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Granholm signs laws to help keep auto show at Cobo
Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed legislation aimed at keeping the North American International Auto Show in Michigan beyond 2010, preferably at its current home in Detroit's Cobo Center. - 07/02/2009
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Driving Miss Lizzie
Wealthy women represented a major market share of car owners in the early years of automobiles. They didn't drive themselves as they could afford a chauffeur. - 06/29/2009
City Council likely to pass Cobo deal
At least two council members who rejected the earlier deal for Cobo appear to be prepared to switch their votes now that a compromise has been reached. - 06/27/2009
Legislature OKs Cobo compromise
Now it's in the hands of the city of Detroit: State lawmakers early today approved a package of bills that aim to keep the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center. - 06/26/2009
2010 auto show looks to have smoother ride
The 2010 North American International Auto Show in January should experience fewer bumps than this year's event, organizers said Thursday. - 06/26/2009
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Concept cars bring on the star power
How does the automotive business decide what new features, technology and design the public will like? This is one of the mysteries of the auto business and a multi-million dollar question. Research and focus groups give some ideas, but the auto show is where the American public gets to meet some of the newest ideas. Here is where the concept car reigns. - 06/25/2009
Cobo deal could pass Michigan Legislature today
Lansing -- The Senate Majority Leader said a bill to keep the North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Center could pass the Legislature today, as lawmakers rush to wrap up legislation before their two-week holiday vacation. - 06/25/2009
Rock Financial still option for auto show
Lansing -- Rock Financial Showplace in Novi will still become a backup option if Detroit leaders can not come to an agreement on Cobo Center. - 06/20/2009
House approves Cobo bill
A package of bills aimed at keeping NAIAS at Cobo Center passed the state House on Thursday -- boosting optimism for an event that cements Detroit's title as the world's automotive capital and draws $500 million annually to the region. - 06/19/2009
Cobo bills pass state House
Lansing -- A package of bills aimed at keeping the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit was passed in the state House of Representatives this afternoon. - 06/18/2009
Woodward Dream Cruise gets new name
From now on the event will be known as the Woodward Dream Cruise presented by the MotorCity Casino Hotel, now that the casino has become the presenting sponsor of the parade of classic and collectible cars. - 06/17/2009
Birmingham dreams up a new Woodward classic-car cruise
Birmingham has become a rogue ex-member of the Woodward Dream Cruise with plans to host its own, separate car cruise on Aug. 15, the same day as the big event. - 06/16/2009
Bing meets with Detroit lawmakers on Cobo, schools
Detroit -- Mayor Dave Bing met with the Detroit delegation in Lansing today, discussing issues such as Cobo Center deal and the Detroit Public Schools. - 06/15/2009
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Tucker's automotive vision stands test of time
The American automobile business is filled with many stories. None is more fascinating than the story of Preston Tucker and his drive to create an American car dynasty. - 06/10/2009
Experts say auto show still important to automakers, Michigan
It's been hailed as the grand dame of automotive events, the one thing Detroit absolutely can't afford to lose to another city or its own political infighting. - 06/05/2009
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