Ford shortens summer shutdowns to meet consumer demand

Ford today said it plans to shorten the summer shutdown period to just one week at 16 North American plants, including all six assembly plants that build highly profitable pickups and crossovers.

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Ram, Mazda tap emotions with country music and poetry

Two of this week's viral videos tug at your heartstrings.

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Canada seeks recall powers akin to U.S.

Canada's Transport Minister Lisa Raitt is introducing a law that would give her the authority to force companies to recall faulty vehicles.

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Sweden's hot spot for winter testing

Automakers flock to the remote town of Arjeplog, Sweden, in the winter for cold-weather testing. The attractions are frozen lakes and reliably brutal winter weather.

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KAR Auction will add auctions, inspection unit

KAR Auction Services plans to build or buy physical auctions and a vehicle inspection business as part of its growth strategy.

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Trouble for ex-FCA execs Down Under

Fiat Chrysler's Australian subsidiary has filed suit against two former top executives in the country, accusing them of bilking the company out of millions of dollars to fund lavish lifestyles, according to Australian news reports.

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Takata will drop a troublesome airbag inflator design

Takata will stop producing one type of driver-side airbag inflator that's used in more than 17 million U.S. vehicles covered by its expanded recalls, a top Takata executive plans to tell lawmakers on Tuesday.

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