Demonstrating the renewed strength of Detroit and the automotive industry, the 2015 North American International Show drew record attendance at the newly renovated Cobo Center. Attendance at the NAIAS tallied 808,775 from Jan. 18-26, surpassing last year’s show by more than 5,000.
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January 20: Chamber Supports May Ballot Initiative to Fix Michigan’s Roads
The Detroit Regional Chamber is supporting the May 5 ballot initiative designed to fund transportation infrastructure and fix Michigan’s roads. The Chamber is advocating for a “yes” vote on the initiative, which would generate an estimated $1.3 billion annually for roads and bridges, along with additional funding for schools, local governments and public transit.
Continue ReadingJanuary 13: Ford, Volkswagen Win 2015 North American Truck, Car of the Year
The North American International Auto Show got off to an exciting start on Monday with the 2015 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards.
Continue ReadingJanuary 6: January Detroiter Features Ford’s Mark Fields, Celebrates Automotive Innovation
Just in time for the North American International Auto Show, the January edition of the Detroiter magazine hit newsstands recently. The magazine features Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Mark Fields on the cover and explores Ford’s latest innovations, including the all-aluminum bodied F-150 pickup truck.
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