Michigan approves digital license plates by startup ReviverThe state joins California and Arizona in giving the all-clear to digital plates. By A. Khalid, 06.13.2022
GM is building EV production and battery factories in MichiganIt will convert a factory to make the Chevy Silverado EV as part of a $7 billion investment in the state.By K. Holt, 01.25.2022
Ford's Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police testsThe automaker says it's the first EV to do so.By K. Holt, 09.24.2021
Michigan State Police to begin testing Ford Mach-E InterceptorsThe city of Ann Arbor has already ordered a pair for use as patrol cars. By A. Tarantola, 09.17.2021
Ford announces plans for two EV battery facilitiesFord Ion Park is the new home of 150 battery experts.By I. Bonifacic, 04.27.2021
Judge equates encrypted chats with private thoughts in would-be kidnapping caseThree men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan's governor won't face terrorism charges.By C. Velazco, 03.30.2021
Facial recognition linked to a second wrongful arrest by Detroit policeIt's the second-known such case in the US to date.By K. Holt, 07.10.2020
Settlement reportedly lets Tesla sell and service cars in Michigan (updated)The company sued the state back in 2016 to challenge its ban on direct-to-consumer auto sales.By M. Moon, 01.22.2020
Samsung's 'SpaceSelfie' balloon crashed in someone's yardIt wasn't the ideal ending to Samsung's marketing stunt.By J. Fingas, 10.28.2019
Ford is investing $850 million to build EVs in MichiganThe company will hire 900 Michigan-based employees through 2023.By C. Fisher, 03.21.2019
Waymo will build self-driving cars in MichiganIt received approval for the first all-autonomous factory in the world.By J. Fingas, 01.22.2019
Reviewing election cybersecurity in this week's primary statesKansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington -- we're looking at you.By J. Conditt, 08.07.2018
Ford's next 'City of Tomorrow' is Grand Rapids, MichiganA $100,000 pitch-off for mobility ideas starts next month. By T. Seppala, 06.27.2018
PS4's 'Detroit' doesn't take place in the Motor City I knowIt's an approximation, not a recreation. By T. Seppala, 06.02.2018
PS4 exclusive 'Detroit' is a flawed depiction of race in AmericaWriter-director David Cage evokes historical imagery, but does little with it.By T. Seppala, 05.24.2018
Inside the automotive startup taking EVs off-roadCompeting against Tesla is foolish. Why not build an electric truck instead?By T. Seppala, 05.21.2018
Ascape Audio's earbuds boast wireless sound in a convenient packageThe AscapePods' charging case powers your phone and the earbuds.By T. Seppala, 05.08.2018
Toyota will test risky self-driving scenarios at a Michigan trackAutonomous vehicles will go through torture in a closed circuit.By J. Fingas, 05.03.2018
56The most eye-catching cars and tech from NAIAS 2018 in DetroitAlso starring the Michelin Man and a racecar driver made of Lego bricks.By T. Seppala, 01.17.2018
Michigan's manufacturing past is fueling its tech futureFrom Detroit to Grand Rapids, a new economy is emerging.By T. Seppala, 10.06.2017