Mark Phelan

Auto columnist for the Detroit Free Press. MSU Spartan.
I own two dogs, love music and grew up in the American South, Ireland and Michigan.

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Walking through this Detroit warehouse will bring back memories

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Ford’s EV pioneer hangs on, but surrenders lead to newer competitors

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Slate's $25K electric pickup will shake up the auto industry

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2027 Chevrolet Silverado breaks cover with new looks, powerful V8s https://t.co/v7j8tD7jyk via @freep

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Slate CEO dishes new details on company’s 'mid-$20s' EV pickup https://t.co/Sie3AeMRKW via @freep

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Here's the 1 thing Stellantis' new vehicle offensive needs to succeed https://t.co/a5SEWp0sPh via @freep

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How Michigan State's 'Sultan of Sod' became World Cup turfgrass whisperer https://t.co/jAhc4Udc50 via @freep

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Here’s what I learned driving an EV 2,350 miles on vacation https://t.co/JsftqvbXly via @freep

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These pickup trucks get the best fuel economy https://t.co/hqNm6HjxID via @freep

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Curious about Xtreme Xperience supercar rides? We gave it a try. https://t.co/xvHBQYsemy via @freep

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This code number tells your car’s life story and maybe its future. https://t.co/nee2CRDNFS via @freep

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VW embraces unconventional, 'brand-shaping' vehicles for growth https://t.co/cJ5ZXudlFf via @freep

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Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) lights could be the answer to headlights that dazzle incoming drivers, and improved visibility.
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A once in a lifetime show, at a great museum you may not know exists. See them both starting April 11. https://t.co/BqlHlOmpFu

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The 2027 VW Atlas debuts at a private even before the New York auto show. In dealerships soon.

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EV chargers are growing nationwide. What it means for drivers https://t.co/yDKVWSNDgP via @usatoday

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These 10 states have the most EVs entering 2026. Is yours among them? https://t.co/2Up8URIt4c via @usatoday

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Confused by the new Dodge muscle car's names? Keep reading. https://t.co/c9Kfe6S8Ce via @freep

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Centuries old, Detroit’s rite of spring returns Sunday.
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