WINDSOR, Ontario — Canadian authorities were forcing crowds to disperse at the Ambassador Bridge after announcing Saturday morning they had started enforcing a judge’s injunction on the bridge blockade that has crippled the border for days. At about 9:…
Alfa adds spicy, electrified Tonale SUV appetizer to menu
Alfa Romeo is jumping into the American subcompact SUV market with its tony Tonale. Sporting the Italian premium brand’s signature, triangular “Trilobo” grille and muscular lines, Alfa’s entry-level ute will compete against segment stalwarts like the B…
Auto review: Toyota Tundra i-Force MAX is a mean, green fightin’ machine
CARMEL VALLEY, California — The best pickups are Swiss Army knives. From towing utility to off-road fun, today’s trucks offer a tall toolbox of capability. Add the 2022 Toyota Tundra i-Force MAX to the list. MAX as in maximum hybrid performance. I usua…
Minor league baseball community rallies behind Michigan reporter who had their backs first
DETROIT — There are few bigger advocates for minor league baseball players than Emily Waldon. Back in the spring of 2019, Waldon, then writing for The Athletic, put one of the brightest spotlights on the financial inequities facing minor leaguers, unde…
Michigan upsets No. 3 Purdue in marquee 82-58 win at Crisler Center
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan didn’t have to wait long to get another crack at Purdue. In the second meeting between the teams in six days, the Wolverines made sure they didn’t miss their shot. Behind big games from the big men, a barrage of 3-pointers i…
Effort, toughness remain issues for suddenly reeling Michigan State basketball
EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Saturday afternoon following Michigan State’s blowout loss at Rutgers, it was suggested to Tom Izzo the Scarlet Knights exhibited a lot of the traits normally seen by a Spartans team. Tough. Relentless. Efficient. Rutgers was a…
Ford hires Tesla engineering chief to work on advanced EV development
In its latest move to beef up its in-house technology and electric vehicle expertise, Ford Motor Co. has hired away a Tesla Inc. engineering director to work on advanced EV development. Automotive News first reported Thursday that Ford had poached Alan…
Reports: Pistons trade for Kings big man Marvin Bagley III
DETROIT — The Pistons didn’t standing pat at Thursday’s trade deadline. In a four-team deal, the Pistons are getting big man Marvin Bagley III, a former No. 2 overall pick, from the Sacramento Kings for Josh Jackson and Trey Lyles, according to a repor…
‘Blacklight’ review: Neeson’s particular set of skills need sharpening
At this point, Liam Neeson can sleepwalk his way through a role where he plays a badass tough guy with a particular set of skills, and he pretty much does that in “Blacklight,” a by-the-numbers action thriller lacking in both action and thrills. Neeson…
Super Bowl ads go electric as automakers push EV future
Automakers are going electric with their Super Bowl ads this year. General Motors Co., BMW AG, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and Kia Corp. are all pushing electric vehicles in their ads for this Sunday’s game. The EV marketing isn’t surprising given the coloss…