Several people told them [[and publicly on their Facebook page) that they were violating trademark, and they made the shirts anyway.

From Feb 19: Ray Serafin- "I thought Chrysler trademarked the phrase "Imported From Detroit." At least that's what I read in the Freep."

From Feb 22: Summit Place Kia- "I have heard rumors...that Imported From Detroit is trademarked and only Chrylser can make these shirts. Is this true or false?"

http://www.freep.com/article/2011031...text|FRONTPAGE

http://detnews.com/article/20110316/...2%80%99-slogan