BMW to unveil 'raft of new products' at Detroit Auto Show
BMW says it plans to unveil a "raft of new products" next month at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. DETROIT, MI - BMW says it plans to unveil a "raft of new products" next...
View ArticleApproved death claims related to GM ignition switch recall rise to 42
The number of approved death compensation claims related to a recall of a faulty General Motors ignition switch has risen to 42. DETROIT, MI - The number of approved death compensation claims related...
View ArticleUAW head: Companies can raise pay, be competitive
United Auto Workers President Dennis Williams says he's not buying the Detroit Three automakers' argument against wage increases for longtime workers.DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers President...
View ArticleChrysler Group changes its name to FCA US
The company said the name-change better aligns the Auburn Hills firm with its parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., also known as FCA.DETROIT, MI – Chrysler Group LLC announced Tuesday that...
View ArticleNew Acura NSX to make global debut at Detroit Auto Show
A production version of the highly-anticipated, American-built Acura NSX supercar will make its global debut in Detroit next month. DETROIT, MI - A production version of the highly-anticipated,...
View ArticleGentex Corp. raises its game with new hybrid rearview mirror offering...
The new "Full Display Mirror" uses an externally mounted camera and mirror-integrated video display to give drivers an unobstructed view of the area behind a vehicle.ZEELAND, MI – Gentex Corp. has...
View ArticleReport: Senate confirms Mark Rosekind as new head of NHTSA
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mark Rosekind as the new head of the National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationMark RosekindCourtesy photo DETROIT, MI - The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mark Rosekind...
View ArticleTakata CEO buys newspaper ads amid airbag recall crisis
Takata Corp. CEO and chairman Shigehisa Takada has bought space in U.S. and German newspapers to tell the public it is doing everything it can to fix a massive recall of its airbags.DETROIT, MI -...
View ArticleToyota to make $126 million expansion in Ann Arbor, relocate jobs from...
Toyota announced Thursday it is expanding its powertrain operations in Ann Arbor as part of a $126 million investment at its Technical Center.DETROIT, MI – Toyota announced Thursday it is expanding...
View ArticleFord expands Takata airbag recall to include half million vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is heeding a request by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and expanding its recall of vehicles with Takata airbags. DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. is heeding a request by...
View ArticleJCI's Meadowbrook plant in Holland will supply advanced batteries for 2015...
Production of the cells and complete battery systems for the new Range Rover is underway at Johnson Controls' manufacturing facility in Holland, according to JCI.MILWAUKEE, WI – Johnson Controls Power...
View ArticleCadillac to debut streaming rearview video technology in CT6 luxury sedan
New technology debuting on Cadillac's forthcoming CT6 luxury sedan will give drivers a better view of the road around them.DETROIT, MI - New technology debuting on Cadillac's forthcoming CT6 luxury...
View ArticleGovernment selling last stake in Ally Financial
The government is selling the last of its shares in Ally Financial Inc., the former financing arm of General Motors that was bailed out during the financial crisis. WASHINGTON (AP) — The government...
View ArticleCadillac unveils most powerful car in brand history: The 2016 CTS-V
Cadillac unveiled Monday what it said is the most powerful product in the General Motors luxury brand's 112-year history: The 2016 CTS-V.DETROIT, MI – Cadillac unveiled Monday what it said is the most...
View ArticleFord sweeps Freep's 2015 car and truck of the year awards
Ford Motor Co. has swept the annual car and truck of the year awards by the Detroit Free Press.DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. has swept the annual car and truck of the year awards by the Detroit Free...
View ArticleFCA US starts construction on Windsor Assembly Plant
FCA US LLC has begun exterior construction at its Windsor Assembly Plant, as the production site prepares to build a new, future model vehicle.DETROIT, MI – On the Dec. 26, known as Boxing Day in...
View ArticleFord launches aggressive marketing campaign for all-new F-150
The all-new, 2015 Ford F-150 will debut before a national television audience during the college football playoffs on Dec. 31, but the marketing campaign for the best-selling vehicle for 32...
View ArticleRecalls and leadership changes: 7 key moments in 2014 auto news
Recalls dominated news coverage in 2014, but there were also major executive changes and key new product launches. All the while, the industry had stalwart sales. Here are some of the key moments of...
View ArticleDetroit auto dealers foundation gives $245,000 to youth organization
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund concluded its 15th year of grant making by awarding $245,000 in grants. DETROIT, MI - The Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable...
View ArticleGM spends $3.9 billion to redeem preferred stock
General Motors Co. says it has completed the planned $3.9 billion purchase of 156.1 million shares of preferred stock.DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. says it has completed the planned $3.9 billion...
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