Let's Talk About This Year's New Michigan License Plates

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If you didn't know, this year, two new plates debuted at roadways throughout Michigan. Both new plates feature the state's tourism slogan logo.

The first one, introduced in late March, is similar to the old 2007 base, but the blue bar has been moved to the bottom, changed shapes and now reads "michigan.org". These plates began in the "DAA" series [[continuing from the 2007 plates) and have already reached the upper "DBx" alphabet.

The second one, introduced in late August, features a sunset over the Mackinac Bridge, as mentioned at the bottom. This Mackinac Bridge rendition is more accurately drawn than it's older "Great Lakes Splendor" rendition and begins in the "AAA" series. All plates of this type I've seen so far began with "AAx".

Do you think these two plates are better or worse than the older Michigan plates? Plus, in case Lowell does get a new plate, I am posting suggestions for both types.