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8/6/15

Dodge bringing Hellcat-mania to Woodward Dream Cruise

New Ford screen keeps spiders out of cars

Bump in July car incentives helps close more deals

 


 

8/5/15

Test drive: Continental showcases highly automated car

Mazda recalls almost 200,000 SUVs for suspension fix

Lexus pilots negotiation-free shopping at 12 dealers

Ford turns corner with flagship F-150

 


 

8/4/15

Will driverless cars ‘eviscerate’ insurance industry?

GM ignition fund ends review approving 124 death claims

Second-gen Chevy Volt has 53-mile electric range

 


 

8/1-8/3/15

U.S. won’t mandate tech fix to prevent hot car deaths

NHTSA: Fiat Chrysler hacking ‘warning’ to industry

Fiat Chrysler recalling 322,000 Dodge cars for air bags

FCA lab put cars through indoor blizzard year round

 


 

7/30-7/31/15

U.S. will finalize long-delayed ‘quiet cars’ rules

Mixed crash-test results for aluminum Ford F-150s

Hercules recalling 90,000 SUV tires

GM, hacker say OnStar app issue not completely fixed

FCA reduces number of vehicles for buyback

 


 

7/29/15

Chevy, GMC add diesel midsize trucks for ’16 model year

Mini recalls 35K cars to bolster side crash resistance

GM temporarily halts Cadillac ATS sales pending fix

Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 11.5 years

 


 

7/28/15

Dodge significantly increasing Hellcat production

U.S. closes review of 4.9 million Fiat Chrysler cars

Georgia judge cuts Jeep fire verdict to $40 million

 


 

7/25-7/27/15

37th annual Concours d’Elegance dazzles

GM faces FTC investigation

Mitsubishi Motors to end U.S. production

Fiat Chrysler will recall vehicles over hacking worries

Feds to impose $105M fine on Fiat Chrysler

Fiat Chrysler recalling 2.2 million trucks

 


 

7/23-7/24/15

Ford recalling 8,000 vehicles over parking brake issue

Fiat Chrysler recalls 350,000 crossovers for fire risks

Harley-Davidson recalling bikes for saddlebag problem

Fiat Chrysler will recall vehicles over hacking worries

 


 

7/22/15

Feds not done probing Fiat Chrysler's recall efforts

Highway bill would double auto recall fines

Ford recalling 8,000 vehicles over parking brake issue

 


 

 

7/21/15  Go O's!!

Apple hires auto industry veteran for ‘operations’

Senators introduce auto cyberhacking bill

Ford unveils new luxury F-150 Limited pickup

 


 

 

7/18-7/20/15

Ford, analysts downplay F-150 incentives

Google self-driving car involved in crash, minor injury

‘Ludicrous Mode’? Tesla adds power to Model S

 


 

7/16-7/17/15

Ford recalls 49 Transits for wrongly labeled seat belts

GM recalls 51K Sparks, Sonics for radio software issue

Nissan recalls 270K vehicles worldwide to fix ignition

Toyota recalls 625,000 Prius V hybrids worldwide

GM recalls 10 Chevy Cruzes and Volts over tie rod issue

Ferrari recalls 814 cars in U.S. to fix Takata air bags

 


 

7/15/15

BorgWarner to buy parts supplier Remy

Ford fixing Edge crossovers that could leak water

#########Subaru recalls 32,400 to fix air bag issue

Ford to auction off Apollo mission-inspired Mustang

 


 

7/14/15

Second company probed for air bag inflator malfunctions

########Dodge Challenger added to Takata Recall List

########GM recalls 50K cars for seat belt cable issue

 


 

7/13/15

Google expands self-driving testing to Texas

###Land Rover recalls 65K SUVs for door latch problem

#####GM recalls 250,000 vehicles, including Hummer H3

Driver’s lap is no place for a pet

######GM recalling nearly 780K SUVs

 


 

6/27-7/12/15 Vacation

 


 

6/25-6/26/15

Google begins testing Mich.-built driverless prototype

2016 Chevy Camaro goes topless

Mitsubishi, Subaru recalling 600,000 U.S. vehicles

Acura recalls 106,000 MDX SUVs; pulley can fall off

U.S. opens probe into 250,000 F-150 trucks

 


