F2551 Under the Hood: A Conversation with Auto Critic Mark Phelan
Class | Registration opens Monday, September 15, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Join Detroit Free Press auto critic Mark Phelan for an engaging discussion on the latest trends and developments in the auto industry. From cutting-edge technology—like electric vehicles, self-driving capabilities, and advanced safety features—to the most notable new vehicles of 2025, this session covers where the industry stands and where it's headed. Topics may also include tariffs, trade, and global market shifts. With plenty of time for audience questions and conversation, this interactive program offers insider insight into the ever-evolving world of cars.
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Mark Phelan
Mark Phelan is an auto critic and columnist for the Detroit Free Press. He began covering the auto industry in 1986, and wrote for a variety of newspapers, magazines and online outlets before joining the Free Press in 2002. Phelan has reported on the auto industry from all over the world, including while living in Europe and working in Asia, Australia, South America and Africa. He is a dog owner and travels extensively for pleasure, frequently to music festivals.