Michigan Senate Advances Sugarbeet De-Icing Pilot
Senate Bill 379 would test agricultural additives such as sugarbeet byproducts as alternatives to road salt.
Live Poll
Should your community use sugarbeet juice instead of salt on icy roads?
Michigan Automotive News
For readers in Michigan, this page covers vehicle manufacturing, industrial regulation, consumer safety and the automotive market. Reporting tracks developments from the design stage through retail sales.
Car Types
Live Poll
Does a candidate's background as a used car salesperson make them less fit for public office?
Senate Candidates Clash Over Automotive Industry History
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed trade barbs over car industry backgrounds.
Electric Vehicles
DTE Completes 100-Megawatt Cold Creek Solar Park
The Branch County site feeds clean power into Michigan's grid as part of Ford's solar purchase agreement with DTE Energy.
Auto Parts
Live Poll
Do you believe professional trade associations provide meaningful value to your local business community?
Michigan Auto Body Association Holds Inaugural Open House
The trade group showcased new membership benefits and industry resources at its first event.
Buying/Selling
Live Poll
Are gas prices getting better or worse for your household's budget?
Michigan Gas Prices Drop 28 Cents in a Week
The statewide average fell to $4.55 per gallon, though prices remain $1.57 higher than a year ago.
Performance Vehicles
Live Poll
Should local police departments prioritize high-speed performance capabilities when choosing new patrol vehicles?
Michigan State Police Test Latest Patrol Vehicles
Authorities evaluated 13 cars and five motorcycles for speed, acceleration, and braking capabilities in fall 2026.
More in Automotive
Michigan reporting spans plant operations, federal standards for fuel economy, vehicle safety recalls and the broad economic impact of the industry. It reaches from the major centers of vehicle assembly to the component manufacturers across the state. The cycle of model introductions and large-scale labor contracts creates predictable shifts in the industry rhythm. Changes in powertrain technology and the transition toward new manufacturing methods serve as the most common factors driving current coverage.