Detroit Freeway Closures Set for Weekend Work
MDOT is closing eastbound I-96 and parts of I-75 in Detroit over the weekend of November 6 for construction.
Detroit Automotive News
For readers in Detroit, this page covers vehicle recalls, manufacturing, industry regulation, consumer safety and market trends. Reporting spans the automotive sector and the business of making and selling vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
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Council Members Back $43.5M Renaissance Center Deal
Eight of nine Neighborhood Advisory Council members signed a letter supporting community benefits tied to the $2.2 billion Detroit RenCen redevelopment.
Car Types
Stellantis Launches Car Concepts Podcast in Detroit
The weekly show features design discussions hosted by Ralph Gilles from the historic Conner Avenue Assembly Plant.
Trucks
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Has truck traffic on your neighborhood streets gotten better or worse since restrictions?
Detroit Restricts Trucks on District 6 Streets
Truck-route restrictions in Detroit's District 6 took effect in October 2025 after an educational period before enforcement began in July.
Auto Parts
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Do you believe local research facility expansions generally benefit your community's economic growth?
Frasle Mobility Opened New Research Lab in Detroit
The Brazilian parts manufacturer has launched Movetech USA to focus on heavy-duty brake testing.
Car Culture
Akio Toyoda Inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame
The Toyota Motor Corporation chairman joined the prestigious ranks during a ceremony held in Detroit.
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Coverage takes in plant operations, regulatory shifts, shifting consumer demand and the economic impact of the industry. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Detroit is uniquely shaped by the integration of manufacturing facilities within the urban landscape and the transit networks that support them. Global supply chain constraints and federal safety standards remain the two most consistent factors influencing local production cycles.