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IIHS: Lane departure warning, blind spot detection reduce crashes
24 August 2017, 08:00Lane departure warning and blind spot detection systems significantly prevent crashes, according to two new IIHS studies.
Jeep pickup to carry Scrambler badge, report says
23 August 2017, 08:00According to information obtained by the Jeep Scrambler Forum, Jeep's Wrangler-based pickup will be called the Scrambler -- recalling the original CJ-8 Scrambler, a long-wheelbase variant of the C-7 built from 1981 to 1986.
Asbury CEO Monaghan will retire; COO Hult moves up
23 August 2017, 08:00Asbury Automotive CEO Craig Monaghan will step down Jan. 1 after nine years leading the public dealership group. COO David Hult will replace him.
South Korea rejects U.S. request to revise trade agreement
23 August 2017, 08:00South Korea rejected a United States proposal to revise a five-year-old trade deal as the Trump administration pushed for major changes it says will cut its trade gap with the Asian nation.
Rock Connections to handle used car sales calls for Vroom
23 August 2017, 08:00Rock Connections is adding online used car retailer Vroom to its client list as the downtown Detroit call center continues to expand its local workforce.
Lear receives grant for plant at old Buick City complex in Flint
23 August 2017, 08:00Lear has received a grant from the state of Michigan's development arm to build a $30 million plant at the old Buick City complex in Flint, Mich.
Hyundai confirms pickup coming to U.S.
22 August 2017, 08:00Hyundai plans to launch a pickup in the United States as part of a broader plan to catch up by shifting away from sedans in one of the Korean automaker's most important markets, a senior company executive told Reuters.
California's auto crackdown reinforced by emissions uptick
22 August 2017, 08:00California's advocates for tougher fuel economy standards and zero-emission vehicle mandates received fodder for standing firm with their rules.
Adient to purchase seating supplier Futuris Group for $360 million
22 August 2017, 08:00Seating supplier Adient has agreed to buy Futuris Group for $360 million. Adient expects its purchase of the automotive seating and interiors supplier to add $500 million in revenue per year.
Millennials moving to the 'burbs, buying big SUVs
22 August 2017, 08:00Millennials are finally starting their own baby boom and heading for the suburbs in big SUVs, much like their parents did.