAR season.
Craig speaks with Erica Coulston, Owner and Operator of Walk The Line(a spinal cord injury recovery center), about the potential changes to no-fault auto insurance and how they may affect victims of auto accidents.
Craig talks with Paul Eisenstein of DetroitBureau.com about the Chicago Auto Show.
2012 earnings about nine times higher than previous year, and helping to boost Fiat's bottom line.
WDET's Jerome Vaughn took a stroll around the North American International Auto Show with product development expert Bob Brincheck to talk about in-dash systems.
Auto designers have been working with engineers to give motorists the feeling that they’re in a living room on wheels.
Craig speaks with Karl Brauer from Total Car Care about the future of technology we will see in our car dashboards.
Secretary of State says lawmakers should pursue other funding avenues before asking drivers to pay more.
Edmunds.com Senior Auto analyst Michelle Krebs Previews NAIAS 2013
Automobile Magazine Executive Editor Todd Lassa joins Craig in the studio to discuss the showstopping exhibits at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.
What if your car could have a conference call with your house and the corner grocery store? That’s the kind of vision technology company Covisint is presenting this week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
WDET Producer J. Carlisle Larsen tells her colleague Pat Batcheller why she and many other adults her age don't depend on cars.
Secretary of Labor, Hilda L. Solis has come to Detroit to tour the 2013 North American International Auto Show. Craig speaks with Secretary Solis about her visit to the auto show and her impressions of the new technologies being produced by American auto manufacturers.
The most-expensive item on display at this week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit – is not even an automobile.
Chevrolet is presenting a new version of a traditional favorite among car buffs. The Corvette Stingray was originally designed to be America’s answer to Europe’s extravagant sports cars.
Ward's Automotive Editor-at-Large Dave Smith and Jim Dunne, world-known Automotive "spy photographers," join Craig in-studio for a historical perspective on the North American International Auto Show.
ATS named North American Car of the Year, Ram 1500 wins Truck of the Year.
WDET's own Jerome Vaughn gives an in-depth look into this year's Auto Show live from the Cobo Center.
North American International Auto Show begins with media previews at Cobo Center.
From AM radio to Eight-track players, CDs to streaming music; in-dash technology has come a long way! Help us build "The Dashboard of the Future" by letting us know what features and technology you would love to have in your car.
Ed Loh, Editor in Chief of Motor Trend, sits down with Craig with the latest in automotive innovation at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.
Researchers will determine whether giving drivers enough distance to see what's coming will reduce the risk of a crash.
Two industry observers forecast U.S. sales of 15-million cars and trucks in the new year.
Craig speaks with Paul Eisenstein of theDetroitBureau.com about how the fiscal cliff deal may impact the auto industry. Eisenstein says the industry is far different today than it was a decade ago.
Home of the Auto Show gets a total makeover.
Government will also sell all remaining shares starting in 2013.
A conversation with CAW president Ken Lewenza
Union leader responds to new "right to work" legislation in the state Legislature.
Craig speaks with Mike Dabbs, President of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, about the proposed cellphone ban and the no-fault auto insurance debate.
Automakers benefited from rising consumer sentiment, and the need to replace vehicles damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Edmunds.com analyst says automakers in better position than before last recession.
The recall includes Ford Fusion sedans and Escape sport utility vehicles with 1.6 liter engines. All of the affected vehicles are from the 2013 model year.
The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public on Friday. For car lovers and the automotive press, it’s sort of the appetizer before the big visual feast that is the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in January. Todd Lassa is the executive editor of Automobile Magazine. WDET’s Pat Batcheller asked him what they’ll see in L-A this week.
Debuts of new models give fans a taste of what's coming to the Detroit show in January.
Car guru Paul Eisenstein talks to Craig about the James Bond's cars throughout the decades.
The recall includes Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 2002 through 2004 model years and Jeep Libertys from model years 2002 and 2003. About 745,000 of the recalled vehicles were sold in the U-S.
