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Ram Truck tows Chrysler to pre-recession sales levels in August
Chrysler Group LLC continued to experience pre-recession sales levels in August. The Auburn Hills-based automaker Tuesday reported U.S. sales of 165,552 units, a 12 percent increase compared with...
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F-Series sales top 70,000 in August, lead Ford to 12% increase
F-Series sales of 71,115 trucks were up 22 percent, marking the 25th consecutive monthly increase and the first time since 2006 that sales have passed 70,000 vehicles in two separate months.DEARBORN,...
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GM reports best US sales month in five years
GM said it sold 275,847 vehicles in the U.S. in August, up 15 percent compared with a year ago. The sales were the highest of 2013 and the best since September 2008.DETROIT- August was the best sales...
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Detroit automakers continue double-digit sales gains in August
For a second-straight month, each of the Detroit automakers reported double-digit sales gains compared to 2012, with sales reaching pre-recession levels.DETROIT, MI- The Detroit Three aren’t just...
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$9 million in federal grants going toward Michigan advanced vehicle...
The federal government is giving almost $9 million in grant money to eight Michigan projects focused on developing advanced vehicle technologies, with a particular focus on better fuel efficiency....
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Auto industry 'one bright star' in US economy, records best sales month since...
The majority of automakers, including the Detroit Three, reported double-digit sales gains last month over August 2012, for a total of more than 1.5 million vehicles sold – a 17 percent increase...
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Ford boosting production of smallest EcoBoost engine
Ford announced it is doubling the output of the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine to more than 1,000 engines a day at its engine plant in Cologne, Germany. This will increase projected...
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Toyota investing $28 million in Michigan R&D facilities
Bob Carter, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. senior vice president of automotive operations, said the Japanese-based automaker will invest $28 million in its Toyota Technical Center operations in the Ann...
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Auto executives in China tell Gov. Snyder what may lure them to Michigan
While this is Snyder's third trade mission to China, Friday marked his first time in Chongqing. CHONGQING, CHINA — Gov. Rick Snyder met with Chinese automotive executives on Friday, urging them to...
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Susan J. Demas: U.S. auto industry is roaring back, bringing good and bad...
The good news for Michigan is that the U.S. auto industry is roaring back. That's also the bad news.The good news for Michigan is that the U.S. auto industry is roaring back. That's also the bad...
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Flint-area General Motors employees prepped for full slate of community...
Dozens of GM workers will participate in the company's second annual teamGM Cares Week activities, including building a Peace Park and sprucing up local neighborhoods.FLINT, MI – General Motors...
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Turbocharged engines: What are they? And why are sales ready to explode...
How has Ford Motor Co. made a four-cylinder engine not feel like it? One of the main features is a turbocharger, which all major automakers appear to be turning to in response to government fuel...
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Frankfurt Auto Show: Top 10 most eagerly awaited new cars
Here are 10 of the most eagerly awaited new cars going on display at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The show opens to journalists on Tuesday, industry visitors on Thursday and the public on Saturday. It...
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GM prices 2014 Buick Regal under $31,000
The 2014 Buick Regal will start at a suggested retail price of $30,615, General Motors Co. announced today. The starting price, which includes a $925 destination charge, is about $700 more than the...
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General Motors shuts down Wyoming plant after lightning strike
The plant was hit by lightning about 8:30 a.m. during thunderstorms which hit the Wyoming and Grandville area, according to Consumers Energy officialsThe plant at 2100 Burlingame Avenue SW employs...
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Workers called back to General Motors plant disabled by lightning
The plant, which employs 413 hourly and 90 salaried employees, was struck by lightning around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9.More than 500 are employed at the General Motors plant struck by lightning on...
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Auto Review | GMC Terrain Denali a comfortable mix of style, luxury
Thanks largely to its chrome grille and boxy exterior, the vehicle – starting at $34,995 – features sophisticated SUV styling with a host of luxury and safety features on the inside, not to mention a...
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GM: 2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra deliver the most power
The Detroit-based automaker Tuesday announced its new 6.2-litre V8 for the full-size pickups, which will be available this fall, produces an SAE-certified 420 horsepower (at 5600 rpm) and 460 lb-ft of...
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Government investigating electric Ford Focus
The federal government is investigating allegations that the electric version of the Ford Focus can stall without warning.DETROIT (AP) — The federal government is investigating allegations that the...
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Ken Braun: Autonomous-driving cars will soon radically alter our politics and...
The train station and other forms of mass transportation may become obsolete with the advent of the automated car.Last week, the Detroit Free Press revealed the old Willow Run bomber plant will be...
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