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• Labor Day weekend fuel prices lowest since 2004

  02-09-2016 23:52
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Driving,United StatesFuel prices are climbing, but our Labor Day fuel prices are lower than they've been in over a decade and are 27 cents lower than this time last year.Continue reading Labor Day weekend fuel prices lowest since 2004 Labor Day weekend fuel prices lowest since 2004 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:52:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• August 2016 Green Car Sales: Same-ol'-same-ol' edition

  02-09-2016 22:59
  
  Filed under:Green,United States,Diesel,Electric,HybridIf you only look at plug-ins, things actually look pretty good.Continue reading August 2016 Green Car Sales: Same-ol'-same-ol' edition August 2016 Green Car Sales: Same-ol'-same-ol' edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aisin Seiki, 3 other suppliers settle consumer suits over price fixing

  02-09-2016 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Four more auto-parts suppliers agreed this week to pay $30 million in consumer settlements -- with one paying an additional $5.9 million to U.S. dealerships -- as part of class-action lawsuits that sprung from a massive U.S.
  
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• Tractors have the edge in autonomous tech over cars, for now

  02-09-2016 22:38
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,Concept Cars,Off-Road,Autoblog MinuteFully autonomous tractors could be here before driverless cars.Continue reading Tractors have the edge in autonomous tech over cars, for now Tractors have the edge in autonomous tech over cars, for now originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Is modern traffic enforcement all about dollars instead of safety?

  02-09-2016 22:01
  
  Filed under:Safety,United States,Police/EmergencyIncreasing fines, ticket cameras, and the deck stacked against drivers to fight tickets.Continue reading Is modern traffic enforcement all about dollars instead of safety? Is modern traffic enforcement all about dollars instead of safety? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CARB may rethink ZEV plans later this year

  02-09-2016 21:27
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,United States,Electric,HydrogenCalifornia is not going to reach its 2025 zero-emissions goals at the current rate.Continue reading CARB may rethink ZEV plans later this year CARB may rethink ZEV plans later this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Shelby GTE offers lots of show, a bit of go, for lots of dough

  02-09-2016 21:20
  
  Filed under:Ford,Coupe,PerformanceIf you can live without the Shelby image, you can save a lot of money.Continue reading Shelby GTE offers lots of show, a bit of go, for lots of dough Shelby GTE offers lots of show, a bit of go, for lots of dough originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Metaldyne expands casting business with deal for Brillion Iron Works

  02-09-2016 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Powertrain components supplier Metaldyne, moving to expand its casting operations, has acquired Brillion Iron Works, a Brillion, Wis., supplier that designs and produces iron products.
  
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• How to clean cloth car seats | Autoblog Details

  02-09-2016 21:00
  
  Filed under:Ownership,Videos,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Autoblog DetailsIf you have cloth seats, they're going to get dirty. Here's how to remove stains and grime from your fabric seats.Continue reading How to clean cloth car seats | Autoblog Details How to clean cloth car seats | Autoblog Details originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The Italian Grand Prix is sticking with Monza (probably)

  02-09-2016 20:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Motorsports,EuropeAfter years of contentious negotiations between Monza and Formula 1, the two sides finally agreed to a three-year deal to keep the race on the outskirts of Milan.Continue reading The Italian Grand Prix is sticking with Monza (probably) The Italian Grand Prix is sticking with Monza (probably) originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes to transform cars into roving parking space finders

  02-09-2016 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To help end the blind search for a parking space in crowded city streets, Mercedes-Benz cars will start giving each other a heads-up when a space is free.
  
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• Daimler reviews supplier ties in wake of crippling VW spat

  02-09-2016 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daimler is reviewing relationships with suppliers to avoid the kind of crippling manufacturing disruptions that afflicted rival Volkswagen last month, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said.
  
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• La. flooding damaged 100,000 insured vehicles, report says

  02-09-2016 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The historic floods that battered Louisiana last month damaged an estimated 100,000 insured vehicles.
  
