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Ford recalls more than 400, 000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (116+ words) The recall covers a total of 422, 613 vehicles, including 2021-23 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators and a range of F series Super Duty trucks, model years 2022-2023. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on April 13. Once a…...
Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (70+ words) wilx. com Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales East Lansing facility among four Michigan Forest Service research sites closing as USDA restructures Cristo Rey reenacts Stations of the Cross ahead of Easter Michigan Congress members push for federal…...
AAA warns of dangerous driving conditions as rain returns to forecast
1+ week, 2+ day ago (241+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As spring showers return, AAA is reminding drivers that wet roads can become hazardous in seconds. Rain reduces traction and limits visibility, increasing the risk of crashes, breakdowns, and other costly mistakes, according to the auto club....
Michigan lawmakers hear bill requiring testing for older drivers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (89+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On Wednesday, lawmakers in Lansing heard a new Senate bill that took aim at older adults behind the wheel. The bill would require drivers over the age of 75 to complete written, knowledge, vision and road tests every…...
Lansing leaders see economic boost in $4 billion Tesla investment at Delta battery plant
3+ week, 2+ day ago (88+ words) WILX Lansing leaders see economic boost in $4 billion Tesla investment at Delta battery plant East Lansing bars packed for St. Patrick's Day as NCAA Tournament tips off March Madness tips off with reminder to bet responsibly MDOT begins work from…...
LG to supply Tesla with batteries made at Lansing-area plant
3+ week, 2+ day ago (127+ words) WILX LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - LG Energy Solution and Tesla have reached a deal to expand their partnership, with batteries to be made at the LG-owned battery plant in Delta Township. The U. S. Department of the Interior announced Monday the companies have…...
Schools Rule! Okemos High School students build solar-powered race car for competition
3+ week, 6+ day ago (373+ words) OKEMOS, Mich. (WILX) -Inside the engineering room at Okemos High School, sparks are literally flying. Students are welding, wiring and building a solar-powered race car from the ground up. It takes about a year and a half to complete, and…...
This Day in Michigan History: First Detroit Automobile Show opens its doors
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (65+ words) WILX This Day in Michigan History: First Detroit Automobile Show opens its doors East Lansing, Lake Michigan film festivals closing after 29 years Barn fire spreads to two structures in Perry Travelers urged to plan ahead for spring break trips as…...
This Day in Michigan History: Hudson Motor Car Company founded in Detroit
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (95+ words) The goal of the company was to build a car for less than $1, 000. This Day in Michigan History: Hudson Motor Car Company founded in Detroit Suspects in Lansing double homicide case remain in custody after court hearing Schools Rule! East…...
MSU president, Pete Buttigieg talk state of the auto industry at Detroit Auto Show
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (276+ words) DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz and former U. S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg held a "Fireside Chat" on Wednesday at the Detroit Auto Show, discussing the state of the automotive industry. Part of the Mobility Global Forum, their…...