Industry
New and notable: North American International Auto Show 2017
As automakers focus on mobility systems, fewer new vehicles hit the stage in Detroit.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Engineering
2017 outlook: Auto sales remain strong, commercial market mixed
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Ford to invest $700 million in Michigan electric, hybrid cars; cancels investment in Mexico
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Industry
New and notable: North American International Auto Show 2017
As automakers focus on mobility systems, fewer new vehicles hit the stage in Detroit.
Industry
2017 outlook: Auto sales remain strong, commercial market mixed
Though few analysts are calling for massive growth in 2017, expectations are for a third consecutive year of a record-high production and sales within the North American motor vehicle market.
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