Wednesday, January 23 2013 4:54 PM EST2013-01-23 21:54:27 GMT
You can see them buzzing around the track on the lower level of Cobo at the Aisin Drive Green Experience and all over the auto show floor. Even luxury automakers like Mercedes are showing off electric vehicles.
You can see them buzzing around the track on the lower level of Cobo at the Aisin Drive Green Experience and all over the auto show floor. Even luxury automakers like Mercedes are showing off electric vehicles.
Monday, January 14 2013 2:59 PM EST2013-01-14 19:59:14 GMT
See more than 500 vehicles on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world and experience North America's largest and most prestigious automotive showcase.
See more than 500 vehicles on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world and experience North America's largest and most prestigious automotive showcase.
Friday, January 18 2013 9:12 PM EST2013-01-19 02:12:48 GMT
It's Detroit's biggest black tie party of the year. In fact, it's billed as the largest single-event fundraiser in North America. It's the Black Tie Charity Preview of the North American International
It's Detroit's biggest black tie party of the year. In fact, it's billed as the largest single-event fundraiser in North America. It's the Black Tie Charity Preview of the North American International
Wednesday, January 16 2013 8:19 PM EST2013-01-17 01:19:20 GMT
Fox 2's Murray Feldman talked with auto journalists Michelle Krebs and John McElroy about why the Cadillac ATS and the Ram 1500 won North American Car and Truck of the Year honors.
Fox 2's Murray Feldman talked with auto journalists Michelle Krebs and John McElroy about why the Cadillac ATS and the Ram 1500 won North American Car and Truck of the Year honors.
Nissan unveils Resonance: Click to watch the unveiling
Nissan unveils Resonance: Click to watch the video.
By Jason Carr Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- The falcon-winged Model X prototype from Tesla is a seven passenger crossover with the functionality of a minivan and the sexiness of a sleek sport ute.
Joe Harary was among the crowd leaning in for a closer look.
"It'll go from zero to 60 in under four seconds," he said. "It gets you to the soccer game a little faster."
Tesla on Tuesday touted both the X and its 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the S. Both are electrics, and Tesla is hoping to lure new buyers with super charging -- just not the kind of super charging you find in gasoline powered hot rods.
"Super charging -- you can stop and in 30 minutes you can get 150 miles of charge," said George Blankenship.
Tesla has super charging stations on the coasts, more on the way and Blankenship said, "It's free. You don't need a credit card. You don't need a password. You don't need a debit card. You don't need a key. You don't need anything. You pull up. You plug in. You don't leave $100 when you leave."
There have been hiccups. Recently an AutoWeek Magazine editor couldn't get his Tesla test car unplugged from an outlet.
Tesla said it was just one single poorly manufactured part from a supplier.
"The AutoWeek thing was an anomaly issue. We dealt with it. It had nothing to do with the powertrain of the car or the actual car itself. It was just a poorly developed part," said Franz Von Holzhausen.
Back to Harary, whose company makes automotive smart glass, he has a big family, and during the Tesla press event he said out loud "I want one," which is how we came to interview him.
"It's a stunning vehicle, it really is," he said. "It looks very practical. The performance looks fantastic, and I have six kids, so this is the perfect car for me."
And for just a hair under $100,000, the Model S could be yours and you could be on your way for a 300 mile trip before you have to recharge.
Monday, May 13 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:03:13 GMT
WCSX will be at Roy O'Brien Ford in St. Clair Shores and Malarkey's in Westland collecting donations for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
WCSX will be at Roy O'Brien Ford in St. Clair Shores and Malarkey's in Westland collecting donations for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:39:59 GMT
In a nondescript building in a Warren commercial park, an amazing animal clinic and hospital called All About Animals is doing good work for pets and their owners.
In a nondescript building in a Warren commercial park, an amazing animal clinic and hospital called All About Animals is doing good work for pets and their owners.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:15:15 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:27:33 GMT
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:17:03 GMT
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:19:36 GMT
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:47 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:47:05 GMT
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
