Super Bowl 2014 ad: Kia, Laurence Fishburne look to change 'preconceived...
Don't expect any dancing rodents in Kia Motors' Super Bowl XLVIII commercial on Sunday. The South Korean automaker, historically known as an economy brand with dancing hamsters, is looking to change...
View ArticleNew GM CEO Barra stands behind struggling Opel brand
New General Motors chief Mary Barra stressed on Monday the company's support for its struggling Opel subsidiary in Europe, saying its workers will get the job of building a new vehicle at the main...
View ArticleUS probes Camry hybrids for power brake problem
U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that power-assisted brakes can fail at times in Camry gas-electric hybrids. The probe covers about 30,000 of the midsize cars from the 2007 and 2008...
View ArticleGM CEO Mary Barra among guests at State of the Union address
The CEO of General Motors and another Detroit businesswoman will join first lady Michelle Obama to watch President Barack Obama deliver his State of the Union address.DETROIT (AP) — The CEO of General...
View ArticleFord reports $7.2 billion profit in 2013
Ford recorded a net income of $7.2 billion, or $1.76 per share, and a 2013 pre-tax profit of $8.6 billion, a $603 million increase compared to 2012. The $1.6 billion difference is due to one-time...
View ArticleAudi shoots for humorous Super Bowl ad with Sarah McLachlan, animals
In true advertising fashion, Audi decided to use animals, humor and a celebrity cameo for its 2014 Super Bowl commercial. The 60-second ad features a young couple hunting for the perfect dog. When...
View ArticleFord's UAW workers to receive record $8,800 profit-sharing payments
Approximately 47,000 eligible U.S. hourly employees will receive average payments of approximately $8,800 each on March 13. Individual profit sharing payments may be higher or lower based on employee...
View ArticleHyundai releases Super Bowl 2014 ad with 'Big Bang Theory' star
Hyundai Motor Co. tapped actor Johnny Galecki of the ''The Big Bang Theory'' for its commercial during the big game. The 30-second Super Bowl ad (embedded right) – called ''Nice'' – was published...
View ArticleCar guy who built a Lamborghini Countach in his basement coming to West Michigan
Now in treatment for Stage 4 cancer, Ken Imhoff is taking his handbuilt creation on the road with a deeper message about faith, family and perseverance. GRANDVILLE, MI – Ken Imhoff gained worldwide...
View ArticleJaguar goes 'bad' in first-ever Super Bowl ad
The cinematic 60-second spot -- called ''Rendezvous'' -- features three well-known British actors discussing why Brits have long made the best villains in landmark films, combining intelligence with...
View ArticleVolkswagen combines angel's wings, engineers for Super Bowl 2014 ad
With its 2014 Super Bowl ad, Volkswagen looks to answer the age-old question of what happens every time a Volkswagen vehicle hits 100,000 miles?YouTube: 2014 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial:...
View ArticleGM returning to Super Bowl with secret ad, Chevy Silverado HD
Following a one-year hiatus, General Motors Co. will return to the Super Bowl. Tim Mahoney, Chevrolet global chief marketing officer, said the Detroit-based automaker will have three minutes of Chevy...
View ArticleChrysler posts $1.8 billion profit in 2013
With help from a strong fourth-quarter, Chrysler Group LLC today reported its best full-year profit since emerging from bankruptcy in 2009. The company today reported earnings increased 9 percent to...
View ArticleChrysler, Fiat become Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)
Fiat SpA, parent company of Chrysler Group LLC, today announced a reorganization of the two companies, including a new name and logo. The ''fully-integrated global automaker,'' according to officials,...
View ArticleMarchionne: New Fiat Chrysler Automobiles logo represents 'linkage' between...
The new logo for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is simply ''FCA'' with the new combined name for the automakers below the acronym. Previously, both the company's logos --Chrysler's Pentastar and ''FIAT''...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler Automobiles: 5 things to know about the world's seventh largest...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: A simple name for an extremely complex marriage of two iconic automakers. The new company, abbreviated as FCA, was announced Wednesday by Fiat SpA, Chrysler Group LLC’s...
View ArticleFord investing $80 million to increase F-Series truck production
Ford Motor Co. today announced a substantial investment to increase production of its F-Series Super Duty lineup. The Dearborn-based automaker plans to add 350 new jobs and invest $80 million in its...
View ArticleToyota tells dealers to stop selling 6 models
The order affects 36,000 cars, trucks and minivans, about 13 percent of the inventory on dealer lots in the U.S., spokesman John Hanson said. Also affected are additional vehicles in Canada, Mexico,...
View ArticleSubaru teases 2015 Legacy before world debut
Subaru this week offered a dark sneak peek of its upcoming 2015 Legacy before its scheduled world debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.Subaru released a shadowy teaser photo of its 2015 Legacy that's...
View ArticleChrysler to air three Super Bowl commercials
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles today announced it will air three separate commercials Sunday during Super Bowl XLVIII. The company – formerly Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA – says the first spot will...
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