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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
