Ruth Johnson Wears a Helmet and Says You Should, Too [CHART+TRANSCRIPT]
May 25, 2018
Michigan Secretary of State promotes motorcycle safety.
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Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. Debbie Dingell Team Up to Battle Opioid Addiction
May 24, 2018 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
They also discuss the issue of Democrats and Republicans working together to address serious issues.
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Barriers, Stereotypes Block Transit Options in Metro Detroit
May 22, 2018
Some Metro Detroit officials want a second go at creating a regional transit system. Experts say the plan faces longstanding roadblocks: A lack of transit options, antipathy towards “outsiders” and the stigma that only the poor take buses near the Motor City.
Toyota to Build Driverless Vehicle Test Center in Michigan
May 3, 2018
Toyota officials say they will create a closed-course test facility in Michigan’s Monroe County to test autonomous vehicles in situations too dangerous to attempt on public roads.
Car Buyers Face Fewer Choices, Higher Prices
April 30, 2018 on Morning Edition
Jalopnik’s Erin Marquis talks about the future of cars (or lack thereof).
Mixed Reaction Awaits Trump in Return to Macomb County
April 28, 2018
President Trump holds a campaign rally in Macomb County, the area that flipped Michigan from blue to red and put him in the White House. But some in the county say they regret their vote after more than a year of scandals and stagnant personal finances.
Why Is Ford Killing Its Cars?
April 27, 2018 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
“Light trucks account for two-thirds of the U.S. new vehicle market…and that continues to rise.”
Ford Says It Will Eliminate Most of Its Car Offerings in North America
April 25, 2018
Ford will shed all but the Mustang and a Focus compact crossover vehicle in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Are U.S. Small Cars on the Road to Extinction?
April 9, 2018
Recent reports claim Ford and GM plan to cut production of small cars and sedans in the U.S. Fuel prices are low and sales of pickups and SUV’s are soaring. But are automakers ready if gas or oil spikes again?
Tariffs, Trade Wars and What They Could Mean for Michigan
April 9, 2018 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
“I haven’t heard anyone say we’re doing the right thing by escalating a trade war.”
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