Chrysler: Profits surge to $1.7 billion in 2012
For the fourth quarter, net income was $378 million on revenue of $17.2 billion, up 68 percent from $225 million a year earlier. For the year, the company reported revenue of $65.8 billion, an...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2013 commercials: Watch Volkswagen's controversial, some say...
Some claim the commercial is "offensive" to Jamaicans. Watch it and weigh in.Super Bowl 2013: Is the Volkswagen commercial "offensive"?Courtesy photo The latest 2013 Super Bowl commercial buzz is...
View ArticleChrysler: Dozens of new vehicles coming
The Auburn Hills-based automaker has shifted its business plan to launch nearly 50 new or significantly redesigned and refreshed models through 2016, including 10 this year.AUBURN HILLS, MI- Chrysler...
View ArticleWin a new Range Rover Evoque, more at Michigan International Auto Show
Check out the list of prizes, including a new car, that you can win at this year's auto showWatch videoThe 2013 Range Rover EvoqueCourtesy Photo | www.landrover.com  GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The 15th...
View ArticleUAW, salaried Chrysler workers receiving bonuses or profit sharing checks
In an email to employees, Marchionne congratulated employees on continuing the Auburn Hills-based automaker’s turnaround, which included a $1.7 billion profit, up from $183 million in 2011, and...
View ArticleGM to invest $200 million, add 400 jobs in Pontiac
General Motors Co. will invest $200 million and add about 400 jobs at its powertrain engineering headquarters in Pontiac, officials announced Wednesday.PONTIAC, MI- General Motors Co. will invest $200...
View ArticleMichigan International Auto Show kicks off tonight with charity gala
The show opens to the public at 3 p.m. Thursday. GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Michigan International Auto Show kicks off tonight with a red carpet charity gala in DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. The show...
View ArticleCorvette high-performance engines moving to Kentucky
By BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky plant that builds Corvettes will start producing high-performance engines for the iconic sports car. General Motors officials...
View ArticleFirm that makes cars lighter and quieter wins top supplier award at Michigan...
Cascade Engineering's "variable mass, injection molded dash silencer" offers automakers a 20 percent to 35 percent mass savings and a lower unit cost without negatively affecting the vehicle's...
View ArticleOpening night gala at the Michigan International Auto Show brings out rich...
One week after the birth of their second child, ArtPrize founder Rick and Melissa DeVos used the gala opening of the Michigan International Auto Show to look at family transportation.GRAND RAPIDS, MI...
View ArticleOfficials: GM's engineering consolidation good for Michigan; adds jobs, $200...
The Detroit-based automaker Wednesday announced it will consolidate 400 employees to its Global Powertrain Engineering Headquarters in Pontiac, which will also add a new $200 million, 138,000...
View ArticleThe Untouchables: See the Top 10 cars you can't touch at the Michigan...
These are the untouchables, the prize cars you can't touch at the Michigan International Auto Show. You can't even breathe on them.GRAND RAPIDS, MI – There are two kinds of cars on display at the 15th...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Red carpet gala kicks off auto show with local stars and cars
Kids, cars, and stars take all in one night with 15th annual gala to launch auto showGRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Charity Spectacular gala event that annually marks the start of the Michigan International...
View ArticleGM's 2014 Chevy Cruze diesel to debut at Chicago Auto Show
General Motors Co. hopes its best-selling Cruze will fuel the automaker's transition into the U.S. diesel market, which is expected to grow to 10 percent of total sales by 2020.The highly-anticipated...
View ArticleFormer Obama, Bush military adviser named to GM Board
The Detroit-based automaker Thursday announced the election of retired Adm. Michael Mullen to its board of directors effective February 1.Michael MullenGMDETROIT, MI- The former principal military...
View ArticleChrysler unveils limited-edition Mopar '13 Dart
The limited-edition Mopar '13 Dart, marking the fourth special-edition Mopar-badged vehicle created since the company partnered with Fiat S.p.A in 2009, is set to make its debut next week at the 2013...
View ArticleSee the Top 10 cars you should poke your head into at the Michigan...
There are some elite vehicles that serve as eye candy for gearheads, but most of the vehicles beg to have you look inside, smell the leather and grip the steering wheel.GRAND RAPIDS, MI – One of the...
View Article2013 Super Bowl ads: Chrysler confirms ad, Kia tells where babies come from
Chrysler officials continue to remain mum regarding the Auburn Hills-based automaker’s plans for the big game, but CEO and Chairman Sergio Marchionne Wednesday confirmed that the automaker will have a...
View ArticleGM donates $1 million to Habitat for Humanity to help revitalize neighborhoods
The General Motors Foundation is providing a $1 million grant to Habitat for Humanity International to help with neighborhood revitalization efforts in 12 U.S. cities, including Detroit and...
View ArticleVIDEO: Watch highlights of models at Michigan International Auto Show's...
Watch the models hit the runway in new fashion show from charity gala GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- During the Michigan International Auto Show's Charity Spectacular gala to benefit the Helen DeVos Children's...
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