Speedometer top speed often exceeds reality
Why do most cars sold in the U.S. have speedometers that show top speeds they can't possibly reach?In a Feb. 11, 2013 photo, the speedometer of a 2013 Ford Fusion displayed at the Bob Maxey dealership...
View ArticleChrysler: U.S. investments top $5 billion since 2009; announces jobs,...
The most recent sign of the Auburn Hills-based company’s prosperity occurred Thursday in Kokomo, Ind., where Chrysler announced it will hire 1,250 new workers and invest $374 million to build...
View ArticleDodge leads Chrysler to 35th-consecutive month of sales gains in February
The February sales put the stamp on a pretty good week for Chrysler, which included the company announcing it will hire 1,250 new workers and invest $374 million to build fuel-efficient eight- and...
View ArticleFord posts best February sales since 2006; announces Q2 production plans
For a second-consecutive month, Ford Motor Co. reported its best monthly sales since 2006. The Dearborn-based automaker today said its sales last month grew 9 percent compared to February 2012 with...
View ArticleGM: Cadillac, Buick lead to 7% February sales increase
General Motors Co. announced today that it sold 224,314 vehicles in the United States in February, up 7 percent compared with a year ago.2013 Cadillac ATS (courtesy image)GMDETROIT- General Motors Co....
View ArticleGM: Three redesigned, important luxury vehicles to debut in New York
DETROIT- General Motors Co. will unveil three redesigned luxury vehicles later this month at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.DETROIT- General Motors Co. will unveil three redesigned luxury...
View ArticleTop 10 Detroit Three vehicles of February 2013
In what is historically one of the worst sales months of the year, the Detroit Three performed OK. Each of the Detroit automakers experienced less than 10 percent of year-over-year sales gains from...
View ArticleGM: Shaq back in new Buick LaCrosse TV spot
Shaquille O'Neal is back to represent the 2013 Buick LaCrosse, according to General Motors Co.GM video: Behind-the-scenes of the new Buick LaCrosse TV spot with Shaquille O’NealDETROIT- Shaquille...
View ArticleU.S. auto industry remains resilient despite sequester, higher gas prices
The Detroit Three and non-domestic automakers on Friday reported sales of just less than 1.2 million units in the U.S. for last month, a six percent increase from February 2012. February sales hit an...
View Article2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible images released
The vehicle is scheduled to make its world debut Tuesday at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. DETROIT- General Motors Co. released images of its highly-anticipated 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray...
View ArticleOld GM properties are a tough sell in Genesee County, but not impossible
Genesee County has an abundance of industrial sites once thriving with business from the auto industry that are now silent and have become difficult to sell due to market demand, according to...
View ArticleChrysler announces 2012 sweepstakes winner
The Auburn Hills-based automaker says Cheryl Powers is the winner of its 2012 National Sweepstakes. She can use the credit to buy a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat brand vehicle.AUBURN HILLS, Mich....
View ArticleGM: 2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra launches on track; releasing specs in March
Kurt McNeil, GM vice president of U.S. sales operations, said the Detroit-based automaker will announce pricing, fuel economy and various performance statistics for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and...
View ArticleVideo: New Buick LaCrosse ad featuring Shaq 'more than expected'
When Shaquille O'Neal was born, he was 'a lot more' than she expected. The 2013 Buick LaCrosse is a lot more than consumers should expect as well. That's according to the new 30-second TV spot...
View ArticleGM live streaming 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray convertible unveiling
If you weren’t able to fit a trip to Europe in your schedule, the Detroit-based automaker is live streaming the world debut of the sports car convertible online starting at 2:30 a.m. EST Tuesday...
View ArticleGM: Additional 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible images released
In addition to two exterior shots of the vehicle released over the weekend, the Detroit-based automaker released four more photos of the upcoming convertible Monday morning.DETROIT- General Motors Co....
View ArticlePhotos: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible
The images were unveiled 30 minutes before the American two-seater is scheduled to make its world debut at the 2013 Geneva International Auto Show.DETROIT- General Motors Co. released a full portfolio...
View ArticleGM unveils 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible in Geneva
GM announced the vehicle will go on sale in late-2013, and, features the same balance of technology, design and performance introduced on the coupe that debuted earlier this year in Detroit.DETROIT-...
View ArticleAutomakers unveiling fun, performance vehicles in Geneva despite European woes
Niche performance vehicles, many more powerful that the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, are what the Switzerland show has become known for globally. DETROIT- The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray...
View ArticleAutonomous vehicles in Michigan: Self-driving bill moves to Senate, could...
Senate Bill 169, which passed through the transportation committee today in a unanimous and bipartisan vote, would make Michigan the fourth state in the country to allow vehicle manufacturers and...
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