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Video: Ford head honcho Mulally talks tech with The Engadget Show

Filed under: Hybrid, Videos, Ford, Electric Alan Mulally on The Engadget Show - Click above to watch video after the jump If you aren't already an avid follower of The Engadget Show, we highly recommend checking out the video series. The editors of our favorite tech site (disclosure: Engadget and Autoblog are both owned by AOL) routinely sit down with the movers and shakers of the electronics and gadget world for a look into what's new (...)

INDIA: Mahindra to launch smaller Renault Logan

Mahindra & Mahindra is developing a smaller version of the Renault Logan which it will sell as the Mahindra Verito.

Sen. Stabenow to hold farm bill field hearing in East Lansing

East Lansing— Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says her committee will hold its first field hearing on the 2012 farm bill in East Lansing next month.

COMMENT: Complex Saab deal remains elusive

It's easy to understand the frustration of Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov's holding company director Lars Carslstrom in the tortuous saga of Saab's desperate quest to find new financing.

Attorney gets probation for smuggling drugs to jailed fiance

Pontiac— A Farmington Hills attorney who smuggled drugs into the Oakland County Jail for her fiance was sentenced today to 18 months probation and told to have no contact with the man during that time.

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Prayer service Friday for Eastpointe officer hurt in crash

Eastpointe— The city's police department will host a prayer service Friday for an officer seriously injured by a drunken driver Monday night, officials said.

Study: Steering wheels are nine times dirtier than public toilet seats

Filed under: Etc., Safety Have you ever driven a vehicle that had a sticky steering wheel? It's probably one of the most disgusting feelings there is, and a report in IBN Live shows that the adhesive can be more than just grape jelly. Researchers at Queen Mary University in London claim that there are, on average, 700 different kinds of bacteria per square inch of steering wheel. That compares to 80 distinct bacteria types on (...)

Lithia, Sonic, Asbury brace for new-model shortages, target used vehicles

Three of the nation's largest auto retailers, Lithia Motors Inc., Sonic Automotive Inc. and Asbury Automotive Group Inc., are bracing for new-vehicle shortages stemming from the earthquake in Japan by stocking up on used vehicles.

US: Dana books Q1 loss but boosts full year guidance

Dana Holding Corporation reported adjusted EDITDA of US$181m for the first quarter of 2011 but booked a net loss of $30m due to $53m of one-time charges associated with the refinancing and restructuring of debt in January.

Romulus police chief to return from leave Monday

Romulus — Police Chief Michael St. Andre will return Monday from a leave of absence that began March 16 in the wake of a State Police investigation.

US: Chrysler Group selling GEM and NEV

Chrysler Group said it had decided to focus its energies on its core automotive business, which has led to the sale of substantially all of the assets of GEM and NEV to Polaris Industries. The pair have signed the negotiated asset purchase agreement and closing is expected in around 60 days.

2012 Fiat 500c convertible pricing, video released:

The posh new 2012 Fiat 500c will be available this spring, starting at $19,500.

Video: Meet General Motors' new crash test dummies

Filed under: Etc., Safety, Technology, Videos, GM Crash test dummies enjoying their employee lounge - Click above to watch video after the jump Once there was this kid, who, got into an accident and couldn't come to school... he said it was from when the cars had smashed so hard (Mmm mmm mmm mmm). Thankfully, that "kid" is actually a full-scale anthropomorphic test device, better known as a crash test dummy. General Motors, along with all (...)

UAW Smells Profit And Starts Circling For The Kill, Where Should They Strike First?