 

6/24/15

Alfa Romeo rebirth continues with new sedan

No more money for NHTSA without reforms

Ford moves closer to autonomous vehicles

 


 

6/23/15

U.S. probes 630K Jeep Wrangler SUVs for air bag issue

Takata: Report on delayed airbag recalls not accurate

FCA will use TRW to replace 4M Takata inflators

Global push fuels Jeep sales records

 


 

6/20-6/22/15

Congress: NHTSA must do better

####GM adds more than 243K cars to Takata air bag recall

Honda confirms 8th fatality from exploded air bag

NHTSA probes 121,000 Dodge Darts for braking

Senate report faults Takata for delayed airbag recalls

 


 

6/18-6/19/15 

#######All vehicles with recalled air bags identified

Toyota, Acura have best resale values, Edmunds.com says

GM, Hyundai, Nissan, VW top J.D. Power quality awards

NHTSA expands Fiat Chrysler review to 22 campaigns

 


 

6/17/15

Senate panel set to hold hearing on defective airbags

Trump vows to press Ford to cancel Mexican plant

Senate passes Peters federal vehicle repair bill

Toyota boosts Takata recall by 1.37 million vehicles

 


 

6/16/15

Honda ceases production of natural gas, hybrid Civics

###Honda expands Takata recall by 1.39 million vehicles

GM to announce secondary use of EV batteries

 


 

6/13-6/15/15

Honda says seventh death linked to defective air bags

NHTSA reviews '10 Tahoe for side air bag issue

NHTSA probes Mazda SUVs for suspension problem

 


 

6/11-6/12/15

7th death investigated in Takata air bag recall

###Acura recall shows glitch in automatic braking system

Toyota North America CEO: Not interested in FCA merger

Marchionne to mull alternatives as GM deal chance fades

 


 

6/10/15

GM halfway complete to restoring sinkhole Corvette

Ford Mustang is officially American sports car to beat

Oregon team wins Ford repair contest

Tesla co-founder wants to electrify commercial trucks

 


 

6/9/15

NTSB urges U.S. to mandate advanced braking

Lawyers say Fiat Chrysler misleading public, NHTSA

Automakers want NHTSA to launch recall ad campaign

Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne intensifies call for merger

 


 

6/8/15

COMMENTARY: At intersections, I’m either saint or sucker

U.S. investigates 20,000 Jeep SUVs for sudden braking

Mazda adds 540,000 vehicles to Takata air bag recall

NHTSA admits faults in GM investigation

Car loan terms hit record lengths

 


 

5/30-6/7/15-VACATION

 


 

5/28-5/29/15

Chevy to offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in vehicles

10 dealership terms you may not know

Ford to open electric car patents to competitors

Feds reveal more models in Takata air bag recall

 


 

5/27/15

Congress to hold new Takata air bag hearing

###Ford recalls 423K vehicles for power-steering failure

 


 

5/23- 5/26/15

Two sentenced to probation in phony air bag scheme

Law expert: Feds may push GM guilty plea

Automakers to reveal added models to air bag recall

NHTSA probes ‘14 Ford Edge wheel rim failure

 


 

 

5/21- 5/22/15

Uniroyal tire celebrates 50th with rare glimpse inside

DOT head: GM 'learned a hard lesson' after recall

NHTSA moves to speed 34M Takata recall repairs

 


 

5/20/15

U.S. investigating Nissan Versa for safety defect

Margaret Dunning did laps around competition into 100s

Air bag recall expected to be largest in U.S. history

FCA CEO defends recall efforts; talks next-gen Wrangler

 


 

5/19/15

Google’s own self-driving cars set for public-road test

2016 Chevy Camaro ' is wicked fast, extremely nimble'

CEO: Nissan will have autonomous driving by 2020

 


 

5/18/15

Ralph Gilles, the new head of design at FCA

Honda expands recall over Takata air bags

U.S. probes 120K Nissans for suspension problem

U.S. to hold July hearing on Fiat Chrysler recall fixes

NHTSA will not reopen Jeep SUV fire probe

 


 

