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Author: Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press

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Ford transmissions under federal review by NHTSA: Regulator assessing faulty Focus, Fiesta

July 24, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford transmissions under federal review by NHTSA: Regulator assessing faulty Focus, Fiesta

Congressional leaders urged the review after a Detroit Free Press investigation found Ford sold the vehicles knowing their transmissions were faulty.

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Suit seeking $1.2B says Ford falsified F-150 fuel economy tests

July 22, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Suit seeking $1.2B says Ford falsified F-150 fuel economy tests

The suit seeking class action certification filed Monday against Ford adds the F-150 to recent claims the automaker misled consumers on fuel economy.

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Traffic safety agency says its critics are wrong about its lack of toughness

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Traffic safety agency says its critics are wrong about its lack of toughness

NHTSA is not doing a sufficient job at proactively protecting consumers from unsafe cars, safety advocates say.

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Ford asks Alabama car dealer to end shotgun giveaway after California shooting

June 26, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford asks Alabama car dealer to end shotgun giveaway after California shooting

The automaker asked the Alabama dealership to end the gun promotion after three people were shot to death Tuesday at a California Ford dealership.

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His keyless car killed him while he slept. New legislation could save others

June 17, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on His keyless car killed him while he slept. New legislation could save others

The PARK IT Act looks to mandate that all automakers install technology that automatically shuts off or parks keyless cars.

Tech

Goodbye, potholes: GM to test airless, puncture-proof Michelin tires

June 5, 2019June 6, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Goodbye, potholes: GM to test airless, puncture-proof Michelin tires

GM is teaming with Michelin to create a tire that doesn’t need air and will not puncture. The tires will roll out to customers in 2024.

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GM would be hit hardest if Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico

May 31, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on GM would be hit hardest if Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico

General Motors stands to lose the more than Ford Motor Co. or Fiat Chrysler Automobilesif President Trump’s tweets on tariffs and trade take form.

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GM’s Cadillac unveils two new performance cars: the 2020 CT4-V and 2020 CT5-V

May 31, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on GM’s Cadillac unveils two new performance cars: the 2020 CT4-V and 2020 CT5-V

The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V performance sedans made their debut as GM aims to rejuvenate luxury sedan sales.

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GM engineers hid secret tailgate in storage room for 2 years

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on GM engineers hid secret tailgate in storage room for 2 years

The secret story behind one of the most innovative features on the new 2019 GMC Sierra pickup, made by General Motors.

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Despite deaths, injuries and recalls, air bags still save lives

May 13, 2019 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Despite deaths, injuries and recalls, air bags still save lives

Air bags have hurt and killed people. In recent years millions of vehicles were recalled fordefective air bags. Still, there’s nothing safer in a car.

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