TSLA382.550-8.51%
GM77.370-0.35%
F14.3690.179%
RIVN16.955-0.135%
CYD42.470-2.25%
HMC28.275-0.495%
TM178.925-0.835%
CVNA69.910-0.75%
PAG205.5750.835%
LAD340.4251.265%
AN209.9100.91%
GPI330.720-0.9%
ABG227.9601.3%
SAH102.000-0.72%
TSLA382.550-8.51%
GM77.370-0.35%
F14.3690.179%
RIVN16.955-0.135%
CYD42.470-2.25%
HMC28.275-0.495%
TM178.925-0.835%
CVNA69.910-0.75%
PAG205.5750.835%
LAD340.4251.265%
AN209.9100.91%
GPI330.720-0.9%
ABG227.9601.3%
SAH102.000-0.72%
TSLA382.550-8.51%
GM77.370-0.35%
F14.3690.179%
RIVN16.955-0.135%
CYD42.470-2.25%
HMC28.275-0.495%
TM178.925-0.835%
CVNA69.910-0.75%
PAG205.5750.835%
LAD340.4251.265%
AN209.9100.91%
GPI330.720-0.9%
ABG227.9601.3%
SAH102.000-0.72%


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Detroit automakers respond to hazardous air as wildfire smoke impacts production

Detroit automakers respond to hazardous air as wildfire smoke impacts production

- July 17, 2026
On the Dash: Production remains online, but ongoing air quality issues could temporarily disrupt manufacturing output if conditions worsen. Any prolonged production interruptions at Michigan assembly plants could affect future...
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