How M1 Concourse became Metro Detroit’s #1 auto venue

Pontiac’s exclusive car club will host the region’s four major car shows in 2021: Motor Bella, American Speed Festival, Roadkill Nights, and Woodward Dream Show

by Henry Payne  | 4 days ago

Jacques: Detroit superintendent rips Whitmer on sports ban

The Detroit Public Schools Community District chief is demanding some clear answers from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her delay of school sports

by Ingrid Jacques  | 4 days ago

New newsletter: Wake up with an earful from Nolan Finley

More commentary from Detroit News Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley will soon be available via the Nolan Out Loud newsletter.

Niyo: Izzo, Spartans understand madness won’t wait until March

The question in college basketball isn’t whether anyone will consider hitting stop at this point. It’s how far will they go to get the games in.

| 5 days ago

Jacques: Biden order reignites school bathroom wars

Separate locker rooms and bathrooms exist for a reason, and removing these longstanding privacy barriers could have damaging consequences

by Ingrid Jacques  | 6 days ago

Bankole Thompson: Biden must enact justice for Blacks

I want Biden to be a champion for racial equality because Black people can no longer be asked to sit at the back of the bus, Thompson writes

Finley: Trump split-off will help GOP

Trump panicked Republicans as he departed the White House Wednesday with the farewell promise, "We'll be back in some form," Finley writes

Wojo: Lions’ Dan Campbell is much more than just the ‘kneecap’ guy

Don't get distracted by the wild viral reaction, positive or negative, to Campbell's introductive oratory.

Gardening: Sprouting seeds can help chase the winter blues away

One of the ways I pick up my spirits at this time of year is kitchen gardening

Jacques: DNC job will make Whitmer more partisan

The governor has shown no interest in working with the Republican legislative leaders in our divided government; her new role isn't going to help

Bankole: Trump leaves un-American legacy

It will take years to cleanse from this age of shame, but we must always remember what happened when Donald Trump became president, Bankole writes.

Payne: Hyundai Sonata and Elantra N Line are fast, furious ‘n’ ‘ffordable

N for Nürburgring, and the track-tested, fun Hyundai Elantra and Sonata spice up the sedan segment.

Payne: Toyota Prius 2020 Edition celebrates 20 years as a electric icon

The OG Toyota Prius turns 20. The geek's green car, its hybrid tech is more relevant than ever today.

Finley: Trump proves Swamp Thing beats Godzilla

Trump kept the nation in constant turmoil, lurching from one scandal to the next, never self-correcting and never apologizing, Finley writes

Finley: If Snyder merits charges, does Whitmer?

If Snyder can be prosecuted for decisions that contributed to the Flint water crisis, then Gov. Whitmer is vulnerable to similar charges, Finley writes

Niyo: A familiar result, but this Red Wings season won’t feel quite the same

This is still likely a bottom-five team in the NHL we're watching here in Detroit, though hopefully one with more lottery luck in the end

Jacques: Have Whitmer officials buried Flint evidence?

A report from the CDC to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in December 2019 outlines the serious problems at McLaren Flint

Gardening: Plant the seeds of discovery as you explore your options

As I shelter in place over the winter, I continue to spend a good part of my time researching the history and development of the plants we grow in our gardens today

Payne: From Citroën to Dodge, meet the Stellantis family of vehicles

Stellantis will bring 14 brands under one roof from FCA and PSA in a transnational powerhouse that includes Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Citroën.

Finley and Jacques: Left exploits riot to purge Republicans

The examples go on and on, and center around the common theme that all Republicans have blood on their hands for giving the nation Donald Trump

Payne: Electric or gas? Audi e-tron vs. Audi SQ5

Road trips in the Audi e-tron and SQ5 SUVs lay bare the uphill battle electric cars face vs. their gas powered peers.

Payne: The Acura TLX gets its mojo back

The Acura TLX returns to its performance roots. But the value brand faces a test from upstart Mazda6 and Kia Stinger mainstream models.

Payne: How I voted in the North American Car of the Year Awards

Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne on who he picked for North American Car of the Year — and why.

Finley: Are we patriots or partisans?

I used to think a third party committed to moderation was the answer. But now I'm convinced getting rid of parties altogether is a better approach

Wojo: Jim Harbaugh takes a pay cut, and Michigan takes a chance

Harbaugh’s extension with a 50% pay cut is a message: You get what you earn.

Jacques: GOP finds words to stand up to Trump

If there’s any silver lining to the horror that took place this week, perhaps it will serve to wake up the Republican Party, Jacques writes

Payne: Two good to be true, VW Arteon and Honda Accord Hybrid

The VW and Honda are as good as their luxury peers, but sell for thousands of dollars less

Bankole: Warnock’s win a milestone for Blacks

Black voters in Georgia humiliated Trump by electing Black Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock over Trump supporter Kelly Loeffler, Bankole writes.

Finley: Trump won’t let go of GOP

The fervor of his followers has always been Trump's capital. Defeat has not dimmed their adoration for him, Finley writes

Niyo: Lions’ search for a winner doesn’t have to be lost cause

The Lions are embarking on their usual practice of hiring a GM and coach, which has historically ended in failure. It's time to rethink the process.

Wojo: Lions’ Matthew Stafford era reaches logical end

For his own sake, it is time for the team to untether itself from its longtime crutch.

Finley: 2020 was the year of lost liberty

The basic rights we've enjoyed for nearly 230 years were stripped away or severely curtailed in the name of fighting a viral enemy, Finley writes

New autos: What’s coming to showrooms in 2021

Sedans? We've got a lot fewer in 2021, as the pickup and SUV craze sweeping America keeps widening, impacting showrooms and bottom lines nationwide.

Gardening: 2020 a roller coaster year for gardening world

When folks of all ages were furloughed or asked to work from home, they took up gardening to fill their spare time

In a year of surprises, a surprise choice for Detroit News Vehicle of the Year

The winner has it all: fun, utility, style and a price tag that won’t break your wallet

Howes: How Detroit autos navigated pandemic, prepared for new era

Given the historic sweep of industry’s reckoning with economic shocks, a more likely outcome could have been opposite of what happened in 2020

Finley: Ex-cop works to free innocent man

For the detective, freeing Kensu is an obsession that comes with some internal conflict in that it pits him against former colleagues, Finley writes

Bankole: 2020 took civil rights leaders away

Beyond the impact of the virus, we’ve lost some of the most significant individuals who have shaped humanity and our world, Bankole writes

Niyo: Red Wings’ rebuild gives Jeff Blashill a reprieve, but for how long?

There isn’t much time, Jeff Blashill knows that.

Bankole: These women writers defined my 2020 reading list

The two books that stuck with me this year were written by two vastly different women who delved into longstanding problems, Bankole writes