DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and General Motors' chiefs on Thursday offered clashing perspectives on the importance of hybrid vehicles to their long-term strategic outlooks. Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the industry to stop viewing hybrid vehicles as only an interim solution to be used until drivers are comfortable going fully electric, while GM CEO Mary Barra does not
In today's digital age, phishing attacks have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. These fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, can have devastating consequences for individuals and businesses alike. As a result, it has become essential for individuals and organizations to have effective tools in place to protect against
Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking, but it comes with its own set of risks. Ensuring safety while vaping is crucial to enjoying the experience without adverse effects. This guide will help you navigate the common pitfalls and enhance your vaping experience. Understand Your Device Knowing your vape device inside and out is
DETROIT - Michigan’s economy is anticipated to grow by 1.8 percent in 2024, above last year’s growth, but slightly below the national economy’s, according to Comerica Bank's mid-year report. High interest rates and consumer prices continue to weigh on the Great Lake State’s economy, as do negative spillovers from national and global headwinds. But the
DETROIT – LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, today announced it has launched a project to explore the potential for a new Hypersonic and Extreme Environment Test (HEET) facility at or near Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. Supported by members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation, and led
TRAVERSE CITY - The Center for Automotive Research announced that Mark Reuss, President of General Motors, will be a keynote speaker at its upcoming 2024 Management Briefing Seminars. The conference will beheld August 5-8, 2024, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. Reuss joins an already impressive lineup of speakers for the
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation that would force the president to direct federal agencies to make all documents on unidentified anomalous phenomena, aka UAPs or UFOs, available to the public within 279 days and mandate the president provide a quarterly report on declassification of UAP records to the House. Burchett, the unofficial chair
JACKSON - Consumers Energy agreed to pay a $1 million fine and take other steps to improve its performance after the Michigan Public Service Commission investigated complaints about malfunctioning electric meters, violations of rules on estimated billing, and significant delays in providing new electric and gas service. The Commission in October directed Consumers Energy to
DETROIT - Terry Woychowski, former chief engineer for several General Motors pickup truck models, says that the extremely affordable yet allegedly high-quality BYD Seagull EV from China is a “clarion call” to American automakers to make electric vehicles for the everyman, noting that “things will have to change in some radical ways in order to
PLYMOUTH - Constructel Visabeira has acquired Plymouth-based telecom services provider Verità Telecommunications. Terms were not announced. Verità with 500 employees, is engaged in engineering, construction, and maintenance of both fixed and mobile telecommunication infrastructures. With operations primarily in the central United States, Verita has achieved double digit revenue growth since 2021. Verità’s current management team,
