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Sei Young Kim cards 10-under 62 to lead LPGA event in China after first round
Read full article: Sei Young Kim cards 10-under 62 to lead LPGA event in China after first roundSei Young Kim, looking for her first victory this season, opened with a 10-under 62 to lead the first round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament.
Dearborn teen dies after sideswiping semi truck, car, rolling onto roof, police say
Read full article: Dearborn teen dies after sideswiping semi truck, car, rolling onto roof, police sayA Dearborn teenager died after the car he was driving sideswiped a semi truck and another vehicle and rolled onto its roof, officials said.
Wrong-way driver dies after crashing head-on into car on I-94 in Van Buren Township
Read full article: Wrong-way driver dies after crashing head-on into car on I-94 in Van Buren TownshipAn unidentified person was killed in a car crash after driving the wrong direction on I-94 in Van Buren Township early Wednesday morning.
Police investigating fatal three-vehicle crash in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Police investigating fatal three-vehicle crash in Downtown DetroitDETROIT – Police are investigating a three-vehicle collision in Downtown Detroit that occurred Sunday. According to authorities, just after 5:30 p.m., a Jeep Wrangler, a Dodge Ram and a Buick collided in the intersection of Grand River and Cass avenues. Police said the driver of the Buick, a 60-year-old man, was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. A 13-year-old boy was also rushed to a hospital, but he is expected to survive. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Virus shutdowns in the rearview for US automakers, GM booms
Read full article: Virus shutdowns in the rearview for US automakers, GM boomsAutomakers have sprinted out of their pandemic lockdowns, and GM's big quarter follows similar performances at crosstown rivals Ford and Fiat. All three blew past Wall Street's sales and profit projections. GM's adjusted earnings were $2.83 per share, easily outpacing Wall Street's per-share projections of $1.43, according to a survey by FactSet. GM's sales in China jumped 12% in the third quarter, with sales of its Buick and Cadillac brands both rising more than 25%. GM’s profit was boosted by higher-priced pickup trucks and large SUVs, which have seen strong sales in the U.S. through the pandemic.
Retired fire chief, mother of 4 killed in multiple-car crash in Bedford Township
Read full article: Retired fire chief, mother of 4 killed in multiple-car crash in Bedford TownshipBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A retired fire chief from Bedford Township and a mother of four from Lambertville died in a multiple-car crash on Wednesday afternoon. The man is in critical condition and his wife is in stable condition, police said. Her four children were transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition, officials said. The driver of the third vehicle, a 61-year-old man from Lambertville, was transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition. Officials say it is unknown if excessive speed, alcohol or intoxicating substances were a factor in the crash.
Dearborn dealership sues General Motors, alleging racist comments and practices
Read full article: Dearborn dealership sues General Motors, alleging racist comments and practicesDEARBORN, Mich. A Dearborn Buick dealership, owned by Chaldeans, is suing General Motors over comments and policies they claim were racist. According to the suit, the Robins were questioned beginning in the spring of 2019 about its use of family discount codes. They also allege GM engaged in racist practices restricting the Robins ability to sell vehicles by requiring customers to provide official documents to prove they were related to a salesperson. A spokesperson for General Motors said the dealership fell out of compliance with key parts of their contract and plans to file a motion to withdraw the suit and seek damages. GM intends to vigorously defend this meritless lawsuit and seek relief, GM spokesperson Jim Cain said.
Video shows aftermath of violent Detroit crash that killed 2, hospitalized girl
Read full article: Video shows aftermath of violent Detroit crash that killed 2, hospitalized girlDETROIT – Facebook video shows the aftermath of violent car crash that killed two and sent a 14-year-old girl to a hospital on Sunday. UPDATE: Detroit man charged with murder in connection with violent high-speed crashAccording to authorities, the collision happened near the intersection of Lyndon Street and Outer Drive. A 34-year-old man was driving a Lincoln Continental west on Lyndon Street and struck a Kia Optima driving north on Outer Drive. Police said two men inside the Kia died and a 14-year-old girl -- who was a passenger -- was rushed to a hospital. Local 4 is waiting on toxicology reports and an accident report from police to show what led up to the crash.
Millions of GM vehicles will have Alexa by 2020
Read full article: Millions of GM vehicles will have Alexa by 2020General Motors is bringing millions of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners the ability to add convenience and productivity to their daily drives through a new in-vehicle Alexa experience coming in the first half of 2020. (Photo by JohnDETROIT - General Motors will give car owners the ability to bring Amazon's handy voice-command assistant, Alexa, along for a ride beginning sometime in 2020, according to a GM press release. "Bringing the Alexa experience to our vehicles is an example of how we are listening to our customers' feedback, and offering them the voice technology of their choice." "We're thrilled to be working with GM to help their customers stay more connected, more entertained, and more productive," said Ned Curic, vice president of Alexa Auto at Amazon. More information on how to set up Alexa in your GM vehicle will be made public closer to the launch.
Motorcyclist transported to hospital after crash in Canton for non-life-threatening injuries
Read full article: Motorcyclist transported to hospital after crash in Canton for non-life-threatening injuriesCANTON, Mich. - A motorcycle driver was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after a crash in Canton on Friday afternoon. The Ypsilanti resident was transported to St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia. Police did not release the status of the driver of the Buick. The Canton Police Department's Accident Investigation Team were called in to investigate. Police do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.