GM's March sales up 1 percent amid fleet reductions
The Detroit automaker's retail deliveries for the month grew 6 percent to 193,524 units.DETROIT, MI -Â General Motors' total sales in March were up 1 percent to 252,128 units, as the company continued...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 pre-orders already top 275,000
The car is still at least a year and a half from being built, but Tesla Motors already has more than 275,000 pre-orders for its Model 3.DETROIT, MI - The car is still at least a year and a half from...
View ArticleAuto industry again chasing record year; These were the top sellers in March
Deliveries of new, light vehicles in the U.S. appear to be on pace for another record year.DETROIT, MI - Deliveries of new, light vehicles in the U.S. appear to be on pace for another record year.In...
View ArticleToyota and Microsoft partner to launch new company Toyota Connected
The new company will be a data science hub for Japanese automaker's global operations.DETROIT, MI - Toyota Motor North America and technology giant Microsoft are partnering to launch Toyota Connected,...
View ArticleTesla Q1 deliveries hit by Model X parts shortage
Tesla Motors said Monday it delivered 14,820 vehicles in the first quarter of 2016, an almost 50 percent rise over the same period last year.DETROIT, MI - Tesla Motors said Monday it delivered 14,820...
View ArticleFord invests $170 million in South Africa to build new Everest SUV
The move will create about 1,200 new jobs in South Africa. DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. announced Tuesday it is investing $170 million to expand its Silverton Assembly Plant in South Africa, where it...
View ArticleFord confirms $1.6 billion plant in Mexico
The new facility is expected to add 2,800 jobs by 2020. DETROIT, MIÂ - Ford Motor Co. confirmed Tuesday it is investing $1.6 billion in a new small car plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.The new facility...
View ArticleFrance offers Tesla nuclear plant site for production
Elon Musk has made it no secret that he wants to launch production in Europe for Tesla MotorsCentrale nucleaire de FessenheimWiki Media CommonsAÂ DETROIT, MI - Elon Musk has made it no secret that he...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler indefinitely laying off 1,300 workers at Sterling Heights...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Wednesday it will be indefinitely laying off 1,300 workers at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant when it reduces the site from two shifts to one, beginning July 5.In...
View ArticleSee what's new as Chevy Volts visit their Detroit birthplace
We took a first-generation, 2013 Chevy Volt and a new, 2016 model back to the place where they were first assembled.Watch videoDETROIT, MI - The first Chevrolet Volt rolled off the assembly line at...
View ArticleRide reviews: 2016 Chevrolet Volt still a plug-in electric trailblazer
In many parts of the country, including Michigan, it is still somewhat of a novelty to plug in your car. Watch videoDETROIT, MI - In many parts of the country, including Michigan, it is still somewhat...
View ArticleTesla Model 3: $14 billion worth of pre-orders in first week
At the very lest, it means a cash injection of about $325 million.DETROIT, MI - The hype surrounding the recently revealed Tesla 3 has translated to more than 325,000 of the cars being pre-ordered in...
View ArticleAnn Arbor picked for third Toyota Research Institute location
Ann Arbor will be home to a third Toyota Research Institute, joining MIT and Silicon Valley as locations for the Japanese automaker's research facilities.DETROIT, MI - Ann Arbor will be home to a...
View ArticleGM design chief Ed Welburn to retire
Welburn, 65, has been with the company for 44 years.Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design will retire on July 1, following a 44-year career with the company. Michael Simcoe, a...
View ArticleFord launches stealth interior lights for police interceptor SUVs
If you are an habitual lawbreaker who's accustomed to spotting police vehicles by their top-mounted lights, Ford Motor Co. has some bad news for you.Watch videoDETROIT, MI - If you are an habitual...
View ArticleHyundai recalls 173,000 Sonatas for steering issue
Hyundai is recalling 173,000 Sonata cars for an issue that could lead to loss of power steering.DETROIT, MI - Hyundai is recalling 173,000 Sonata cars for an issue that could lead to loss of power...
View ArticleGM ignition switch bellwether case dismissed
The fourth of six so-called "bellwether" cases against General Motors over faulty ignition switches has been dismissed ahead of going to trial in July.DETROIT, MI - The fourth of six so-called...
View ArticleTesla Model X SUVs recalled for seats that can snap forward
Tesla Motors is recalling 2,700 Model X SUVs over an issue with the third-row seats, which can snap forward in a crash. DETROIT, MI - Tesla Motors is recalling 2,700 Model X vehicles over an issue...
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