Vacation 5/9-5/17/15

 


 

5/7-5/8/15

Caddy ATS-V rivals BMW M3

Fiat Chrysler seeks new trial in Georgia Jeep fire case

Toyota zooms to record $18B profit on sales growth

Dodge resurrecting fastest street-legal Viper

 


 

5/6/15

New GT350 to include better brakes, suspension

The boring old van is selling like mad

Daimler's self-driving big rig makes entrance in Nevada

 


 

5/5/15 Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Man crushed at Detroit auto plant

U.S. investigates Fiat Chrysler sun visor fire fix

 


 

4/30/15-5/4/15

Ford expands door handle recall to 156,000 vehicles

U.S. upgrades Nissan Versa acceleration probe

Automakers report modest sales gains in April

Four senators reintroduce rental car recall bill

U.S. will not investigate Toyota unwanted acceleration

Tesla plugs into new market with home battery system

 


 

4/29/15

Volkswagen profit up 19% on cost-cutting

NHTSA chief to meet with GM, Ford CEOs in Detroit

Fiat Chrysler profit jumps 22%

 


 

4/28/15

Ford's first-quarter pre-tax profit rises

Ford to make small number of ’15 Shelby GT350 Mustangs

Honda's profit drops on air bag recall woes

 


 

4/25-4/27/15

Tesla-powered Wal-Mart stores attest energy ambitions

Harley recalls nearly 46,000 motorcycles

Ford recalls 390,000 cars for faulty door latches

 


 

4/23-4/24/15

######Fiat Chrysler recalls 58,000 older vehicles

Toyota beats VW, GM for leader in global vehicle sales

GM CEO Barra dismisses idea of Fiat Chrysler merger

Marchionne's merger pot-stirring grabs attention

GM earns $945 million in 1Q

 


 

4/22/15

U.S. close to decision on next step in Jeep SUV fires

Driverless cars face technical, legal hurdles

 


 

4/21/15

GM ignition fund approves three new deaths to 87

U.S. reviews 15,000 Chrysler convertibles

GM global sales up 1.9% to 2.4 million in first quarter

 


 

4/18- 4/20/15

China automakers are taking over the SUV market

Mercedes shrinks SUV coupe to compact

BMW recalls 91,800 Mini Coopers for air bag problem

Electric vehicles lose buzz

 


 

4/16-4/17/15

Ford, Fiat Chrysler in running to build new mail trucks

First Cadillac CT6 on auction block to benefit Karmanos

Senate narrowly approves rushed, no-fault reform bill

 


 

4/15/15 Tax Day-  Ughhh!

Only small number of Jeeps fixed 2 years after recall

Tesla's EV tour puts 'insane' acceleration on display

Cadillac drops price on ELR plug-in for 2016

Fiat introduces retro 500 convertible

 


 

4/14/15

Leno: Detroit at center of new ‘golden age’ in autos

U.S. probes Subaru air bag seat sensors

Indian carmaker has American aspirations

 


 

4/11-4/13/15

####5,600 Fiat 500 EVs recalled for software glitch

NHTSA pushing Takata for more cooperation


 

4/9-4/10/15 Opening Day!

NHTSA closes probe into 2M GM trucks, SUVs

GM halting production of current-gen Volt in May

#####Fiat Chrysler recalls Viper for faulty door handles

#####Nissan, BMW recall 94,000 ’14 vehicles for fuel pump

U.S. wants dealers to do more to fix recalled vehicles

NHTSA may reopen Jeep SUV fire probe

 


 

4/8/15

NHTSA reviews 740,000 Ford SUVs for software fix

NHTSA closes probe of Fiat Chrysler minivans

Tesla boosts range, power and price of low-end Model S

Uber’s popularity surges; business travelers skip taxis

 


 

4/7/15

GM ignition death toll rises to 80

Canada to sell 4.6% stake in GM to Goldman Sachs & Co.

