VW, Audi, BMW recall nearly 1.7M vehicles in air bag mess
Volkswagen, Audi and BMW are recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles with Takata air bag inflators that can rupture and hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers.DETROIT (AP) -- Volkswagen, Audi and BMW...
View ArticleAll-new 2017 Nissan Armada bows ahead of Chicago Auto Show
Nissan said the last piece of the transformation of its crossover and SUV has lineup has fallen into place with the arrival of the 2017 Armada.DETROIT, MI - Nissan said the last piece of the...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler unleashes beastly Ram Power Wagon
The 2017 Ram Power Wagon is an off-road beast.DETROIT, MI - The 2017 Ram Power Wagon is an off-road beast. Set to be revealed Thursday morning at the Chicago Auto Show, the new, large and brawny Ram...
View ArticleFord launching 4 new SUVs in the next 4 years
The two generations are giving the Dearborn automaker 160 million good reasons to launch four new SUVs.DETROIT, MI - The so-called "baby boomer" and "millennial" generations are giving Ford Motor Co....
View ArticleKia targets 50 mpg with all-new Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle
Kia Motors has unveiled the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle, a compact crossover that the Korean brand says will target 50 miles per gallon.DETROIT, MI - Kia Motors has unveiled the 2017 Niro Hybrid...
View ArticleNissan reveals half-ton Titan
Nissan is calling its new, half-ton Titan the "standard" version of its pickup truck lineup.DETROIT, MI - Nissan is calling its new, half-ton Titan the "standard" version of its pickup truck...
View ArticleRefreshed 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe debuts in Chicago
The refreshed-for-2017 Hyundai Santa Fe made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday. DETROIT, MI - The refreshed-for-2017 Hyundai Santa Fe made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show on...
View ArticleToyota launches snow-loving 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro in Chicago
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro was unveiled this week at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. DETROIT, MI - As temperatures in Michigan plunge well below zero and snow once again covers roads, some motorists...
View Article2016 Chicago Auto Show reveals: Trucks and more trucks
The show, at Chicago's McCormick Place, is open to the public Feb. 13-21.DETROIT, MI - The Chicago Auto Show typically is geared more toward consumers and trucks, and as expected the show's press...
View ArticleReports: VW managers told of looming diesel engine probe in May 2014
Reports say a high-ranking employee notified VW managers as early as May 2014 that U.S. regulators could examine car engine software.DETROIT, MI - German automaker Volkswagen AG is at the center of a...
View ArticleLexus bringing hybrid version of head-turning LC 500 to Geneva auto show
Lexus said Monday it will unveil a hybrid version of the all-new LC 500 coupe at the Geneva Motor Show next month.DETROIT, MI - Lexus said Monday it will unveil a hybrid version of the all-new LC 500...
View ArticleTakata airbags: Engineer pleads 5th in Florida; Recall grows with Saab,...
An engineer for Takata Corp. invoked his constitutional right not to risk incriminating himself as part of a lawsuit brought by a car accident victim in Florida.DETROIT, MI -Â An engineer for Takata...
View Article2017 GMC Acadia to start at $29,995
The 2017 GMC Acadia will have a starting price of $29,995 when it arrives at dealers this spring.DETROIT, MI - The 2017 GMC Acadia will have a starting price of $29,995 when it arrives at dealers this...
View ArticleMatthew McConaughey talks to dogs in latest Lincoln ad
The latest spot is far less meditative, and has him talking to German shorthair pointer and Weimaraner dogs in the backseat of the Lincoln Navigator he is driving.Matthew McConaugheyYoutube DETROIT,...
View ArticleBerger Motor Sales sold to Lansing dealership group
The acquisition marks the eighth dealership for the Young Automotive Group, which also owns Young Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ionia. IONIA, MI -- The Young Automotive Family of Lansing has purchased...
View ArticleRadio Flyer and Tesla combine forces to make $499 Model S for kids
With a price tag of $499, the mini Tesla Model S is a premium mode of transport for kids ages 3-8.Radio Flyer and Tesla Motors combined forces to make a lithium ion battery-powered Model S for kids....
View ArticleAWD Ford Focus RS to be first car in North America with factory winter tire...
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday its all-wheel-drive Focus RS will be the first car in North America to offer a winter tire package as a factory option from an OEM.DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. said...
View ArticleEngines Exposed at The Henry Ford gives visitors a look under the hood of...
The hoods are up at The Henry Ford as visitors get a rare chance to look at the engines of more than 50 iconic vehicles on display. DEARBORN, MI-- The hoods are up at The Henry Ford as visitors get a...
View ArticleToyota recalls 1.3 million SUVs in North America for seat belt issue
The recall covers the Rav4 from the 2005-2014 model years, and the Rav4 electric SUV from the 2012-2014 model years.DETROIT, MI - Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 2.87 million vehicles globally because...
View ArticleState suspends license of Detroit auto dealer after stolen cars found on lot
The Michigan Secretary of State has suspended the license of a Detroit auto dealership where Michigan State Police confiscated multiple stolen vehicles.A crumpled car sits near a west side Detroit...
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