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Fields likely successor to Mulally at Ford, analysts say
Speculation around who will take over for the 67-year-old president and CEO has been going on for years, and Fields, Ford Americas president, being named the company’s new chief operating officer in...
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U.S. auto industry to recover losses from Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast, resulting in thousands of sales losses for the U.S. automotive industry and an un-measurable amount of damage to dealerships. But industry experts believe...
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Chrysler: 2013 Dodge Dart continues growing sales
Since its limited launch in June, Chrysler has sold nearly 15,000 of the compact sedans in the U.S., including 5,455 in October. AUBURN HILLS, MI- The 2013 Dodge Dart continued to perform well for...
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Steel plant reports explosion after power outage at Ford Rouge complex in...
There was an explosion at Severstal Dearborn this morning after a power outage shut down the Ford River Rouge Complex, according to a news release from the steel manufacturer. The Ford River Rouge...
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EPA: Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage
Because of the inflated mileage, discovered during an audit by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Korean automakers must retrofit the window stickers on the cars, reducing their fuel economy...
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GM, Prudential complete pension transfer agreement
The transaction was part of GM's pension plan actions previously announced on June 1. About 42,000 of its 118,000 U.S. white-collar retirees were allowed to choose the group annuity plan or a lump-sum...
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Trump, Chrysler exec continue sparring on Twitter over Jeep in China
The war of Twitter words over Jeep and China between Chrysler executive Ralph Gilles and businessman Donald Trump continued Friday. Trump tweeted Thursday that Chrysler was planning to move Jeep...
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Ford C-Max Hybrid outsells Toyota Prius v in first month of sales
In its first month of sales, the Ford C-Max Hybrid outsold the Toyota Prius v Hybrid by more than 400 units. Ford sold 3,182 units compared to Toyota’s 2,769 units.DEARBORN, MI- Ford Motor Co. won...
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Wayland's Rides | Ram 1500: Moving heaven, hell and everything in-between
Welcome to ''Wayland's Rides,'' a new column from MLive Autos' Michael Wayland reviewing some of the newest vehicles and features on the market. What should you expect? A straight-forward look at...
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Report: New vehicle fuel economy hits five-year high
The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute reported the average fuel economy (window-sticker value) of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in October was 24.1 miles per gallon -- up four...
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GM gets new credit lines totaling $11 billion
General Motors is boosting its cash with $11 billion in new credit lines, a move that could mean the automaker is preparing to buy back its shares from the government.General Motors headquartersAP...
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Election 2012: Did the auto industry, bailout affect your vote for president?
Amid all the muckraking, TV commercials and constant coverage of every tweet from The Donald, MLive wants to know one thing: Did the auto industry or bailout have any impact on your vote for...
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Suzuki dealer will keep doors open after Japanese carmaker announces it will...
"The good news is that they're going to honor the parts, warranty and service end of it," said Tom Makarewicz, who has managed the dealership at 4180 Jupiter Ave. NE for the past six years.Tom...
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Ford, Microsoft mark five-year partnership with 5-millionth SYNC-equipped...
The first car available with SYNC, the 2008 Focus, was in fall of that year, and most were using SYNC to make hands-free calls using their feature phones and play back music from iPods with simple...
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Suzuki exiting U.S. market, sole distributor files for bankruptcy protection
The sole distributor of the Japanese automaker's vehicles in the continental U.S. on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it will ''wind down new sales ... to realign its...
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GM stock surges amid Election Day, ratings
As of 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Detroit-based automaker's stock [NYSE: GM] was trading for about $26.20 a share, up nearly 0.60 cents since the opening bell. The last time the stock was trading for more...
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What vehicle will win 'Green Car of the Year'? Detroit automakers have three...
The finalists represent a wide-range of powertrains -- from traditional internal combustion engines to plug-in hybrids -- and are all affordable mass-market products that provide drivers full...
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Election 2012: How much did the auto industry affect the presidential race?
According to a poll posted by MLive Autos Tuesday, which sparked a lively discussion from readers, about 59 percent of poll participants said the automotive industry and/or bailout impacted the way...
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Gov. Rick Snyder on right to work: 'I still believe in collective bargaining'
Asked if he plans to talk with legislative leaders about "right-to-work" legislation, Gov. Rick Snyder said it is not on his agenda.Gov. Rick Snyder discuss the election with reporters on Wednesday,...
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2013 Dodge Dart: New TV spots feature Godzilla-type monster, flamethrower and...
Three new TV spots continue on the Auburn Hills-based automaker's fast-paced ''How to'' ad campaign that started with the ''How to Change Cars Forever,'' followed by the ''How to Make the Most Hi-tech...
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