DEARBORN, Mich.,- iTunes Tagging and crystal-clear radio sound through HD Radio technology are the latest features on Ford's growing list of factory-installed customer conveniences and technologies that will be newly available in 2010.
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Pericak's dream while growing up was to own a Ford Mustang. It's a dream shared by many, as more than 9 million Mustangs have been sold, and the iconic muscle car has been the top seller in its class for 45 consecutive years.
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The Australian grand prix is yet to sign a title sponsor for its 2010 event. The Melbourne race was previously backed and named after the Dutch bank ING, who early last year announced it would no longer be involved with formula one beyond 2009.
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When there's no testing and you're not a driver with a television obligations, what do you do in the quiet time before the new year? How about racing go-karts?
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Ralf Schumacher has refused to deny speculation linking him with Toro Rosso's vacant race cockpit for 2010. The 34-year-old German, who races with Mercedes in the DTM series, has this week been back in the headlines, revealing an offer from one of F1's new teams that he turned down.
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Franck Montagny has hinted strongly that he will not be returning to formula one in 2010. A Spanish motor racing website is reporting that Nelson Piquet will complete the driver lineup of the new Campos team in 2010.) A further sign that Jaime Alguersuari will retain his Toro Rosso race seat for the 2010 season has emerged.New F2 champion Andy Soucek has hinted he could be installed as Williams' test and reserve driver in 2010.
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Turkish artist Esref Armagan's interpretation of the new Volvo S60 was recently auctioned on eBay. After 52 bids were submitted, it was finally sold for 3050 dollars. That's the highest price an art piece is sold for on eBay for the benefit of a charity. The entire proceeds will go to a Canadian charity, the World Blind Union.
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TORONTO, - A cyclical recovery in global auto sales began in the spring of 2009 and will gain momentum in the new year, according to Scotia Economics' latest Global Auto Report. The emerging markets of China, India and Brazil will lead the way, but mature markets will also post gains in 2010, led by a double-digit advance in the key U.S. market.
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The Chrysler and Dodge minivans get a major makeover in 2011. As such, Town & Country heads into model-year 2010 unchanged from 2009, save for a bit of polishing here and there.
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François Duval slipped on ice at home in Belgium and broke two vertebrae. It could take him up to two months to attain full recovery. Therefore, he is set to miss the Monte Carlo Rally.
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Montreal - The Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (the Quebec association for the reduction of air pollution, or AQLPA) is extremely happy with the significant progress that will be made mid-January when the greenhouse gas emissions produced by automotive vehicles by-law comes into effect. With this announcement, the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Ms. Line Beauchamp, makes Quebec the first Canadian province to set the strictest standards in all of North America.
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Montreal - The Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (the Quebec association for the reduction of air pollution, or AQLPA) is extremely happy with the significant progress that will be made mid-January when the greenhouse gas emissions produced by automotive vehicles by-law comes into effect. With this announcement, the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Ms. Line Beauchamp, makes Quebec the first Canadian province to set the strictest standards in all of North America.
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Faurecia Interior Systems USA Inc. must pay $10 million plus interest to Multimatic Inc. over a component of the instrument panels in two Chrysler vehicles, an appeals court has ruled.
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Norwegian automaker Think, with production under way in Finland for its electric Think City, is firming up its proposals for a plant in the U.S. A public hearing is set for Jan.
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In today's News Brake: That rumble you hear is the new 5.0-liter V8 in the 2011 Ford Mustang, and the Boss is back ... But Wait, There's More!
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Ford Motor Co. today said the 2011 5.0-liter V8 Mustang GT will deliver 412 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. The engine produces 83 hp per liter yet will return 25 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in the city, according to Ford marketing boss Jim Farley.
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Unsecured creditors to bankrupt Visteon Corp. have asked a court to force the auto-parts supplier to provide documents about its reorganization plan, which they said leaves them "dramatically short-changed."
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