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Detroit Three autoworkers with Unifor authorize strike
The some 23,000 members of Unifor working for the Detroit Three autoworkers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike as contract negotiations approach a Sept. 19 deadline. Unifor...
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Takata truck carrying airbag inflators reportedly explodes in Texas, killing 1
The explosion occurred after the truck was in an accident in Eagle Pass, Texas.DETROIT - A truck transporting Takata-made airbag inflators at the heart of an unprecedented safety recall exploded in...
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Ford brings performance to midsize sedan segment with 325-horsepower Fusion...
The mid-size sedan segment may be losing out to Americans' appetites for crossover vehicles as of late, but the sub-segment of affordable, performance-oriented midsize sedans is by no means dead...
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GM and U.S. Army to reveal Chevy Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle
The likely off-roader is set to be revealed in October at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army in Washington, D.C.DETROIT - General Motors on Tuesday teased an image of...
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Elon Musk to reveal 'major improvements' to Tesla's Autopilot
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said he plans to release details Wednesday of improvements to the electric carmaker's Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system.DETROIT - Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said he...
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Dodge partners with Mecum Auctions, will offer thrill rides
The Dodge logo and cars will be featured prominently at Mecum Auctions and in its marketing materials, as part of a partnership announced Wednesday.Watch videoDETROIT - The Dodge logo and cars will be...
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These are the best and worst vehicles for putting in child seats, IIHS says
In its latest evaluation, IIHS rated 170 current models, and deemed most to be "good" or "acceptable."DETROIT - The U.S. has required new vehicles to have systems for child seat installation since...
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GM and Ford sales fall in August amid industry-wide softening
The Detroit Three automakers saw mixed results in the U.S. in August, as industry-wide automotive sales appear to be softening. DETROIT - The Detroit Three automakers saw mixed results in the U.S. in...
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Unifor picks GM as target automaker for contract talks
The Canadian union's current contract with the companies expires Sept. 19 at 11:59 p.m.Unifor President Jerry DiasUnifor TORONTO - Unifor said Tuesday it selected General Motors as the company with...
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These were the 10 best-selling cars and trucks in August
According to sales numbers from Autodata Corp., and compiled by the Associated Press, these were the 10 top-selling cars and trucks in the U.S. by volume in August, with their performance versus...
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GM, Ford post record August sales in China
Both Detroit automakers saw record volume levels in China last month.DETROIT - New car and truck sales in the U.S. appeared to be hitting a plateau in August, but the same could not be said for China,...
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Best and worst vehicles for child car seats ranked by highway safety group
The U.S. has required new vehicles to have systems for child seat installation since 2002, but even as recent as last year an insurance industry group found few cars and trucks provide the ease that...
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GM's Mary Barra again named Fortune's Most Powerful Woman
For a second straight year, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra topped Fortune's list of the Most Powerful Women.DETROIT - For a second straight year, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra topped...
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Ford, Mazda recall millions of vehicles for separate door issues
Ford Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. announced separate recalls Thursday affecting door latches and hatches.DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. announced separate recalls Thursday affecting...
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Detroit on VLF Automotive's radar for production of higher-volume vehicle
VLF Automotive executives would not discuss details, they indicated the new vehicle could be assembled in Detroit.Former GM vice chairman Bob LutzAP File Photo AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - VLF Automotive is...
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VLF Automotive wants more jobs in Michigan with new vehicle launches
As the company gears up for a higher-volume model, it said it aims to keep the work in the Pleasant Peninsula. Watch videoAUBURN HILLS, Mich. - There are only about three dozen workers assembling VLF...
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Nissan recalls 120,000 vehicles; fluid leaks can cause fires
Nissan is recalling over 120,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because brake fluid could leak and cause fires.DETROIT (AP) -- Nissan is recalling over 120,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because brake fluid...
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Shuttered Benteler Automotive factory has new owner, new tenants
Third Coast Development, which has developed hotels, apartments and commercial buildings in West Michigan, acquired the sprawling Benteler Automotive facility for $3.4 million in July.GRAND RAPIDS, MI...
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GM recalls 4 million vehicles for computer glitch linked to 1 death
General Motors is recalling more than 4 million vehicles globally because of a software glitch affecting airbags that has been linked to at least one death.A General Motors Co. logo is displayed...
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Ford continues mobility push with San Francisco shuttle service, bike sharing
The Dearborn automaker said Friday it is expanding a crowd-sourced shuttle service and bike-sharing network.DETROIT - In Ford Motor Co.'s latest move toward becoming an automotive and mobility...
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