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How two Michigan stamping plants power Stellantis turnaround plan
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (96+ words) The automaker provided a rare tour of the facilities near Detroit that shape the hoods, doors and tailgates of Ram, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. How two Michigan stamping plants power Stellantis turnaround plan Warren — Hulking metal presses line one wall…...
Mechanics say they're losing business as vehicles get more high tech
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (124+ words) High-tech features are making vehicles more expensive and difficult to repair, putting pressure on already strained car owners and posing an existential crisis for mom-and-pop mechanics. Mechanics say they're losing business as vehicles get more high tech High-tech features are…...
U.S. traffic deaths down sharply in early 2026
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (282+ words) Washington — U.S. traffic deaths fell to the lowest rate since 2014 in the first three months of the year after a sharp rise in road fatalities during the COVID pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday traffic deaths…...
Q&A: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on how AI will transform autos
1+ week, 1+ day ago (831+ words) Park City, Utah – If the early 20th-century auto revolution was sparked in Detroit by entrepreneurs like Ford, Dodge, and Sloan, the early 21st century has brought a new, digital auto revolution on America’s West Coast right out of a science fiction…...
Payne: Wheelin' the Chevy Trax, Detroit's most affordable model
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1112+ words) Stratford, Virginia — With bold styling, peppy performance and more rear legroom than an Audi Q7 for goodness sake, the $23,495 Chevrolet Trax is the most affordable SUV from a Detroit automaker. By a country mile. But, admit it, the problem we have…...
GM Defense at Reindustrialize
3+ week, 6+ day ago (15+ words) GM Defense partners with Lockheed Martin The Detroit News GM Defense partners with Lockheed Martin...
BYD looks to take over factory for second European EV plant, exec says
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (293+ words) Berlin — Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Auto Co. is looking to take over a factory in southern Europe for its second assembly plant on the continent, with Spain among the countries on its shortlist, a top executive said on Wednesday....
Will high gas prices change the auto industry again?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) The Detroit News Will high gas prices change the auto industry again? Washington —Gas prices have remained high due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But are they high enough to alter the business of the American auto industry?...
How tech and talent can save U.S. auto manufacturing | Opinion
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (104+ words) The Detroit News How tech and talent can save U.S. auto manufacturing | Opinion America's auto industry is undergoing unprecedented changes. Increased demand for electric vehicles is forcing companies to redesign legacy infrastructure. Tariffs are reshaping supply chains. And the industry's skilled…...
Stop using flimsy sunshades and keep your car cool
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (21+ words) The Detroit News Stop using flimsy sunshades and keep your car cool...