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VIDEO: Fun, frolic and destruction with a dump truck at Detroit's Packard plant

In future Detroit, pushing a junked dump truck out of a fourth floor window at the old Packard plant might result in a swarm of gen-1 Taurus police cars surrounding the building, and, if you're particularly unlucky, intervention by ED-209. ("You have 20 seconds to comply..."). In the present day, this creative bit of criminal mischief gets you featured on The Wall Street Journal website. Go figure! Follow the jump to watch the video. [Source: The Wall Street Journal] ... Read more →

Fitting Irony: Detroit Mayor Bing's own auto supply company hurting and on the block? Jonathon Ramsey

No one is allowed to escape the grinding maw of Detroit's woes -- not even Detroit Piston extraordinaire and hometown mayor Dave Bing. The mayor owns an automotive supplier called The Bing Group that ...

Michael Moore screens new film Capitalism: A Love Story at GM RenCen [w/VIDEO] Jonny Lieberman

As Michael Moore Tweeted, "Here's a video of my first official visit inside General Motors headquarters." For you youngsters out there, before Michael Moore made Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit ...

Motorsports Hall of Fame welcomes seven new inductees Noah Joseph

Talk to most gearheads about induction and they'll be picturing turbos and superchargers. But at this year's Woodward Dream Cruise, seven legendary figures from American racing were chosen for ...

Another blow to Motor City: Detroit's Belle Isle Grand Prix reportedly iced for 2010 Sam Abuelsamid

When Roger Penske revived the Detroit Grand Prix in 2007, Michigan race fans turned out in droves and cheered the great job that was done on fixing up the Belle Isle facility. Over 100,000 people ...

2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year nominees leak out 4 months ago on Autoblog

The 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards are still months away, but the "long list" has leaked out and it's an odd mix of good, mediocre and, in several cases, not-yet-released. Fifty journalists from around the continent have voted for 37 vehicles, with 12 offerings hailing ...

VIDEO: Vintage promo film made for Detroit's 1968 Olympic bid reveals city's precipitous decline 4 months ago on Autoblog

We often think of the 1950's as being the heyday for Detroit's fortunes, but even in the early-to-mid Sixties, it remained something of a modern marvel, thanks largely to its world-leading auto industry. This archival video was apparently commissioned as part of a failed bid for the 1968 ...

REPORT: Detroit businesses lining up to court Fiat execs with... $1,600 sandals?! 5 months ago on Autoblog

It is estimated that up to 200 Fiat executives would relocate to Michigan if Fiat ends up owning Chrysler, and the city of Birmingham, Michigan wants them. It's gearing up for something like an Olympic bid to attract prosperous Continental types, and is joined in the effort by nearby city ...

Warren, MI mayor offers GM deal to move headquarters, Detroit officials counter 5 months ago on Autoblog

Earlier this month, General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson said in reference to the possibility that the automaker may move its headquarters from Detroit: "We're looking at, frankly, everything within our business, but it's not like we have that queued up at the top of our list. We don't have any such ...

REPORT: Panel okays money for added exhibition space for relocated Detroit Auto Show - if Cobo talks fail 5 months ago on Autoblog

The North American International Auto Show is the biggest event to hit the state of Michigan in any given year, but the location of the event has come under fire due to the advanced state of disrepair of Detroit's Cobo Hall. Earlier in the year, the state of Michigan and representatives from Wayne, ...

Warren mayor wants requirement for all municipal works to 'Buy American' 5 months ago on Autoblog

Calling it "economic and consumer patriotism," the mayor of Warren, Michigan wants to make it compulsory for city officials to buy American cars. Jim Fouts says that 15% of his fiscal budget depends on the auto industry, and the city's two most lucrative tax payers are General Motors and Chrysler. ...

The Eminem Show: Slim Shady and Jimmy Kimmel flying 200 autoworkers to Hollywood 6 months ago on Autoblog

Sure, thousands of auto workers may be losing their jobs, but don't think they've got nowhere to go. Following similar overtures made by Jay Leno and Michigan restauranteur A.J. O'Neil, Slim Shady will be putting on a free concert for Detroit's unemployed auto workers. But on top of playing for ...

