The Trump administration has ended its antitrust probe into a deal between California and four of the world's biggest automakers, after failing to find that the companies' conduct violated the law.

Ford Motor Co.'s profit last year plunged by more than $3.6 billion, weighed down by slowing U.S. sales, the cost of a botched SUV launch and some big pension expenses.

Detroit,Nov 16 (AP/UNB) — Members of the United Auto Workers union at Ford Motor Co. voted Friday to approve a new contract with the company.