UAW members demand a fair contract during strike at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant
The United Auto Workers union is striking against Detroit's automakers after the two sides failed to reach a deal before...
Alex McLenon
Alex McLenon is a Reporter with 101.9 WDET.
Hydrogen represents an option to electrify the trucking industry and beyond
Detroit’s automakers have been pushing to add more electric vehicles to their showroom lineups. But while standard EVs may be...
Affordable used cars are harder to find than prior to COVID-19 pandemic
Used vehicles five years old or newer with price tags under $20,000 made up half of the resale market in...
Construction begins on LGBTQ+ inclusive affordable housing development in Ferndale
Construction has started on a new affordable housing development for elderly members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ferndale. The facility...
Macomb County announces pump station upgrades in St. Clair Shores
The Chapaton Pump Station and Retention Treatment Basin at 9 Mile Rd and Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores is...
General Motors president talks strong Q2 as contract negotiations with UAW ongoing
General Motors shared a largely positive second quarter earnings report with investors this week. The manufacturer says it generated roughly...
Job security and cost reduction part of UAW, Detroit automakers contract talks
Detroit’s automakers and the United Auto Workers are currently in collective bargaining talks. Discussions are ongoing with General Motors —...
Hill Harper launches US Senate bid with event at Detroit’s Cadillac Square
Hill Harper, an actor best known for roles in hit TV shows such as “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor,”...
Construction moving forward on Gordie Howe International Bridge
Nearly $150 billion worth of products and materials are transported between the U.S. and Canada at the Detroit River annually....
Ford Heritage Vault celebrates automaker’s 120th birthday
Ford Motor Company is celebrating its 120th birthday this month. The Dearborn-based automaker was founded in June 1903. To mark...
Detroit Grand Prix’s return to downtown draws new fans, but drivers have concerns
The first Detroit Grand Prix away from Belle Isle since 1991 is now in the books. Alex Palou won last...
Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden looks forward to racing ‘upgraded’ Detroit Grand Prix track
IndyCar drivers say they're excited about the Detroit Grand Prix moving back to the streets of downtown from Belle Isle....
