BP Ford Abu Dhabi Team drivers Jari-Matti Latvala and Mikko Hirvonen remain on course for a one-two finish on Rally d'Italia tomorrow, after holding their lead positions throughout today's competition and watching the challenge of their main rival fall away.
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As vehicle models move through their life cycle and into the used car market, common problems show themselves, owners chat about their experiences, and the good buys tend to separate themselves from the bad. Looking back to the 2000 to 2005 Chevrolet Impala is a perfect example of the above. Though the current generation Impala has been on sale for years, the previous model stands out as a good buy in an affordable, comfortable sedan-- if you know what to look for.
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Ford Motor Co. is giving its hourly workers another month to decide on buyout packages. Ford and the UAW decided earlier today to extend the sign-up deadline to June 26. The previous deadline was today, May 22.
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The first corner you exit flat-out in the new Ford Focus RS signals that this is a very special car.
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The first corner you exit flat-out in the new Ford Focus RS signals that this is a very special car.
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Used-car sales took a leap upward in April, and the trend is expected to continue at least until midyear as pent-up demand for affordable pre-owned vehicles jacks up at least one segment of the car marketplace.
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Well-heeled soccer moms might check out luxury crossovers contenders by piling the hubby and the kids into three rows of seating, and taking a leisurely ride around town. Our first ride in the all-new Lincoln MKT was on high-banked high-speed test track at Ford's proving grounds in Romeo, Michigan.
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Today, as part of CBS News' THE EARLY SHOW "Early's Angels" series, Jennifer Frances, the founder of "Bess the Book Bus," was surprised with a customized 2010 Ford Transit Connect, a fuel-efficient vehicle designed especially for small business owners.
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Just before I jumped into the 2009 European-market Ford Fiesta, for my allotted 10-minute drive, I was tooting around Ford Canada's parking lot in a 1926 Ford Model T Touring Car. It was one three Model Ts on hand, to give us scribes a taste of Ford's past, just before we got a taste of its future.
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Although consumers are more cost-conscious during these stressed economic times, many remain committed to more sustainable lifestyles and products, evident by the growing demand for items such as organic foods, clothing, personal-care and cleaning products. In fact, goods and services focused on health, the environment, social justice and sustainable living represent a $209 billion marketplace in the U.S. Ford's use of more bio-based, recycled and reclaimed materials for vehicle interiors gives the company further leverage with this expanding consumer segment that's living green.
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Ford Motor Co. will overtake General Motors to become North America's top auto producer this year as bankruptcy scrambles the industry rankings, a research firm says.
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Robert Kidder, a private-equity investor and former consultant who once worked for Ford Motor Co., will become the chairman of Chrysler Group once the automaker emerges from bankruptcy and completes an alliance with Italy's Fiat S.p.A.
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The trend toward engine downsizing has reached Volkswagens more-affordable performance models.
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The Golf GTI and the new Polo are Volkswagen highlights this spring. Both are launching right now, and both are successors to absolute bestsellers. Both are prime examples of affordable automotive dreams. The GTI for sure, because it is the icon among compact sports cars. And the Polo, because it is small but not meager.
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Ford plans to spend $55m converting a factory that used to make V8s to build its new V6 EcoBoost engines which the company says are 20% more fuel efficient than the V8s and will help it meet new fuel economy rules to be announced today (19 May) by President Obama.
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Carmakers are anticipating a sales boost from a scrappage incentive launched in the U.K. on Monday.
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Carmakers are anticipating a sales boost from a scrappage incentive launched in the U.K. on Monday. Ford Motor Co.
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The UK's scrappage scheme started today (18 May) but not without problems as Ford and Honda delayed their involvement concerned there were matters still unresolved.
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The Volkswagen Golf has reclaimed the top spot from the Peugeot 207 as Europe's best-selling car although the Ford Fiesta is fast emerging as a challenger after posting an impressive sales improvement of 27% in April and almost 20% year-to-date.
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