Ford employees test future cars ( Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:30:05 +0200) Ford Motor Co. has been shuttling hundreds of employees and retirees to its top-secret test track almost every afternoon, to drive the company's promising vehicles of the future. Read more Judges to rule on state reform ( Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:02:00 +0200) A three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals could decide as early as today whether a far-reaching constitutional amendment that impacts all three branches of government should be allowed to appear on the November ballot. Read more Mayor's ex-aide probed by FBI ( Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0200) Derrick A. Miller, a longtime friend and former top aide to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, is under FBI investigation in connection with the failed Asian Village development and a security contract he helped approve. Read more In an instant, 11 lotto players will win $1M ( Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0200) The Michigan Lottery is launching a $10 instant ticket that will award an unprecedented 11 top prizes of $1 million each. Read more
Brazil ethanol demand to grow 77 pct by 2015 ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:08:02 +0200) SAO PAULO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Boosted by a growing fleet of flex-fuel cars, Brazil's demand for ethanol could reach 32 billion liters by 2015, 77 percent Read more
Ford Canada chief executive Engle leaving company ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:58:00 +0200) TORONTO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co of Canada said on Tuesday it will appoint a new chief executive to replace Barry Engle, who is leaving the company Read more
Detroit dealer retracts letter to competitor's customers ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:23:00 +0200) Star Lincoln-Mercury in suburban Detroit is mailing a letter to at least 65 customers of Varsity Lincoln-Mercury retracting a previous letter that implied Varsity was going out of business, Star owner Hoot McInerney said today. Read more Ford Canada CEO leaving after just six months ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:15:00 +0200) Ford Motor Co. of Canada said on Tuesday it will appoint a new CEO to replace Barry Engle, who is leaving the company effective Sept 8, after just six months in the job. Read more
Appeals Court to decide if voters can overhaul Michigan government ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:57:00 +0200) LANSING -- A three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals is deciding whether a far-reaching constitutional amendment that impacts on all three branches of government should be allowed to appear on the November ballot. Read more
Honeywell asks panel to take up patent suit ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:58:10 +0200) WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Honeywell International has accused four Japanese firms and their U.S. subsidiaries of infringing its patents, according Read more
Former Kilpatrick aide under FBI scrutiny ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:17:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Derrick A. Miller, a former top aide to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, is under FBI investigation in connection with the failed Asian Village development and a homeland security project he was involved in approving, according to federal court records and interviews. Read more Judge Braxton to preside over mayor's assault case ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:17:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Wayne County Circuit Judge Margie R. Braxton will preside over Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's arraignment on assault charges Friday, according to the court clerk's office. Read more
Kansas governor asks Michigan women to back Obama ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:27:00 +0200) WARREN -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, an early Barack Obama supporter and one of his potential vice-presidential running mates, kicked off the Obama campaign's outreach to Michigan women voters today, telling about 150 supporters "the road to the White House comes through Michigan." Sebelius avoided questions about Obama's vice presidential search, which appears to be nearing its end. Read more
Hyundai, Union Expected to Reach New Labor Agreement ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:50:07 +0200) Four partial strikes earlier this summer, as well as a June 10 strike protesting the importation of U.S. beef, cost the auto maker 15,514 units of lost production valued at 287.7 billion won. Read more
Petrol prices dipping in Europe, may cool inflation ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:49:47 +0200) PARIS, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Signs of a significant retreat in retail petrol prices are emerging in Europe after a fallback in world oil prices from mid-July Read more
IndyCar star Scott Dixon to race for Gil de Ferran at Petit Le Mans: ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:46:00 +0200) Indianapolis 500 champion and 2008 IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon will co-drive de Ferran Motorsports' Acura ARX-01b LMP1 prototype at Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta on Oct. 4. The race will mark Dixon's second American Le Mans Series start. Read more
First Shelby race car to be sold at Barrett-Jackson auction: ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:28:00 +0200) This is about as rare is it gets: Carroll Shelby's first race car, a 1949 MG TC, will be sold at a Barrett-Jackson auction in October in Las Vegas. Read more
VW Names Manager for New Chattanooga Plant ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:48:09 +0200) The $1 billion Chattanooga factory is slated to begin production in early 2011, with initial capacity expected to be 150,000 units. Read more
Kia to Debut Forte Replacement for Spectra in Korea Next Week ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:47:59 +0200) The Forte will be available in Korea with a Gamma 1.6L 124-hp gasoline engine and a 1.6L 128-hp diesel version. Read more
Study: Satisfaction with domestic brands falls ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:55:00 +0200) Consumer satisfaction with domestic brands is sinking, and the Detroit 3's reliance on incentives to pad sales may only continue to weigh down their brands, an industry study says. Read more
As expected, UAW endorses Obama for president ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:51:16 +0200) The United Auto Workers union has given its expected endorsement to Democrat Barack Obama, while criticizing Republican John McCain as an heir to President George W. Bushs policies. Read more
Kerkorians 18-Year Attraction to Big Three ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:46:09 +0200) Jerry York has been Kirk Kerkorians point man since 1998. Read more New TL Nice But Lacks Driving Personality ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:45:49 +0200) Great technologies and interior quality and comfort make up for the lethargic driving experience of the AWD model. Read more Former Flint teacher, 42, accused of sex with boy, 12 ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:04:00 +0200) FLINT -- A 42-year-old former Flint elementary school teacher is accused of having sex with a 12-year-old boy she was tutoring at her home. Read more As expected, UAW endorses Obama for president ( Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:49:11 +0200) The United Auto Workers union has given its expected endorsement to Democrat Barack Obama, while criticizing Republican John McCain as an heir to President George W. Bushs policies. Read more
In an instant, 11 lotto players will win $1M 
Ford Canada CEO leaving after just six months 
Judge Braxton to preside over mayor's assault case 
IndyCar star Scott Dixon to race for Gil de Ferran at Petit Le Mans: 
Study: Satisfaction with domestic brands falls 
Former Flint teacher, 42, accused of sex with boy, 12 
