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Detroit automakers could donate millions in effort to save Detroit Institute...
The Detroit Three could donate millions of dollars in an effort to help save assets of the Detroit Institute of Arts from being sold during the city's bankruptcy.DETROIT, MI- The Detroit Three could...
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GM: 2015 Buick models to offer standard rearview cameras
General Motors Co. is taking the first steps to adhering a new government regulation that requires all U.S. automakers to have backup camera technology standard on all vehicles by 2018. The...
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GM recall reveals gaps in air bag knowledge
Here's an unsettling fact about cars equipped with air bags: they don't always deploy when drivers — or regulators — expect them to. Thirteen people have died in crashes involving older GM cars with...
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GM insourcing Chevy Spark EV battery production
General Motors Co. has insourced production of its battery systems for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV. The Detroit-based automaker today announced that all of its electric vehicle battery building...
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GM announces five new recalls covering 2.7 million U.S. vehicles
Recall troubles continue to escalate for General Motors Co. The Detroit-based automaker today announced it has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of five safety recalls...
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Kia exec: Luxury K900 sedan for 'confident individualists'
Kia's foray into the U.S. luxury vehicle market has begun, but sales will not be a benchmark to define the vehicle's success. That's according to one of the automaker's top North American executives,...
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Gentex Corp. announces 14 percent dividend increase at annual shareholders...
Chairman Fred Bauer announced the board was the increasing the quarterly dividend from 14 cents to 16 cents on July 18 for shareholders of record on July 8. HUDSONVILLE, MI – Gentex Corp. had good...
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Ford sells 500,000th F-150 with V6 EcoBoost, says big engine truck trend is...
Ford said Monday that for the fourth month in a row, more than 57 percent of retail sales of its F-150 light-duty trucks have been powered by V6 engines, and more than 45 percent of the sales have...
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GM giving Eisenhower-era facility in Swartz Creek a $10 million facelift
General Motor's is making a $10 million investment for exterior renovations and IT upgrades throughout its Swartz Creek Customer Care and Aftersales facility on Thursday, May 15.SWARTZ CREEK, MI – A...
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Feds to make major announcement regarding GM recall probe
Federal officials are expected to make a major announcement today regarding the delayed recall of millions of vehicles by General Motors Co. According to numerous reports, U.S. Transportation...
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Feds fine GM $35 million maximum penalty over delayed ignition switch recall
Federal officials have fined General Motors the maximum amount allowed under law for delaying the recall of 2.6 million vehicles for faulty ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths and 32...
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Feds: 'Unprecedented' $35 million fine, sanctions on GM put industry on alert
Through its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Acting Administrator, the DOT has been investigating the Detroit-based automaker's delayed recall of 2.6 million older-model small cars due...
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CNBC airing special report Sunday on GM ignition switch recall
General Motors Co. will be the centerpiece of a one-hour special investigation report Sunday night on CNBC. The program – called "Failure to Recall: Investigating GM" – will focus on the Detroit-based...
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Auto jobs aren't attractive to young adults, survey finds
Building cars is high tech, but not a growth industry, according to a MICHauto survey of 17-24 year olds and the people who influence the youth group.MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Building cars is high tech,...
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Auto supplier to invest $50 million, create 450 jobs in Metro Detroit
A West Michigan-based auto supplier has plans to create hundreds of jobs and invest up to $50 million for a new facility in Metro Detroit, officials announced Tuesday.DETROIT, MI- A West...
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Ford offering patented inflatable seat belts to other companies, competitors
Ford Motor Co. is now offering its patented inflatable seat belts to other industries and companies, including competitors. The Dearborn-based automaker hopes the licensing leads to the wider adoption...
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Obama administration chooses Southeastern Michigan for manufacturing stimulus...
The Obama administration today announced Southeastern Michigan will be one of the first regions to participate in a new program that plans to invest $1.3 billion to spur manufacturing jobs and private...
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2014 Chevy Impala one of eight vehicles earn top rating for collision warning
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala was the only non-luxury car to earn the highest safety rating in new tests of high-tech crash prevention systems. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested cars...
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Massive technology, auto expo offering free passes to Michigan residents
Telematics Update recently announced free registration to Michiganders for its annual Telematics Detroit Conference & Exhibition June 4 and 5 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Michigan...
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Ford to launch new, sportier steering technology
Ford Motor Co. plans to bring a new generation of steering technology to the market within the next year, officials announced today. The Dearborn-based automaker says the next-generation "Adaptive...
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