A look back at 'magic bullets'

Oct. 18, 2011
Cities across the Midwest have put great hopes and resources into “magic bullets”– one-shot solutions to jobs and economic prosperity. Some have hit the target, but many have backfired. The Changing Gears project explores the economic transformation of the industrial Midwest.

Immigration Agents Accused Of Crossing A Line

May. 3, 2011
The Detroit office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is under fire for what critics are calling aggressive and overzealous tactics.ICE officials say they are concerned enough that they're reviewing a recent incident involving immigration agents.But the union that represents agents is complainin

Automakers Try To Sell Government On Fuel Cell Cars

Apr. 18, 2011
Honda's fuel cell electric car, the FCX Clarity, can go about 240 miles on a tank of hydrogen fuel. Compared to gasoline, that's about 60 miles to the gallon.

High-Tech Rearview Mirror Can Curb Blind Spots

Feb. 28, 2011
A rearview mirror doesn't seem like a high-tech device, but a Michigan company has designed one with an embedded video display.

Changing Gears: Why Detroit must shrink to survive

Feb. 15, 2011
The municipal election is giving Chicagoans the chance to ponder how a new Mayor might shape the future of their city. To provide some food for thought, Changing Gears is looking at the role leaders are playing in the transformation of this region.

Probe: Driver Error Caused Unintended Acceleration

Feb. 9, 2011

Automakers Hope To Rev Up Sales In 2011

Dec. 29, 2010
The best thing that can be said about car sales this year is that they were better than in 2009 -- the worst year for auto sales in three decades.Roughly 11.5 million Americans bought a new car in 2010, up from 10.4 million last year.