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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Weaker sales in Europe and North America are to blame, says the automaker.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  General Motors says its fourth-quarter net profit nearly doubled as it made a dizzying array of accounting moves due to tax credits and devaluing European assets.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Ford is recalling more than 7,000 Escape SUVs to fix coolant leaks that can cause fires.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The GM bailout will cost taxpayers $3.4 billion more than expected.  Does this new total change your thoughts on the bailout?  Should GM continue to receive taxpayer dollars?

Saturday, April 07, 2012  Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 140,000 Focus compact cars because of a windshield wiper defect. Federal safety regulators say a seal in the wiper motor wiring could be missing from those vehicles.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  In a move that will bring more peace of mind to workers inside Flint Engine Operations, General Motors has decided to invest $7.5 million for the construction of permanent offices at both ends of the plant.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  The 2010 census pegged Michigan as the only state to lose population over the last 10 years, but there are signs that the population has stabilized, and that most of us left here may be here to stay.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Despite contract negotiations officially ending at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, General Motors and Chrysler are still reaching for a deal.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler labor contracts are set to expire at 11:59 p.m.

Monday, March 14, 2011  Damage could cause disruption in parts and production in U.S.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  About 52,000 Mazda6 sedans are being recalled, because a spider could spin a web in the fuel tank system and clog the ventilation.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Toyota Motor Corp. recalled 2.17 million vehicles in the United States on Thursday to address accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats or jammed in driver's side carpeting.

Monday, January 17, 2011  As American carmakers emerge from their deep slump and a more Republican-leaning Congress takes office, the United Auto Workers union is opening a legislative meeting in Washington this week.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  House Democrats are praising U.S. automakers for rebounding after the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Sizzling, sleek designs for a carbon-conscious world headlined today as global automakers rolled out their latest high-tech models at the Paris auto show, hoping for rebound in a struggling car market.