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Auto News For Wednesday, April 27, 2016 – FCA Moves Ram Pickup Production To Sterling Heights

FCA Sterling Heights Assembly Plant

Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories and videos for Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

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Layoffs at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Sterling Heights, Michigan, factory related to the sharp declines reported by the Chrysler 200 midsize sedan. U.S. sales of the Ram 1500, on the other hand, are on the rise, and FCA is moving some Ram production to Sterling Heights. – Detroit Free Press

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