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LA Auto Show: Concept vehicles a mix of green, speed
Concepts at the 2012 LA Auto Show ranged from the already revealed Chevrolet Tru 140S and Code 130R to the Honda EV-STER, a small sports car that generated quite a buzz at the show, and the world...
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Advanced battery project will take 'five times five times five' approach to...
Headed by the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, the program will bring two new advanced battery research facilities to Michigan -- one at Michigan State University’s Bioeconomics Institute in...
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Couple convicted of stealing General Motors trade secrets
A former General Motors engineer with access to the automaker's hybrid technology was convicted Friday along with her husband of stealing trade secrets for possible use in China.AP PhotosThis...
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Ford issues fourth recall for 2013 Escape; new Fusion recalled as well
TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) – Ford Motor Co. said Friday that it is recalling more than 89,000 new Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans because the engines can overheat and cause fires. The...
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Chrysler's U.S. sales up 14 percent over the year, despite dip in Jeep sales
The company posted its 32nd consecutive month of sales gains.Fiat brand global boss Olivier Francois speaks before the unveilings of four new Fiat vehicles at the 2012 LA Auto Show last week.Michael...
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GM's November sales grow 3 percent while Cadillac and Buick post strong results
GM’s Cadillac and Buick brands posted double-digit increases, while Chevrolet and GMC sales were essentially flat.2013 Buick VeranoGeneral MotorsGeneral Motors Co. posted a 3 percent increase in U.S....
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Ford November sales growth driven by small cars, which hit highest level in...
Ford Motor Co. had growth across all the board in November, but the largest rise was in the small car segment. 2013 Ford Fusion HybridDEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Co. had growth across the board in...
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Gilbert's Rock Ventures buys One Woodward in downtown Detroit
Rock Ventures announced Monday that it has bought the 26-floor One Woodward building in downtown Detroit.One Woodward Ave.DETROIT, MI - Rock Ventures announced Monday that it has bought the 26-floor...
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Troy couple found guilty of stealing GM trade secrets on hybrid vehicle...
A Troy couple was convicted today of stealing information on hybrid vehicle technology from GM for use by a competitor in China, according the U.S. Attorney's office.GM's premier hybrid vehicle, the...
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Best-selling GM, Ford, Chrysler vehicles of November
Hurricane Sandy impacted November's auto sales figures.GM, Ford and Chrysler all posted year-over-year sales gains in November.AP Photos The Big Three automakers all reported year-over-year sales...
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Lacks Wheel Trim Systems debuts automotive wheel that can improve gas mileage
Lacks executives said their tests show the new wheel can improve gas mileage by 1.1 miles per gallon on the highway and .4 miles per gallon in city driving.Lack Wheel Trim System's new wheel is...
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Video: Meet a conservative UAW member who wants Michigan to become a...
Bryan Pannebaker spent 11 years working for Chrysler and the last 16 years at Ford. He's a member of the United Auto Workers union who has rallied for fair wages, and he supports collective...
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Ford: Lincoln reinvention under way with Super Bowl ad, new name
The Dearborn-based automaker this week announced its Lincoln brand will now be known as the Lincoln Motor Co. and have a Super Bowl commercial for the first time in the brand's history.DEARBORN, MI-...
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Video: Fiat's 'Topless' Romanian model ad from LA Auto Show
The 60-second ad was for the new Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio (convertible). The ad showed a scorpion (symbol of Abarth) cutting the bikini top off of the Romanian model as the new vehicle drove by,...
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LA Auto Show: Top 10 highlights
And now that the show's public days are under way, and we've had a week to digest the unveilings, MLive Autos has put together a top 10 list of highlights from the two days of debuts.DETROIT, MI- The...
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Helio Castroneves excited by changes to Detroit Grand Prix track on Belle Isle
DETROIT, MI - Indycar superstar Helio Castroneves says changes to the Detroit Grand Prix track on Belle Isle will lead to more exciting racing. In a 37-second YouTube video, Castroneves says extending...
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Have you ever named a vehicle? If so, you're not alone
Have you ever named a vehicle? More than 60 percent of those surveyed said they have named their vehicle.Automotive.com courtesy graphicDETROIT, MI- Have you ever named a vehicle?That was a question...
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UAW President Bob King calls on Gov. Rick Snyder to veto any right-to-work...
United Auto Workers President Bob King joined hundreds of union protesters at the Michigan Capitol today as tensions mounted over potential right-to-work legislation.LANSING, MI -- United Auto Workers...
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GM: Chevy Volt owners surpass 100 million all-electric miles
Volts can drive gas and tailpipe-emissions free using a full charge of electricity stored in its 16.50-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas-powered engine/generator...
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Chrysler establishing charitable foundation in recognition of CEO Sergio...
The annual contribution over the next five years is expected to amount to a value of five million Chrysler units, with the initial contribution anticipated in December of 2013.Chrysler Group LLC...
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