Ford exec to discuss global competiveness, American manufacturing at Chicago...
As Ford Motor Co. prepares for a record year of vehicle introductions, President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs will discuss the global competitiveness of today’s automotive industry. Hinrichs, who...
View ArticleGM, Isuzu announce $60 million diesel engine plant investment
The investment, which retains about 500 jobs, is to make design changes that meet future emissions requirements.DETROIT, MI- DMAX Ltd., a joint venture between General Motors Co. and Isuzu, announced...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2014 ad backlash: Michigan brewery owner rips Chrysler over Bob...
New Holland Brewing Co. partner has a big problem with Chrysler's ad featuring Bob Dylan telling Americans to "let Germany brew your beer."HOLLAND, MI — Fred Bueltmann was right there with Bob Dylan...
View ArticleMichigan International Auto Show opens to show off the latest in cars and trucks
With more than 300 new cars and trucks from 40 different automakers to view, the opportunity to car-shop indoors is bound to draw crowds to DeVos Place.GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The question for Jeremy and...
View ArticleGM unveils new Chevy City Express van, bi-fuel Silverado HD pickups
General Motors Co. is driving into the 2014 Chicago Auto Show with three new vehicles designed for business and commercial customers. Prior to their unveilings at the show later today, the...
View ArticleProos Manufacturing wins supplier award at Michigan International Auto Show
The company supplies parts that include the grille on a Jaguar, brackets hidden deep in a car's interior and hefty motor mounts only a mechanic will ever see.GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Amy Proos, CEO and...
View ArticlePhotos, video show curve and curb appeal of Fashion Overdrive at Auto Show...
See video and photo gallery of runway show competitionWatch video GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A reality television-style fashion show created obstacles for competitors and judges at Wednesday's Michigan...
View Article2014 Chicago Auto Show: 10 debuts to watch
The show, which prides itself as being the largest in the country, is expected to include about a dozen debuts – from the all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy to special niche vehicles like the Toyota's new...
View ArticleGeneral Motors' net income drops 22 percent in 2013
The company said improved operating results were more than offset by a net loss from “special items and incremental tax expense.” GM North America President Mark Reuss, left, and Gov. Rick Snyder,...
View ArticleKia unveils three electrified vehicles during Chicago Auto Show 2014
Kia made sure everyone was awake during its press conference to kick off the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The South Korean automaker, with the help of a rock band, introduced its new all-electric Kia Soul...
View ArticleSee photos from the Michigan International Auto Show Gala red carpet
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, DeVos Place was packed with cars valued in the millions and fashion designers looking to display their unique flair to the hundreds of visitors that attended the Michigan...
View ArticleToyota gets dirty unveiling TRD Pro off-road vehicles at Chicago Auto Show
During the unveiling of the 2015 TRD Pro Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner, the Japanese automaker had the vehicles scaling hills and other obstacles on an elaborate off-road course inside the McCormick...
View ArticleVideo: GM unveils Chevy City Express at 2014 Chicago Auto Show
General Motors Co. officially unveiled the 2015 Chevrolet City Express van alongside the new bi-fuel compressed natural gas version of the 2015 Silverado heavy-duty pickups today at the 2014 Chicago...
View ArticleSubaru theatrically unveils 2015 Legacy at Chicago Auto Show (video)
In futuristic fashion, Subaru unveiled its all-new Legacy today at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle, which officials called a “flagship” sedan, features a sleeker body designed for a more...
View Article10 cars and trucks that caught Jim Harger's eye at the 2014 Michigan...
Walking through the show, it occurred to me that too many vehicles were painted silver, white or black. But beyond the paint, there's a lot of automotive diversity on the floor at DeVos Place.GRAND...
View ArticleFord exec: Currency manipulation 'real elephant in the room'
Currency manipulation is the ''major trade barrier of the 21st century,'' according to Ford Motor Co. President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs.Watch videoCHICAGO, IL- Currency manipulation is the “major...
View ArticleMaserati 'pleased' with attention from Super Bowl ad featuring $66,900 Ghibli
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles surprised many during this year's Super Bowl by debuting a commercial for luxury automotive brand Maserati, which had never aired an ad before, let alone a Super Bowl...
View ArticleDetroit automakers showcase fun, sporty vehicles at 2014 Chicago Auto Show...
General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler are displaying hundreds of vehicles, including some new debuts since the 2014 North American International Auto Show last month in Detroit.CHICAGO, IL-...
View ArticleSochi Winter Olympics 2014: GM going for advertising gold with Chevrolet,...
During the opening ceremony broadcast on Friday, the Detroit-based automaker launched a massive ad campaign for its global brands -- Chevrolet and Cadillac -- that will include about a dozen...
View ArticleWill Nissan challenge GM for diesel midsize pickup dominance?
Nissan Motor Co. and Fred Diaz surprised many at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show with the possibility of a new diesel midsize pickup truck. The Japanese automaker Thursday unveiled a Nissan Frontier...
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