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Henry Ford Museum to open new auto exhibit

When Bob Casey set out to redesign the Henry Ford's automotive exhibit for the first time in 25 years, he wanted to find a 1978 Dodge Omni. Why? The Omni was the first front-wheel drive hatchback with a diagonally-mounted engine produced by a domestic automaker. There was only one problem: An original Omni proved to be one of the most difficult vehicles Casey has ever had to locate.

Bruce's History Lessons: Henry Ford’s $5 days

On Jan. 5, 1914, Henry Ford, the head of the Ford Motor Co., stunned the business world by announcing that, henceforth, Ford employees would not only share in the car company’s profits, they also would be paid the unheard of sum of $5 a day. That doubled their previous wage.

Motor head history: It's what we do

Here in the North American capital region of the car, or anywhere in the world for that matter, life without a vehicle is unthinkable.

Audi to add 7 new models in India; boost sales

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Audi, the premium car brand of the Volkswagen Group , will launch seven new models in India and expand its dealers' network this year, as it looks to increase sales and market share ...

A new day for the minimum wage?

This election season, influential Republicans are straying from party orthodoxy and are open to raising the minimum wage. But such a boost would not be a quick fix for a decade of stagnating wages.