The Big Three were a big part of the 2012 election campaign. Now that the ballots have been cast and the political world is moving on, what do the general election results in the state and in Washington, D.C., mean for Chrysler, Ford and General Motors? DetroitBureau.com's Paul Eisenstein talks the politics of cars in the post-2012 landscape.
If you've been following the presidential campaign, you might be forgiven for thinking that Detroit is the biggest and most important city in the country. With Tuesday's election just around the corner, AOL Autos Editor-in-Chief David Kiley joins Craig in studio to discuss the role of the automobile industry in the 2012 election.
The automakers posted the gains, despite the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy….which disrupted commerce in the northeastern U-S for the last few days of the month.
As Chief Operating Officer, Mark Fields will lead all of Ford’s business operations.
Craig speaks with Michael Dunne, President of Dunne & Company(a Hong Kong-based consultancy specializing in Asian car markets) and a leading expert on China's auto industry, about the issues surrounding the auto trade between the U.S. and China. Dunne also writes a blog for the Wall Street Journal online called the "China Realtime Report."
Ovshinsky is credited with developing the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery, which is now widely used to power laptop computers, cell phones, and electric cars.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the passenger side curtain airbag may not properly deploy during a side collision when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
Craig speaks with Bill Vlasic, Author and Detroit bureau chief for the New York Times, about politics and the auto industry.
Michigan has become a major player in relations between the US and China.
Michigan-China trade enthusiast Tom Watkins and Owner of Prism Plastics Gerry Phillips join Craig for a panel discussion focusing on Michigan's small auto suppliers. The panel examines how these companies can create business models to succeed, grow and add jobs in Michigan through taking advantage of the benefits that come with being at the center of the automotive world.
The Canadian Auto Workers has a new contract with Ford, and members will vote on a new agreement with General Motors this week. But the union has not made a deal with Chrysler yet. Chrysler has been reluctant to agree to the CAW's demands, which include following the pattern of the contracts with GM and Ford. Professor Tony Faria is an automotive industry expert at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. WDET's Pat Batcheller asked Dr. Faria what's keeping Chrysler and the union apart.
The Obama Administration is filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization that China is unfairly subsidizing exports of its cars and auto parts.
Director of the Pew Clean Energy Program Phyllis Cuttino speaks with Craig about innovation in the automotive industry and the measure vehicle manufacturers can take to meet new fuel efficiency standards of 54.5 mpg by 2025.
The Canadian Auto Workers union’s contracts with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler expire just before midnight Monday. Members have been told to be ready to go on strike if the deadline passes without a tentative agreement with at least one company. WDET's Pat Batcheller speaks with Kristin Dziczek of the Center for Automotive Research about what a strike could mean for the Canadian and US economies.
Dino Chiodo--President of Local 444 in Windsor and Chairperson if Chrysler Master Bargaining--speaks with WDET's J. Carlisle Larsen about the ongoing talks between the union and the automakers.
One focus of the auto industry’s interest in space technology is turbocharging.
Buyers could find good deals as 2013 models roll out.
Craig speaks with Michelle Krebs, Senior Analyst at Edmunds.com, about the launch of inter-car communication testing in Ann Arbor, the progress of this new technology and what it may mean for the future of cars.
The federal government is launching a year-long safety test in Ann Arbor of cars that communicate with each other to avoid accidents.
Hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts will line Woodward Avenue on Saturday and we're taking you behind the scenes. Help us capture the "essence" of the Woodward Dream Cruise by sharing your photos and videos using #rawfeed on Twitter!
WDET's Rob St. Mary goes downriver to hear about life south of the city.
This fall, Ford is slated to release the new C-MAX Hybrid, which is expected to get 47-miles-per-gallon on the highway and in the city. WDET's Laura Weber-Davis speaks with John Davis, chief engineer of the C-MAX, about what consumers should expect from Ford's new fuel efficient vehicle and how the C-MAX has evolved over the past few years.
Craig speaks with Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah about the shortage of skilled auto workers in metro Detroit.
Auto writer and analyst Michelle Krebs joins Craig to discuss the best car advertisements during the Olympics, GM numbers and auto earnings after the first half of 2012.
