Brand new Bentley stolen from rental business, caught on camera
A brand new Bentley was stolen from a Southfield car rental facility and it was captured on surveillance cameras. But it didn't take long to catch up to the thief.
Fiat-Chrysler recalls Ram trucks over engine fire risk
The auto manufacturer for Ram pickup trucks is asking some owners to park their vehicles outdoors due to a fire risk. Fiat-Chrysler says the electrical wiring that keep the truck heated can short.
Krispy Kreme offering free doughnut a day to anyone with COVID-19 vaccination for rest of 2021
Krispy Kreme says anyone who shows a valid COVID-19 vaccination card will get a free Original Glazed doughnut for the remainder of 2021. And they can keep going back every single day.
Monopoly getting 'long overdue' socially conscious makeover, Hasbro says
The board game “Monopoly” will be the next classic entertainment brand to receive a socially conscious makeover, publisher Hasbro announced this week.
Rehabbing a Toddler Bed Rescued and Recovered on Trash Day
I put the finishing touches on the toddler bed that I saved from someone's trash on trash day. Here, I show how to reinforce it, so it will stand up to any kid's antics, then I patched holes and put a fresh coat of paint on it.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Ford to build F-150 trucks without some computers due to semiconductor shortage
Disruptions in the global supply chain are rippling into production as companies like Ford are producing unfinished vehicles that will be held in factories for weeks.
Excited diners return to Warren Big Boy after fire shuttered restaurant for months
The Warren Big Boy is finally open after a fire destroyed the building last May.
Recycling old cars is an art - with massive machines
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
A sign of warmer weather -- Bell's Oberon Day is almost here
When Bell's seasonal brew returns on Oberon Day, you know summer is coming.
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
Ford rolling out hybrid work plans - a sign of more remote work in America
On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.
Tesla crashes into Michigan State trooper on auto-pilot
Michigan State Police said the 22-year-old was traveling on I-96 using in a Tesla with the autopilot function on when it collided with a police car that had pulled over after a separate crash.
Socially distancing on St. Patrick's Day
With a year of practice down, Michiganders can now put their pandemic training to the ultimate test - remaining safe on St. Patrick's Day.
Jeni’s Ice Cream announces new Dolly Parton flavor to benefit her child literacy program
The new Jeni’s ice cream flavor will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - a book program that mails free books to kids under the age of 5 to improve child literacy.
Pandemic lockdown caused do-it-yourself boom making lumber prices skyrocket
"They are getting lumber invoices that are coming in anywhere from maybe $20,000 to upwards of $35,000 over the original budget," he said. "And that is a direct reflection of the lumber futures."
Check out the newest bars, restaurants opening in Detroit’s Greektown
Detroit's Greektown is welcoming three new restaurants and bars.
Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge move to reduce travel lanes on Woodward Avenue
Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.
Unilever drops word ‘normal’ from beauty products in push for inclusivity
Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.
KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says
The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.