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For automaker Ford, one of the greatest challenges doing business in Vietnam this year is not selling cars but finding enough US dollars to overseas suppliers on time, a media report said on Tuesday. Full story...

Ford vehicle sales in China leapt 79% in the third quarter of this year, the automaker said on Tuesday. Full story...

Ford Motor Company has added two companies to its joint Technology Framework (JTF) programme, which is aimed at improving suppliers' technical expertise. Full story...

Ford of Europe has said that strong Fiesta sales have helped it to a share of 10.1% in September in its 19 European main markets - the best share for any month for Ford of Europe since September 2001. Full story...

DEARBORN, Mich.,- The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid made news in April when it set a world record traveling 1,445 miles on a single tank of gas. The vehicle embarks on yet another incredible journey this week, accompanying comedian Mark Malkoff on an action-packed 28-day quest to see how many mayors east of the Mississippi Malkoff can convince to give him keys to their cities. Full story...

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Mazda Motor Corporation has started production of the Mazda2 - called the Demio in Japan - at the new passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd. (AAT), its joint venture manufacturing facility with Ford Motor Company. Full story...

DEARBORN, Mich., - A groundbreaking research project by Ford Motor Company and Auburn University shows that global positioning system (GPS) satellites that can "talk" to cars could help prevent serious accidents in the future. Full story...

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has commenced production of the Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio in Japan) at the new passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd. (AAT), a joint venture manufacturing facility with Ford Motor Company. Mazda2 units produced at AAT will be sold mainly in the ASEAN markets. Full story...

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has commenced production of the Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio in Japan) at the new passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd. (AAT), a joint venture manufacturing facility with Ford Motor Company. Mazda2 units produced at AAT will be sold mainly in the ASEAN markets. Full story...

The engine is powerful and produces a deep, harsh rumble. The design is not exactly modern; actually, the lines are decidedly retro. Ride comfort prevails over pure handling performance and there's a lack of finesse at high speeds. And it mostly appeals to baby-boomers. Full story...

The 2011 Ford Fiesta for the US market will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December. Full story...

Ford has adequate liquidity to continue its policy of not taking federal bailout funds, chief executive Alan Mulally told a US TV channel. Full story...

Ford's Russian plant in the Leningrad regional town of Vsevolozhsk has switched to a four-day work schedule due to falling car sales in Russia, a spokesman said. Full story...

DEARBORN, Mich.,- It looks a bit like a racing game in a video arcade, but the driver wears headphones. The object of this high-tech drive down the digital highway? Perfect the sound quality inside a future Ford vehicle long before the first prototype is ever built. Full story...

Porsche may seek to add a lower cost Porsche to its range according to remarks made by a senior executive. Full story...

BMW may add German production of the expanding Mini range when the next generation is launched, supplementing its Oxford plant here in the UK, a British newspaper reported. Full story...

A new consortium led by Ford veteran Michael Dingman is reported to be challenging Chinese carmaker Geely to buy Volvo from Ford. Full story...

Ford was pretty quick to revamp the Fusion, its mid-size sedan. The update allowed Dearborn to position itself much better against the competition, and of course the consumer is the real winner here. Full story...

Expecting an important call from the kids? An urgent text message from your significant other? Or maybe you desperately need to hear your favourite tune to unwind after a long day at work. As of October 26th it will be illegal in Ontario to drive with cell phone or entertainment device in hand, but with Ford SYNC(tm) you can stay connected in your vehicle while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Full story...