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Unplugged? $100,000 Fisker Karma electric plug-in breaks down during testing

Following news of temporary layoffs and millions lost involving some of the industry’s main players, a $107,850 Karma from Fisker Automotive last week died during Consumer Reports speed testing for unknown reasons, according to the monthly publication.

Ford brings luxury to Super Duty trucks

Ford Motor Co. is introducing its most luxurious big truck yet.

One milllion and counting: Fiat winning with Charlie Sheen before Abarth ad even airs on TV

Charlie Sheen is, once again, winning. And Fiat is reaping the rewards.

The quake: 1 year later (3/9/12)

One year after Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, a special look at how the industry has changed. Plus, Edward Lapham welcomes return of Datsun.

GM’s, Fiat’s Brief Flirtation (3/9/12)

Nissan’s quake lesson | Report: GM, Fiat pondered European merger | Fisker fails a big test

A123 Systems lost nearly $260M in 2011; stock trading around $1.55

The 11-year old lithium-ion battery maker, which has operations in Livonia and Romulus, Thursday reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $85 million, bringing its full-year loss to $257.7 million in 2011.

Malibu Eyes Big Cities (3/8/12)

Chevy’s effort to distance itself from mid-sized mania, a Pentastar under the Ram’s hood, and the X3 drives BMW’s record global profit.

New 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco to take center court during March Madness

The Detroit-based automaker will start a national ad campaign featuring TV, digital and print ads on Monday — March Madness “National Bracket Day” — that focus on the midsize sedan’s new Ecotec 2.5L engine, its eAssist electrification system and its up to 37 miles per gallon highway driving.

A Moonshot for EVs? (3/8/12)

A moonshot for EVs? | Akerson on Obama | Snyder: Fair sales wind | Pumping up at Honda

Toyota to introduced refreshed Venza crossover engineered in Ann Arbor area

Japanese automaker Toyota plans to introduce the refreshed version of the Venza crossover, a vehicle engineering in the Ann Arbor area, at the 2012 New Auto Show in April. The 2013 Venza is getting improved styling, a new grille,…