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Strong demand for some General Motors models is causing the Detroit auto maker to consider reopening some plants it closed in recent months as GM downsized its business. Plants that build the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles and the Buick LaCrosse sedan are at capacity and can't meet demand, said Mark Reuss, GM's North America president, speaking to reporters at the Detroit auto show that got underway Monday.

Ford Motor added more feathers to its cap Monday by sweeping two industry awards. It's Fusion Hybrid mid-sized sedan was named 2010 North American Car of the Year, while its Transit Connect fleet vehicle took truck of the year.