auto industry

The North American International Auto Show is underway in Detroit, and automakers have used this to announce major developments in advancing cleaner automotive technology.  In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair talks to Anna Stefanopoulou, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Research Center Director at the University of Michigan, about what she thinks about these developments.

The resignation of Congressman John Conyers will leave the seat vacant until it is filled by a special election. 

Governor Rick Snyder is off on a trade mission that will bring him to Asia and Europe before he returns to Michigan next week.  

The state legislature is resurrecting legislation to end mandatory, unlimited medical benefits for car crash victims.  

Governor Rick Snyder is out of the country on a week-long trade mission to China.

Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor is celebrating 50 years of operations.

The 2015 North American International Auto Show held few surprises for eco-concerned consumers.