ANN ARBOR - Fuel economy of vehicles sold in calendar year 2015 fell slightly compared to 2014, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the U.S. last year dropped to 25.3, down 0.1 from the value for the vehicles sold in
SOUTHFIELD – The Engineering Society of Detroit is still seeking a few judges for its Future City competition for middle school students, coming up Jan. 25 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. ESD also is seeking judges for the E-Challenge III competition, sponsored by DTE Energy, which seeks to fund advanced demonstration projects in
DETROIT - Toyota Motor North America through its “Toyota Walk In My Boots” community outreach project and North American International Auto Show activities, is stepping in to help area low-income and homeless families by providing new insulated boots and socks to more than 200 participants of The Salvation Army Conner Creek Corps Community Center located
GRAND RAPIDS - We know that switching carriers can be a real hassle. There can be Early Termination Fees, you may have to purchase a new phone, and you have to begin a relationship with a new company. Beyond Wireless, a Waterford-based company that offers a full portfolio of the latest smartphones and some of the best-priced,
DETROIT - On this episode of the Internet Advisor on WJR Radio, the show’s co-hosts and contributing editors provide what they think will be the top technology trends in 2016. Predictions range from more connected vehicles, to further development of autonomous cars, to the continued emergence of video conferencing aimed at smart phones to keep
FERNDALE - Kicking off 2016 with a bang, we had a great set of chats for episode 125 of our weekly live broadcast of our podcast. We were joined by Nicole Johnson from Diva Tech Talk, friend of the program Jeff Haase for some additional insights and commentary, and Jennifer Trovato to talk about her
LAS VEGAS - TomTom, the Netherlands-based navigation device developer, said Tuesday it had launched “Highly Automated Driving” map products for all interstate roads in California and all interstates and freeways in Michigan. The company, in an announcement at CES 2016, said the products are intended to provide easier testing for autonomous vehicles in two states
FERNDALE - On the Jan. 11 edition of M2 (squared) TechCast, co-host Matt Roush will interview fellow co-host Mike Brennan from the North American International Auto Show press preview days. Also on the show will be Rachel Downs, Vice President, Entrepreneurial Strategies at Inforum and Inforum Center for Leadership, who will be discussing inGAGE, Inforum's
FERNDALE - Two of the three Diva Tech Talk ladies joined M2 TechTalk co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on the Jan. 4 show. Kathleen Norton-Schock and Amanda Lewan discussed the first 16 episodes during 2015 and where Diva Tech Talk is headed (hint national) this year. Matt and Mike also talk about the CES
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton announced that Stephen Noble has been named vice president, Manufacturing, Vehicle Group, reporting to Ken Davis, president, Vehicle Group, effective January 1. Noble most recently served as vice president, Operations, for Eaton’s Hydraulics business in Istanbul, Turkey. He will be based in Galesburg. “Stephen’s success in key roles at
