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detroitnews.com > story > business > autos > chrysler > 07/10/2026 > two-michigan-stamping-plants-fuel-stellantis-sales-recovery-ambitions > 90649951007

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…...

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detroitnews.com > story > business > autos > 07/13/2026 > car-repair-gets-harder-and-costs-more-hurting-mechanics-business > 90795450007

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…...

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detroitnews.com > story > business > autos > 07/08/2026 > u-s-traffic-fatalities-at-lowest-rate-since-2014-in-first-quarter > 90849243007

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…...

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The Detroit News
detroitnews.com > story > business > autos > 07/05/2026 > qa-rivian-ceo-rj-scaringe-on-how-ai-will-transform-autos > 90709067007

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…...

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The Detroit News
detroitnews.com > story > business > autos > general-motors > 07/02/2026 > payne-wheelin-the-chevy-trax-detroits-most-affordable-model > 90746637007

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…...

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detroitnews.com > picture-gallery > business > autos > general-motors > 06/16/2026 > gm-defense-at-reindustrialize > 90577763007

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...

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Reuters
detroitnews.com > story > business > autos > 06/10/2026 > byd-looks-to-take-over-factory-for-second-european-ev-plant-exec-says > 90492276007

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....

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The Detroit News
detroitnews.com > story > business > autos > 06/05/2026 > iran-war-keeps-gas-pricey-but-auto-industry-more-insulated-this-time > 90359076007

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?...

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The Detroit News
detroitnews.com > story > opinion > 06/04/2026 > auto-makers-use-new-tech-to-solve-labor-shortages-napolitano > 90350541007

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…...

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detroitnews.com > videos > business > autos > 06/01/2026 > stop-using-flimsy-sunshades-that-dont-keep-your-car-cool > 90357279007

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...

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