Ford Celebrates Detroit, Volunteers with New Thanksgiving Parade Float
Thanksgiving is just about here whether you want it to be or not. Of all the rolling inevitabilities wrapped up in the holiday — from your grandma’s world-famous garlic mashed potatoes to your uncle Charlie’s ridiculous political takes — Thanksgiving parades are among the most steadfast. At the 96th America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Ford […]
Detroit Grand Prix Wants To Get Back to City Streets
Mayor Mike Duggan stated he was a “strong supporter” of the proposition and reminisced about working downtown in the 80s when the grand prix took place.
GM Will Invest $50 Million in Detroit-Based Nonprofits
GM has announced that it will give $50 million to an array of nonprofit programs in Detroit, Michigan. The automaker plans to promote sustainability while giving Detroiters better access to employment and education opportunities. Another Way GM Supports American Workers: Its vehicles are the most American-made What is this money going toward? At the Durfee […]
A Brief History of the Woodward Dream Cruise, Detroit’s Classic Car Convention
Ever since the official 1995 inaugural event, numerous people have gathered in Detroit to cruise in their classic cars down Woodward Avenue every August. Unofficially, though, Woodward has been part of car culture and its predominance in the Motor City for decades. With an average attendance of 1.5 million people every year (according to data reported by […]
Detroit Smart Parking Lab Opens in September
Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Bedrock, Bosch, and the State of Michigan to launch a first-of-its-kind testing space in Detroit next month. The all-new Detroit Smart Parking Lab officially opens in September at Bedrock’s Assembly Garage, offering a space for innovators to craft the future of parking. Ford Continues to Lead the Way: […]
Detroit to Host Concours d’Elegance of America Auto Event in 2022
Detroit’s calendar of fall 2022 auto events is filling up fast. The latest example: the annual Concours d’Elegance of America, which will be moving into the heart of the city from its former home in suburban Plymouth, Michigan. Get to Know the GMC Sierra 1500: An overview of this premium truck’s trim levels Wards Auto […]
Ford Donates $100K in Leather Hides to Detroit Businesses
During the clear-out of its Product Development Center, which was demolished late last year, Ford discovered $100,000 worth of leather hides used to create vehicle interior prototypes. To ensure that they won’t go to waste, the company donated the haul to a pair of Detroit businesses that support worthy causes. Coming Soon: 2021 Ford Bronco […]
Hailie Deegan Helps Detroit Families for Thanksgiving
Hailie Deegan can pretty much do it all — including putting Nino Brown to shame. The fast-rising Ford Performance phenom, who will join the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series next year, recently used her skills behind the wheel to deliver turkeys for families in need. How many Thanksgiving turkeys did Hailie Deegan deliver, you ask? […]
Ford Testing Automated Valet Parking in Detroit
Think of how much easier a night out (remember those?) would be if you didn’t have to futz with finding parking. Ford Motor Company is working to build that future with the help of Bedrock and Bosch. This triumvirate of titans is testing an automated valet parking solution that leverages vehicle-to-infrastructure communication and connected Ford […]
Detroit Auto Show Moves to Fall in 2021
If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have another reason to start planning an autumn road trip to this beautiful state. Starting in 2021, the Detroit Auto Show will be held every fall. Ready for Fall: Prep your vehicle for autumn drives When are the 2021 dates? The show will be […]
Michigan to Designate AV Lanes Between Detroit and Ann Arbor
Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Michigan a grant for autonomous vehicle research. This year, it elaborates on this investment with its recently announced plan to assign dedicated lanes for AVs between Detroit and Ann Arbor. Progressive Tech: Discover the benefits of FordPass More about the initiative Just last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer […]
Ford Fund Detroit-Area COVID-19 Relief Efforts Underway
Ford Motor Company is lending its manufacturing and strategic expertise to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also working to give back in different ways on the home front. The automaker and its philanthropic offshoot, Ford Fund, are pitching in across the Detroit-area in a variety of ways to help bolster COVID-19 relief […]
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Called Off for 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another event cancelation: the 2020 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The annual Indy Car race held on Belle Isle was originally scheduled for May 30-31, but event organizers realized that this date wouldn’t work because of the danger posed by the virus. Race chairman Bud Denker said that efforts to reschedule […]
Detroit Auto Show Canceled as TCF Center Converts to COVID-19 Field Hospital
If you were planning to go to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this June, it looks like you’ll have to wait next year to attend the event. According to the Detroit Free Press, the Federal Emergency Management Administration has claimed the TCF Center, which is where the auto show would be held, […]
The Final Chevy Impala Has Left Detroit
Around 8:30 this morning, the final Chevrolet Impala left the assembly line at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant, marking the end of its 60-year history.
General Motors Brings EV Production to Detroit-Hamtramck
General Motors is all about keeping up with the future of cars, and in its mind, that means electric vehicles. This month, the automaker announced a $2.2 billion investment in its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly facility to grow its EV manufacturing infrastructure in the United States. Make Any GM Vehicle Your Own: Check out these OEM accessories […]
Detroit News Says Ford Mustang, F-150, GT Defined the 2010s
With the start of the 2020s, folks are keen to put together lists of their favorite movies, television shows, music, books, and games over the previous decade. The Detroit News’ Henry Payne instead put together a list of the 10 vehicles that he saw as defining the previous decade, and he found that three key […]
Ford to Build Electric Motors in Detroit
As if the debut of the Mustang Mach-E and sizable financial investments weren’t indication enough, Ford is going all in on electrification. As the Blue Oval turns increasingly toward EVs, electric motors become a larger priority. Where most electric motors are typically purchased from suppliers, Ford seems poised to build its own electric motors at […]