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CarMax opening first Michigan store, hiring 40-plus employees
The new store will be large by West Michigan used car dealer standards with an inventory of about 200 used vehicles. KENTWOOD, MI - CarMax, the nation's largest chain of used car dealerships, is...
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Honda shows off Civic Type R prototype in Paris
Honda Motor Co. has released photos of a prototype of the soon-to-be-released Civic Type R in Paris this week.DETROIT - Honda Motor Co. has released photos of a prototype of the soon-to-be-released...
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GM launches new turbo-diesel V-8 engine for 2017 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra...
General Motors' turbo-diesel V-8 engine is getting its most powerful update ever, the Detroit automaker said Thursday. ROMULUS, Mich. - General Motors' turbo-diesel V-8 engine is getting its most...
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Tesla: Any state that bans sales 'very poor candidate for manufacturing...
As Tesla Motors ramps up production ahead of the launch of its Model 3 electric car, states where it is banned from selling and servicing its vehicles directly to consumers will not be candidates for...
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Ram reveals 575-horsepower Rebel TRX concept in Texas
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Ram brand revealed a 575-horsepower, Rebel TRX pickup concept Thursday at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. ROMULUS, Mich. - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Ram brand revealed a...
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Bill Ford says Donald Trump's 'basic premise is wrong' in criticizing Mexico...
The great grandson of Henry Ford said Thursday that a U.S. presidential candidate's criticism of the carmaker shifting some production to Mexico is misguided.ROMULUS, Mich. - The great-grandson of...
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Detroit Three automakers post sales declines in September
General Motors' total vehicle sales dipped 1 percent to 249,795 units. The Detroit automaker's retail sales were flat at 204,449 units. DETROIT - The Detroit Three automakers posted modest sales...
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US probes Ford vehicles for steering, warning light problems
Two Ford Motor Co. models are under investigation by U.S. safety regulators for power steering and door ajar warning light issues that are similar to those that have caused other Ford vehicles to be...
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Ford police interceptor SUVs get a little more stealth
Ford Motor Co. is adding another covert option to its police fleet, with traffic warning lights integrated into the Police Interceptor Utility's rear spoiler.Watch videoDETROIT - Ford Motor Co. is...
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These were the 10 best-selling cars and trucks in September
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 September, with their performance versus...
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Feds probe Ford F-150s for sudden brake loss
Federal safety regulators are investigating complaints of sudden brake loss in newer Ford F-150 trucks.DETROIT - Federal safety regulators are investigating complaints of sudden brake loss in newer...
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GM and U.S. Army team up for rugged, fuel-cell-powered Chevrolet Colorado ZH-2
GM calls the Chevrolet Colorado ZH-2 the "most extreme off-road-capable fuel-cell-powered electric vehicle ever" from the Detroit automaker. DETROIT - It's not just that the fuel-cell-powered...
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Federal regulators aim to reduce traffic deaths to zero in next 30 years
On Wednesday, several federal agencies announced they have formed a "Road to Zero" coalition, with the stated goal of eliminating traffic deaths. DETROIT - Last year, there was the largest increase in...
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Report: Bill Ford met with Donald Trump over 'infuriating' comments
Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford said he has met with Donald Trump to talk about the Republican presidential candidate's criticism of the Dearborn automaker.DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill...
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Tesla's direct-sales model costs consumers more, says dealer group chairman
The head of a U.S. automobile dealer group said Wednesday that the franchised dealer model is still the best way for consumers to save money on buying a car or truck. DETROIT - The head of a U.S. auto...
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GM celebrates 50 years of fuel cell tech that began with the Electrovan
General Motors claims to have tested the world's first hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle with the Electrovan, and the Detroit automaker is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. DETROIT - Hydrogen...
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Moody's downgrades global auto manufacturing outlook to 'negative'
Growth in new car sales in key markets such as the U.S. has been robust as of late, but appears to be headed for a slow-down. DETROIT - Growth in new car sales in key markets such as the U.S. has been...
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Court records show MyFord Touch considered 'polished turd' by engineer
Documents in a class-action lawsuit filed in 2013 show the mounting frustration Ford Motor Co. executives and engineers had in dealing with the development of the MyFord Touch infotainment...
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Strike deadline looms as Fiat Chrysler negotiates with Canadian union
Unifor is in talks with the automaker after successfully agreeing to a new labor contract with General Motors.DETROIT - A strike deadline is set for 11:59 p.m. Monday in negotiations between a...
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Fiat Chrysler, Canadian workers union reach labor deal
The union representing workers at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' sites in Canada has reached a tentative agreement for a new labor contract with the automaker.DETROIT - The union representing workers at...
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