Wednesday, January 23 2013 4:54 PM EST2013-01-23 21:54:27 GMT
You can see them buzzing around the track on the lower level of Cobo at the Aisin Drive Green Experience and all over the auto show floor. Even luxury automakers like Mercedes are showing off electric vehicles.
You can see them buzzing around the track on the lower level of Cobo at the Aisin Drive Green Experience and all over the auto show floor. Even luxury automakers like Mercedes are showing off electric vehicles.
Monday, January 14 2013 2:59 PM EST2013-01-14 19:59:14 GMT
See more than 500 vehicles on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world and experience North America's largest and most prestigious automotive showcase.
See more than 500 vehicles on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world and experience North America's largest and most prestigious automotive showcase.
Friday, January 18 2013 9:12 PM EST2013-01-19 02:12:48 GMT
It's Detroit's biggest black tie party of the year. In fact, it's billed as the largest single-event fundraiser in North America. It's the Black Tie Charity Preview of the North American International
It's Detroit's biggest black tie party of the year. In fact, it's billed as the largest single-event fundraiser in North America. It's the Black Tie Charity Preview of the North American International
Wednesday, January 16 2013 8:19 PM EST2013-01-17 01:19:20 GMT
Fox 2's Murray Feldman talked with auto journalists Michelle Krebs and John McElroy about why the Cadillac ATS and the Ram 1500 won North American Car and Truck of the Year honors.
Fox 2's Murray Feldman talked with auto journalists Michelle Krebs and John McElroy about why the Cadillac ATS and the Ram 1500 won North American Car and Truck of the Year honors.
Nissan unveils Resonance: Click to watch the unveiling
Nissan unveils Resonance: Click to watch the video.
By Robin Schwartz Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- You can see them buzzing around the track on the lower level of Cobo at the Aisin Drive Green Experience and all over the auto show floor. Even luxury automakers like Mercedes are showing off electric vehicles.
"They last longer. They're faster. The fuel's cheap, and we can make electricity from anything. We don't run out of it like oil," says David West with Via Motors.
That's why he believes electric rides are the future. Via Motors electrifies all kinds of vehicles. Former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, the father of the Chevy Volt, joined Via in 2011, and if you read the signs, automakers also want you to get amped about electrics. Over at Ford, a Focus Hybrid tells show goers to "charge me up and go".
Experts predict 20 years from now most people will be driving some sort of plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle as we move toward better fuel economy and zero emissions.
Another eye catching, green touch at this year's auto show are LED headlights. They are the latest trend. Manufactures say they burn brighter and use less energy. Another added bonus is that one set of LEDs has the potential to last for the life of a vehicle.
Look for cars and their features to continue getting greener down the road.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:55:56 GMT
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
Friday, June 14 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:45:59 GMT
Thousands of police and fire retirees could face painful cuts to their pension and healthcare benefits because Detroit does not have the money to live up to its obligations.
Thousands of police and fire retirees could face painful cuts to their pension and healthcare benefits because Detroit does not have the money to live up to its obligations.
Friday, June 14 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:31:19 GMT
Highland Park police shut down an adult bookstore where they say illegal sex was also for sale. Fox 2 talked to a former security guard about the things he witnessed.
Highland Park police shut down an adult bookstore where they say illegal sex was also for sale. Fox 2 talked to a former security guard about the things he witnessed.
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:19:03 GMT
Vandals target a popular place for children in Detroit. They broke in and damaged a recreation center on the city's east side, and it is bad timing for a local sports league.
Vandals target a popular place for children in Detroit. They broke in and damaged a recreation center on the city's east side, and it is bad timing for a local sports league.
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:51:57 GMT
Detroit's police and fire pension board makes a controversial move. The board's former attorney was indicted in a bribery scandal. They have now voted in a new attorney loosely connected to the scandal himself.
Detroit's police and fire pension board makes a controversial move. The board's former attorney was indicted in a bribery scandal involving Kwame Kilpatrick. They have now voted in a new attorney loosely connected to the scandal himself.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:41:47 GMT
FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
