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Automotive & MotorsThe American Muscle Car Refuses To Die — And Michigan Is Glad
Even as the industry electrifies, demand for loud, powerful, unapologetic muscle cars is surging. The Motor City's soul isn't ready to go quiet.
Automotive & MotorsWhat The Assembly Line Worker Becomes In The Electric Era
Building an electric vehicle takes different skills — and, in some cases, fewer hands. Michigan's autoworkers are navigating the most uncertain transition in generations.
Automotive & MotorsThe Michigan Shops Turning Rusted Classics Into Six-Figure Dreams
Restomod builders blend vintage bodies with modern power and comfort. The waitlists — and the price tags — have never been longer.
Automotive & MotorsThe Underground Night Meets Fueling Michigan's Car Obsession
Organized car meets in parking lots and industrial districts have become the social backbone of the state's enthusiast scene — and a headache for cities.
Automotive & MotorsAfter Dark On Woodward: The Cruise Night Scene That Never Sleeps
When the official events end, a looser, louder culture of informal cruise nights takes over Michigan's boulevards all summer long.
Automotive & MotorsTrack Days Are Booming At Michigan's Raceways
Amateur drivers are flooding open track sessions to legally push their cars to the limit. The scene is friendlier — and safer — than its reputation.
Automotive & MotorsWhy Michigan's Performance Heritage Still Sets The Benchmark
Decades of high-performance engineering left the state with institutional knowledge no upstart can replicate overnight. That legacy is a competitive weapon.
Automotive & MotorsThe Used Car Market Is Finally Cooling For Michigan Buyers
After years of absurd prices, used vehicle costs are easing across the state. Buyers who waited out the frenzy are starting to find deals again.
Automotive & MotorsHow To Actually Survive A Michigan Winter Behind The Wheel
All-wheel drive won't save you if your tires are wrong. Michigan's driving pros break down what really matters when the snow hits.