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• Woman recorded by motorcyclist texting while driving turns herself in because Canadians

  02-09-2016 20:13
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Hummer,Driving,Safety,CanadaA Newfoundland driver surrendered herself to Ottawa authorities and is facing numerous charges after being caught texting and driving in a viral video.Continue reading Woman recorded by motorcyclist texting while driving turns herself in because Canadians Woman recorded by motorcyclist texting while driving turns herself in because Canadians originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:13:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of
  
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• Audi eyes factory-backed Formula E racecar for 2017/2018 season

  02-09-2016 19:14
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorsports,Audi,Electric,Performance,Racing,SpecialtyAudi is revving up its electric program.Continue reading Audi eyes factory-backed Formula E racecar for 2017/2018 season Audi eyes factory-backed Formula E racecar for 2017/2018 season originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:14:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mysterious white powder discovered at GM Orion Assembly

  02-09-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Buick,Chevrolet,GMOne worker reported seeing drug-sniffing dogs and men in hazardous material suits investigating the areas the powder was found in.Continue reading Mysterious white powder discovered at GM Orion Assembly Mysterious white powder discovered at GM Orion Assembly originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi announces increasing involvement in Formula E racing

  02-09-2016 18:35
  
  Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport will benefit from Audi financial backing this year, before a full factory-supported car breaks ground in 2017 2016-09-02 17:30 Audi has announced its plans to enlarge its involvement in the increasingly popular Formula E race series, first with partner Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport before joining the races with a factory-backed car.
  The 2016/17 Formula E racing season begins in October in Hong Kong, with final tests taking place at Donington Park in Leicestershir
  
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• ZF prepares sale of body control unit to pay down debt, report says

  02-09-2016 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ZF Friedrichshafen is preparing to sell its body control systems unit in a potential $1 billion deal as it continues to shed non-core units following the takeover of TRW, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
  
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• 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR First Drive

  02-09-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,First Drives,Convertible,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceWe drive the fastest production Jaguar ever built.Continue reading 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR First Drive 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Zealand August sales best since 1984

  02-09-2016 17:35
  
  Sales of new vehicles in New Zealand in August were the best for the month since 1984, up 13.3% year on year to 12,677 units.
  
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• Mitsubishi HQ raided by the Japanese government

  02-09-2016 17:20
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Mitsubishi,Fuel Efficiency,JapanWill the Japanese Transport Ministry come to the same conclusions as Mitsubishi's internal investigation?Continue reading Mitsubishi HQ raided by the Japanese government Mitsubishi HQ raided by the Japanese government originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Used Lexus CT 200h review

  02-09-2016 17:02
  
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  Image 1 of 12 4 Sep, 2016 10:00amRichard Dredge
  A full used buyer’s guide on the Lexus CT 200h covering the CT 200h Mk1 (2011-date)On paper, the CT 200h was a stroke of genius from Lexus. When it launched in 2011, sister brand Toyota was already enjoying huge success with the hybrid Prius. However, while that car was popular, it wasn’t especially luxurious.
  The premium brand’s answer was to take the Prius’ petrol/electric running gear and put it in
  
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• Lexus - future models

  02-09-2016 16:40
  Will Lexus ever catch the German Big Three brands in worldwide sales? Toyota isn't at all bothered by the fact that its luxury brand won't be doing that in the next few years. Instead, leadership in advanced technology is its priority.
  
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• Lexus - future model plans and platforms

  02-09-2016 16:40
  Will Lexus ever catch the German Big Three brands in worldwide sales? Toyota's luxury brand won't be doing that in the next few years. Instead, it needs to expand into many new segments.
  
