 Ford Unveils Next Generation Safety Feature
Ford is putting next generation seat belts/air bags into the 2011 Ford Explorer.  Watch Video
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 Chrysler CEO Unveils New Plan
UPDATED: Chrysler hopes to make billions of dollars to repay government loans and revamp all of its cars and trucks with an ambitious plan that hinges on doubling sales in five years. Watch Video
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 Why the Ford Uaw Deal Failed
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger is taking the blame for the failure of the concessions deal at Ford. Watch Video
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 Ford U.S. Auto Sales Rise 3% in October
Ford Motor Co. says its U.S. sales rose 3 percent in October, a positive sign for automakers who are hoping an improving economy brings buyers back to the showroom.
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 Ford Dealers Upbeat over Quarterly Profits
Ford showrooms are abuzz with talk of turning the corner. The automaker surprised everyone by posting big profits for the first time in years. Not so long ago Ford was considered in the worst shape of the Detroit 3, but not anymore. Watch Video
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 Ford UAW Workers Say No to Concessions
Ford's announcement that it is finally making a profit comes on the same day that UAW members rejected a new round of concessions. Watch Video
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 Ford Reports $1 Billion 3rd Quarter Profit
Ford Motor Co. says it made nearly $1 billion in the third quarter, fueled by U.S. market share gains, cost cuts and the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates. Watch Video
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 Ford's Canadian Workers Agree to Cost-Cutting
Union workers at Ford Motor Co.'s Canadian division have backed a cost-cutting agreement that the Canadian Auto Workers reached with the automaker last week.
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| Two More UAW Sites Vote Down Ford Deal
Two more United Auto Workers locals have voted down changes in their contract with Ford Motor Co., further jeopardizing passage of the deal.
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 GM Seen Posting Sales Gain
General Motors Co. is likely to post its first year-over-year monthly sales gain in 21 months when automakers report sales figures on Tuesday, a top GM sales analyst said Wednesday. Watch Video
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 Cash for...Golf Carts?
It may surprise you to know that your tax dollars are being used to help people buy golf carts. In fact, the federal government will give you more money for a golf cart than they did in the Cash for Clunkers program. Watch Video
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 Consumer Reports Applauds Ford's Quality
Consumer Reports Magazine is singling out Ford Motor Company from the rest of the Big 3, saying it is the only "Detroit automaker with world-class reliability." Watch Video
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| Ford, UAW Squabble Over Contract Changes
Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers union, which have agreed to proposed contract changes that would lower the automaker's labor costs, are running into opposition from some workers who say they've given too much already.
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 Chrysler Financial to Close Down by 2011
The U.S. Treasury Department says Chrysler Financial will go out of business by the end of 2011, costing the battered Detroit area thousands more jobs.
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 Salary Cuts Coming for GM, Chrysler Execs
The top executives at General Motors and Chrysler are facing massive pay cuts. Watch Video
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 Auto Expert says Sales Outlook Rosier
An automotive consulting firm is raising its forecast for 2010 U.S. auto sales, saying improved employment and auto lending numbers should translate to higher sales. Watch Video
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 Electric Vehicles Conference Opens in Detroit
A conference on the future of electric vehicles is taking place this week in Detroit.
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 Ford, UAW Reach Tentative Contract Deal |
 Bing, GM Conduct Private Negotiations
Mayor Dave Bing is fighting to keep the city of Warren from wooing General Motors away. Private negotiations between GM executives and the mayor took place Tuesday in Bing's office. Watch Video
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 Delphi Emerges From Chapter 11
UPDATED: Auto supplier Delphi said Tuesday that it has completed a deal with its lenders to allow it to exit bankruptcy protection nearly four years to the day it filed for Chapter 11. Watch Video
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 Chrysler to Close Sterling Heights Plant
Action News has confirmed that Chrysler has decided to close the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. INSIDE: Watch Action News Report Watch Video
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| GM, Chrysler and Ford Sales Down Again
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford Motor Company are all reporting a drop in sales for September versus a year ago.
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 GM to Shutter Saturn as Penske Walks
General Motors Co. will shut down Saturn now that a deal with former race car driver and auto dealer magnate Roger Penske has collapsed, marking the end of a brand that was supposed to revolutionize the way small cars were built and sold in America. Watch Video
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 Toyota: Floor Mat Problem Prompts Recall
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company's largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash. Watch Video
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 Chrysler's Jim Press Hit Hard by Recession
Chrysler Group LLC Deputy Chief Executive Jim Press owes nearly $1 million to the IRS in delinquent taxes. Press is also being sued by his credit union for defaulting on a $609,000 loan.
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 GM: Is a HQ Move in the Works?
