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Feldman Automotive buys McInerney dealership near Detroit

The acquisition brings the Feldman group's dealership count to 10, which includes six Chevrolet stores, five of which are located in Michigan, along with one in Ohio that is co-owned with actor Mark Wahlberg.
Adient cuts losses but warns of 2019 challenges

The automotive seating supplier, challenged by operational and launch problems, is still losing money. It warned that sales and adjusted earnings will decline this year as markets in China and Europe cool.
The pluses and pitfalls of background checks

When it comes to background checks for job candidates, dealerships must navigate a complex web of federal and state regulations that could lead to legal trouble if not followed properly.
Tower International to sell European unit in $291 million deal
Metal components supplier Tower said it agreed to sell off its European division to a privately owned French automotive supplier in a deal valued at about $291 million.
Henry Stanford, co-founder of Michigan's Varsity Automotive Group, dies at 70
Henry Stanford, who co-founded Michigan's Varsity Automotive Group, died on Friday. He was 70.
Adient suspends cash dividend after $1.35B loss in fiscal Q4
Automotive seat maker Adient, which has struggled to maintain consistent profitability since its spinoff from Johnson Controls in 2016, suspended its dividend as it reported a quarterly net loss of $1.35 billion.
Continental plans $59 million electronics plant in Mexico
Continental, the fourth-largest global supplier of automotive parts, is investing more than $59 million to build an electronics plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Ford corrects Focus recall report: Supplier was Bosch
Ford has filed a new safety recall report with NHTSA, correcting the supplier information for a defective canister purge valve that resulted in a recall of nearly 1.3 million Ford Focus vehicles in the U.S.
FCA extends shutdowns for 2 transmission plants
Amid softening in U.S. vehicle sales, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will extend production shutdowns at two Indiana transmission plants.
Youth Automotive Training Center gives at-risk youth a 2nd chance
When Moran created the Youth Automotive Training Center in 1984, the retail industry giant wanted a program that would not only enable at-risk youth to pursue service technician positions -- he wanted to give those students a second chance at becoming productive members of society.
UAW nonprofit builds lakefront cabin for retired president amid scandal, report says
As the federal investigation into the FCA-UAW scandal continues to widen, local news reports that Union Building Corp., the UAW's nonprofit real estate unit, is building a lakefront cabin for retired President Dennis Williams.
Tenneco to close 2 plants amid ride control restructuring
The supplier expects to begin transferring work to its ride control facility in Kettering, Ohio, this year.
New safety systems may double repair costs in minor incidents, AAA study shows
New advanced safety systems are slowly becoming more ubiquitous across the auto industry, but new research from the AAA indicates that safety benefits may come at a price.
Ford recalls almost 1.3 million Ford Focus vehicles in the U.S.
Ford said it is recalling nearly 1.3 million Ford Focus vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the canister purge valve that may trigger engine stalls.
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