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Mar
30th

Ford’s China boss retires April 1

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Ford Motor Co.'s leader in China is retiring. Mei-Wei Cheng, 59, will step down April 1 from his position as group vice president and Ford China executive chairman. Full story...
Mar
30th

Closed Ford plant gets new job as Honda parking lot

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As auto sales collapsed, not even Honda could tap the brakes on its North American production fast enough to prevent a huge backlog of unsold cars from piling up. About 5,000 Hondas are parked at Ford Motor Co.' Full story...
Mar
30th

Closed Ford plant becomes lot for unsold Hondas

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As auto sales collapsed, not even Honda could tap the brakes on its North American production fast enough to prevent a huge backlog of unsold cars from piling up. About 5,000 Hondas are parked at Ford Motor Co.' Full story...
Mar
30th

Shuttered Ford plant gets new role as parking lot for unsold Hondas

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As auto sales collapsed, not even Honda could tap the brakes on its North American production fast enough to prevent a huge backlog of unsold cars from piling up. About 5,000 Hondas are parked at Ford Motor Co.' Full story...
Mar
30th

PHILIPPINES: Ford cut some slack on exports

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The government's Board of Investments (BoI) may allow Ford Group Philippines to retain its import privileges even if the firm does not meet a required export volume by April in light of the economic downturn, an official has said. Full story...
Mar
30th

BRAZIL: Ford offers buyouts

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Ford Brazil is offering a buyout programme for its local employees, according to Estado newswire. Full story...
Mar
30th

TURKEY: Ford Otosan suspends output again

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Ford Otosan has again suspended production at its Kocaeli plant until 1 April, according to news agency Anadolu. Full story...
Mar
30th

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD Review

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I'm told this is 'the most fuel efficient SUV'. The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is definitely a competent vehicle, though its green technology only shines under certain driving conditions. My all-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid test vehicle trekked well on the West Coast through abnormal dumps of snow and sheets of ice, despite being fitted with just all-season tires (which, for 2009, have less rolling resistance). Full story...
Mar
27th

US: Ford ships 100 Euro-spec Fiestas for ‘movement’ promotion

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The arrival at the US ports of Baltimore and Oxnard of 100 new European-built and specification Ford Fiestas marked the start of a very long launch for the new small cars. Full story...
Mar
27th

NASCAR: The end for Yates No 28 Ford

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Yates Racing Ford's No 28 car has not been entered for next this weekend's event at Martinsville Speedway, team co-owner Max Jones confirmed, adding that driver Travis Kvapil, while still under contract, could take another driving opportunity. Full story...
Mar
26th

Concorso Italiano exhibitor prices reduced:

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Times are tough, but if you can afford a Ferrari or Lamborghini, chances are you aren’t pinching pennies. Full story...
Mar
26th

UK: Seat targets sub-premium segment with Exeo

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Seat's new old-Audi-A4-based Exeo flagship, on sale here in the UK from 2 April, enters what the company is calling "a sliver of space" between the sub-premium cars like the Honda Accord and VW Passat and the volume cars such as Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 407 and Vauxhall Insignia. Full story...
Mar
26th

UK/US/SWEDEN: Ford confirms Volvo sale talks to workers

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Ford has told Volvo employees it has had "preliminary discussions with a number of interested parties" over the possible sale of the Swedish auto unit, a Ford spokesman confirmed on Thursday. Full story...
Mar
26th

Ford Fiesta arriving in the U.S.

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The arrival today on U.S. shores of 100 new Ford Fiestas marks an important step in the rollout of the first of Ford Motor Company's new generation of global small cars. Full story...
Mar
25th

Ford EcoSport spotted testing in Detroit:

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With gas prices bound to go back up, Ford is hard at work evaluating ways to expand its U.S. small-vehicle portfolio, and it’s taking a look at the EcoSport SUV. Full story...
Mar
25th

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Ford Midsize Hybrid Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
Anyone who's shopping the Toyota Prius needs to check out this car also.

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Mar
25th

IT staff vendor ends Ford contract

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Compuware Corp. has terminated a contract to supply information-technology staff to Ford Motor Co. Full story...
Mar
25th

Acura ARX-01b – From Windstar to Race Car

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Acura ARX-01b - From Windstar to Race Car
Acura ARX-01b - Duncan Dayton's Patron Highcroft Racing - Automobile Magazine
A first-hand report on why wheeling a rented minivan around Sebring is a whole lot different from lapping the track wide-open in an Acura ARX-01b

Driving the Acura ARX-01b LMP2 racing car that Duncan Dayton's Patrón Highcroft Racing piloted to so much success last year in the American Le Mans Series wasn't as intimidating as it might have been. You see, I've driven around Sebring International Raceway before. The last time was in 2002. In a rented Ford Windstar.


Photo Gallery: Acura ARX-01b - Duncan Dayton's Patron Highcroft Racing - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
25th

Ford adds former House leader Gephardt to board

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Former presidential candidate and House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt is joining Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors. Full story...
Mar
25th

Ford names Gephardt and DTE’s Earley to its board of directors

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Former presidential candidate and House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt is joining Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors. Full story...
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