The Canadian Auto Workers union is working on an exchange of information with Ford this week before returning to full-scale negotiations its head has said.
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Ford is to launch a seven-seat version of the new C-Max, unveiled in Frankfurt today, in North America in late 2011. That version will also have sliding rear doors.
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Ford Motor Company and Serotta Competition Bicycles will introduce a high-tech mobile bicycle "fitting room" inside a 2010 Ford Transit Connect at the 2009 Interbike trade show, Sept. 22-25, in Las Vegas.
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Ford has resumed production in Russia after suspending work on its Vsevolozhsk assembly line for two weeks due to falling consumer demand.
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Frankfurt Show preview, new electric Audi supercar, MINI Speedster, Ford Grand C-MAX, BMW 5-Series GT driven, A5 Cabrio tested
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You're probably thinking that we don't need yet another big SUV crowding our streets, and you're arguably right. But the new MKT might not be a bad idea, since it could convince luxury SUV buyers that a Navigator is no longer required. Ford probably doesn't want this to happen, as they would rather see the MKT steal sales away from its rivals, and I would think the same. But it could happen.
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The all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT three-row crossover - arriving in dealerships now - is raising the bar not only on luxury, but also on safety after earning a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn this designation, a vehicle must receive a rating of "good" in offset frontal-, side- and rear-impact evaluations and offer electronic stability control. The new MKT offers an array of standard crash-protection, crash-avoidance and driver-awareness features, and further solidifies Ford Motor Company's industry-leading number of Top Safety Picks.
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The Chevrolet Cavalier was a common, affordable and simple car that found a home in countless driveways across the continent. Alongside its mechanical twin the Pontiac Sunfire, the Cavalier enjoyed a long and successful life before it was replaced by the Cobalt in 2005.
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Ford's idled Wixom assembly plant, once a showcase of the Lincoln brand, will be redeveloped into one of the US' largest renewable energy manufacturing parks.
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Ford has no problem with Magna's planned purchase of a majority stake in Detroit rival General Motors' European unit Opel.
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New Grand C-Max breaks cover, boasting seven seats and sliding doors.
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New Grand C-Max breaks cover... Unofficial pictures reveal sliding doors and versatile cabin.
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Five and seven-seat versions of Ford's new compact MPV break cover in Frankfurt
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Five and seven-seat versions of Ford's new compact MPV break cover in Frankfurt
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It's come to Ford's attention that countless shoppers are complaining about the lack of European models available on this side of the globe. If you're one of thousands offended by this, there's now some cause for excitement. After enjoying popularity in Europe, the sassy Ford Fiesta is officially coming to Canada. It's not joining the party until next summer, but Ford recently procured a few units from Holland to give Canadian auto journalists a sneak preview of the new model.
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In a move which may be considered a bit of shock, but, will certainly encourage Ford fans it was announced today that Richard Petty Motorsports has signed a letter of intent which will result in a merger with Yates Racing starting with the 2010 season.
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Former BMW and Ford Premier Automotive Group executive Wolfgang Reitzle, who chairs the executive board at industrial gas supplier Linde, is to also chair partsmaker Continental's supervisory board, once approved.
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The Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) has begun cost-cutting negotiations with Ford Canada with initial talks in Toronto last night.
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