Drive On: Ford rocks hybrid sales

As May ends, and the auto industry starts to celebrate what will likely be another great month for sales, Ford has its own claim to fame.

Automakers donate to Oklahoma tornado relief efforts

Automakers, whose products were just as fragile as houses, schools and offices in the path of this week’s tornado, are pledging significant financial and vehicular aid to Moore, Okla.

So far, the Detroit Three, Honda, Volkswagen and Ally Financial have contributed more than $810,000 to relief efforts.

Chrysler hosts robotics teams

Two Windsor area high school robotics teams were the only Canadian teams invited to participate May 17 at a reception and tour at Chrysler Group's headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.
 

GM Teams Up with Habitat For Humanity in Park Forest

The General Motors Foundation, area General Motors employees and the Habitat for Humanity are teaming up in the south suburbs to provide one family in need with a new home in Park Forest. The project, which is taking place on Wildwood Drive in Park Forest, is being made possible through a $1 million donation to Habitat for Humanity from the General Motors Foundation. The donation is being spread across 12 homes nationwide.

Ram Truck Brand Awards Scholarship Funding to Future Farmers of America Members

As part of a long-standing partnership with the National Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA), the Ram Truck brand is funding nearly 80 scholarships to FFA members across the country. The Ram Truck brand has awarded approximately $600,000 in scholarships throughout its 29 year sponsorship of the FFA scholarship initiative.