Topic: Henry Ford

Detroit fights back against plummeting population

Detroit has lost one-fourth of its population since 2000. Mayor Dave Bing will fight the US Census Bureau's numbers, which are important in determining federal and state aid. Meanwhile, the city is working to attract new residents by concentrating services in recovering neighborhoods.

Opinion: Why the Web may unleash the largest construction boom in history

The rise of ships, trains, and cars transformed cities and the way we live. Now it’s the Web’s turn.

American Innovation: 13 Born-in-the-USA inventions

There is a long history of innovation in America's relatively short existence; from lone inventors experimenting in garages to collaborating and competing with international scientists. Many of the following 13 inventions have become fixtures in daily life.

The Monitor's View: A JFK moment for Obama at the US Chamber of Commerce

Obama implored businesses at the US Chamber of Commerce to ask what they can do for their country. But many businesses are more likely to make decisions based on investment conditions than on patriotism.

Five unusual Census 2010 facts

Which state has more people per square mile than India? Which state saw its smallest population growth in at least a century? The data released Tuesday gives Americans a first look at what Census 2010 is saying about the United States. For example, the US population grew more slowly this past decade – 9.7 percent – than in any decade since the 1930s. Back during the Great Depression, six states lost population. In the first 10 years of the 2000s, only one state was a loser. Do you know which one?

Power Trip: The Story of America's Love Affair with Energy

Author Amanda Little talks about America's energy addiction and how it can be cured.

Pistons sale raises hopes that downtown Detroit will get a boost

A family-owned company in Detroit has reportedly secured the highest bid to buy basketball's Detroit Pistons. Some say the firm wants to move the team downtown to help revive the city.

Tesla Motors (TSLA) is no Ford – yet

Tesla Motors (TSLA) wowed investors, closing up 41 percent in its first day of trading. But it still has a lot to prove as the first US car company to go public since Ford.

Apple channels Henry Ford: Preorder any iPhone 4, as long as it's black

Apple kicked off its iPhone preorder Tuesday with a couple glitches. The biggest: the white iPhone 4 won't be available June 24.

Porch plans: Living life out front

The front porch wins converts as chatting with neighbors and watching storms brings connection.

Workers' paradise: The town built by Czech version of Henry Ford

Inspired by visits to Henry Ford's factories, Tomas Bata built the world's largest shoe plant – and a workers' paradise – in Zlin, now in the Czech Republic. Some say the values he instilled have contributed to the city's relative prosperity.

How to turn failures into opportunities

Everyone fails. The question is how we respond to our failures. 

Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.

Rhino Ranch

McMurtry’s fifth and final novel about Duane Moore, whose story began in 1966’s “The Last Picture Show.”

What the future of the auto industry will look like

Surging demand for cars in rapidly growing nations will mean a robust car industry in 20 years. The US will have a piece of it – though smaller than today – and the models it turns out will be much greener as the iconic industry reinvents itself.

At a shuttered GM plant, frustration, confusion...and flowers

The Willow Run Transmission plant in Michigan will close in late 2010, bringing uncertainty to the people and the places that built their lives around America's largest automaker.

Classic review: The People's Tycoon

Henry Ford was the very image of the America of his day: idealistic and far too self-assured.

How Lincoln Learned to Read

Daniel Wolff examines the lives of 12 Americans and the educations that made them.

Low-priced Nano taps into Indians’ aspirations

The $2,000 vehicle, launched Monday, targets millions of Indians who up to now couldn't afford more than a motorbike.

Opinion: An ugly bias is back: blaming Jews for financial woes

Conspiracy claims die hard. But responsibility lies with all of us.

As electric cars gain currency, Oregon charges ahead

‘Green’ state is working on plan for public charging stations; Nissan will debut its electric vehicles here.

In Tune With The Infinite

Opinion: 'Made in America' must make a comeback

There is value in working with your hands.

Deep-fried and delicious

She's no cook, but she has mastered one family favorite: fried chicken.