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Oct
22nd

The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy

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The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy
The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy - Lincoln Town Car, Ford Ranger, Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Automobile Magazine
These vehicles have somehow escaped the typical auto lifecycle and stand in dealership showrooms like museum relics.

Volkswagen New Beetle
Since its 1998 introduction, the New Beetle has received only a bare minimum of changes adding up to some new engines and minor styling tweaks. Despite its lengthy run, the New Beetle's age doesn't even compare to that of the original Bug. That car had a 35-year production run, selling outside of the U.S. as recently as 2003. An all-new replacement for the current model is expected by 2011, meaning the New Beetle will have had a thirteen-year life.


Photo Gallery: The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy - Lincoln Town Car, Ford Ranger, Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
22nd

NASCAR penalizes Roush Fenway Nationwide Team for Engine Rules Violation

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NASCAR officials today announced a $30,000 (USD) fine against Roush Fenway crew chief, Eddie Pardue, and docked 100 Nationwide championship points from owner, Jack Roush, and Matt Kenseth of the #17 Ford for an engine rules violation. Full story...
Oct
21st

Dealers must be comfortable directing customers to plug-ins, Bill Ford says

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Dealer education is key to launching electric vehicles, so retailers will feel comfortable urging customers to give plug-ins a try, said Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co. Full story...
Oct
21st

EXCLUSIVE: Ford’s Mulally confirms 2011 profitability goal

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Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally has told just-auto that he still expects to see Ford return to profitability in 2011. Full story...
Oct
21st

UK: London talks over Volvo sale stall – reports

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Talks over the future of Volvo have stalled between owner Ford and suitor Geely Holdings, according to reports. Full story...
Oct
21st

Ex-Ford engineer held as judge speeds trade-secret case

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A judge on Tuesday denied bond to a former Ford Motor Co. engineer charged with stealing trade secrets from the automaker and fleeing to his native China. Full story...
Oct
21st

Lithium-ion battery engineers focus on cost

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As hybrid and electric vehicles get nearer to production, the focus on lithium-ion batteries is starting to shift from safety to affordability. Full story...
Oct
21st

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Review (video)

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Raptor? Yep. It's a tweaked-up, F-150-based performance truck that puts upgraded hardware and a specially-engineered suspension at its owner's disposal. This machine isn't just a bunch of bolt-ons, it's a whole different animal. Full story...
Oct
20th

GERMANY: Reitzle now chairing Conti

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Continental's supervisory board has elected former BMW and Ford PAG executive Wolfgang Reitzle as chairman. He is chairman of Linde AG. Full story...
Oct
20th

US: Ford Q3 results could top analyst forecasts

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Ford may beat consensus estimates in the third quarter, an analyst at Barclays has said, as he raised his outlook for the quarter and upgraded shares to "equal weight" from "underweight." Full story...
Oct
20th

Ford’s ‘Distraction lab’ researchers use high tech goggles to help ensure drivers keep eyes on road

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Ford Motor Company, as the final phase of its research into the cause and effects of distracted driving, is utilizing high-tech goggles that measure the amount of time drivers take their eyes off the road to help validate in-vehicle technologies such as GPS navigation systems. Full story...
Oct
19th

CHINA: BAIC ‘Ford secrets’ employee on holiday when arrested

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A Chinese national accused of stealing trade secrets from Ford was employed by Beijing Automotive Industry Holding (BAIC), China's fifth-biggest automaker, but was in the United States on personal leave when he was arrested, BAIC reportedly said on Monday. Full story...
Oct
19th

JAPAN: Toyota launches lower priced Mark X

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Toyota Motor on Monday launched in Japan a new, sportier Mark X luxury sedan that comes with an affordable starting price and better fuel efficiency. Full story...
Oct
19th

This week’s mag

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Exclusive Ford's new Mondeo, Lexus' 200mph LF-A driven, Citroen's sensational new C3, mega tyre test, best Skoda ever reviewed
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Oct
16th

Sharp new Mondeo to get turbo boost

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Ford family favourite moving upmarket with hi-tech engines and classy looks promised
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Oct
16th

US: Engineer tried to sell Ford’s secrets in China

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A former Ford engineer was indicted on federal charges of stealing company secrets and trying to sell them in China, officials said. Full story...
Oct
14th

US: Ford expands faulty switch recall by 4.5m vehicles

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Ford has expanded its largest ever and longest-running recall - involving the checking of faulty cruise control deactivation switches that have caused fires - by 4.5m vehicles, according to regulators and company officials. Full story...
Oct
14th

US: Ford and UAW agree “tentative” contract modification deal

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The United Auto Workers union (UAW) has "finalised" a tentative agreement with Ford Motor regarding additional modifications to the 2007 UAW-Ford labour agreement which UAW Ford Council delegates had voted "overwhelmingly" to recommend ratification to their members, UAW officials said in statements. Full story...
Oct
14th

NASCAR: Nelson Piquet, Jr. tests a Red Horse Racing Toyota Truck

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Brazil's Nelson Piquet, Jr. found himself in at the Motor Mile, a short track in Radford, Virginia to test a Toyota Tundra Truck owned by Red Horse Racing. Full story...
Oct
14th

NASCAR: Photos of the 2010 Ford Mustang of the Nationwide Series

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Ford Racing on Tuesday unveiled the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Mustang that will be run on a limited basis starting next season. Full story...
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