 


 

4/4/-4/6/15

Tech race propels carmakers

2015 GMC Canyon grows larger and better

Future of auto design still in clay modelers' hands

 


 

4/3/15

Nissan unveils new bolder Maxima

Family wins $150 million after Jeep fire kills toddler

U.S. reviews 517K older Ford cars for lighting defect

Tesla 1Q new vehicle deliveries rise 55% from year ago

Scenes from the floor of the 2015 New York International Auto Show

 


 

4/2/15

Chrysler exec: Plug-in minivan to be 'gamechanging'

Honda unveils new sportier Civic

Mercedes takes us on a ride into the future

Ralph Gilles named Fiat Chrysler head of design

 


 

4/1/15  April Fool's Day!

Chevy Malibu hybrid to achieve 47 mpg combined

FCA’s March sales rise 2 percent, Ford and GM fall

 


 

3/28- 3/31/15

Tighter fuel economy rules threaten premium Europeans

Toyota: Both hands on the wheel after recall spinout

Volvo plans $500M factory in U.S. to revive sales

Ford CEO: No plans to move Lincoln brand

 


 

3/26-3/27/15

###Ford recalls 213K Explorers for door handle issues

U.S. probes 2 VW models for steering failure

BMW recalls nearly 49K motorcycles; rear wheel loosens

Mercedes plans first pickup as luxury pushes limits

 


 

3/25/15

###Ford recalls 213K Explorers for door handle issues

Phones, other distractions a problem for teen drivers

Fiat Chrysler CEO defends Jeep safety

Carmakers in hot pursuit of fleet sales to police

Chevrolet to offer 2016 Malibu hybrid

 


 

3/24/15

50+ Americans account for highest-ever share of drivers

GM ignition death toll rises to 74, up 7

Mercedes recalls 30K cars to fix tail lamp problem

GM recalls Chevy Malibus to fix sunroof control issue

GM adds next-gen Chevy Cruze production in Mexico

 


 

3/21-3/23/15

Jeep unveils 7 custom SUVs for 'off-road mecca'

NHTSA probes Nissan recall of 989,000 vehicles

U.S. drivers log 3 trillion miles; highest since ’07

GM to launch Teen Driver system on '16 Chevy Malibu

 


 

3/19-3/20/15

Happy Spring!-yea, right.

####Honda expands Takata recalls by 104,000 vehicles

Tesla adds alerts to prevent running out of charge

Jeep CEO: No timetable on Wrangler production or pickup

BMW settles FTC charges over Mini warranty rules

 


 

3/18/15

Ford to debut new cloud-based infrastructure

Nissan’s 600-horsepower GT-R tops insurance cost list

Ex-Obama aides explain opposition to Chrysler rescue

Jaguar, Buick tops in J.D. Power dealer service study

 


 

3/17/15  Happy St. Patrick's Day

2016 Camaro to be unveiled on Belle Isle in May

Wanted in England: a Motor City cop car

GM, Delphi depositions on ignitions to start soon

NHTSA chief vows crackdown on drowsy driving

 


 

3/14-3/16/15

Kia to recall some Soul SUVs on gas pedal issues

Europeans starting to turn their backs on diesel

Autonomous car prepares for 3,500-mile U.S. road trip

 


 

3/12-3/13/15

Happy Friday the 13th!

Car Culture: Toyota, Mazda put fun back in rides

Collector rolls with his Ferraris

###GM recalls Volts; fixes to carbon monoxide trouble

Honda spends millions on recall ads after 5 deaths

GM cutting warranty, maintenance programs

 


 

3/11/15

Jeep CEO remains 'big fan' of a Jeep pickup

GM fund approves 7 new death claims to 64

Tesla gets N.J. lawmakers’ backing to sell directly

 


 

3/10/15

GM to unveil 2016 Chevy Spark in New York

Jeep CEO remains 'big fan' of a Jeep pickup

 


 

3/7-3/9/15

###Hyundai recalls 26,000 cars for water leaks in lamp

Say hello to the newest antiques: The class of 1990

Daimler to build van plant in U.S., creating 1,300 jobs

Tesla: Battery factory construction remains on schedule

Thousands ogle hot rods, muscle cars at Autorama

GM fund approves 7 new death claims to 64

 


 

3/5-3/6/15

GM to show new Chevrolet Malibu at N.Y. show

5 cars getting attention at Geneva auto show

Ford to limit GT production to 250 a year

NHTSA defends handling of Takata probe

Nissan recalls 625,000 cars for faulty hood latches

U.S. closes Fiat Chrysler minivan probe

 


