Here's what it's like to bike across the Gordie Howe bridge

The views of Detroit are impressive from the Gordie Howe bridge. You can even stop and take a photo on the new path that opened today.

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Wayne County transit millage passes, county says, ending opt outs

The millage renews public transit for communities in the SMART system and adds a new tax for those in 17 others that do not have the bus service.

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Driving isn't the time to be watching a movie

The director of Michigan's Office of Highway Safety Planning says it's not OK to watch videos while driving even if your phone is mounted in your car.

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For many car buyers, 'affordable' price is still out of reach

The average transaction price on a new vehicle in 2019 was $37,310. Year-to-date through June that price was $48,852.

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Here's what it was like to drive across the Gordie Howe bridge

The new Gordie Howe International Bridge was an easy alternative to the Ambassador Bridge on its first day of operation.

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Bronco, International Scout restomods bring V8 power, lots of updates

Velocity Restorations brought a 1971 Ford Bronco and a 1973 International Scout, two restomods with lots of V8 power, to Dearborn, Michigan.

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Bayview Mackinac Race is this weekend. What to know, how to follow it.

The Bayview Mackinac Race, also known as the Port Huron to Mackinac Race, is bringing hundreds of sailboats to Lake Huron.

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Port Huron to Mackinac sailing race won't just have sailboats at starting line

The Bayview Mackinac Race is a test of endurance for the hundreds of boaters who make the annual trip from Port Huron to Mackinac Island.

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Permanent drag strip just part of new amenities coming to M1 Concourse

M1 Concourse is building a one-eighth-mile drag strip as well as an off-road course and electric karting track.

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If you're wondering what bike helmet to buy, these ratings might help

Bike helmets can offer important head protection in a crash. Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab specifically considers concussion risk.

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New coaster brings fun to C.J. Barrymore's in Clinton Township

The Coaster is family friendly and replaces The Loop, which had a loop that took riders upside down. The new coaster has no loop.

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What to know about Michigan's driving age

Teens can start the process of getting their driver's license at 14 years and 8 months, but they won't be able to drive on their own right away.

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Lake St. Clair among top 10 best bass lakes in U.S., magazine says

Lake St. Clair, six other Michigan locations also made the Top 25 list in Bassmaster magazine's Northeastern Division of the country.

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Father: Man found dead at ex-Roseville church 'will forever be missed'

Joshua Lueloff was found at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseville.

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Some things marketed as e-bikes don't fit Michigan's definition

Some Michigan biking advocates worry over a possible 'patchwork' of local e-bike ordinances as safety debate rages.

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Detroit-area boaters have new towboat captain to call

Rob Molnar has owned Gibraltar Boat Yard since 2021. Now he's also serving Detroit-area boaters in need through TowBoatUS Detroit.

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Shop classes disappearing in Michigan despite shortage of auto techs

Some Michigan educators say we can meet the need for more automotive technicians by introducing more kids to automotive training in high school.

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Ex-Warren cop not guilty in deaths of 2 men in violent crash in 2024

James Burke was charged with homicide-manslaughter, other crimes.

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UAW and American Axle reach deal; workers to see pay raises

An end is in sight for the strike at American Axle, and the union announced that it reached a deal that raises wages to at least $30 an hour by 2030.

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Classic VW Thing getting an EV makeover

Washtenaw Community College wants to showcase a reimagined 1974 Volkswagen Thing at next year's Detroit Auto Show or Detroit Autorama.

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Curious about Xtreme Xperience supercar rides? We gave it a try.

I got behind the wheel of a 661-horsepower Ferrari 488 GTB at M1 Concourse as part of Xtreme Xperience, which provides supercar rides. Whoa, Nellie!

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Short-term rental disputes could reshape Michigan housing, tourism

There have been shootings at two short-term rentals in metro Detroit, one Macomb County city sued about whether such a rental is permitted.

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Dearborn man almost killed in hit-and-run forced to sell famed GMC Envoy

A Dearborn man's survival was called miraculous, but he had to part with the SUV widely known around Dearborn for its chrome stickers.

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UAW's Fain says reviving American dream means fixing trade deals

The UAW says trade deals have hurt workers in the United States and Mexico and says the U.S. should walk away from the USMCA if changes aren't made.

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NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years

The last full NHRA event was in 1960 at the defunct Detroit Dragway.

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Lowriders aren't deterred by rain, hail at annual Blessing

A burst of bad weather wasn't enough to derail Detroit's Blessing of the Lowriders. The customized works of art were out in all their bouncy glory.

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Detroit automakers got clobbered in the '70s when oil prices spiked

Japanese automakers made big inroads with the right-size cars at the right time as the oil shocks of the 1970s changed what Americans drove.

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'Water wars' fun for high schoolers, but police urge caution

Berkley High School seniors say 'water wars' game brings people together one last time before graduation.

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Detroit auto shop turns classic Caprices into high-powered donk cars

Brandon Pypkowski won at this year's Detroit Autorama for a 1975 Chevy Caprice that he built at his garage on Gratiot Avenue.

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