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R.L. Polk: Toyota top brand considered among African-Americans

R.L. Polk: Toyota top brand considered among African-Americans

Filed under: Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan, ToyotaAfrican-Americans purchased 641,090 new vehicles in 2010, accounting for 7.4 percent of all new vehicle sales. That's a significant portion of overall sales, and a population segment that Toyota appears to be winning over. R.L. Polk released a study showing that Toyota accounted for 15 percent of all new car sales to African-American car buyers last year. Ford came in second at 11.7 percent, followed by Chevrolet, Honda and (...)

2011-05-01 14:22:00 | AutoBlog

Governor proclaims May 1-7 Arson Awareness Week

Lansing— Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed the first week in May as an observance of arson awareness.

2011-05-01 14:07:00 | DetNews.com

AWESOME or AWFUL: Is A Maybach Doing Burnouts Cool?

2011-05-01 14:06:33 | Auto Spies

VIDEO: Does SEX Sell Cars?

2011-05-01 13:58:45 | Auto Spies

William, Kate praised for being serious

London— The dress is packed away, the partying guests have left Buckingham Palace and Prince William returns to military duty next week instead of taking a honeymoon with Kate Middleton.

2011-05-01 13:37:00 | DetNews.com

Governor proclaims May 1-7 Arson Awareness Week

Lansing— Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed the first week in May as an observance of arson awareness.

2011-05-01 13:27:00 | DetNews.com
Mini's WRC effort is hot to trot

Mini's WRC effort is hot to trot

Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Crossover, Mini Mini John Cooper Works WRC car in action - Click above to watch the video after the jump Mini's World Rally Championship team has some work ahead if it intends to live up to the brand's historic rally credentials, but the post-jump video illustrates that Mini clearly has the tool needed for success. Follow the jump to watch drivers Dani Sordo and Kris Meeke as they take the horns of the (...)

2011-05-01 13:18:00 | AutoBlog

Michigan driver killed in Washington road rally crash

Raymond, Wash.— A 31-year-old driver from Michigan is dead after his car crashed during a sanctioned auto rally in Washington state.

2011-05-01 13:17:00 | DetNews.com

Obama reschedules Indianapolis visit for Friday

Indianapolis— The White House says President Barack Obama will talk about plans for dealing with rising gas prices when he travels to Indianapolis on Friday for a postponed visit to an auto parts manufacturer.

2011-05-01 13:12:00 | DetNews.com

Vandals attack embassies in Libya after airstrike

Tripoli, Libya— Vandals attacked the Italian and British embassies in the Libyan capital today, hours after Moammar Gadhafi escaped a NATO missile strike that a government spokesman said killed one of his sons and three young grandchildren.

2011-05-01 13:02:00 | DetNews.com

Tigers' Martinez to begin Toledo assignment Monday

Cleveland --Victor Martinez, the Tigers' No. 5 hitter who has been on the disabled list since April 19, will begin a rehabilitation assignment Monday with the Toledo Mud Hens.

2011-05-01 12:47:00 | DetNews.com

Ferguson employee charged in corruption case

Federal prosecutors have charged a ninth defendant in the $12 million bid-rigging case against contractor Bobby Ferguson, a close friend of ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

2011-05-01 12:27:00 | DetNews.com