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Attorneys: Hair on body doesn't match accused killer in comic book case
Mount Clemens— A hair found on the body of a woman found shot to death 20 years ago in her Clinton Township comic book store does not match the man accused of killing her, attorneys say.
2011-05-02 12:42:00 | DetNews.comEx-DPS executive pleads guilty in fraud case
Detroit— A former Detroit Public Schools executive accused of helping raid more than $3 million from the cash-strapped district could spend nine years in prison after pleading guilty today in federal court.
2011-05-02 12:42:00 | DetNews.comUS: Chrysler returns to profit
Chrysler today announced its first quarterly profit since the new company emerged from bankruptcy reorganisation in June 2009.
2011-05-02 12:34:00 | Just-AutoDeath of bin Laden stuns Metro Detroiters
The long sought-after death of Osama bin Laden has both electrified and unified residents of Metro Detroit, Michigan, the United States and her allies.
2011-05-02 12:32:00 | DetNews.comKings to stay in Sacramento at least one more season
Kings co-owner Joe Maloof said the NBA club will remain in Sacramento for at least one more season to give Mayor Kevin Johnson a chance to follow through on his promise for a new arena.
2011-05-02 12:32:00 | DetNews.com
BMW M3, S 1000 RR lock horns in The Chase
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Motorcycle BMW M3 vs. BMW S 1000 RR - Click above to watch video after the jump Common logic says that where two wheels are good, four wheels are better. That's especially true when the skies open up and the track turns wet. BMW Motorrad wanted to put that logic to the test, so the company recently lined up two of the meanest pieces of machinery in the (...)
2011-05-02 12:32:00 | AutoBlog
Queensland Motorists Ignoring School Speed Zones: Suncorp
New research by Queensland insurer Suncorp shows that motorists are continuing to ignore restricted speed limits in the state's school zones. Surveying 2818 motorists, the study found that one-in-ten Queensland drivers (nine percent) regularly speed through school zones. Nearly one-third of respondents (31 percent) also admitted to speeding on the drive to and from work. “With almost one-third of (...)
2011-05-02 12:19:00 | The Motor ReportBlue Cross transitions Southfield workers to RenCen
Detroit— Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan this morning began relocating 3,000 workers from Southfield to their new offices here at the General Motors Co. Renaissance Center.
2011-05-02 12:17:00 | DetNews.comPublic service announcement: Cars and shaving don't mix:
Consider this a cautionary tale: Take care of your personal grooming before you get behind the wheel.
2011-05-02 12:07:20 | AutoWeekSir Jackie Stewart interview
Here's Jackie Stewart in an interview with the Daily Telegraph ostensibly about his attitude to personal finance stuff. But you also get some interesting insight into the man and his wisdom, how he conducts himself in life. Very good Andy Warhol story and there's also a well made point comparing the regulatory approach to motor racing and what went horribly wrong with the banks...Jackie Stewart: 'Racing was high risk, so I'm cautious with money'
2011-05-02 11:58:00 | Just-AutoWinning: Paul Newman's Ford 351-powered Volkswagen Beetle for sale:
Paul Newman's Ford 351W-powered Volkswagen Beetle convertible is available for sale.
2011-05-02 11:57:52 | AutoWeekSEMA adds four to hall of fame:
The Specialty Equipment Market Association is adding four names to its hall of fame: Gray Baskerville, Art Chrisman, Chris Economaki and John Towle.
2011-05-02 11:57:11 | AutoWeekMetro Detroit religious leaders speak out on death of bin Laden
Local Muslim and other religious leaders today say they "welcome the elimination" of Osama bin Laden, saying he received his "justice" when he was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs.
2011-05-02 11:57:00 | DetNews.com
Back to School: Learning the ZR1 at the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School
Filed under: Performance, Chevrolet, Racing Ron Fellows Performance Driving School - Click above for high-res image gallery Pahrump, Nevada is a smallish city in the acute, southern tip of Nevada. The population is roughly 70,000 and most of it, when behind the wheel, sticks to the posted speed limits of anywhere between 25 and 45 miles per hour. At any given time, however, a handful of drivers will be doing well beyond those numbers. They are (...)
2011-05-02 11:57:00 | AutoBlog
NHTSA Investigating Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner
The 2010-2011 Ford Escape and its former twin, the Mercury Mariner, are being investigated by federal safety officials for problems with shattering rear window glass. The Detroit News says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be studying more than 200,000 Escape and Mariner crossovers from the past two model years, in...
2011-05-02 11:48:00 | The Car Connection