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more about #michigan more comments → quayzar: You know what would be even better. If they taught the damn kids how to drive. In the past two weeks I was rear-ended and was hit by a hit and run dri... more » bzr: We're teaching kids to take public transportation while they're in Driver's Ed? That's like going to Blockbuster to rent a movie and being told to rea... more » tempesjo: And while they're at it, they might as well teach the teens about the virtues of abstinence as well. I'm all for carpooling, public transportation and... more » Joe Valasek: Let the hippies ride the bus, and let the instructors teach the hippies how to ride the bus. The true drivers among them will find a way to drive, an... more » rev_junkie: Oh, great, make Driver's Ed more boring. First the 20-year old VHS lessons, driving around in column-shifted Taurus, and now greenwashing. Thank God... more » Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): I'd rather the recycling bit be included in shop classes. Then maybe people would stop using motor oil to try to get rid of those stumps out by the '... more » Alfisted: Fine. I suggest that "the significance of the auto industry to the local economy" be added to the Michigan state history curriculum - and that these ... more » bmoreDLJ: Piffle. Let's no overload the poor 16-year-olds' brains, or rather nerve bundles. They've got enough on their minds, like DJ Hero, Rock Band...DJ Rock... more » scroggzilla raids again: Climb a Mountain. Drive a Hybrid. Fly High, Lesbian Seagull. #michigan more » Steve_in_NC: This is all you need to move about in peace with Gaia. #michigan more » snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Hey, it can't be any less useful than the curriculum in my driver's ed program, which as far as I can remember, was entirely composed of lessons in ho... more » Ash78, cube farmer: If it's yellow, brakes are mellow. If it's brown, bleed it down. (does not apply to ATE SuperBlue brake fluid) #michigan more » pauljones: Dammit, stop giving California ideas! #michigan more » twitchykun(level 10 Jalop-Knight): screw that, you can get your driver's education right here on Jalopnik. #michigan more » lilwillie: Chevy took a chet, #chevroletimpala more » -
#carlaws
Hippie Legislators Try Adding Green Lessons To Drivers Ed
Two Democrats in Michigan's State House put together legislation to mandate classroom time on "the importance of carpooling and using public transportation, identifying the attributes of a fuel-efficient vehicle," and "recycling vehicle parts and fluids." Hippies. [Detroit News] -
#carmusic
Rust And Smoke, The Heater's Broke, The Door Just Flew Away: Da Yoopers' Rusty Chevrolet
You know why it costs so much more to live in California than in the Upper Peninsula? That's right! More » -
#overthebackfence
Report: Fiat May Build 500 In Mexico, Engines In Michigan
Fiat may build the Fiat 500 at a Chrysler plant in Mexico (where it's on sale) and the car's engine at a plant in Trenton, Michigan. Also possible is a higher caliber Fiat-based compact for the U.S. [WSJ] -
#carpocalypse
Carpocalypse Deals Especially Harsh Blow To American Black Middle Class
The Second Great Migration sent millions of African-Americans from the South to the Midwest, where good jobs in the automotive industry helped them join the ranks of the middle class. What happens now?
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#planelopnik
Red Bull Air Race Slips Caffeine Into Detroit River This Weekend
Red Bull's caffeine-injected Air Race thrillfest is coming to Detroit/Windsor this weekend for round 3 of the 2009 season. With a course set along the Detroit River, it promises to be a Planelopnik-packed weekend. Here's a preview. More » -
#carpocalypse
Detroit Suburbs Lure Fiat With Promises Of Expensive Shoes
Business owners in economically-depressed Metro Detroit suburbs, eager to do business with wives of Italian Fiat executives, are prettying-up their shops, discounting their $1,595 high-heeled sandals and learning Italian, all in a bid to earn some valuable Lira. More » -
#lolcars
Michigan Township Replaces Lawnmower With Sheep, Donkey
Rather than pay for professional-grade lawnmowers, Delhi Township in Michigan bought six sheep to eat their grass, a dog to herd the sheep and an anti-predator donkey. Total savings? $10,000. [Lansing State Journal] -
#industrynews
Quartet of battery-makers announce a $1.7B manufacturing investment in Michigan. Green-collar economy not vaporware? [CrainsDetroit]
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#fordmustang
Roush Mustang Design Study: Hey, They Got Some Camaro On That Mustang!
A while ago, we brought you the 435 HP Roush 427R Mustang, now we know what didn't quite make it into that car, bits an pieces put together for a Roush Mustang design study. More » -
#nomichigan
Bad News: A family leaves Michigan every twelve minutes. Worse News: In a Toyota. [DetroitNews]
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#government
Detroit Lawmaker Proposes Texting-While-Driving Ban, Angers Youth
A Detroit legislator is trying for the second time to put a stop to texting while driving in Michigan, pursuing legislation levying a misdemeanor and hefty fine on perpetrators. More » -
#accidents
Honda Fit Meets Amtrak Train, Sparks Fly
We've always lauded the Honda Fit for its high build-quality. Proof? One took down an Amtrak train in Chelsea, Michigan last night. More » -
#fordmustang
2010 ROUSH 427R Mustang: Live Unveil Of The New 435 HP Boy Racer!
We're live-blogging the 2010 ROUSH Mustang 427R reveal here in Livonia, Michigan. Hit the jump for the first pictures of this svelte new boy racer. More » -
#jalopnikreviews
2009 Yamaha FX Nytro RTX SE: First Ride
The RTX SE is to Yamaha what the F-150 SVT Raptor is to Ford: a civilian version of its top-of-the-line off-road racer. Although in this case that racing is Snocross. More » -
#carpocalypse
Jay Leno To Give Free Show To Unemployed Auto Workers
Upside to auto job losses? Auto-buff Jay Leno announced on his late-night show Monday he'll give a free show in Auburn Hills, Michigan, singling out the state's 11.6% unemployment rate as the reason. [Detroit News] -
#carpocalypsenow
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero Tears Into Fox News Over Bailout Double Standards
Virgil "Virg" Bernero is the mayor of Lansing, Michigan and he's a little hot under the collar from the bad wrap that the UAW workers are receiving and lays it all out for Fox News. More » -
#rallyamerica
EXCLUSIVE: Sno*Drift Pastrana, Block In-Car Rally Video
It's impossible to imagine what it's like to blast down limited access roads in a full race rally car at far above paralegal speeds, but the exclusive video below will get you close. More » -
#rallyamerica
2009 Sno*Drift Rally: Michigan's Great Motorsport Secret
Up in Northern Michigan, the rally action is as furious as ever. Join us below for our mega gallery of what can only be described as Michigan's great motorsport secret. More » -
#carcrime
Mister Oldskool's Purple Cadillac Proves Unsuccesful As Inconspicuous Getaway Vehicle
It goes without saying that we thoroughly approve of a late-80s Sedan DeVille with the full-on pimp treatment. However, when John Law suspends your license, you don't try to drive said car from the courthouse. More »