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• Revisiting the 2008-09 auto bailout that saved GM and Chrysler

  02-09-2016 16:30
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Videos,Chrysler,Ford,GM,Automotive HistoryAn an inside look at the almost-demise of the Big 3.Continue reading Revisiting the 2008-09 auto bailout that saved GM and Chrysler Revisiting the 2008-09 auto bailout that saved GM and Chrysler originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Why zero to 60 mph performance is overrated

  02-09-2016 15:59
  
  Filed under:Driving,Performance,SupercarsThe methods used to achieve these numbers make them useless as a real-world comparison tool.Continue reading Why zero to 60 mph performance is overrated Why zero to 60 mph performance is overrated originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 09:59:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-Benz GLE prototype caught on camera

  02-09-2016 15:42
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Mercedes-Benz,SUV,Diesel,Hybrid,Luxury,PerformancePrototype dumps the boxy look and goes on a diet.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLE prototype caught on camera Mercedes-Benz GLE prototype caught on camera originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 09:42:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes Brazil starts building GLA

  02-09-2016 15:40
  Five months after the official plant opening in Brazil, Mercedes-Benz has started production of the second model at its new passenger car assembly plant in Iracemápolis - the GLA compact SUV is flexibly assembled on the same line as the C-Class sedan. Both models are the brand's best sellers in Brazil's premium market.
  
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• Mazda and Sollers plan engine factory in Russia

  02-09-2016 15:40
  
  Mazda Motor Corporation and Russian partner OJSC Sollers announced their joint venture production company, Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus (MSMR), has signed a
  special investment contract with the government of the Russian Federation regarding the establishment of an engine factory at its production facility in Vladivostok, in the Primorsky region of Russia's Far Eastern Federal District.
  
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• OPEC not even a little worried about electric vehicle threat

  02-09-2016 15:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Middle East,ElectricOptimism or head-in-sand?Continue reading OPEC not even a little worried about electric vehicle threat OPEC not even a little worried about electric vehicle threat originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford shelves compact car program for emerging markets, report says

  02-09-2016 15:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford has shelved plans to produce a new compact vehicle family designed mainly for emerging markets such as India and China, industry sources told Reuters, reflecting disappointing sales of mainstream models in the world's fastest growing car...
  
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• A third of Brits already want to buy an autonomous car

  02-09-2016 15:18
  
  Yet there are some who still find the self-driving car tech puzzling and would not feel comfortable stepping inside a driverless car 2016-09-02 14:15 Driverless cars are slowly gaining the public’s approval as a new poll reveals that a third of British motorists would like to buy one in the future.
  A further two-thirds of motorists would feel comfortable being driven around in an autonomous car, the research commissioned by insurer AXA found. A lack of stress and not having to worry about
  
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• Germany wants EU to investigate FCA vehicle emissions - reports

  02-09-2016 15:17
  
  Germany's Transport Ministry has reportedly asked the European Commission of the EU to investigate exhaust emissions of Fiat Chrysler vehicles.
  
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• Every fourth Audi to be electric within a decade

  02-09-2016 15:17
  Every fourth Audi on the road should be electric withinf 10 years, according to the Volkswagen Group premium brand's technical development chief.
  
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• Salon Prive 2016: New cars and Concours D'Elegance winners

  02-09-2016 14:35
  
  Gallery and roundup of the Salon Prive show at Blenheim Palace, with new debuts from Lamborghini, Morgan and Bristol 2016-09-02 13:20 The Salon Prive show always hosts some of the most exotic metal and classic cars the world has ever seen, and this year is no different. Held in the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, it's one of the highlights of the UK's automotive calendar.
  New car debuts aren't as numerous as at some big motor shows, as Salon Prive is all about the classics. Even
  
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• Tesla Model S 60D 2016 review

  02-09-2016 14:17
  
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  Image 1 of 11 2 Sep, 2016 1:15pmJonathan Burn
  We get behind wheel of new 60D entry-level version of the Tesla Model S electric executive saloonThe Tesla Model S is now the fastest accelerating production car on sale – but at over £114,000 for the P100D, that sort of performance doesn’t come cheap.
  The fact that the fastest car on sale isn’t powered by a combustion engine is big news, but what’s likely to be more intriguing to most is this new entry-lev
  
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• Aston Martin shifts beyond James Bond with boats, baby strollers

  02-09-2016 14:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aston Martin, known for sports cars used in James Bond films, is expanding outside the motorway with a push into yachts, apartments and handbags, as the British manufacturer shifts its sights from rival Ferrari to the likes of Hermes.
  
