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UAW drive falls short amid culture clash at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee
The failure of the United Auto Workers to unionize employees at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee underscores a cultural disconnect between a labor-friendly German company and anti-union sentiment in...
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GM CEO Mary Barra admired by fellow auto executives, competitiors
A month into Mary Barra’s tenure as chief executive officer of General Motors Co., little appears to have changed at America’s largest automaker. The company, as Barra promised, continues on its road...
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After UAW defeat in Tennessee, can GOP fulfill promise of jobs?
Republicans fighting a yearslong unionization effort at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee painted a grim picture in the days leading up to last week's vote. They said if Chattanooga employees joined...
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2014 Dodge Durango review: 10 things 'Anchorman' Ron Burgundy didn't tell you
Since the new Durango, which has continued to help tow Dodge's sales since entering the market late last year, isn't your ordinary vehicle, MLive decided to do somewhat of an unconventional review of...
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GM Foundation donates $1 million to Detroit charities in honor of Dan, Karin...
Vincent B. Tilford and other officials were all smiles when performing their ''happy dance'' Monday morning in Detroit. Tilford, Habitat for Humanity Detroit executive director, and...
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Fast Company names Dodge an innovative company 'for being part of the...
The magazine particularly noted the company for its innovative marketing featuring Will Ferrell as ''Anchorman'' Ron Burgundy, which started late-last year.DETROIT, MI- Fast Company ranked Chrysler’s...
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7 things to know about Jeep in 2014
Jeep has big plans in-store for 2014 -- from debuting an all-new vehicle to taking the brand global. MLive recently caught up with Jeep CEO and President Mike Manley, and talked with him about some of...
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Chrysler receives overwhelming response for Ram 1500 diesel
Chrysler executives expected sales of the new Ram 1500 EcoDiesel to surge, but even they seem surprised by the overwhelming response to initial ordering. Within three days of opening ordering on Feb....
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N.S. International consolidating metro Detroit headquarters, adding 150 jobs
N.S. International Ltd., a metro Detroit-based subsidiary of Japanese Tier 1 auto suppler Nippon Seiki, is consolidating its North American headquarters while adding 150 jobs, the company announced...
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Ford unveils 2015 Expedition with EcoBoost engine
Ford Motor Co. today took the wraps off its 2015 Expedition. The updated full-size sport utility vehicle features revised styling, updated safety and infotainment technology and a new 3.5-liter,...
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Watch: Corvette museum begins recovery plan after sinkhole swallows eight...
The National Corvette Museum, which housed the Corvettes, has a livestream of the room with the sinkhole on its website. The cars damaged were a 1993 ZR-1 Spyder, a 2009 ZR1 Blue Devil, a 1962 black...
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Justin Verlander adds Lamborghini to impressive car collection: 'I was a...
A noted sports car enthusiast, Justin Verlander's collection officially reached nine this spring after he finally received his orange Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. LAKELAND, Fla. -- Justin Verlander...
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Poll: Which classic muscle car should Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander...
Inside is a poll featuring 10 classic muscle cars that Justin Verlander could potentially add to his collection. Feel free to vote for the car you think he should park in his garage. LAKELAND, Fla. --...
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Porsche tells 911 GT3 owners to stop driving them
Porsche is asking owners of its 911 GT3 models to stop driving them because they can develop engine problems and catch fire. The German sports car maker says it will pick up the cars and take them to...
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Ford, 'Dirty Jobs' host Mike Rowe part ways
TV viewers shouldn’t expect any more Ford Motor Co. featuring Mike Rowe. The seven-year spokesman/voiceover for the Dearborn-based automaker and former ''Dirty Jobs'' host said the two are ''going in...
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South Carolina governor: 'Unions are distractions,' not welcome
Unions, including the United Auto Workers, are not welcome in South Carolina, according to Gov. Nikki Haley. Following an appearance at an automotive conference in South Carolina, the Republican...
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VW Beetle stolen in 1974 discovered in Michigan
A Volkswagen Beetle stolen 40 years ago in Tennessee has been discovered in Detroit before a journey to Finland. Federal agents making a routine check of the car's paperwork learned that the 1965...
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Museum plans to display sinkhole-damaged cars
Curious to see the damage that a huge sinkhole inflicted on eight classic cars at the National Corvette Museum? The Kentucky attraction plans to give visitors a close look.The Associated PressCurious...
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Mexico to trump Japan as No. 2 car exporter to US
Mexico is on track to replace the Asian automotive giant, Japan, as the second-largest exporter of cars to the United States by the end of the year. An $800 million Honda plant opening Friday in the...
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GM: 28 ways Chevy Camaro Z/28 'rules the road course'
The vehicle weighs about 300 pounds less than a supercharged Camaro ZL1 and features GM’s 7.0-liter LS7 engine, which was adapted from the LS7 used in the C6 Corvette Z06. The engine -- SAE-certified...
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