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Aug
26th

INDIA: Ford exporting Figo to Mexico, Africa and UAE

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Ford will begin exporting its compact Indian-made Figo from India to 50 new markets starting next year, the automaker's Asia Pacific and Africa chief, Joe Hinrichs, said on Thursday. Full story...
Aug
26th

THAILAND: Ford and Mazda increase investment at Auto Alliance

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Ford and Mazda are to invest US$350m at their AutoAlliance joint venture in Thailand to build the next generation compact pickup trucks. Full story...
Aug
26th

Ford India to export Figo to 50 new markets from India

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Ford Motor's India unit will begin exporting its subcompact Figo to 50 new markets from India starting next year, Joe Hinrichs, president, Asia Pacific and Africa said on Thursday. Full story...
Aug
26th

Ford and Mazda to expand Thailand joint venture plant for pickups

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Ford Motor Co. and longtime partner Mazda Motor Corp. plan to invest $350 million in a Thailand joint venture to build a new generation of compact pickup trucks. Full story...
Aug
25th

Ford resumes Fiesta shipments after fixing parts glitch

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Ford Motor Co. temporarily halted shipments of Fiestas from its Mexico factory in the past week due to a faulty part -- compounding an inventory shortage for the new small car and further complicating a key vehicle introduction. Full story...
Aug
25th

Rutherford’s Column

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I was recently asked to compile a list of things which mean more to me than anything else. Placing essentials like food, water, shelter and money to one side, I put family at number one followed by, in no particular order, health, liberty, friends, justice, laughter, democracy, sunshine, long-legged women, tolerance, peace and love (man!), contentment, loyalty, music...


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Aug
25th

HONG KONG: Geely beats H1 forecasts

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China's Geely Automobile Holdings, whose parent bought Ford's Volvo unit this month, has warned of tougher competition and slower sales after its record first-half earnings beat forecasts. Full story...
Aug
25th

MOSCOW SHOW: Ford to build new models soon

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Ford plans to start assembling the updated Mondeo at its Russian plant in October, Mark Ovenden, managing director for Russia, said. Full story...
Aug
25th

Russia auto market is bright spot for Europe

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VW, Ford and Toyota are increasing output in Russia and rolling out new models, which they'll display at the Moscow auto show starting Wednesday. Russian sales will advance 13 percent in 2010 to 1. Full story...
Aug
25th

Geely’s first-half earnings beat forecast

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China's Geely Automobile, whose parent bought Ford's Volvo unit this month, posted a forecast-beating 35 percent rise in first-half earnings, but faces slowing sales as competition grows in the world's largest auto market. Full story...
Aug
25th

Geely’s first-half earnings beat forecast

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China's Geely Automobile, whose parent bought Ford's Volvo unit this month, posted a forecast-beating 35 percent rise in first-half earnings, but faces slowing sales as competition grows in the world's largest auto market. Full story...
Aug
24th

Ford’s Focus on Paris

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Blue oval confirms debut of production five-door and estate, plus ST performance model.


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Aug
24th

First Test: 2010 Ford Transit Connect Electric

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First Test: 2010 Ford Transit Connect Electric
2010 Ford Transit Connect Electric - First Test - Automobile Magazine
The ideal candidate gets wired up

Ready or not, the electric propulsion age has begun. New battery-powered vehicles are about to travel where GM's EV1, the Tesla Roadster, and a few other low-volume demonstration projects dared to venture. Thanks to the availability of more efficient battery systems, electric cars you can actually buy are finally available.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford Transit Connect Electric - First Test - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
23rd

2011 Ford Edge, an AW Flash Drive:

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What is it? Full story...
Aug
23rd

BRAZIL: Mexican Ford Fiesta sedan goes on sale

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Just two months after sales began in the US, Ford Brazil has started selling the new Fiesta, initially as a sedan only. Full story...
Aug
23rd

First Drive: 2011 Ford Edge

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First Drive: 2011 Ford Edge
First Drive: 2011 Ford Edge - Automobile Magazine
More swagger, more substance.

It’s tempting to forget about the Ford Edge. After all, the Blue Oval’s exhaustive lineup of crossovers includes far cooler (Flex) and more capable (new Explorer) offerings. A quick gander at the sales chart, however, reveals that the Edge is Ford’s second best-selling crossover/SUV, trailing only the fleet-favorite Escape.


Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Ford Edge - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Ford Edge - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
23rd

Booming Brazil benefits Ford

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If asked, few people would be likely to guess what plant Ford Motor Co. considers its most progressive. Answer: the Camacari plant in northeast Brazil. Full story...
Aug
23rd

2011 Ford Edge First Impressions

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Ford's crossover has been a resounding success. A few short days ago, the automaker announced that 400,000 Edges, originally launched in 2006, had been sold worldwide, a little over 40,000 units having gone to Canadian homes. That's good news for our country's economy, as the Edge is assembled in Oakville, Ontario. Full story...
Aug
22nd

TRW Unveils Next Generation Head Protection System for Convertibles

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ALFDORF, Germany - TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), the global leader in active and passive safety, today unveiled its second generation Head Protection System for Convertibles (HPSC II) -- demonstrating the Company's commitment to constant innovation and affordable safety. Full story...
Aug
20th

Ford may lose some investors to GM IPO, Bill Ford says

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Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford said some investors may reduce their holdings in his company to buy shares in General Motors Co.'s initial public offering and spread their risk across the automobile industry. Full story...
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