Will GM consider moving its headquarters out of Detroit? [w/POLL] 6 months ago on Autoblog

Yesterday's media question-and-answer session with General Motors' CEO Fritz Henderson didn't reveal much in the way of actual news, but at least one question raised a few eyebrows: "Is GM considering moving its corporate headquarters?" While that's an unlikely scenario, Henderson stopped short of ...

Henderson says GM bankruptcy decision still in doubt; Hummer decision expected before month's end 6 months ago on Autoblog

We were on General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson's teleconference with reporters this morning, and while the proceedings were light on revelatory news (okay, there really wasn't any), some important things were clarified: Namely, Henderson denied that the company has reached a decision on whether to ...

Michigan's Oakland County to grab NAIAS from Cobo? 7 months ago on Autoblog

We can't blame Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson one bit for thinking the North American International Auto Show might be better served by moving locations away from Detroit's troubled Cobo Center. The building itself has been in disrepair for years, with a leaky roof and a poor ...

Detroit-area caf hosting 240-hour-long concert for auto workers 7 months ago on Autoblog

In case you didn't know this was going on, Detroit is in the grips of the Assembly Line Concert, a 240-hour non-stop shebang that still has more than 100 hours to go. A. J. O'Neil, a Detroit-area coffee shop owner, decided to attempt a record-breaking charity event that would assist, support, and ...

Taking Stock: GM shares hit 75-year low, Visteon delisted after trading at 2 cents 8 months ago on Autoblog

With both evidence and speculation mounting that General Motors and Tier-1 supplier Visteon Corp. have bleak futures, both companies' stock shares continue to get hammered, with GM's shares trading as low as $1.40 Friday morning and Visteon dropping from 7 cents to 2 cents on Thursday. For GM, ...

Woodward Dream Cruise retreating back across 8 Mile 8 months ago on Autoblog

Last year, organizers for the Woodward Dream Cruise teamed up with Motorcities National Heritage Area to bring the classic car festivities all the way from the southern suburbs in Oakland County to Downtown Detroit. Ironically, it was the first year that the longstanding event officially entered ...

Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy 8 months ago on Autoblog

THE AMAZINGLY STUPID DETROIT CITY COUNCIL Nobody reading this blog needs to be told how much trouble Detroit is in. Whether it's the Detroit Three, the city of Detroit, or the greater Detroit area, the story's the same: we're in trouble! One of the very few events that provides positive media ...

2010 Detroit Auto Show media days cut down by one, starts on Monday 9 months ago on Autoblog

It looks like we'll have one less day to report on all of the debuts from Detroit next year. According to the Detroit News, the North American International Auto Show's organizers have decided to cut the number of media preview days from three to two for next year's show. The move will bring the ...

North Dakota reps take a local approach to saving Motown 9 months ago on Autoblog

North Dakota state rep. Lisa Wolf (D-Minot) has sponsored, with bipartisan support, an "emergency measure" in the legislature that if passed, could save ND car buyers some pretty decent money. The proposed legislation would eliminate the state's motor vehicle sales, excise, and use taxes on new ...

Detroit 2009: The odds, the ends 9 months ago on Autoblog

Auto shows throw massive amounts of promotions, marketing, branding, communications and event planning brainpower into one little bowl. Everyone is trying to be distinctive, and sometimes they do it with the cars, sometimes with the merchandise, sometimes with lures that are meant to get you to ...

Detroit 2009: Hot Wheels 9 months ago on Autoblog

Sure, there were a few brands missing from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, but we never got the feeling that things were bleak... until we went looking for ten cool wheels. After walking the floor twice, we were able to come up with nine. America's premiere auto show had left us walking in circles, one ...

Detroit 2009: Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition is an excuse to issue a press release 9 months ago on Autoblog

We really feel for the folks at Saab, and not just because we love the 9-5 SportCombi and that we pined for a Turbo 900 with the Aero package for what seemed like all of the '80s. Yet look ahead 20 years – specifically to the 2009 Detroit Auto Show – and all we have to get excited ...

