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Chrysler CEO donating customized Dodge Challenger SRT8 to charity auction

United Way Torch lighting in Detroit

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 07, 2013, 12:35PM
Chrysler Group LLC CEO and chairman Sergio Marchionne is once again stepping-up his commitment to raising $35 million for the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Full story »
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Fiat 500e: Chrysler's first all-electric car achieves 116 MPGe

Fiat 500e: Chrysler's first electric car

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 07, 2013, 11:25AM
The 500e -- the Auburn Hills-based automaker's first all-electric vehicle -- achieved a combined 116 miles per gallon equivalent with 122 MPGe city and 108 MPGe highway. Full story »
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Audi debuting new convertible, high-performance sports car at Detroit auto show

Audi 2014 A8, RS 5 Cabriolet

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 07, 2013, 9:00AM
Following a diesel-filled lineup in Los Angeles, Audi is coming to Detroit with speed, and the top down. Audi of America has confirmed that the 2014 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet and re-freshened 2014 Audi R8 lineup will debut later this month at the 2013 North American international Auto Show in Detroit. Full story »
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Detroit auto show: What does $8 million in vehicles look like? Find out at 'The Gallery'

The Gallery: $8 million worth of vehicles in one room

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 07, 2013, 7:45AM
The Gallery, a prelude to the official start of the 2013 North American International Auto Show, will feature about 30 exotic vehicles and a meal prepared by Chef Wolfgang Puck. Full story »
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Tiny Chevrolet Sonic helped with General Motors comeback

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By Lisa Stinnett, Website staff

January 05, 2013, 10:20AM
The Chevrolet Sonic has come out of nowhere to become the top-selling subcompact in America. Full story »

Former historic Ford plant sold for redevelopment

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By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 05, 2013, 7:45AM
Ford said it will continue to demolish structures on its retained 45 acres of the site, located on the corner of I-96 and Wixom Road, under a separate sales contract. Full story »
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Ford sells 239 acres of shuttered plant in Metro Detroit

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By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 04, 2013, 5:00PM
The Dearborn-based automaker sold 239 acres of the facility, which shuttered in 2007, to Trident Barrow Management LLC, a New York-based unit of commercial real estate group Barrow Development. Full story »
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Average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in 2012 hits 24 mpg

Best-selling Detroit Three vehicles of 2012

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 04, 2013, 12:15PM
The average fuel economy of the 14.5 million vehicles sold in 2012 was 23.8 mpg, up 1.3 mpg from 2011 and up 2.9 mpg from 2008, according to the Transportation Research Institute at The University of Michigan. Full story »
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2013 Detroit auto show: Mercedes-Benz to debut two 'dream cars'

2013 Detroit auto show: Expected debuts

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 04, 2013, 9:35AM
Mercedes-Benz will debut restyled models of its popular E-Class series at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Full story »
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Analysts: U.S. auto industry recovery to continue in 2013

Best-selling Detroit Three vehicles of 2012

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 04, 2013, 8:35AM
Automakers, including the Detroit Three, reported strong year-end sales Thursday that totaled 14.5 million vehicles sold in 2012, a 13 percent increase from 2011. Full story »
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Judge allows Ohio GM workers to sue over back pay

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By The Associated Press

January 03, 2013, 3:25PM
A federal judge says General Motors workers in northeast Ohio can move forward with a lawsuit against the automaker and the United Auto Workers. The union's request to dismiss the lawsuit was turned down late last week. Full story »

Best-selling Detroit Three vehicles of 2012

Best-selling Detroit Three vehicles of 2012

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 03, 2013, 2:30PM
General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC combined sold just shy of 6.5 million vehicles in their domestic market in 2012, up 8 percent or about 476,000 vehicles from last year. Full story »
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U.S. auto industry ends 2012 strong; Sales expected at 14.5 million vehicles

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By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 03, 2013, 12:50PM
he Detroit Three, as well as foreign automakers, have reported bullish December and year-end sales going into 2013. Industry analysts and executives expect vehicle sales to come in at about 14.5 million units sold, up 13 percent from 2011 and the best performance in five years. Full story »
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GM vehicle sales top 2.5 million in 2012; December marks best retail month of year

Detroit Three vehicles to watch out for in 2013

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 03, 2013, 10:48AM
The Detroit-based automaker ended the year with its best retail sales month of 2012 in December. U.S. dealers, officials announced today, delivered the company’s highest December sales in five years, with deliveries up 5 percent year-over-year to 245,733 vehicles. Full story »
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Ford: 2012 vehicle sales hit 2.25 million; F-Series continues pickup truck domination

2013 F-150

By Michael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.com

January 03, 2013, 9:50AM
The full-size line of pickup trucks, which is now America's best-selling pickup for the 36th-straight year and 31 consecutive years as America's best-selling vehicle, was nearly 29 percent of the Derborn-based automaker's total sales last year. Full story »
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