Joel Ewanick, General Motors' global chief marketing officer, announced his resignation Sunday evening after working for the automaker's US unit for two years. Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau joins Craig to discuss the implications of the sudden news for GM.
Guest host, Neal Rubin speaks with Doug Guthrie about his transition from covering crime in the Motor City and blogging about motor sports to his new job as Auto Reviewer at The Detroit News.
Some of the world’s rarest automobiles will be on display in Plymouth this weekend. The person in charge of selecting the cars for the event, Brian Joseph, speaks with WDET's Pat Batcheller about the event.
With millions of dollars invested in researching, engineering and testing vehicles – why do major automakers have so many recalls?
The recall includes Chevy Cruzes from the 2011 and 2012 model years.
Thousands of Ford and GM retirees must soon make an important financial decision as lump-sum buyout deadlines draw near at both auto companies. More than 40,000 GM retirees must choose between taking a lump-sum buyout or being moved to a guaranteed annuity by July 20. Meanwhile, 98,000 Ford retirees will choose to take a lump-sum buyout or stay with Ford's pension plan by August. Detroit News Finance Editor Brian O'Connor joins Craig to discuss the complex issue.
First major classic car cruise of the summer raises money for charity
Experts say June marks the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of the year for motorists -- especially for teens. WDET’s Martina Guzman speaks with AAA spokesperson Nancy Cain about precautions drivers can take to ensure a safe driving season.
Vehicles that travel from point “A” to point “B” without a driver – all on their own…not by remote control – may become reality in only a few years.
Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of The Detroit Bureau, joins Craig to talk auto numbers after Detroit's Big Three all posted double-digit gains for the month of May.
Analysts say pent-up demand for new vehicles, spurred the jump in sales…even though consumer confidence fell in May.
Before the engines start revving at the Detroit Indy Grand Prix this weekend on Belle Isle, WDET's Laura Weber caught up with Ryan Briscoe, one of three Indycar drivers on Roger Penske's racing team for the event, Team Penske.
General Motors is pulling its paid advertising from Facebook and will not buy ads in the next Super Bowl.
A look at General Motors First Quarter Profits and Stocks with Paul Eisenstein and Brian O'Connor
General Motors released its quarterly earnings summary this morning. WDET's Pat Batcheller spoke with 'Autoline Daily's John McElroy about the numbers and asked if there was anything surprising about the results.
Chrysler led Detroit's automakers with sales up 20%. Ford sales fell 5%. GM sales fell 8%.
Two Detroit business tycoons are making big moves.
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne announced the company will support the M-1 Woodward Avenue light-rail project by committing three million dollars over five years to sponsor one of the stations along the 3.3-mile route from downtown Detroit to New Center.
He made the promise to real estate mogul and Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert, a principal supporter of the M-1 project. Returning the favor, Gilbert said he’d take on a leadership role with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, of which Marchionne is the fund-raising chair. Dollar, dollar bills ya'll.
This all went down just before Chrysler inked a deal to lease two floors of space and move 70 people downtown to the former Dime Building, which Gilbert scooped up during last summer's real estate pillaging. It's been renamed the Chrysler House.
Paul Eisenstein of the TheDetroitBureau.com has just returned from China for the Beijing Auto Show and visits to share the latest.
Where's GM heading after record profit in 2012?
Ford’s first quarter earnings fell roughly 45% compared to the beginning of 2011.
Edmunds.com Writer Michelle Krebs joins Craig to discuss new amenities that will soon be commonplace in all vehicles.
Craig talks with Founder of Detroit Bureau Paul Eisenstein about the New York Auto Show.
GM, Ford, and Chrysler all reported higher sales in March, thanks largely to demand for fuel-efficient cars and trucks.
General Motors is suspending production of its highly-touted Chevrolet Volt for over a month, in hopes that dealers can move a number of the electric vehicles that remain un-sold.
Craig speaks with Senior Analyst for Edmunds.com Michelle Krebs about the Chevy Volt at the Geneva Auto Show.
Detroit News writer chronicles Alan Mullaly's efforts to save automaker.
