Jury clears Detroit officer accused of illegally searching suspect’s rectumDETROIT — A jury has cleared a Detroit police officer in a lawsuit alleging he conducted an illegal search by sticking his finger in the rectum of a suspect during a traffic stop and drug arrest. Jury to deliberate lawsuit alleging Detroit police officer illegally searched man’s rectumDETROIT — A jury will begin deliberating a lawsuit brought by a man who claims a Detroit police officer put a finger in his rectum during a traffic stop and drug arrest. SEC sues Mich. man accused of raising millions in fraudulent scheme involved 1,200 investorsDETROIT — Federal regulators are suing a Detroit-area man who is accused of soliciting millions for the leader of a $250 million financial scam. AP Source: Chrysler to improve midsize cars, keep Mich. factory open until new model developedDETROIT — Chrysler will try to improve its slow-selling midsize cars and keep making them indefinitely at a Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant until it can design a replacement based on Fiat technology, a person briefed on the company’s business plan said Monday. Police: Retired cop-turned-pastor shoots, wounds intruder who broke into his Detroit churchDETROIT — A retired police officer-turned-pastor shot and wounded a man who broke into his Detroit church, police said Monday. Chrysler trying to refit Fiats to match US tastes, bolster its lackluster lineupDETROIT — Chrysler thinks its future may be in a new lineup of smaller cars based on models from Italian partner Fiat. The question is how to make them for Americans put off by stiff suspensions, firm seats and — perish the thought — not enough cupholders. AP Source: New Chrysler board considering new vehicles with Fiat technologyDETROIT — A person briefed on the agenda says the new Chrysler Group LLC board will discuss plans for a number of new models, some based on cars sold by Italy’s Fiat Group SpA. Ford invests $490 million to build small car assembly plant in China to capture growing marketSHANGHAI — Ford Motor Co. said Friday it plans to spend $490 million on building a third assembly plant in China, ramping up production to meet surging demand in this fast-growing market as the U.S. automaker expands in Asia. GM to speed up payments to parts suppliers to help with cash flow, improve relationshipsDETROIT — General Motors Co. has decided to speed up payments to its parts suppliers to help ease their cash flow problems and ultimately improve relations with the companies, a spokesman said Thursday. No deal between Eminem’s music publisher, Apple in iTunes dispute; trial set for ThursdayDETROIT — Apple Inc. and Eminem’s music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial in the rapper’s hometown of Detroit. Hummer buyer says it likely will locate headquarters in southeast Michigan near DetroitDETROIT — The Chinese company that’s in the running to buy Hummer from General Motors Co. likely will locate the brand’s corporate headquarters near Detroit, a spokesman said Tuesday. Detroit rapper Eminem’s music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloadsDETROIT — Eminem’s music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. General Motors to increase output at 3 factories to make up for production at closed plantsDETROIT — General Motors Co. will go to 24-hour operations at factories in Kansas, Michigan and Indiana to handle an expected increase in demand and to make up for production lost from a large-scale factory consolidation announced earlier in the year. General Motors to increase output at 3 factories to make up for shortages at dealersDETROIT — General Motors Co. says it will add shifts at three factories starting early next year. Off-duty Detroit officer fatally shoots wife, then shoots himself, outside libraryCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police in a Detroit suburb say an off-duty officer fatally shot his wife in the parking lot of a library and then shot himself. General Motors to increase factory output in response to increasing demand for vehiclesDETROIT — A person briefed on General Motors Co.’s plans says the automaker will announce a significant increase in factory output on Tuesday. Hummer buyer says it likely will put headquarters in southeast Michigan near DetroitDETROIT — The Chinese company that’s in the running to buy Hummer from General Motors Co. likely will locate the brand’s corporate headquarters near Detroit, a spokesman said Tuesday. Aided by retraining programs, auto engineers and designers look outside industry for new workDETROIT — After Jerry Tester lost his job as a contract engineer at General Motors, it soon became clear that the struggling auto industry wouldn’t be the place where he would work again. American families, looking to hold onto space but save money, switch to crossovers from SUVsDETROIT — Suburban mom Shana Rampersad is looking for a new family car, and it’s got to be fuel efficient, stylish and roomy. Trucker accused of killing Mich. anti-abortion activist was in wreck that killed 2 Iowa teensDETROIT — Records show a trucker charged with fatally shooting two people in Michigan, including an anti-abortion activist, was in a crash that killed two teens in Iowa nearly five years ago. Muslim charities see boost in donations with new accreditation program that aims to ease fearsDETROIT — As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan winds down, Rami Nashashibi sees a promising fundraising trend for the Chicago charity he runs. American Axle reaches deal with lenders to restructure debt, gets $110 million in help from GMDETROIT — American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. said Thursday that it reached a deal to restructure its debt and received millions in financial help from General Motors, likely preventing a bankruptcy protection filing at struggling auto supplier. Chrysler to resume leasing in hopes of raising sales, but deals won’t be as good as pastDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC says it will return to leasing vehicles after a yearlong hiatus. Detroit’s Cobo Center officially changes hands, but expansion to come after 2010 auto showDETROIT — A regional board officially takes control of Detroit’s aging Cobo Center on Tuesday after months of political haggling and court battles over the venue, which each year hosts the nation’s premier auto show. GM releases details on corporate expenses, as recipient of billions in taxpayer aidDETROIT — General Motors Co. said it would continue to restrict the amount of money it spends on events, sponsorships and corporate travel Tuesday, as the automaker made its expense policy public, a requirement for companies receiving government aid. Meltdown 101: GM gambles on money-back guarantee to get car buyers to try its vehiclesDETROIT — For years, General Motors Co. and its Detroit rivals have argued that their cars are as good as or better than those made by Japanese brands, but consumers either didn’t believe them or didn’t hear the message. GM rescinds white-collar salary cuts it made as it struggled to avoid bankruptcy protectionDETROIT — General Motors Co. has rescinded white-collar pay cuts it made last spring as it desperately tried to conserve cash and avoid filing for bankruptcy protection. AP Source: GM tells salaried workers it will restore pay cuts made earlier this yearDETROIT — A person familiar with the matter says General Motors Co. is telling employees in an e-mail that it will restore white-collar pay cuts made earlier this year, as of Sept. 1. GM offers full refunds to dissatisfied car buyers in move to rebuild quality imageDETROIT — General Motors Co. says it will allow new car buyers to return their vehicles within 2 months of purchasing them for a full refund if they’re not satisfied. Chrysler in talks to ends replace Mitsubishi and Hyundai in engine building alliance with FiatDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday it ended an engine building alliance with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co. and is in talks to replace it with Fiat Group SpA, bringing the Italian automaker’s technology to engine manufacturing in the U.S. |
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