A move in the works for one department at General Motors, which once again raises questions about the future of its headquarters. INSIDE: Watch Mary Conway's Report Watch Video
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 Ford Confirms Redevelopment of Wixom Plant
Ford is confirming that the Wixom Assembly Plant will be redeveloped. Watch Video
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 Re-energizing Wixom is Almost a Done Deal
A lot of buzz is swirling around the old Ford assembly plant in Wixom. It's on the brink of a new deal to re-energize the area with thousands of jobs. INSIDE: Watch the Report Watch Video
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 Saturn's Canadian Dealers to Close
A General Motors spokesperson says that Canada's 46 Saturn dealers will close by the end of the year.
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 GM China Forms Partnership with FAW
General Motors China and state-owned automaker FAW have launched a $293 Million joint venture to make light duty trucks and vans.
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| Jim Press to Leave Chrysler?
Chrysler Group LLC Deputy Chief Executive Jim Press could be leaving the automaker before the end of the year.
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 Time Running Out for Cash for Clunkers
The program that refueled the auto industry is coming to a screeching halt. Cash for Clunkers ends on Monday, and now the rush is on to get to the dealers. INSIDE: Watch Tom Wait's Report Watch Video
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 Cash for Clunkers to End Monday
The Obama administration plans to end the popular $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program on Monday, giving car shoppers a few more days to take advantage of big government incentives.
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 GM: Customer Satisfaction Improves
Drivers have new confidence in American-made vehicles, and for the first time in years Cadillac tops the list for quality and satisfaction. INSIDE: Watch Mary Conway's Report Watch Video
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 WHOA! A Ride in the Stingray Concept
When the WXYZ.com team ran into the Jalopnik.com gang at the coffee shop this morning, we said “Whoa!” They were reviewing photos and video from a ride in a sweet concept car and movie star.
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 Ford Ramps Up to Meet 'Clunkers' Demand
Ford is increasing their North American production in order to keep up with the demand created by the "Cash For Clunkers" program. Watch Video
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 Fiat Drive: Sign of the Times in Royal Oak
As the Chrysler/Fiat merger moves into high gear, many Fiat employees will be relocating to southeast Michigan, and one area city is rolling out the welcome mat. INSIDE: Watch Cheryl Chodun's Report Watch Video
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 GM Models Tested at Milford Proving Grounds
General Motors unveiled plans to roll out more than two dozen new models in the next couple of years as it tries to make the most of its second chance. INSIDE: Watch Mary Conway's Report Watch Video
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| 'Clunkers' Idea Branches Out to Private Sector
A network of 40 car dealers nationwide has started its own cash-for-clunkers program, calling it "No Car Left Behind."
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 Wixom Hopeful Grants Re-charge Community
A local community is hoping that $1 billion in grant money promised to Michigan will help re-fuel the struggling city of Wixom. INSIDE: Watch Michael Rosenfield's Report Watch Video
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 Share Your Dream Cruise Pics & Memories
We're getting some great pics as we gear up for the Woodward Dream Cruise! Some of the hot pics so far? A 1964 Comet Caliente, 1969 Road Runner Convertible and a 1966 Barrier Blue GTO. These are just some of the beauties you'll have to check out. INSIDE: Share Your Pics & Memories
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 Honda Recalls 440,000 Vehicles
Honda says it is expanding by 440,000 vehicles a recall first announced last year to fix a potential flaw in airbags in its Accord, Civic and Acura models. INSIDE: Watch Tom Wait's Report Watch Video
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 Accident Victims, Families Protest at Chrysler
Families seeking justice for their loved ones protested at Chrysler Monday. They say they want their day in court, even though the company that emerged from bankruptcy is no longer liable.
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 Auto Task Force Grilled in Detroit Hearing
Auto Task Force members faced some tough questions at a Congressional Oversight Hearing at Wayne State University Monday.
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 GM Announces Management Shake-up
General Motors Co. announced the retirement of four senior executives, while the U.S. Treasury Department and Canadian government released the names of the five final members of the automaker's new board of directors.
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 GM Picks Spot for New Battery Plant
The seeds of a high-tech future are being planted in Brownstown Township. General Motors announced it will invest millions to build a new battery plant that will bring hundreds of jobs to the area. Watch Video
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 Dealers React to The New General Motors
Dealers we talked to are saying they like what they're hearing from the new GM, but that they're also waiting to see if the company can follow through on its transformation and build cars people want to buy. Watch Video
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 The New General Motors is in Business
The new General Motors will be far faster and more responsive to customers than the old one, and it will make money and repay government loans faster than required, CEO Fritz Henderson said Friday as the company emerged from bankruptcy protection. INSIDE: Complete Details Watch Video
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 Lear Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Auto supplier Lear Corporation announced Tuesday morning that it has filed for bankruptcy.
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GM to Cut 4,000 More White Collar Jobs
General Motors says the company is cutting 4,000 more white collar jobs. INSIDE: Details On The Cuts Watch Video
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