Craig talks with Vice President and General Manager of Automotive Software for Elektrobit Automotive Inc., Dr. Rainer Holve, about the new direction of automated navigation and what it means for consumers.
Chrysler's Clint Eastwood commercial creates local buzz.
Craig hosts a panel of female automotive designers to discuss the role of women in the design sector of the automotive industry.
The Henry Ford President Patricia Mooradian joins Craig to discuss the museum's new permanent exhibit, “Driving America."
Listen to a typical crowd attending the North American International Auto Show, and one of the exhibits you’ll often hear mentioned doesn’t have anything to do with cars.
Auto Show attendees talk, not just about the cars on display, but also about the city on display.
Craig welcomes the Metro Times for their weekly segment. This week, Detroitblogger John with his takeaway from the North American International Auto Show.
Director of Clean Energy Program for the Pew Environment Group Phyllis Cuttino joins Craig to discuss the new fuel economy standards.
Southeast Michigan's 'Big Four,' Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, recently met for an hour-long televised discussion on the region at the North American International Auto Show. Craig and WDET's Quinn Klinefelter touch on topics the local leaders discussed and what it means for area residents and businesses.
Craig speaks with Bill Shea of Crain's speaks about Chrysler Brand CEO Saad Chehab.
The North American International Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday, even as construction continues at the site of the event – Detroit’s Cobo Center.
Craig has guests share stories collected through the Public Interest Network and has listeners call-in about their first cars.
Craig talks to a panel of automotive bloggers about the north American International Auto Show.
Event means millions for local economy, but how does that translate at the local level?
Michelle Krebs, Senior Analyst for Edmunds.com, speaks with Craig about the challenges the auto industry faces when marketing to Millennials.
State sets up temporary branch office at Cobo Center during public days.
With thousands of reporters and industry professionals in town for the previews of the North American International Auto Show this week the economic impact of the show in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Building goodwill for future visits is the job of the Metro Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to bureau President and CEO Larry Alexander about his efforts.
The North American International Auto Show draws thousands of journalists from around the world to Detroit each year. Each has his or her own view of the show – and the city.
Toyota is unveiling its latest models at the North American International Auto Show today. The company is coming off a tough 2011 when the earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused severe product shortages.
BLAC Detroit Magazine's Interim Editor Kimberly Hayes Taylor joins Craig to discuss her January cover story on the hesitation of many African Americans to embrace hybrid vehicles and how this relationship could be changing.
Craig discusses the new look at light rail with Congressman Hansen Clarke.
Vanity Fair Contributing Writer Brett Berk blogs on car and LGBT-related topics, among others. He joins Craig from inside the 2012 North American International Auto Show to give an update and his perspective on the event's offerings.
Craig meets up with The Detroit Bureau Publisher Paul Eisenstein at Cobo for an update on day one of the 2012 North American International Auto Show.
Craig visits the Auto Show and comes back with photos of what caught his eye.
Officials with General Motors say they are focusing on building brand loyalty with customers aged 30 and younger.
Officials with the Ford Motor Company say they are targeting the mid-size car market.
The North American International Auto Show opened today.
Craig speaks with the deputy managing editor for Crain's Detroit Business, Jennette Smith, about Detroit's connection and reliance on the auto industry and manufacturing, and how it ties-in to things to watch in the coming year. Listen as they discuss the North American International Auto Show and more...
The Chrysler Group is unveiling a new car was a familiar name it hopes will make a big dent in the compact car market.
The North American Car of the Year award goes to a foreign nameplate partially engineered in the US.
Does everybody in your family buy Ford-brand cars, going back to when your dad worked on the line? Is yours a long-time GM-buying family? Craig takes listener calls to find out whether automotive brand loyalty still exists or if it has simply become a thing of the past.
The 2012 North American International Auto Show kicks-off today at Cobo with its special press preview. WDET's own Rob St. Mary and Quinn Klinefelter join Craig in-studio to report back to listeners on what they can expect to see, and which cars they shouldn't miss.
Detroit Regional Chamber President & Chief Executive Officer Sandy Baruah joins Craig to discuss the creation of MICHauto.