 

3/5/15

Dodge recalling 2k SRT Hellcat Challengers and Chargers for fuel leak

 


 

3/4/15

Aston Martin unveils crossover coupe to appeal to women

Adaptive cruise control goes mainstream

Land Rover to introduce convertible Evoque SUV

Winter weather chills U.S. auto sales

 


 

3/3/15

Automakers vow not to give up on weak-selling electrics

Feb. sales: Ford down 1.9%; Fiat Chrysler up 5.6%

U.S. upgrades Ford Fiesta door latch probe

 


 

2/28-3/2/15

Aston Martin Vulcan debuts in Geneva

Senator to unveil bill to require recall fixes

###FCA recalls 2,200 cars for possible fuel leaks

###Hyundai recalls 205,000 vehicles for power steering

Ford seeks to clear backup cameras

 


 

2/26- 2/27/15

Domestic brands make gains in J.D. Power study

GM issues two new car recalls

Fiat Chrysler recalls 467K SUVs for fuel pump issue

 


 

2/25/15 (Happy Birthday Mom!)

Bugatti sells last Veyron, ending era for VW supercar

Toyota rolls out car of future on crisis anniversary

GM nabs two top Consumer Reports picks

 


 

2/24/15

####Mercedes recalls more than 147K vehicles to fix seal

#####Cadillac recalls 67K ATS cars to fix sunroof switch

 


 

2/21-2/23/15

Honda to replace its president following air bag fiasco

Who needs a hybrid when there's a diesel Jetta?

Volvo to launch self-driving pilot program in 2017

Toyota's per-car profits lap Detroit's Big 3 automakers

 


 

2/20/15

Study: Car buyers don’t look to social media for info

U.S. to fine air bag maker Takata $14,000 per day

 


 

2/19/15

Toyota asks court to reduce $11M jury award in crash

Is bargain Scion FR-S the Porsche 944 reborn?

Ford F-150 arms winter warriors with plow option

 


 

2/18/15

GM customers face uphill fight to reignite $10B suit

Akerson cautions Apple on making cars

Cadillac using Theodore Roosevelt speech for Oscars ad

 


 

2/17/15

Apple uniquely positioned to be car company

Detroit auto dealer Martin 'Hoot' McInerney dies

Barra, other GM execs awarded $9.6M in shares

 


 

2/14-2/16/15

Is the snow really coming?

Lower gas prices don't always influence buyers' choices

Pickups some of the most expensive vehicles on the road

GM recalls 81,000 cars for steering issue

 


 

2/13/15- Happy Valentine's Day

U.S. auto recalls hit 63.95 million in 2014

U.S. auto sales could top forecasts

 


 

2/12/15

Honda aims to boost sales with new 2016 Pilot SUV

2015 Chrysler 300 offers European sophistication at an American price

Ram Truck to debut redesigned luxury pickups in Chicago

Acura unveils refreshed RDX at Chicago Auto Show

 


 

2/7-2/11/15 Vacation

 


 

2/5-2/6/15

GM: $93M paid so far from compensation fund

Congress undecided on NHTSA funding increase, reforms

U.S. auto sector employment at highest level since ’08

 


 

2/4/15

GM earns $2.8 billion in ’14

Ford to add 1,550 new jobs for F-150 production

 


 

2/3/15

The 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel

Ford’s new Focus RS to be sold in U.S.

GM sales jump 18.3%, Ford up 15.3%, FCA up 14% in Jan.

 


 

1/31-2/2/15

(Happy Day to the Groundhog!)

###Four automakers recall 2.3M vehicles for air bags

Lincoln scrubs new car smell in China

Economics on electric cars face reset

Mining company places first F-150 fleet order

GM ignition claims surge to 4,180

Fiat Chrysler uses humor, grandeur in Super Bowl ads

 


 

1/29-1/30/15 (Happy Super Bowl Sunday)

Ford posts 2014 pre-tax profit of $6.3 billion

Super Bowl XLIX: Fiat Chrysler to air three ads

BMW, Mini cars vulnerable to being unlocked by hackers

Ex-Ford employee says he was fired for anti-gay remarks

Howes: Ford's 'breakthrough' runs risks in UAW year

 


 

1/28/15

Katie Couric, Bryant Gumbel star in BMW Super Bowl ad

#####Ford recalls 220,000 vehicles in two campaigns

#####GM issues small Corvette recall for loose part

#####Nissan recalling 768,000 vehicles

#####Toyota recalls 52,000 Avalons for fire risks

LEDs cast new light on auto design

Fiat Chrysler earns $718 million in 2014

Marchionne encourages employees to 'dream big' in 2015

 


 

1/27/15

Mercedes selects AM General to make SUVs in the U.S.

####VW recalls 26,000 SUVs for fuel leaks

U.S. pushing Japan on vehicle import standards

 


 

1/24- 1/26/15

Ford: Record dealer profits could continue

GM ignition death toll hits 50

Fiat looks to 500X to put 'Fix it again, Tony' to rest

 


 

1/22- 1/23/15

U.S. urges automatic braking systems, but won't mandate

Cadillac to unveil CT6 on March 31

Official: U.S. will not meet 1 million EV goal in 2015

GM stops sale of 6,000 SUVs due to tire recall

Subaru, Lexus win KBB.com’s top resale honors

Porsche recalls 13,500 Cayennes, Panameras

Automakers shift gears, forgo Super Bowl advertising

 


 

1/21/15

Takata review panel includes 3 former NHTSA chiefs

Honda to show new Pilot SUV at Chicago Auto Show

Ford GT top among Detroit News readers

Toyota sells record 10.23 million vehicles in ’14

 


 

1/20/15

Interactives boost Detroit auto show experience

Obama to tout auto turnaround in annual speech

Detroit News readers pick auto show favorites

 


 

1/17-1/19/15

Auto show draws big crowds on Sunday

The absolute coolest things at the auto show

 


 

1/15- 1/16/15

Europe car sales end 6-year slump, grew 5.7% in 2014

High-performance NAIAS lacks mainstream debuts

NHTSA probes ’13 Rogue for air bag issues

Closed Chrysler dealers win appeals court ruling

U.S. opens probe into 50,000 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUVs

 


 

1/14/15

Driverless vehicle site to be operational in spring

Honda debuts FCV concept vehicle

Big 3 play catch-up with foreign luxury rivals

Marchionne: Let carmakers decide how to meet mpg needs

Ford to decrease global platforms to 8

GM expects profitability to improve in 2015

 


 

1/13/15

Best of Detroit Auto Show press previews, Day 2

Ram unveils Rebel pickup; ups EcoDiesel MPG

GM could change Chevy ‘Bolt’ name

 


 

1/8-1/12/15

Best of Detroit Auto Show press previews, Day 1

New NSX resurrects Acura performance

Ford unveils GT supercar, other performance vehicles

Chevy Bolt concept to get 200-plus EV range, cost $30K

Ford F-150 wins truck of year, VW Golf wins car

Toyota unveils new Tacoma midsize pickup


 

1/7/15

Detroit Electric unveils final design of 1st car

Marchionne doesn’t rule out another merger

2015 F-150 insurance costs still unclear

Exclusive interview: Obama says cheap gas won’t last

 


 

1/6/15

Key models coming to the 2015 Detroit auto show

Ford plant will be closed during Obama visit

The 10 best-selling vehicles of 2014

Mercedes-Benz to move U.S. HQ to Atlanta area

 


 

1/3-1/5/15

F-150 named Truck Trend Magazine’s Pickup of the Year

Jeep hits Marchionne’s goal of 1 million sales in 2014

 


 

1/2/15

####Ford recalling 25,000 vehicles in two new campaigns

CAR-toon by Henry Payne

Hyundai, Kia brace for weakest growth in a decade

New year, new truck, new accessories — and no waiting

####Recall woes follow GM into new year

 


 

12/31/14 Happy New Year!

Europe's automakers face no-win choices

Volkswagen recalls 38,000 cars due to fire risk

 


 

12/30/14 

Federal government lost $9.26B on auto rescue

F-150 ad campaign starts Tomorrow

 


 

12/24- 12/29/14

U.S. closes 3 Chrysler defect investigations

After 19 years, Alfa Romeo is back in U.S.

Ford's Transit Van continues E-Series' success

No agreement on how to reform nation's recall system

 


 

12/23/14  Merry Christmas

CAR-toon by Henry Payne-Merry Christmas

Cadillac reveals 2016 CTS-V ahead of Detroit auto show

NHTSA closes Mercedes fuel leak probe

Cars better at keeping owners safe

 


 

12/20-12/22/14Merry Christmas

4 ways to save when renting a car

BMW expands Takata air bag recall

The downside of low gas prices

GM fund says 104 new claims filed

 


 

12/18-12/19/14

‘Old GM’ trust says it shouldn’t pay ignition claims

Ford expands driver’s side air bag recall nationwide

Cadillac CT6 to feature streaming video mirror

Chrysler recalls 280,000 trucks in for axle failures

Treasury exits Ally, ends six-year auto bailout

 


 

12/17/14

Jeep sales double in Europe while Ford, GM stumble

NHTSA to ‘force’ air bag recall; new chief confirmed

Honda teases production version of Acura NSX supercar

 


 

12/16/14

U.S. says it will ‘force’ driver-side air bag recall

Chrysler renamed 'FCA US LLC'

Chicken wings spilled across Detroit freeway

 


 

12/13- 12/15/14

Factory output eclipses pre-recession high

Mazda recalls 330,000 vehicles for driver-side air bags

Senate close to confirming new NHTSA chief

GM compensation fund approves 4 new death claims

 


 

12/10- 12/12/14

10 carmakers meet on air bag testing

FCA: Ferrari staying in Italy, reports of move false

Ford unveils next-gen Sync 3 infotainment system

Chrysler recalls 208,000 vehicles for Takata air bags

 


 

12/9/14

North American Car and Truck of the Year nominees

Nissan recalls 470K vehicles for fuel leak problem

Hyundai recalls nearly 43K cars for brake lights

Chrysler plans $266M investment for Indiana

 


 

12/6-12/8/14

Tesla Model S beats out Porsche in satisfaction survey

GM ignition switch death toll hits 38

Push-button start makes car keys obsolete

 


 

12/5/14

Air bag recall pressure builds; Takata remains defiant

Chrysler recalls 149,000 more trucks for air bags

Toyota exec: Fuel-cell Mirai could equal Prius impact

Mazda expands Takata air bag recall by 40,000 vehicles

Japan: Auto recall overhaul needed for global woes

Honda recalls 3M more vehicles with Takata air bags

Hyundai extends seat belt warranties on 400,000 Sonatas

Howes: Record recalls belie auto safety cred

 


 

 

11/27-12/4/14 Vacation

11/26/14 Happy Thanksgiving!

Feds: Chrysler must expand air bag recall, speed repair

U.S. demands Takata issue nationwide air bag recall

 


 

11/25/14

Driver of recalled GM car cleared of negligent homicide

U.S. closes Ford, GM defect probes into 600K cars

Mazda recalls 100,000 cars for tire pressure monitoring

VW policy for Tennessee plant sets off labor scramble

 


 

11/22-11/24/14

Ford F-150 mpg tops among full-size gas-powered pickups

Ethics could take detour with self-driving cars

Texas crash may have been caused by ignition switch

 


 

11/20-11/21/14

Arizona sues GM over alleged drop in car values

Chrysler, Dodge minivans earn poor crash ratings

Chevy gives sneak peek at new Volt in tweet

NHTSA urges Chrysler speed Jeep fixes

Toyota recalls nearly 423K Lexuses for fuel leaks

 


 

11/19/14

VW recalls 442,000 cars to fix suspension problem

Chrysler: 2015 300 brings attitude, soul

Ford unveils new 2016 Explorer

Bill Ford: Cars, roads must become smarter

 


 

11/18/14

Lincoln launches Black Label experience

Toyota to start sales of fuel cell car next month

Honda will replace air bags nationwide if drivers ask

####Ford recalls 65,000 Fusion cars for roll-away issue

 


 

11/15-11/17/14

ALG: Toyota, Land Rover tops in residual value

Mom-to-be killed in crash drove recalled Jeep

KBB.com names F-150 2015’s ‘Best Buy’

Detroit automakers battle for L.A. Auto Show spotlight

Ford unveils Shelby GT350 Mustang

GM ignition fund: Most claims have no documentation

 


 

11/13-11/14/14

Ferrari to pay Fiat Chrysler $2.8B before spinoff

Pregnant Malaysia woman died due to faulty air bag

Cadillac secures space in N.Y. for headquarters

 


 

11/12/14

GM sending 440,000 more letters to recall car owners

Mercedes revives Maybach to challenge Rolls-Royce

Ram Truck prices ProMaster City

VW won't recognize UAW before audit

 


 

11/11/14  Happy Veteran's Day

UAW: Recognition close at Tennessee VW plant

Infiniti, Honda steering loss triggers safety probe

First aluminum-bodied F-150 rolls off assembly line

 


 

11/7-11/10/14

GM ordered 500,000 ignition switches before recall

Work begins to fill in Corvette Museum sinkhole

 


 

11/6/14

Ram Truck partners with Miranda Lambert

Chrysler ramps up effort to fix recalled Jeep SUVs

Carmakers prepare to shift to hydrogen fuel cells

Old GM says it can’t pay owners of recalled cars

 


 

11/5/14

Chrysler unveils new Mopar Dodge Charger dragster

TrueCar president: Automakers must become more flexible

Chrysler Q3 earnings jump 32% to $611 million

 


 

11/1-11/4/14

Hyundai defends mpg practices

Ford recalling 200,000 vehicles in five campaigns

GM offers $25 gift cards for recall repairs

GM restores 'Blue Devil' ZR1 Corvette

 


 

10/30-10/31/14 Happy Holloween

Chrysler recalls 33K ‘14 trucks, SUVs for tire pressure

U.S. orders Takata to answer air bag recall questions

#######Nissan recalls Infiniti SUVs to fix air bags

GM will not disable air bags in Takata recall

NHTSA fines Ferrari $3.5 million

 


 

10/29/14

#########Chrysler recalling 382K pickups

Fiat Chrysler earns $239 million in Q3

Fiat Chrysler to spin off sports car maker Ferrari

 


 

10/28/14

Takata ramps up air bag inflator production

Next-generation Volt more fuel efficient, longer range

 


 

10/24-10/27/14

NHTSA expands air bag alert -see list

GM issues two small ’15 Corvette recalls

NHTSA opens review of 4.9 million Chrysler vehicles

Toyota at top in global vehicle sales

 


 

10/23/14

Ford to debut collision avoidance tech

Toyota Camry's extreme makeover

Fiat Chrysler shares reach new high

GM earns $1.38 billion in 3Q, beats estimates

 


 

10/22/14

Automakers working to prevent vehicle cyber terrorism

Snyder signs bill banning direct auto sales

Ford cuts price of Focus Electric again

NHTSA expands air bag alert to 7.8M vehicles

 


 

10/21/14

Giving vehicle ‘a soul’ next big thing

GM backs anti-Tesla Michigan bill

Snyder: Tesla direct sales may already be illegal

 


 

10/18-10/20/14

Jeep's Cherokee is carving its niche among SUVs

Audi tests driverless-car technology at 190 mph

Toyota recalling 247,000 vehicles for faulty air bags

GM fund approves 29 death claims

 


 

10/16-10/17/14

Ford recalling 53 Mustangs for seat belt sensor

Snyder weighs pulling plug on direct Tesla sales

Chrysler recalls 184,000 SUVs for airbag issues

Chrysler recalling nearly 907,000 cars, SUVs

 


 

10/15/14

Toyota and Lexus recall

GM says third-quarter global sales up 2%

Big 3 battle shapes up to haul in pickup buyers

 


 

10/11-10/14/14

Ford’s F-150 named Truck of Texas

Chrysler recalls 184,000 SUVs for airbag issues

 


 

10/9-10/10/14

Mercedes recall includes 10,500 C-Class cars in U.S.

Nissan recalls 2013 Altimas for hood latch problem