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North America Drives Strong First Quarter Profit At Ford
Ford posted a $1.6 billion first quarter profit. That’s a 15 percent increase from last year.
GM Says Diesel Chevrolet Cruze Gets 46 MPG
GM is reporting that the diesel Chevrolet Cruze is more efficient than some hybrids.
Chrysler CEO Says Company Loses $10,000 On Each EV It Sells
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says government efforts on clean cars should be technology neutral.
Road Test: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
In this edition of Drivetime with Vinnie Richichi, Vinnie reviews the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Edison2 Unveils New Super-MPG Car At The Henry Ford
Finally, a 21st century car that really looks like it came from the 21st century.
Inside The Industry: Management Shuffle At Chrysler
The departure of a top Chrysler executive has led to a shuffling of CEOs at the company’s brands.
GM-Ford Joint Project To Improve Fuel Economy, Save Money
GM and Ford are together producing a new generation of transmissions that will go into millions of future vehicles.
Organizers Set Official Detroit Auto Show Dates
Organizers have announced the official dates for the 2014 North American International Auto Show.
Government Sold $621M Worth Of GM Stock In March
The Treasury Department says it sold $621 million worth of GM common stock last month.
Ford Focus Takes Global Sales Crown
Ford has three vehicles on the global top 10 list. Chevy Cruze also has a good showing.
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Auto Industry News From Detroit
- Car Chronicles Blog – Cars, Kids and Common SenseConventional wisdom says young people aren't interested in driving. Common sense says that's all wrong.
- Street Survival Program Aims To Reduce Teen Auto AccidentsMore 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.
- Top Ten Family Cars–A Diverse ListNissan Pathfinder is number 1. Two domestics are on the Kelly Blue Book list.
- Small SUV’s Fare Poorly In New Crash TestOnly one vehicle gets a "good" rating, out of 13 tested.
- Ford Owners Sue, Saying EcoBoost Engine DefectiveThree Ohio drivers are suing Ford Motor Co., claiming the company's six-cylinder EcoBoost engine is defective.
