General Motors Co. is investing $760 million at its Toledo Propulsion Systems plant for the production of drive units that will be used for future battery electric trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and GMC Hummer EVs, the comp…
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon quips about kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
TROY, Mich. — Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon joked during a Friday campaign event about the 2020 kidnapping plot against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a remark that quickly drew criticism. Dixon’s reference to the kidnapping plot cam…
‘Lou’ review: Allison Janney tough as nails in survivalist action pic
Don’t mess with Allison Janney. The Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress has long been nobody’s fool, but she takes her toughness up a notch (or nine) in “Lou,” in which she plays a stone cold survivalist named Lou who has more than a few secrets stowed awa…
‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ ‘Lou’: Movies to see (or skip) this weekend
Florence Pugh and Harry Styles go back in time in “Don’t Worry Darling,” Allison Janney has a very special set of skills in “Lou,” and Tyler Perry tackles his passion project in “A Jazzman’s Blues,” all of which are among this week’s new movies and str…
Auto review: New Honda HR-V is stylish, roomy and fun. Until you put your foot into it
SUMMIT POINT, West Virginia — Powered by a 1.5-liter Honda Fit engine, the F1600 class is one of my favorite open-wheel, so-called “Formula” racing classes. It’s a showcase for relentless wheel-to-wheel driving, some of the country’s best up-and-coming…
Attorney for students killed at Oxford High School says signs showed Ethan Crumbley was ‘troubled’
DETROIT — An attorney representing families of four students slain and others wounded in the Nov. 30 Oxford High School shooting said Thursday the 15-year-old shooter did show troubling signs that were noted to school officials. “From the beginning of …
Pistons to acquire Bojan Bogdanovic from Jazz in trade for Kelly Olynyk, Saben Lee
DETROIT — The Pistons are adding another veteran to their core of young pieces ahead of the start of training camp. Detroit has agreed to trade big man Kelly Olynyk and guard Saben Lee to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic, a league source …
J Dilla documentary in works from Oscar-winning ‘Summer of Soul’ team
DETROIT — The Oscar-winning team behind the hit documentary “Summer of Soul” has turned its eyes to a new documentary subject ripe for the telling: the life and musical legacy of late Detroit hip-hop producer J Dilla. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The …
Michigan school shooting suspect to remain in adult jail, judge rules
PONTIAC, Mich. — A judge has again ordered Oxford High School shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley to remain in the Oakland County Jail as he awaits his trial. Crumbley, 16, is charged with killing four fellow students and wounding six others and a teacher …
Tigers’ nine-game win streak against O’s ends abruptly
BALTIMORE — Under different circumstances, manager AJ Hinch very likely would’ve pulled starting pitcher Matt Manning after five laborious innings Wednesday night. But one of the chores left for the Tigers this month is to squeeze as many healthy innin…