Detroit Goes After Silicon Valley for Driverless-Car Mantle

Detroit put the world on wheels and should be the place that takes the driver out of the driver’s seat, according to a coalition of Michigan business leaders and politicians.

The MICHauto group unveiled an initiative Wednesday to promote Detroit and Michigan for development of a new generation of mobility, including self-driving cars. The coalition includes Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford and General Motors Co. Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra.