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May 17, 2013

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Historic Piquette Avenue Plant Experiences Rebirth

The Piquette plant built 12,000 Model T’s by 1910, and by then the car’s runaway success gave birth to yet another big idea: Ford’s Highland Park plant 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north, a hulking complex 10 times larger than the humble wood and brick Piquette facility that later was used to produce Studebakers....More
May 17, 2013

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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Tour

Most of the structure is all original: Hardwood floors are well-worn; massive timber beams have lost much of their paint; and windows are being restored to their original glory, to the tune of $6,000 apiece. The aptly named “Raise the Roof” fund-raiser is under way to repair a sagging, leaking roof....More
May 17, 2013

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Light But Tough Truck Built to Handle African Terrain

The truck is part of the Global Vehicle Trust’s aim to provide cost-effective mobility for people in developing regions to perform daily tasks such as collecting drinking water and hauling grain or building materials....More
May 17, 2013

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North American Light-Vehicle Production Up 13.7% in April

Detroit Three output grew 11% in the month, compared with year-ago. Ford enjoyed the biggest gain, up 19.7%, with 263,553 cars and trucks....More
May 17, 2013

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April Vehicle Sales Hint at European Market Recovery

Despite last month’s uptick, the sales pace must gain speed if auto makers’ forecast of a 5% decline this year is to be reached....More
May 17, 2013

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Germany Vehicle Sales Up 3.8% in April

Germany vehicle sales totaled 311,579 units for April 2013....More
May 17, 2013

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2013 WardsAuto Interiors Student Competition: Michael McGee

College for Creative Studies student Michael McGee presents his concept for a 2025 midsize sedan....More
May 17, 2013

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U.K. Car Production Up Despite Weak Europe Market

Car production rebounded in April after a sluggish first quarter that was impacted by an early Easter and continuing uncertainty across Europe....More
May 17, 2013

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2013 Ward's 10 Best Interiors Honorable Mentions

What about those interiors that were close but just couldn't crack the Ward's 10 Best Interiors list? Here are the vehicles that were in the hunt.
May 17, 2013

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Ford to Add C-Car Into Mix in Mexico as Fiesta Shifts to Thailand

Fiesta U.S. sales last year were down 17.2% to 56,775, but deliveries rose 7.0% to 22,108 through April, according to WardsAuto data....More

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