Detroit News auto critic returns to the paper

Scott Burgess, the auto critic for the Detroit News who quit earlier this month after a critical review of a Chrysler car was changed online when an advertiser complained, is returning to the paper.

Ray Wert of Jalopnik has his return e-mail, which reads, “I return to the paper on Monday. I have never experienced something like this past week and I can tell you that the reason for me to come back has everything to do with all of you. The Detroit News is filled with world caliber reporters in every department. And the strength of your character and commitment to journalism has shined — in all of the notes I received, the phone calls and overwhelming support not simply by saying nice things to me, but speaking your mind, worries and concerns. We all know we can be better, and knowing that everyone stands for that shows me Detroit is where I want to be.

“The Detroit News is not a building or even a newspaper, it’s a group of people I am proud to call my colleagues and friends.

“So there’s no victory lap. I accept the paper’s apology and return with the same energy and vigor I have always tried to hold.”

Read more here. And here is the Detroit News story on his return.