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Transmission engineers are shifting to higher gears
Automakers are spending billions of dollars to squeeze efficiency from a car part most people never think twice about — the transmission. Over the next five years, many new vehicles will have transmissions with up to 10 speeds, replacing the...
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Dodge, Science and Technology, Ford, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Fiat weighs shifting its HQ to the U.S.
Fiat, the century-old Italian automaker, appears poised to move its headquarters to the U.S. after its planned merger with Chrysler Group. The move would be unprecedented in the automotive industry, experts said, because of Fiat's deep roots. "To...
Tags: Sergio Marchionne, Economy, Business and Finance, Automotive Equipment, Fiat, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Fiat moving to the U.S.? Chief has hinted at why it might make sense
Reports out of Europe suggest that Fiat SpA, the 114-year-old Turin, Italy-based automaker, has a headquarters move to the U.S. under consideration. If it happens, the move would likely occur after Fiat's planned merger with Chrysler Group. It would...
Tags: Dodge, Sergio Marchionne, Automotive Equipment, Fiat S.p.A., Passenger Cars
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Tesla drives California environmental credits to the bank
When Tesla Motors reports its first-ever profit Wednesday, much of the money will come courtesy of the state of California. In its zeal to push electric cars into the market, the state has created a system in which Tesla can make as much as $35,000...
Tags: Tesla Motors, Inc., Ford, Environmental Pollution, Automotive Equipment, Air Pollution
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GM first-quarter profits dip on losses in Europe, South America
General Motors Co. reported lower first-quarter profits Thursday as it struggled with the continuing economic slump in Europe and a dip in earnings in North America. Profit for the nation’s largest automaker profit fell 14% to $865 million...
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General Motors, Ford and Chrysler post strong April auto sales
This posted has been updated. See the note at the bottom for details. Automakers posted their strongest April sales since 2007 as many reported double-digit gains with trucks and SUVs leading the surge. General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and Nissan all...
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet, Automotive Equipment
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U.S. auto manufacturers score biggest April since 2007
DETROIT — Ford, GM, Chrysler and Nissan all reported double-digit U.S. sales increases last month, signaling the best April for car and truck sales in six years. A rebound in pickup truck sales led the way, especially for the Detroit automakers....
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Small Businesses, Automotive Equipment, Money and Monetary Policy, Career and Workplace
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Chrysler's first-quarter profits dip, expenses for new models rise
Chrysler Group said Monday that its first-quarter profit fell 65% to $166 million. The automaker’s earnings were hurt by higher expenses to launch new models and slower business in Europe and South America. Revenue fell 6% to $15.4 billion...
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Sergio Marchionne, Ford, Automotive Equipment, Earnings Forecasts
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Chrysler recalls 200,000 Ram trucks, Jeep SUVs and Dodge cars
Chrysler Group will recall more than 200,000 of its vehicles, including its Ram pickup truck, Dodge Challengers and Chargers and Jeep Liberty and Patriots for a variety of problems. In the biggest recall, the automaker will inspect and fix about 120,...
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Huge recall for Honda, Toyota, more: Airbags can spray shrapnel
A faulty airbag part that can explode and send shrapnel into the passenger cabin is responsible for the global recall of more than 3 million cars manufactured by Honda, Nissan, Toyota and General Motors and will likely lead to more recalls. The...
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Product Recalls, Safety of Citizens, Automotive Equipment, Toyota Recalls
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Faulty air bags can spray shrapnel; carmakers issue recalls
For at least a decade, the owners of more than 3 million cars from six automakers drove around with air bags that could shoot shrapnel around the cabin in a crash. The problem went undetected by the world's biggest automakers and safety regulators on...
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Product Recalls, Mexico, Safety of Citizens, Automotive Equipment
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Truck sales get a lift from housing rebound
Surging truck sales paved the way for one of the biggest auto sales months in nearly six years. That's a sign of the housing rebound making its way into new construction, as contractors buy new pickups. Growth in the vital housing and auto industries...
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Pickup Trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, Automotive Equipment
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