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FCA recalls nearly 229K trucks for shifter problem

2017 Ram 2500 (Photo: Brian Koury) Washington — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling an additional 228,508 trucks that are at risk rolling away without a key in the ignition switch or a driver pressing the brake pedal. The problem is related to an issue with the shifter on the steering column that can cause… Continue reading FCA recalls nearly 229K trucks for shifter problem

GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring

General Motors says it will close an underutilized factory in Gunsan, South Korea, by the end of May as part of a restructuring of its operations. (Photo: .) Seoul, South Korea – General Motors says it will close an underutilized factory in Gunsan, South Korea, by the end of May as part of a restructuring… Continue reading GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring

Air bag danger: Ford, Mazda add to do-not-drive list

Ford is telling the owners of Ranger pickups not to drive them because their Takata air bag inflators may be dangerous. (Photo: Paul Sancya / AP) Detroit – Ford and Mazda are adding more than 35,000 pickup trucks in North America to a list of vehicles that should not be driven because they have Takata… Continue reading Air bag danger: Ford, Mazda add to do-not-drive list

GM posts strong 2017 despite losses

General Motors headquarters is seen in the Renaissance Center in Detroit. (Photo: Stan Honda / Getty Images) General Motors Co. was the only Detroit automaker to post a net loss in 2017, down $3.9 billion as it adjusts for the new tax law and takes one last hit from the money-losing European business it sold… Continue reading GM posts strong 2017 despite losses

GM reports $3.9 billion loss for 2017

General Motors headquarters is seen in the Renaissance Center in Detroit. (Photo: Stan Honda / Getty Images) General Motors Co. reported Tuesday a loss of $3.9 billion in 2017, due largely to charges related to the new tax law and the Opel-Vauxhall sale, in what the company characterized as a very strong year. Even though… Continue reading GM reports $3.9 billion loss for 2017