Phoebe Wall Howard, Nathan Bomey, Justin A. Hinkley and Eric Lacy, USA TODAY Network Published 11:51 a.m. ET May 11, 2018 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Firefighters wait for magnesium to burn out at a fire in Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. (Photo:… Continue reading Ford F-150 pickup supplier had trail of safety violations before explosion hit plant
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Eaton Rapids plant that exploded Wednesday has history of safety violations
CLOSE Early this morning, the Eaton Rapids Meridian Magnesium factory caught fire. Timothy Dunham, who works at the plant, got it on video. Timothy Dunham, Lansing State Journal Buy Photo A morning fire at Meridian Magnesium Products of America, Inc. in Eaton Rapids created heavy damage to the building. (Photo: Matthew Dae Smith | Lansing… Continue reading Eaton Rapids plant that exploded Wednesday has history of safety violations
Detroit train depot lit up, but no Ford purchase news
The Michigan Central Station train depot on the western edge of Detroit’s Corktown was lit up Wednesday night. (Photo: Phoebe Wall Howard) Windows throughout the top half of Michigan Central train station were all lit up late Wednesday, the eve of the annual Ford Motor Co. shareholder meeting. Despite speculation that the board of directors could take action… Continue reading Detroit train depot lit up, but no Ford purchase news
After death of Ford Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, will Ford fans buy a Chevy?
CLOSE Ford Motor Company announced that it will discontinue the Fiesta subcompact car, the Fusion mid-size sedan and the Taurus full-size car in the U.S. USA TODAY A 2012 Ford Taurus. (Photo: FORD) Ford families drive Fords. Chevrolet families drive Chevys. And they often refuse to switch. Ford’s decision to cut nearly its entire car… Continue reading After death of Ford Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, will Ford fans buy a Chevy?
Ford fined $7.6 million by Australian court for mishandling PowerShift complaints
Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Published 8:26 a.m. ET April 26, 2018 | Updated 8:31 a.m. ET April 26, 2018 In this May 23, 2013, file photo, a banner is displayed at a Ford dealership in Sydney. Ford Motor Co.’s Australian subsidiary was fined 10 million Australian dollars ($7.6 million) by an Australian court on Thursday,… Continue reading Ford fined $7.6 million by Australian court for mishandling PowerShift complaints
Jeep powers Fiat Chrysler quarterly profit jump of 60% to $1.2 billion
Buy Photo Fiat Chrysler Automobiles headquarters, located in Auburn Hills. (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Thursday it earned a profit of $1.2 billion (1 billion euro) during the first quarter, a nearly 60% gain over the same period a year ago, driven in part by a jump in worldwide Jeep… Continue reading Jeep powers Fiat Chrysler quarterly profit jump of 60% to $1.2 billion
Tesla Model 3: Highly innovative, but built with 'dinosaur technology'
Buy Photo Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro discusses design flaws he has found with the body of a Tesla Model 3 that was part of a reverse engineering event at Munro & Associates in Auburn Hills on Wednesday April 25, 2018. (Photo: Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo The Tesla Model 3 appears to… Continue reading Tesla Model 3: Highly innovative, but built with 'dinosaur technology'
Amazon pairs with GM, Volvo to deliver packages to your car
Amazon will deliver packages to eligible General Motors vehicles in 37 U.S. cities and surrounding areas Amazon packages can now be delivered to more than 7 million Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through a partnership with General Motors. The service is also available for Volvo owners. (Photo: General Motors) The next time you have… Continue reading Amazon pairs with GM, Volvo to deliver packages to your car
NHTSA widens safety probes of Ford, VW and Nissan vehicles
2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid: The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, backed by more than 200 patents, uses a powertrain system that combines the best attributes of the gasoline engine and electric battery-driven motors to deliver an optimal experience for the customer in terms of driving performance and fuel economy. Ford Fusion Hybrid delivers best-in-class 41 mpg… Continue reading NHTSA widens safety probes of Ford, VW and Nissan vehicles
GM Korea talks to stave off bankruptcy extended to Monday
Rep. Hong Young-pyo from the ruling Democratic Party and GM Executive Vice President Barry Engle shake hands prior to their talks on how to resuscitate the ailing carmaker GM Korea at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, April 17, 2018. (Photo: YONHAP/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) General Motors has agreed to give negotiators a few more days as they try to… Continue reading GM Korea talks to stave off bankruptcy extended to Monday