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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  It could be a sign of an economic turnaround. U.S. auto sales posted the best figures in years last month.  Automakers recorded nearly 1.5 million new trucks and cars sold in March. Analysts say that's due in some part to low interest rates and because people are buying out of necessity.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Singing, “The union makes us strong," hundreds of local United Auto Workers members donned white shirts to remember the Flint Sit-Down strike that ended on Feb. 11, 1937, when some 700 General Motors employees fought for better working conditions.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Flint East management team today notified employees at the Flint East facility that it will cease operations in November 2013.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  General Motors Corp. has announced they will be ceasing operations at the Grand Blanc Weld Tool Center in the second quarter of 2013.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The 2014 Silverado Light Duty and HD models will be made in Flint and will be launched in the second quarter of 2013.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The National Highway Safety Administration said one in three people will be involved in an alcohol related crash.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  General Motors and UAW officials broke ground Wednesday on a $7.5 million office addition to the Flint Engine Operations facility.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Update: Police release the name of the victim who died in a crash Wednesday morning.

Friday, November 16, 2012  According to the National Safety Council more than 1.6 million accidents per year are caused by people who are texting and driving.  Should stricter laws exist in Michigan that regulate texting and driving?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Nexteer Automotive unveils $500,000 worth of renovations to the test track at their World Headquarters and NBC25's Neille Giffune got an up-close look at the upgrades.

Friday, October 05, 2012  For car lovers, it is a big weekend in Midland.