Detroit

Detroit: Become Human is a game with an intriguing premise — what does a world where robots are on the cusp of their own social justice movement look like? The game bungles the execution, with the same kind of political inconsistency and poorly applied self-indulgence director and writer David Cage has brought to other games at Quantic Dream. But fans will soon be able to explore the world of that game in an all-new medium. Detroit: Become Human is getting a spinoff manga titled Detroit: Become Human Tokyo Stories. The…

2024 Chevrolet Blazer SS EVGMDETROIT – General Motors on Monday revealed its new electric Chevrolet Blazer that's expected to compete against the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y crossover EVs.The vehicle marks an important launch for the Detroit automaker in attracting attention and more mainstream consumers to EVs. The 2024 Blazer EV is expected to arrive in dealer showrooms beginning next summer, according to GM. Starting pricing will range from about $45,000 for an entry-level Blazer to $66,000 for a "SS"…

A sign advertises to purchase cars at a used car dealership in Arlington, Virginia, February 15, 2022.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesDETROIT – If investors are looking for signs of a recession or weakening consumer spending, they can skip over new vehicle prices, which hit a new record in June.Fueled by pent-up consumer demand, low vehicle inventories and rising sales of luxury vehicles, Cox Automotive reported this week the average transaction price of a new vehicle last month was $48,083 – a 1.9% increase from May and…

Visitors walk past a Ford Escape Titanium at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 17, 2019.Greg Baker| AFP | Getty ImagesDETROIT – Ford Motor joined its crosstown rival General Motors in reporting its worst quarterly sales in China since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases in the country and ongoing global supply chain problems.Ford said it sold 120,000 vehicles during the second quarter, a roughly 22% decline from a year earlier and its worst sales in Greater China since the…

Peter Weller is on board Yes, there’s a RoboCop game on the way, and not to jinx us, but it looks good! Nacon and Teyon — who you might remember from another recent licensed game, Terminator: Resistance — debuted the RoboCop: Rogue City gameplay trailer at Nacon Connect 2022. It’s hard to adapt a perfect movie into a video game, but they’re going for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ2hZ-4JCTE In line with the 1987 movie, OmniCorp has taken control of the Detroit Police Department, and it’s now on RoboCop to clean up…

Detroit airport in the United States recently added a futuristic information board that shows travellers personalised information about their flight. The “Parallel Reality” board, currently in its beta stage, has been developed by Misapplied Sciences in collaboration with Delta Airlines.As per a release by the airline, the screen caters to up to 100 people and has the ability to offer each person a unique and personalised experienced, even when they stand next to dozens of other viewers.On the screen, passengers can see…

WUHAN, CHINA - 2022/05/18: Employees wearing masks work on a car assembly line at the SAIC General Motors Co. The SAIC General Motors Wuhan Branch has resumed production following epidemic prevention and control rules. (Photo by Ren Yong/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesDETROIT – General Motors on Wednesday reported its worst quarterly sales in China since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases in the country and ongoing global supply…

The US guitarist Carlos Santana has recovered after collapsing on stage during a concert in suburban Detroit on Tuesday.The audience was reportedly initially told of a serious medical issue and asked to pray for the 74-year-old musician, but Santana was treated swiftly and was seen waving to fans as he was wheeled off stage. He was taken to a local hospital for observation.He later thanked the audience for their prayers, adding on Facebook: “Just taking it easy. Forgot to eat and drink water so I dehydrated and passed…

Electric Ford F-150 LightningAndrew Evers / CNBCDETROIT – Ford Motor on Tuesday reported a slight increase in second-quarter new vehicle sales that missed the expectations of automotive analysts.Ford said second-quarter sales rose 1.8% compared to a year earlier, including a 31.5% increase in June. Analysts expected the Detroit automaker's sales to increase between 3.3% and 5.1%.Ford easily outperformed the industry during the quarter, as overall sales were forecast to be down between 19% and 21% from the second quarter…

The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, March 16, 2021.Rebecca Cook | ReutersDETROIT – General Motors' U.S. vehicle sales were down about 15% in the second quarter from a year ago as the automaker continues to battle supply chain issues, but showed improvement from earlier in the year.Before announcing its sales results, the automaker said it has about 95,000 vehicles in its inventory that were manufactured without certain components as of June 30, a majority of which…