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  1. Chrysler reverses stance, will recall 2.7M Jeeps

    Chrysler Group LLC said Tuesday it has agreed to recall 2.7 million older Jeeps for fire risks, averting a showdown with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    • 12:52 PM, Jun. 18, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Autos Insider

    Report: Johnson Controls mulling breakup of electronics unit

    Johnson Controls Inc., the largest U.S. auto-parts maker, may consider breaking up its electronics unit and selling the pieces if it doesn't get a strong enough bid for the business, people with knowledge of the matter said.

  2. NHTSA investigating problems in Suzuki SUVs

    Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is opening an investigation into 205,000 Suzuki vehicles over airbag complaints.

    • 11:23 AM, Jun. 18, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Autos Insider

    Auto sales in Europe down another 5.9%

    After a one-month respite, European auto sales resumed their slide in May, dropping another 5.9 percent.

  3. Report: Aston Martin owner asking lenders for 50% cut on debt

    Investment Dar Co., a shareholder in luxury British carmaker Aston Martin, is asking creditors to take a 50 percent writedown on the Kuwaiti company’s debt as it seeks to meet repayments after defaulting on a loan three years ago, according to three people familiar with the matter.

    • 5:49 AM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • FORD

    Ford applies lessons of U.S. crisis in Europe upswing

    The slump in European auto sales that has prompted plant closings and layoffs may finally be turning the corner for Ford Motor Co.

    • 8:24 PM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Autos Insider

    NHTSA chief: No deadline to finalize car backup cameras

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration chief David Strickland says he has no time frame for finalizing delayed rear-visibility rules that would require automakers to install back-up cameras in all new vehicles.

    • 11:59 AM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    2014 Fiat 500L to go on sale this month

    Chrysler Group LLC said Monday that its new 2014 Fiat 500L will go on sale later this month with a starting price of $19,100, plus $800 destination fee.

    • 5:56 PM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • FORD

    Buttons, knobs to return to MyFord Touch system

    Ford Motor Co. is planning to bring back buttons and knobs to help complement — but not replace — the touchscreen on its MyFord Touch infotainment system.

    • 2:00 PM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Fiat reportedly to get $2.7B refinancing before Chrysler deal

    Fiat SpA, Italy's biggest manufacturer, will raise a 2 billion-euro ($2.7 billion) loan ahead of its planned merger with Chrysler Group LLC, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

  4. GM names new vice president of North America manufacturing

    General Motors Co. said Monday it has named 33-year company veteran Gerald Johnson as its vice president of North America manufacturing, effective July 1.

  5. Tennessee officials lobby for Fiat-Chrysler HQ

    State officials are making the case to Fiat head Sergio Marchionne to select Tennessee for the Italian automaker's joint headquarters with Chrysler Group LLC.

    • 4:52 PM, Jun. 15, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Autos Insider

    6 tips on getting a good deal on an auto lease

    Even with low interest rates that make buying a car more affordable, many consumers are leasing a new car or truck instead.

  6. Thousands line Gratiot for its annual car cruise

    — When Mary Snyder saw the run-down 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air sitting on the side of the road on her way home from work, she knew she had to have the car.

    • 3:56 PM, Jun. 15, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • GENERAL MOTORS

    GM recalling 231,000 SUVs for fire risks

    General Motors Co. has agreed to recall 231,000 older SUVs over fire risks and urged owners to park them outside garages until they are repaired.

    • 12:43 AM, Jun. 15, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • FORD

    Robots test Ford vehicles at Michigan proving grounds

    A Transit commercial van barrels down a straightaway at Ford Motor Co.'s Michigan Proving Grounds in Romeo, careening over about a dozen curbs before stopping, ...

    • 11:02 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • DRIVE

    Custom $280,000 '65 Dodge pickup pilfers parts from Rolls

    Talk about pricing what the market will bear. How about $280,000 for an old Dodge pickup? Or $190,000 for a 1950s station wagon-cum-jalopy covered in rust?

    • 5:04 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Chrysler to freeze pensions of salaried workers

    Chrysler Group LLC will freeze the pensions of about 8,000 U.S. salaried employees on Dec. 31, saying the move is 'consistent with industry trends' aimed at ...

    • 12:09 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • Autos Insider

    American Axle to demolish manufacturing site in Detroit, Hamtramck

    American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. said Friday it plans demolish 1.9 million square feet of manufacturing space in Detroit and Hamtramck to help it sell the ...

    • 10:46 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • FORD

    Ford sets goal of cutting emissions 30%

    Ford Motor Co. says it hopes to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2025, as part of its tri-fold sustainability efforts, the automaker said ...

    • 12:29 AM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • FORD

    NASCAR's new Gen-6 cars look more like street models

    Michigan NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fans will get their first up-close look at the sport's new Gen-6 cars this weekend at Michigan International Speedway, two ...

    • 5:24 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Chrysler names Liberatore to board of directors

    Chrysler Group LLC has named Robert Liberatore to its board of directors, effective June 10.

    • 10:50 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • FORD

    Ford's hot-selling Fusion struggles to meet demand

    Ford Motor Co.'s 2013Fusion became an instant hit with consumers and has thrust the Dearborn automaker into the middle of a four-car race atop the lucrative ...

    • 7:48 AM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Chrysler recalling 1,200 2013 Ram pickups for software glitch

    Washington — Chrysler Group LLC said Friday it will recall more than 1,200 2013 heavy-duty Ram pickups to fix a headlight software glitch — the company's sixth ...

  7. Toyota gets more time to win approval of $1.1B pact

    Toyota Motor Corp. and lawyers suing the company were given more time to win final approval of a $1.1 billion settlement of claims that recalls related to ...

  8. GM to offer 4G mobile Internet access in most '15 vehicles

    General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson said Thursday that the automaker thinks cars and trucks will become the '

  9. GM's 2014 Cadillac CTS starts at $46,025

    General Motors Co. said Thursday that its redesigned 2014 Cadillac CTS will start at $46,025, while the new CTS Vsport model will start at $59,995.

    • 9:06 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Chrysler will return to Le Mans with SRT Vipers

    Chrysler Group LLC prepares to return to Le Mans after a decade-long hiatus has become a major source of inspiration to the company's performance division, ...

    • 9:09 AM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    Chrysler recalling 37,000 Ram trucks

    Washington — Chrysler Group LLC is issuing two new recalls to repair 37,000 pickups.

    • 5:21 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • AUTOS
    • CHRYSLER

    NHTSA chief: U.S. seeking 'truth' in Jeep safety probe

    — The top U.S. auto safety regulator defended the government's request asking Chrysler Group LLC to recall 2.7 million vehicles for fire risks, but stopped ...

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