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Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 115,363, a 10 percent increase compared with sales in May 2010 (104,819 units), and the best May sales since 2008.

General Motors dealers in the United States reported 221,192 total sales in May, including a 9 percent increase in retail sales compared to May 2010. Retail sales for GM's brands were again propelled by the company's lineup of fuel-efficient passenger cars and crossovers. Total sales declined 1 percent on lower fleet volume.

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today the launch of Foley Ventures, a $4 million venture capital fund exclusively to invest in or with Foley clients.

In a special two-day, once-in-a-lifetime event, The Henry Ford will display the original Emancipation Proclamation in the Discovering the Civil War exhibit on display in Henry Ford Museum. Doors will open to the public at 6:00 p.m. on June 20, followed by a brief opening ceremony at 6:45 p.m. and viewing beginning at 7:00 p.m. The museum will remain open around the clock until 6 a.m., June 22. This scheduled appearance marks the first time since 1948 that the Emancipation Proclamation was last displayed in Michigan. Admission to this public showing in Henry Ford Museum from June 20-22 is free. For more information, please call 313.982.6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.

The MotorCities National Heritage Area and the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) announced today the biggest lineup ever for AUTOPALOOZA, their annual, summer-long celebration of Southeast Michigan's largest and most unique automotive cruises, races and shows, which will kick off on Friday, June 10 at Metro Beach in Macomb County with the arrival of the Hot Rod Power Tour and wrap up on Saturday, August 20 with the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise in Oakland County.

CYPRESS, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported May 2011 sales of 7,568 units, an increase of 59.8 percent compared to May 2010.

Saab Automobile today restarted production at its production facility in Trollhattan. A first batch of around 100 cars is planned for this first day of production since April 6 and Saab Automobile plans to increase the daily production rate in the coming weeks in parallel with the full re-establishment of the supply chain.

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today expressed great appreciation to Governor Rick Snyder, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and House Speaker Jase Bolger for their leadership to end the job-killing Michigan Business Tax and finalize its replacement with a competitive, pro-growth Corporate Income Tax.

Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) is expanding automotive component testing capabilities at its engineering test center in Brazil − one of the most advanced automotive technical centers in Latin America.

Skidmore Studio will be an anchor tenant in the historic Madison Theatre Building, a collaborative entrepreneurial hub for technology and creative companies. Tim Smith, Skidmore President and CEO, made the announcement earlier today.