North American International Auto Show welcomes reporters from around the world to Detroit.
WDET reached out to listeners through the Public Insight Network to collect stories and photos of their “first cars” just in time for the 2012 North American International Auto Show.
The responses have been amazing and fun! Take a look and then share your stories/photos!
Chrysler comes back from the dead with 26 percent sales increase in 2011. GM, Ford sales also rise.
Detroit Bureau Publisher Paul Eisenstein joins Craig to talk about 2011 in the auto business and what we can expect to see in the year ahead.
Ford survey lists mileage as top concern for consumers in 2012.
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Autoweek magazine has announced that the Vinsetta Garage will become a new restaurant -- and the inspiration for a new cable television show about automobiles.
Craig is joined by The Detroit Bureau Publisher Paul Eisenstein to discuss the impact of the SAAB bankruptcy, as well as 2011's vehicle-related contributions, on the automotive world.
The man who led the Obama Administration’s bailout of U.S. automakers says there was really no other approach that could have saved Detroit’s signature industry.
Renovations at Cobo Center fuel optimism heading into new year.
The recall now includes certain Accord and Civic sedans, Odyssey minivans, and CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles from the 2001 through 2003 model years.
Interest in new cars and trucks continued to grow in November…as consumers needed to replace older vehicles.
Detroit’s advertising employees are holding their annual party for the industry tonight. So, we thought we’d take this opportunity to look at the importance of the advertising industry to Detroit.
General Motors is offering Volt owners a free loaner. The offer comes as the federal government opens an investigation into the fire risk associated with Volt batteries after a highway crash.
The GOP contenders for president debate tonight at Oakland University. The federal bailout of Detroit’s auto industry has already become a flashpoint.
GM, Ford, and Chrysler sales rise. Japanese brands struggle months after quake.
Analysts say pent-up demand for new vehicles outweighed continued concerns about the economy in October.
Honda says severe flooding in Thailand is keeping some of the automaker’s suppliers from making critical electronic parts.
Voting on a new contract between the United Auto Workers union and Chrysler is scheduled to be completed this week.
President Obama and the President of South Korea toured a General Motors plant in Lake Orion today touting a recent trade deal the leaders say will benefit both of their countries.
WDET's Noah Ovshinsky talks to Craig about the Chrysler and the UAW's latest tentative agreement.
The United Auto Workers says it has reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract with Chrysler.
Cristi Landy speaks with Craig about the new electric GM Spark.
Craig talks with Author Bill Vlasic about his book, “Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America’s Big Three Automakers--G.M., Ford and Chrysler.”
The recall includes certain Jettas, Golfs and Audi A3s with diesel engines.
Analysts say some consumers just can’t wait any longer to buy a vehicle.
Craig talks to Detroit Aircraft Corporation (DAC) PR/Communications Director, Rich Rice about why the idea to re-purpose portions of Detroit's industrial base toward manufacturing flying cars is not as crazy as it sounds.
Auto Critic Mark Phelan joins Craig from the Detroit Free Press to discuss which of next year's cars will soon shake-up the competitive balance in the auto industry.
“It’s like a trip to Disneyland for your mind, except the rides come to you!” - Ron Arnold, TEDx Detroit attendee.
My look at TEDx Detroit 2011 by Rob St. Mary
The United Auto Workers rank and file have ratified a four year contract with General Motors.
Craig and Noah discuss On-Star's collecting of car-owner data, and catch-up on the UAW-Ford talks.
A debate over funding projects tied to Michigan is causing yet another budget battle in Congress this week.
Michigan’s U.S. senators are questioning General Motors’ deal with a Chinese automaker to develop electric vehicles in China.
WDET Reporter Noah Ovshinsky and Craig discuss the new United Auto Workers and General Motors Labor Contract agreement.
Labor analyst Harley Shaiken tells WDET's Quinn Klinefelter that the agreement is an historic, precedent-setting deal.
The four-year deal includes the creation of new jobs and thousands of dollars in bonuses for current workers.
Craig and Consumer Reports Automotive Content Specialist Mike Quincy discuss what consumers can expect from automakers in 2012.
