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Analysts: U.S. auto industry recovery to continue in 2013
Automakers, including the Detroit Three, reported strong year-end sales Thursday that totaled 14.5 million vehicles sold in 2012, a 13 percent increase from 2011.DETROIT, MI- Following a robust 2012,...
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2013 Detroit auto show: Mercedes-Benz to debut two 'dream cars'
Mercedes-Benz will debut restyled models of its popular E-Class series at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.DETROIT, MI- Mercedes-Benz will debut restyled models of its...
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Average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in 2012 hits 24 mpg
The average fuel economy of the 14.5 million vehicles sold in 2012 was 23.8 mpg, up 1.3 mpg from 2011 and up 2.9 mpg from 2008, according to the Transportation Research Institute at The University of...
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Ford sells 239 acres of shuttered plant in Metro Detroit
The Dearborn-based automaker sold 239 acres of the facility, which shuttered in 2007, to Trident Barrow Management LLC, a New York-based unit of commercial real estate group Barrow Development.The...
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Former historic Ford plant sold for redevelopment
Ford said it will continue to demolish structures on its retained 45 acres of the site, located on the corner of I-96 and Wixom Road, under a separate sales contract.Ford Motor Co. has sold a majority...
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Tiny Chevrolet Sonic helped with General Motors comeback
The Chevrolet Sonic has come out of nowhere to become the top-selling subcompact in America.In this April 25, 2012 photo, Chevrolet Sonics move down the line at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant...
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Detroit auto show: What does $8 million in vehicles look like? Find out at...
The Gallery, a prelude to the official start of the 2013 North American International Auto Show, will feature about 30 exotic vehicles and a meal prepared by Chef Wolfgang Puck.DETROIT, MI- One of...
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Audi debuting new convertible, high-performance sports car at Detroit auto show
Following a diesel-filled lineup in Los Angeles, Audi is coming to Detroit with speed, and the top down. Audi of America has confirmed that the 2014 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet and re-freshened 2014 Audi R8...
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Fiat 500e: Chrysler's first all-electric car achieves 116 MPGe
The 500e -- the Auburn Hills-based automaker's first all-electric vehicle -- achieved a combined 116 miles per gallon equivalent with 122 MPGe city and 108 MPGe highway.AUBURN HILLS, MI- The U.S....
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Chrysler CEO donating customized Dodge Challenger SRT8 to charity auction
Chrysler Group LLC CEO and chairman Sergio Marchionne is once again stepping-up his commitment to raising $35 million for the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.DETROIT, MI- Chrysler Group LLC CEO...
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Detroit auto show: Hyundai to unveil new concept; can it top its LA Auto Show...
The vehicle, called the HCD-14, will give the ''automotive world a glimpse into future Hyundai premium vehicle design, advanced 3-D gesture-based technology controls, and spirited driving dynamics,''...
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Government proposes new electric vehicle noise regulations aimed at...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Monday proposed that the alternative vehicles should meet minimum sound standards in order to help make all pedestrians more aware of the...
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Chrysler to debut Dodge Dart GT at Detroit auto show
The Auburn Hills-based automaker Tuesday said the vehicle will feature a 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir2 four-cylinder engine, which produces 184 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque. The vehicle also...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee cleared in fire probe
The agency says the problem hasn't caused an unreasonable safety risk. It will continue to monitor the SUVs.U.S. safety regulators have cleared the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee after an investigation into...
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Listen: What sound should electric vehicles make?
Take a listen and vote what sound(s) you think the vehicles should make. Does your selected sound meet the proposed standard?DETROIT, MI- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway...
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2013 Detroit auto show: Expected debuts, photos and everything you need to know
The 2013 NAIAS is open to the public from Jan. 19-27. More than 50 unveilings from the world’s top automakers are expected during the show’s press preview days Jan. 14 and 15, followed by industry...
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GM teases camouflaged Cadillac ELR before 2013 Detroit auto show
The Detroit-based automaker Tuesday released a camouflaged photo of the extended-range 2014 Cadillac ELR, which features the extended-range vehicle driving through the mountains of Southern California...
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GM ditching 'Chevy Runs Deep' amid global expansion, lineup overhaul
The tagline, ''Find New Roads'' will be the brand's new slogan and internal message as the Detroit-based automaker continues to expand the brand globally, company officials confirmed today.General...
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GM: Chevy to 'Find New Roads' with global ad campaign
hevrolet’s new marketing campaign is more than a tagline; it’s a way of life for its employees, according to General Motors Co.General Motors Co. Jan. 8 said it is changing its ''Chevy Runs Deep''...
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2013 Detroit auto show could reaffirm city's Motor City status
Following what some could refer to as the ''Great Depression'' of the U.S. automotive industry, sales have continued to increase and this year’s Detroit auto show will reflect a rebounding industry,...
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