Car Sales Jump Double Digits; Toyota And Chrysler Lead The Way
All three domestic car companies posted double-digit sales increases in May. There are also signs that the Japanese carmakers are rebounding from last year's earthquake and tsunami.
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All three domestic car companies posted double-digit sales increases in May. There are also signs that the Japanese carmakers are rebounding from last year's earthquake and tsunami.
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Toyota is recalling nearly 700 thousand vehicles for two different issues.
There are lessons to be learned from painful times the Detroit Three automakers were forced to go through to survive. These lessons could set the pace for the Motor City as it prepares to recalibrate and downsize.
U.S. News announced the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards, which can help everyday car buyers navigate a confusing automotive market by identifying vehicles that offer the biggest bang for the buck and that best incorporate the features today's car buyers want.
Toyota says it's going to start exporting U.S. made Camry sedans to South Korea.
Toyota Motor Corp. announced Wednesday that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 550,000 vehicles worldwide to fix problems that could make the vehicles harder to steer.
The Urban Wheel Awards judging panel spent several months determining the most stylish, practical and attainable new vehicles for 2012 by driving and evaluating dozens of cars and trucks in a variety of North American urban settings before settling on the three winners.
Consumer Reports subscribers put Toyota's youth-oriented Scion brand number one, with 24 Japanese models earning the highest ratings.
Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Wednesday announced 10 new research initiatives and new research agreements with six leading North American universities and research institutions to enhance the development, testing and implementation of new automotive safety innovations across North America.
Toyota says its North American production is back to normal levels after a six-month slowdown following the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
With sales impacted by a big recall and a major earthquake, Toyota is beginning a product offensive aimed at winning back lost market share.
Japanese car companies appear to be bouncing back from the devastation of last March's earthquake and tsunami.
A new study shows that American buyers are more satisfied with their cars, but not necessarily American cars.
Toyota is recalling 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h models due to computer boards with possible faulty wiring.
Toyota is recalling 51,000 2011 model Tundra pickups to inspect the rear drive shaft. Toyota is referring to it as a "voluntary safety recall."
The announcement from Toyota's South America division says its Brazilian plant will suspend production of Corolla sedans on Tuesday and on two days in May.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert reports that Ford is suspending work at plants in Taiwan, China and South Africa due to parts issues.
Toyota recalled more than 300,000 RAV4 and Highlander vehicles Thursday so that it can fix an issue related to their airbags.
Toyota is warning its dealers that they could face shortages of new products this summer.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert takes a spin in the redone small coupe from Toyota's youth oriented brand
The company has told dealers they can't order 233 parts for Lexus, Scion and Toyota models unless they have a customer who needs one for a repair.
According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study released Thursday, overall vehicle dependability has improved from 2010.
Toyota, Nissan and Honda are suspending production for about a week at their domestic plants.
Organizers of the Glenlore Trails light show in Commerce Township say a group of people allegedly damaged and stole items from the property Sunday morning and are seeking the public's help in identifying them.
A suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered from the scene, authorities say.
The Detroit Metro Airport expects more than 4 million travelers this holiday season.
Two Detroit organizations want to ensure everyone has something to eat this Christmas.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Organizers of the Glenlore Trails light show in Commerce Township say a group of people allegedly damaged and stole items from the property Sunday morning and are seeking the public's help in identifying them.
Rain chances and temperatures increase for the weekend.
A suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered from the scene, authorities say.
The Detroit Metro Airport expects more than 4 million travelers this holiday season.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
A charity fund in Oakland County is helping make Christmas special for hundreds of kids. The founder of Oakland County Foster Closet says the organization continues to grow, but it now needs more space.
Police say three people are hospitalized after being shot on Christmas Eve in Oxford, Michigan.
The Detroit Metro Airport is expecting to follow that trend with more than 4 million travelers this holiday season. While Christmas Eve isn't the busiest holiday travel day of the year, there was still plenty of activity at DTW on Tuesday.
Two Detroit organizations want to ensure everyone has something to eat this Christmas.
The family of Brandon Zaner, 38, is devastated after he was shot and killed Saturday outside a gas station in Warren.