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DTNA to open Detroit Gen 6 engines order book Sept. 1

The Generation 6 engines meet Environmental Protection Agency 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions rules scheduled to become effective Jan. 1.

August 28, 2026
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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with U.S.

In announcing the tariffs, Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products.

July 22, 2026
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U.S. to receive 50% of Gordie Howe bridge profit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his decision to give the U.S. a share of the profit from a new bridge between Ontario and Michigan.

July 16, 2026
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U.S., Canada contradict each other on Detroit bridge profit

At this point, there’s no sign the discrepancy will jeopardize the bridge’s planned opening on July 27.

July 15, 2026
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Detroit Auto Show Opens as Industry Pares Splashy Debuts

While the Detroit Auto Show has scaled back dramatically from its heyday, it still drew 275,000 attendees a year ago. And it is leaning into interactivity.

January 13, 2026
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Trump to Visit Ford Factory in Detroit to Push Manufacturing

President Donald Trump will try to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are taking a toll on Americans' pocketbooks.

January 13, 2026
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New FedEx Hub in Detroit Moves 12,000 Packages an Hour

FedEx recently opened a new facility on a sprawling piece of land at Detroit Metro Airport, loading it with new technology that helps move 12,000 packages an hour faster and more efficiently. 

July 10, 2025
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Two Plants That Make Jeep Grand Cherokee to Pause Production

Two Stellantis plants that build Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will pause production next week, the latest of several plant cutbacks made by the automaker in recent weeks.

April 22, 2025
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Stellantis Pauses Production at Detroit Assembly Complex

Stellantis continued to slash vehicle production and cut jobs in the United States this week, including at the automaker’s Detroit Assembly Complex.

October 30, 2024
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Michigan to Allow Hazardous Transport on Ambassador Bridge

The decision, repealing measures in place since 2014, follows a six-month review of input from the public, law enforcement and first responders.

September 5, 2024

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