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• THE WEEK THAT WAS - A short one but lots happened

  02-09-2016 14:02
  Was Volkswagen's row with two of its suppliers for a week or so, though a relatively small dispute with minor component manufacturers, the giant automaker firing a warning shot across partsmakers' bows?
  
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• How to check and top up your engine oil (sponsored)

  02-09-2016 13:55
  
  Engine oil should never be ignored. Let us show you how to check and top up your car’s engine oil. 2016-09-01 17:00 Oil keeps your engine running, so it’s vital you check your car’s engine oil is in good condition – and that there’s enough of it.
  If you don’t, you could find your car delivering poor performance or even encounter major engine damage.
  Fortunately the job is quick and easy. Here’s how to do it.
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• In the Rust Belt, a former auto town turns to Trump

  02-09-2016 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Muncie, Ind., was once a hub for transmission output. The term "Muncie transmission" is still used by hot rod enthusiasts when talking about gearboxes produced by GM in the 1960s.
  
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• 'The plan now for Lotus is profit'

  02-09-2016 13:42
  
  Mike Rutherford sits down with Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Lotus, to talk about the brand's future 2016-09-04 10:00 Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales calls to ask if I’m free for a chat. It’s a no-brainer. I start by asking why, in its registration figures for July, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported just one Lotus was sold via his 19-strong UK dealer network during the month. His response is immediate.
  “It’s strange. We know we had double-digit sales in July,&r
  
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• Kia Optima Sportswagon GT Line S auto 2016 review

  02-09-2016 13:30
  
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  Image 1 of 14 2 Sep, 2016 12:30pmRichard Ingram
  Flagship new Kia Optima Sportswagon estate with auto gearbox is a slick package, but expensiveWe’ve already delivered our verdict on Kia’s sleek new Optima Sportswagon – a practical estate version of the Optima saloon – in mid-spec 3 trim. But what if you want a more luxurious model with an automatic gearbox? Well, this posh GT Line S model with the seven-speed DCT could be just the tic
  
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• August US sales weren't that hot

  02-09-2016 13:11
  Automakers' dreams of another record sales year dimmed a bit in August as United States light vehicle sales took a dip, falling 3.5% from the same month last year.
  
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• More Mitsubishi models with inflated fuel-efficiency

  02-09-2016 12:23
  
  The Japanese government has ordered the suspension of sales of eight additional Mitsubishi Motors models in the country due to inflated fuel-efficiency claims, according to local reports.
  
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• Calais braces for action as huge homeless migrant numbers revealed

  02-09-2016 12:23
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) says lorry drivers being forced to use alternative destinations to Calais, are seeing huge extra costs as the French Interior Ministry reveals there are currently 5,000 migrants without shelter at the port.
  
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• Nexteer COO Bresson resigns

  02-09-2016 11:58
  
  Nexteer Automotive has announced that Laurent R. Bresson has resigned as president and global chief operating officer, effective immediately.
  
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• Union shows auto's economic effect on Canada

  02-09-2016 11:27
  
  As it prepares to announce the target company for its current round of bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers, the Unifor union released a new independent study that shows the "massive" economic impact of the automakers in Canada.
  
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• Ford develops 'lifetime' van electronic key

  02-09-2016 11:27
  In an age where electronic devices are expected to last only a few years, if that, Ford said it had introduced a "super-tough" new version of the ignition key designed to last a lifetime in the hands of the most demanding drivers.
  
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• MINI Cooper S Clubman ALL4 2016 review

  02-09-2016 10:37
  
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  Image 1 of 11 2 Sep, 2016 9:30amLawrence Allan
  You can now get your MINI Clubman with ALL4 four-wheel drive - we test the racy range topper in the UKMINI purists may have struggled to warm to this second-generation Clubman, but the small estate has taken on a new level of maturity that allows it to challenge the accomplished German establishment. However, to really compete, MINI needs to further explore the niches that rivals like the Mercedes A-Class and Audi A3 are offering &ndas
  
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• Ford's Michigan F-150 plant briefly evacuated after rooftop fire

  02-09-2016 03:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Michigan plant that builds the Ford F-150 pickup was briefly evacuated Thursday after a fire broke out on the roof.
  
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