auto industry

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she will travel to Washington D.C. soon to lobby federal officials against proposed big cuts to the U.S. Department of Education and retaliatory tariffs against Canada and other trading partners. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement Monday congratulating President Donald Trump on his inauguration, saying she wants to work on “shared priorities.” We have more from Rick Pluta.

Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States at noon today. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she’s ready to work with his administration and the GOP majority. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday and delivered an address to industry leaders about for economic plans for 2025. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Detroit Auto Show has a major focus on electric vehicles this year. Gone are the days where auto companies feature concept vehicles, but there is the opportunity for you to get in a new EV and run a test track. WEMU's David Fair talked with Charles Griffith from the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center about the EV industry and potential impacts of the incoming Trump Administration.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says if President-Elect Donald Trump goes through on his announcement to set 25% tariffs of Mexico and Canada, she hopes he considers the impact on the auto industry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Republican vice-presidential pick J.D. Vance discussed economic policy during a speech Thursday in Waterford Township. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan is one of seven swing states in the presidential election, and the race is basically tied. As Colin Jackson reports, that means major party presidential campaigns are converging on the state in the final sprint to Election Day.

Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance tried to broaden the campaign’s base during a stop in Detroit Tuesday. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

A German auto-supplier won approval Tuesday for state business incentives to help it turn an idled factory in Detroit into its new U.S. headquarters. Colin Jackson has more.