The Detroit automaker and the union reached the tentative contract agreement after several weeks of negotiations.
General Motors and the United Auto Workers appear to be making progress toward a new contract.
WDET Reporter Noah Ovshinsky talks cars with Craig. Including an update on the post-deadline auto talks and a review of auto industry highlights at the Frankfurt Auto Show this week.
Organizers of an event this week hope a little bit of street theatre will motivate better land use in cities worldwide. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke recent to Claire Nelson… the owner of Bureau of Urban Living in Midtown Detroit and one of the organizers of the local Park(ing) Day event.
Time is running out for the United Auto Workers to negotiate new contracts with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. The current labor agreements expire on Wednesday.
Detroit’s automakers saw higher sales in August. Chrysler led the way with a 31 percent increase. General Motors sales rose 18 percent. Ford sales were up 11 percent.
Sales for General Motors, Ford and Chrysler surpassed the expectation of industry analysts, especially in light of weak consumer confidence and Hurricane Irene.
Ford Motor Company and Toyota are teaming up to develop hybrids for light trucks and SUV’s. This is the latest collaboration in an industry facing rapidly changing technologies and higher fuel efficiency standards.
Tomorrow is the annual Woodward Dream Cruise from Ferndale to Pontiac. But in the morning, a few miles south of Eight Mile, a different kind of cruise is taking place on Woodward. The Bike Cruise offers a chance to check out auto history in Detroit at a more leisurely pace. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Tom Page, one of the coordinators of the event.
Craig talks with callers of all ages about The 2011 Dream Cruise.
The Obama Administration unveiled the first ever fuel efficiency standards for trucks and other heavy vehicles this week. The move is being praised by shipping companies but as WDET’s Noah Ovshinsky reports, the process of transforming this large fleet will be a gradual one.
The Obama Administration’s so-called “car czar” is stepping down. Ron Bloom has been an integral part of the Administration’s efforts concerning the auto industry
President Obama tours an advanced battery factory in West Michigan this week as part of a swing through battleground states.
If you were walking down the street…would this sound make you realize a car was coming towards you?
U.S. auto sales in July show that Japanese car companies are still feeling the effects of the earthquake and tsunami that disrupted the country's auto production.
Ford is recalling 1.1 million pick-up trucks because of a defect involving the gas tank. WDET’s Rob St. Mary reports.
Bob Lutz – renown in the auto industry for a half-century -- says what drove GM DOWN was relying on financial projections instead of gut instinct.
Ford posts $2.4B profit. Chrysler loses $370M due to debt refinancing costs.
The United Auto Workers Union begins contract talks with automakers today. It's the same day that the earnings report for Chrysler is being released. Craig speaks with The Detroit Bureau Publisher, Paul Eisenstein.
The United Auto Workers opened contract talks with Chrysler today, and will begin negotiations with General Motors and Ford later in the week.
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says fund that loaned money to help Dearborn plant could be cut by the GOP.
This month the UAW will begin bargaining for new contracts with Detroit automakers for the first time since 2009.
Demand for fuel efficient cars managed to keep consumers coming into showrooms last month.
As lawmakers in Lansing debate the future of a new bridge in southwest Detroit, political, business and labor leaders got on a bus to see what the impact would be in one neighborhood. WDET’s Rob St. Mary reports.
John McElroy, Host of PBS show Autoline Detroit and longtime auto analyst, discusses current fuel economy standards and the UAW talks coming up in July.
The Chief Global Marketing Officer of Nissan, Simon Sproule, joins us by phone from Japan to talk about the aftermath of the tsunami, its effect on the Japanese auto industry and what is on the horizon for Nissan.
Has the economy, the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies, or the quality of new American cars made you more likely to buy American when you purchase your next car? We want to hear from you.
How easy is it to get a auto loan right now?
The business-friendly Mackinac Policy Conference hosted an unlikely speaker yesterday (Wed) on Mackinac Island. As WDET’s Noah Ovshinsky reports…United Auto Workers President Bob King told the crowd of executives that he’s working to create “the UAW of the 21st century”.