Obama on Chrysler Pacifica: It's cool driving a minivan
"You guys remember 'Get Shorty' don't you?" the president said, according to reporters on the scene. "It's cool driving a mini van."President Barack Obama takes a look at the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica...
View ArticleObama on Detroit's auto comeback: 'There's only one Motor City'
The U.S. auto industry is back, and how.DETROIT, MI - The U.S. auto industry is back. New car and truck sales are at record levels. The Detroit Three are profitable.As disgruntled Detroit teachers...
View ArticleGM launches Maven car-sharing service in Ann Arbor, other cities to come
The mobile application-based service, called Maven, will first focus on the University of Michigan, where it will be available to faculty and students.DETROIT, MI - General Motors is launching a new...
View ArticleGM reports third-straight year of record global sales
General Motors' global vehicle sales in 2015 were up 0.2 percent on an annual basis to 9.8 million units.DETROIT, MI - General Motors' global vehicle sales in 2015 were up just 0.2 percent on an...
View ArticleRecalls hit record 51 million vehicles in 2015
The number of vehicles recalled in the U.S. hit a record level for a second consecutive year in 2015, even after rising dramatically in 2014.DETROIT, MI - The number of vehicles recalled in the U.S....
View ArticlePublic atrium, giant LED board part of facade renovations planned for...
A large, multi-layered glass atrium with a giant LED video board leaning out toward Jefferson Avenue are among plans for the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.DETROIT, MI - A large, multi-layered...
View ArticleAll of the 2016 Detroit auto show concept vehicles in one place
They're often daring, bold and look toward the future. Sometimes, they're the first steps in a new direction for automakers, a tip of the hat for consumers and industry analysts. DETROIT, MI --...
View ArticleFord to stop selling autos in Japan and Indonesia
Ford Motor Co. will stop selling vehicles in Japan and Indonesia by the end of the year.DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. will stop selling vehicles in Japan and Indonesia by the end of the year, the...
View ArticleSee exotic cars arrive at DeVos Place for Michigan International Auto Show
The first of the most expensive cars that will be parked on the Million Dollar Motorway arrived Monday, Jan. 25. Watch video GRAND RAPIDS, MI - More than 300 new cars will be on the floor of the DeVos...
View ArticleTakata airbag recall expands with Ford Ranger death
The death of a South Carolina man last month has prompted Ford Motor Co. to recall an additional 391,394 vehicles with airbags made by Takata Corp. DETROIT, MI - The death of a South Carolina man last...
View ArticleVintage Ferrari once owned by Nicholas Cage on display at Michigan...
To celebrate the Gilmore Car Museum's 50th anniversary as a nonprofit, they have brought a collection of cars from the 1960s to this year's Michigan International Auto Show.GRAND RAPIDS, MI - When...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler's 2015 profit drops; Automaker likely to announce production...
FCA's drop in net profits came despite an 18 percent rise in net revenues to €113.2 billion (about $123 billion). DETROIT, MI - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' full-year, net profit for 2015 fell to 377...
View ArticleFCA to focus on Jeep, Ram brand production in North America
Say arrivederci to the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart.DETROIT, MI - We could be saying arrivederci to the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart.Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is adjusting a five-year business plan, put...
View ArticleFord's 2015 profit jumps on stronger sales
Improving sales in most of the world helped Ford Motor Co. achieve a record pretax profit in 2015, and the company says the numbers could go even higher this year.DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- Improving...
View ArticleSee the stars of the 2016 Michigan International Auto Show
See some of the most exciting new cars and trucks on display at this week's Michigan International Auto Show, which starts on Thursday, Jan. 28 and continues through Sunday, Jan. 31.
View Article''Supplier of the Year' announced at Michigan International Auto Show
"As vehicles become more advanced and, as drivers, we expect more from our vehicles, suppliers must rise to the challenge with new, innovative products." -- GRNCDA President Tom Makarewicz.Tom...
View ArticleNeed a ride? Facebook could be rolling into shared mobility
Seeing as people are already walking around with GPS devices in their purses and pockets, it makes sense that shared mobility continues to gain traction. DETROIT, MI - Seeing as people are already...
View ArticleTesla applies for dealership license in Michigan
Tesla Motors has applied with Michigan's Secretary of State to sell and service its cars through franchised dealerships in the state. DETROIT, MI - Tesla Motors has applied with Michigan's Secretary...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler posts 70th-straight month of U.S. sales gains
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' U.S. sales of new cars and trucks rose 7 percent on an annual basis in January to 155,037 units.DETROIT, MI - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' U.S. sales of new cars and trucks...
View ArticleFord's sales dip 3% in January
Ford Motor Co.'s sales in the U.S. fell 3 percent year-over-year to 173,723 vehicles in January. DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co.'s sales in the U.S. fell 3 percent year-over-year to 173,723 vehicles in...
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