On MITech TV May 2, Diana Becker talks about a new wrinkle on AirBnB called HiAirBnB for cannabis friendly lodging. Dan Keelan, Publisher of Michigan Marijuana Report, introduce new sponsorships that will introduce general business service providers to our 100,000 plus cannabis social media audience. Dave Crabill, iHemp Michigan President, provides details on iHemp Midwest
DETROIT - Tesla has spent several years hyping its next-generation batteries and it appears that its partner, Panasonic, is getting ready to put them into production, which could mean as much as a 15 percent increase in range for Models S, X, 3 and Y. Tesla’s new 4680 battery cell could extend the range of
DETROIT - With the company “on a path to an all-electric future,” General Motors is taking steps to signal major changes are coming by pairing a major new marketing campaign with a complete makeover of its familiar logo. As part of the “Everybody In” campaign, the current, squared-off blue logo will be replaced by a
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. has revealed plans to cut about 1,400 salaried jobs in North America and Asia as part of a cost-cutting plan, but the move is significantly smaller than had been suggested by some news reports earlier in the week. The move comes as Ford struggles to boost sales and earnings after
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google’s autonomous vehicle program has taken some big hits in recent days. Two of the project’s top engineers have reportedly left to work on a new start-up, but the biggest setback appears to come with the departure of Chris Urmson, the venture’s technology chief. A pioneer in autonomous vehicle research at Carnegie
DETROIT - Technology is playing a bigger role than ever in the car-buying experience, whether it’s the technology on the car making it safer or easier to drive or the technology used to determine what vehicle is best for the buyer. In today’s highly connected lifestyle, new vehicles are laden with more and more safety
DETROIT - Paul Eisenstein is the editor of The Detroit Bureau, the voice of the automotive world, and our frequent guest at this time of year. Paul will give us an overview of the North American International Auto Show which opens to the public January 16 through the 24th. Our focus will be on the increased importance
DETROIT - Hyundai plans to add production of its Santa Fe Sport at its assembly plant in Montgomery, Alabama this coming summer, hoping to keep up with a surge in demand for utility vehicles driven, at least in part, by low fuel prices. The boost in production of the Santa Fe Sport will come at
LAS VEGAS - While last-minute snags could yet delay a formal announcement, Ford Motor Co. and Google are planning to reveal the details of an extensive new partnership during a news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. The expansive alliance will provide Ford access to Google’s cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology,