Detroit 2009: First look at the production 2010 Chevy Camaro 9 months ago on Autoblog

It seems like eons since Chevy initially unveiled the Camaro concept in Detroit. Since then, we've seen so many camouflaged test mules and pre-production cars that we were starting to worry the design would feel too familiar before the Camaro hit dealerships. In reality, three years is a ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Challenger R/T accessorized by Mopar 9 months ago on Autoblog

The Dodge Challenger remains by far one of the most exciting offerings in Chrysler's lineup, and in addition to the R/T Classic edition, Dodge had on display an R/T on display complete with the latest products from its Mopar catalog. The car you see here comes with Nostalgia wheels ($561 each), ...

Detroit 2009 MEGA POLL: Readers' Best of Show 9 months ago on Autoblog

We were at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in person. We covered every reveal, every new model and every new concept car. We even told you already what our Most Significant Vehicles of the Show were and why. Now it's your turn. After the jump is poll of mega proportions containing every car, truck and ...

Detroit 2009: Most Significant Vehicles of the Show 10 months ago on Autoblog

With the state of the automotive industry and the wider economy, you could hardly blame us for expecting that this year's Detroit Auto Show would come off as cold and foreboding as the weather outside Cobo Hall. In reality, while the show's traditional glitz was definitely pared back, there was ...

Detroit 2009: Post-Bailout Booth Tour - Chrysler 10 months ago on Autoblog

Yesterday, we gave you a guided tour of GM's first post-bailout NAIAS display. Today, we head across the hall to Chrysler, where the floundering automaker's dire financial straits are reflected on the show floor. Chrysler, once renowned for its lavish press conferences and known for its fancy ...

Detroit 2009: The top ten cars that still could not care less about fuel efficiency 10 months ago on Autoblog

With the dramatic fluctuation of fuel prices in recent years, auto shows and the automakers that frequent them have focused more on green cars and increased efficiency. Gone are the days of supercar concepts like the Cadillac Cien and Chrysler ME412, as they're replaced by fuel sipping hybrids ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Challenger R/T Classic 10 months ago on Autoblog

For the most part, the lineup at the Chrysler stand here in Detroit is like an advertisement for Zoloft. There are a few exceptions, however. The blue Ram R/T is one, and here's another: the Dodge Challenger R/T Classic. As appearance packages go, this one's a winner. 20-inch Torq-Thrust ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Ram R/T Accessorized 10 months ago on Autoblog

Stuck among the largely forgettable production vehicles at the Chrysler, LLC display is this Mopar-enhanced Ram R/T. Originally shown at SEMA, B5 Blue (we think) covers its bodywork, which is very close to the ground thanks to a new set of springs and shocks. Kumho-shod, 22-inch forged wheels ...

Detroit 2009: Best automaker cutaway displays 10 months ago on Autoblog

Cutaway displays have been a staple of auto shows for many years, but we're noticing that more and more automakers are devoting money and floor space to cutaway displays. Aside from being cool to look at, cutaways are an increasingly valuable tool for explaining today's advanced technologies -- ...

Detroit 2009: Volkswagen Touareg Lux Limited sports J. Crew colors 10 months ago on Autoblog

The VW Touareg Lux Limited Edition is a 'ute that's been on a shopping spree to J. Crew and High Street, or at least a mainstream, aftermarket shop. Available on either the gasoline- or diesel-engined SUVs – and only in America – the Lux Limited gets side skirts and slightly tweaked ...

Detroit 2009: Stile Bertone Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11 is not the next Tumbler 10 months ago on Autoblog

We were saddened when we couldn't track down this Bertone B.A.T. 11 in Geneva last year and even sadder when we missed it in Los Angeles in November. Don't blame us. They stuck it in the basement for crying out loud. The B.A.T. 11 is an updated take on the B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 7 and B.A.T. 9 ...

Detroit 2009: Top 25 Desktop Wallpapers 10 months ago on Autoblog

With most of the press conferences over and nearly all the debuts checked off our list, we like to do a once over of the showroom floor to try and catch many of the cars without the crowds of photographers and journalists. We've put together some of our best photos from the last two days in a ...

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