Holiday Weekend Could Be Big For Car Companies, Dealers
A strong close to the month is expected to push car sales up 6-8 percent over May of 2012.
Auto Factories Add Production, Skip Summer Shutdowns
Companies are adding production, limiting downtime to meet rising demand.
GM Makes Investment In Lansing Plant
General Motors is investing $44.5 million in its Lansing Grand River assembly plant and adding 200 jobs.
Just In Time For The Holiday: Rising Gas Prices
AAA Michigan says prices at the pump jumped 10 cents over the past week to a statewide average of $3.88 a gallon.
Top Ten Family Cars–A Diverse List
Nissan Pathfinder is number 1. Two domestics are on the Kelly Blue Book list.
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Detroit Grand Prix To Get Full Social Media Treatment
The Embark Digital subsidiary of the marketing agency Duffy Petrosky & Co. says it’s building a first-of-its-kind social marketing experience for the Detroit Grand Prix.
Driving In Detroit? Expect To Pay Highest Auto Insurance In Country
With high auto insurance rates in Detroit, among the highest in the nation, some Democratic state legislators say they have ideas for real reform.
GM Teams Students And Retirees To Rebuild Communities
GM Student Corps gives 110 area high school students paid internships this summer.
Car Chronicles Blog – Cars, Kids and Common Sense
Conventional wisdom says young people aren’t interested in driving. Common sense says that’s all wrong.
Tire Rack Street Survival Program Aims To Reduce Teen Auto Accidents
More than 5,000 young drivers between 15 and 20 are killed in car crashes each year in the U.S. Learn more about a program designed to reduce those numbers.
Small SUV’s Fare Poorly In New Crash Test
Only one vehicle gets a “good” rating, out of 13 tested.
Ford Owners Sue, Saying EcoBoost Engine Defective
Three Ohio drivers are suing Ford Motor Co., claiming the company’s six-cylinder EcoBoost engine is defective.
Is Expense The Big Barrier For Car Safety Technology?
U.S. Transportation Secretary says life-saving technology doesn’t work if cost is too high.
Feds Probe 3 Chrysler Models For Engine Stalling
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the engines can stall without warning in three Chrysler and Dodge brand cars.
GM Shows Off $130M Warren Data Center, Plans $258M Center In Milford
General Motors showed off a new $130 million data center in Warren Monday and announced plans to spend $258 million to build another one in Milford.
Are Car Companies Falling Back Into Bad Habits?
New study shows relations with suppliers are starting to show some strain
