GM factory in Wyoming is one of 11 to achieve 'landfill-free' status
"Not a single bit of waste in our operation goes to a landfill," said Rick Demuynck, manager of General Motor's Grand Rapids Operations at a press conference.WYOMING, MI – General Motors announced its...
View ArticleChrysler recalling 907,000 SUVs and cars
Nearly 907,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep SUVs and cars are being recalled for alternators that can fail and heated power mirror wiring that can short and cause minor fires.DETROIT (AP) — Nearly 907,000...
View ArticlePhotos: Chevrolet unveils some of its performance-inspired cars for SEMA Show
Several performance-enhanced Chevrolet models are headed for the 2014 SEMA Show Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas, where tens of thousands of buyers come form around the world to survey automotive specialty...
View ArticleWith 2015 F-150, Ford aims to improve on the most essential part of the...
For the 2015 Ford F-150, arriving at dealerships before the end of the year, a team at Ford was not necessarily trying to reinvent the cart, but certainly wanted to improve upon it, said Alana...
View ArticleGeneral Motors facility in Burton among 11 worldwide named 'landfill-free'
The Burton Warehouse and Distribution Center joined 10 other General Motors' facilities world-wide in achieving landfill-free status.The grill of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ Crew Cab...
View ArticleTesla calls bill on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk 'A Raw Deal'
Tesla is telling its customers it's getting "A Raw Deal in Michigan."DETROIT, MI - Tesla Motors is telling its customers it's getting "A Raw Deal in Michigan."That's the title of a blog the electric...
View ArticleGeneral Motors' legal chief to retire next year
General Motors' chief lawyer Michael Millikin, who withstood withering criticism from lawmakers for his department's handling of an ignition switch recall, is retiring early next year.Michael...
View ArticleNHTSA urges owners of 4.7 million GM and foreign cars to get defective...
The airbags could rupture and spray pieces of metal into the driver and front-seat passenger in an accident.DETROIT, MI – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging owners of some...
View ArticleApproved death claims related to GM ignition switch recall rise to 29
The number of approved death compensation claims related to a recall of a faulty General Motors ignition switch has risen to 29.DETROIT, MI - The number of approved death compensation claims related...
View ArticleDeadline for Gov. Rick Snyder to act on 'anti-Tesla' bill is today
It's hard to remember the last time the word "its" has held such gravity in a proposed piece of state legislation, let alone one that relates to vehicle sales. DETROIT, MI - It's hard to remember the...
View ArticleTim Skubick: Democrats just waiting to see what Gov. Snyder decides on...
Democrats may not care either way whether Gov. Snyder allows direct-to-consumer sales in Michigan or not, but they hope to capitalize on whatever he decides.This is just a wild guess but dollars to...
View ArticleDodge releases pricing for 2015 Charger models; See photos
Dodge has announced pricing for its lineup of the 2015 Charger four-door sports sedan, including the 707-horsepower SRT Hellcat.DETROIT, MI - Dodge has announced pricing for its lineup of the 2015...
View ArticleGM says it supports 'anti-Tesla' bill on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk
General Motors released a statement Tuesday throwing its support behind HB 5606, proposed legislation now on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk that California electric car maker Tesla Motors claims is...
View ArticleGov. Rick Snyder signs 'anti-Tesla' bill into law
Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed a bill his office described as bipartisan legislation that simply strengthens existing law as it pertains to automobile dealership sales in Michigan.DETROIT, MI -...
View ArticleLaw signed by Gov. Rick Snyder could make Michigan most anti-Tesla state in...
A University of Michigan professor said that legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Rick Snyder could make it the most restrictive state in the union for electric car maker Tesla Motors.DETROIT, MI – A...
View ArticleGentex Corp. beats market forecasts in third quarter earnings report
Gentex, which makes automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, dimmable aircraft windows, and fire protection products, reported net sales of $350.9 million and net profits of $72.3...
View ArticleNHTSA expands notice of defective airbags to 7.8 million vehicles
The airbags could rupture and spray pieces of metal into the driver and front-seat passenger in an accident.DETROIT, MI - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now urging owners of...
View ArticleGM's profits double to $1.4 billion in Q3
The 100 percent year-over-year improvement comes despite incurring a loss of $0.3 billion in the period, stemming in part from flood damage at the GM Technical Center in Warren, the Detroit automaker...
View ArticleLiveblog recap: Despite recall crisis, GM profits double in Q3
General Motors hosts a conference call to discuss its third quarter results at 10 a.m. We're live-blogging that call in the comments section below. Feel free to ask questions, add insight or simply...
View ArticleFord's profits drop in Q3
Ford Motor Co. reported net income of $835 million in the third quarter, a drop of about 34 percent from earnings of $1.27 billion in the year-ago period.DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. reported net...
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