Auto suppliers to invest $26M in Metro Detroit

The investments would create more than 200 jobs

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Ford turns to Silicon Valley executive for next CFO

Tim Stone will replace Bob Shanks as Ford chief financial officer on June 1

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GM to announce ‘major new investment’ at Orion Assembly

General Motors will announce an investment at its Orion plant on Friday after pressure from the president over idling of its Lordstown plant in Ohio

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Ex-UAW official Jewell to plead guilty in scandal

Former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell is expected to plead guilty to a labor conspiracy charge and would be the eighth person convicted in scandal.

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Elusive Corvette C8 starts to come into focus

The mid-engine Corvette has been delayed. And delayed. But sightings of camouflaged test cars are bringing it into focus.

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Payne: Tough Toyota Tundra tames the suburban frontier

Toyota's big truck may not be a match for the Big Three, but its reliable affordability and standard features make it a solid tool

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With new design theme, Buick remaking its image

New generation of Buicks will feature 'sculptural beauty,' premium interiors

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Three pickups earn ‘good’ passenger-side crash-test ratings

Three large crew-cab pickups — the 2019 Ford F-150, Dodge Ram and Nissan Titan — earned 'good' ratings in a demanding crash test

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Michigan awards grants to 3 auto suppliers for expansions

The state said the expansions will generate a combined $29.6 million in private investment and create 262 jobs

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Sneak peek at Chevrolet’s next Corvette

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Give wiper blades a cleaning, but replace regularly

Most owners don’t think about replacing windshield wipers until they can’t see in a downpour

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Review: Infiniti QX80 SUV steps up comfort, performance

The QX80 Limited is a satisfactory road warrior with a starting price of $65,100-$89,800

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Fate of FCA’s Detroit plant in city’s hands

Detroit has another month to put together deal for Mack factory

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Howes: GM, Ford battle for Trump’s political favor

The political gamesmanship between Detroit's top two automakers carries high stakes as president pins his re-election to restoring jobs in Midwest.

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2019 Toyota Tundra

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Trump blasts GM, UAW over Lordstown plant during Ohio visit

President Trump again chastised General Motors on Wednesday, demanding the Detroit automaker keep open its Lordstown plant in Northeast Ohio

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Detroit Grand Prix poster contest winner crowned

The 30th annual Detroit Grand Prix has its new official poster, courtesy of Allie Fedak of the College for Creative Studies.

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Ford Flat Rock plant shifts to electric vehicles, Mustang

Ford's Flat Rock Assembly will build the vehicles on the company's electric vehicle platform starting in 2023

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BMW warns profits will fall due to costs, trade uncertainty

German automaker says profits will be “well below” last year’s due to higher raw materials prices, costs of emissions requirements and unfavorable trade

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Hamtramck leaders to hold community meeting on GM plant

Hamtramck leaders are calling a community meeting Saturday to address the indefinite idling of GM's Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant

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Unifor halts GM attacks, negotiates Oshawa future

Canadian trade union Unifor is suspending its media campaign against GM after talks appear to progress toward a future for Oshawa Assembly.

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GM invests $2.7B in Brazil plants to supply South America

General Motors Co. is investing 10 billion reais ($2.65 billion) in two Brazilian plants amid a restructuring in the South American market

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SEC: Musk’s contempt defense ‘borders on the ridiculous’

U.S. securities regulators are fighting back against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, arguing that he should be held in contempt

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Cadillac’s CTS sedan gets a refresh and new name – the CT5

The midsize sedan undergoes a cosmetic refresh inside and out

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Ford ups Expedition production again at Louisville

The automaker plans to increase Expedition production by 20 percent this year

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2020 Cadillac CT5 first look

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Gillibrand touts ‘massive’ tax aid for automakers

Democratic Presidential hopeful touted new plans and took aim at President Trump in her Michigan town hall.

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Trump turns up heat on GM Lordstown plant ahead of Ohio stop

President tells GM and UAW to start contract negotiations now

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Ex-UAW official Jewell charged in labor scheme

Former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell is the highest-ranking union leader charged in an ongoing corruption scandal involving Fiat Chrysler.

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Tlaib bill would prohibit use of credit scores to set car insurance rates

"If you have a low credit score, you're low-income, if you're financially burdened, does that make you less of a safe driver? No," Tlaib said.

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Lyft opens up its IPO road show, offers 30M shares

The anticipated price is between $62 and $68 a share, which would raise more than $2B for the ride-hailing company

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Tesla’s shift to online sales could be model of future

Car-buying is increasingly shifting to the web

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Fear factor persists toward robotic cars

71 percent say they’re afraid of autonomous cars in AAA’s latest survey

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Trump to GM’s Barra: ‘Do something quickly’ on Lordstown plant

United Auto Workers officials say they remain hopeful GM will bring a new vehicle line to the massive plant in Lordstown, Ohio

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GM’s driverless car plans enters next phase

NHTSA is taking action on GM's request to put a driverless car without a steering wheel or pedals on the road 14 months after the petition was filed.

Ford to cut more than 5,000 jobs in Germany

Ford is reducing its German staff by more than 5,000, while cutting jobs in the U.K. as part of a European revamp

Ford CEO Hackett paid $17.75 million in 2018

Ford Motor Co. paid CEO Jim Hackett $17.75 million in 2018, the automaker reported in a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange commission.

SEC charges Volkswagen, former CEO with defrauding investors

Charges for automaker and former CEO Martin Winterkorn are in connection with 2014-15 emissions scandal

Tesla debuts its Model Y crossover

Revealed: Tesla raises curtain on Model Y compact SUV

The Model 3 is a five-door hatchback version of Tesla’s popular Model 3 sedan with similar styling - but more cargo and seven seats.