For New Ford CEO Mark Fields, Aluminum Truck Is Key
The truck, which will be 700 pounds lighter than the current version, could get close to 30 miles per gallon of gas on the highway, far better than its competition.
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The truck, which will be 700 pounds lighter than the current version, could get close to 30 miles per gallon of gas on the highway, far better than its competition.
"I suppose this is not a terribly well-kept secret," said executive chairman Bill Ford, in announcing the changes to Ford workers Thursday.
Most car companies post significant April sales gains
The estimate comes from a quarterly report to Congress by a government watchdog and is up from a previous estimate of $10.5B.
GM helping to find creative new uses for industrial leftovers including shipping containers, wood pallets and automotive insulation.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert finds getting a phone repaired can consume more time and effort than getting your car fixed.
Toyota to build new HQ in Texas, expand Technical Center near Ann Arbor
AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about a nickel during the past week to a statewide average of $3.79 per gallon.
Investigators have found a Michigan man's restored 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle worth more than $100,000 that was stolen during fall trip to Indianapolis for a classic car show.
UAW Vice President Joe Ashton has been nominated to serve on the GM Board of Directors.
Ford earned $989 million in the first quarter, below analyst expectations.
The company earned $125 million in a quarter when many expected a loss.
Company vows to do a better job of "connecting the dots."
GM is now officially saying that the company is not legally responsible for most of the crashes involving defects in its ignition switches.
UAW President Bob King says it would be difficult to win NLRB hearing and second election.