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Aug
18th

Ford are testing one of the industry’s first vehicle-to-electric grid communications and control systems

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Ford Motor Company announced today that it has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that "talks" directly with the nation's electric grid. Full story...
Aug
18th

Ford is testing one of the industry’s first vehicle-to-electric grid communications and control systems

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Ford Motor Company announced today that it has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that "talks" directly with the nation's electric grid. Full story...
Aug
17th

Ford Electric Vehicles – Ford Plugs In But Where’s The Charge?

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Ford Electric Vehicles - Ford Plugs In But Where's The Charge?
Ford Electric Vehicles - 2011 Ford Focus EV - Automobile Magazine
If you build it, they will come - or at least that's the premise Ford Motor Co., is operating under as it works with municipalities, utilities and other partners to fund and build the infrastructures needed to power electric vehicles.

If you build it, they will come - or at least that's the premise Ford Motor Co., is operating under as it works with municipalities, utilities and other partners to fund and build the infrastructures needed to power electric vehicles.


Photo Gallery: Ford Electric Vehicles - 2011 Ford Focus EV - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
17th

US: ‘Auto Affordability’ near index best – Comerica

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The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle in the US took 22.1 weeks of median family income in the second quarter 2009, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index. Full story...
Aug
17th

SWEDEN: Consortium plans Volvo Cars bid

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A Swedish business consortium, keen to return Ford's Volvo unit to Swedish ownership and keep it out of Chinese hands, has intensified its efforts to raise enough money to make an offer for Volvo, according to weekend media reports. Full story...
Aug
16th

NASCAR Canadian Tire: Andrew Ranger wins a chaotic Trois-Rivieres round

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Series leader Andrew Ranger (Ford Fusion) took another victory today at the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres, his fifth of the season in an incident filled round of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. Full story...
Aug
15th

NASCAR: Brian Vickers clinches the pole at Michigan

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Ford has not won a NASCAR Sprint Cup race since its two early victories this year in February at Daytona and Fontana. The Michigan International Speedway has always been good for Ford in the last few years. Full story...
Aug
14th

Road damage crackdown

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Hertfordshire Council forces drivers to pay for road damage


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Aug
14th

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track - Hyundai Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
It's a welcome addition to the rather modest list of affordable, rear-wheel-drive sport coupes.

Our Four Seasons Hyundai Genesis sedan blows me away every time I drive it. There's literally nothing in its price range that offers such a combination of luxury, refinement, and performance. This Genesis coupe, in contrast, is a little underwhelming.inline_mediumwraptextright29395518/reviews/editors_notebook/0908_2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_38_track0908_11_z+2010_hyundai_genesis_coupe_38_track+front_three_quarters_view.jpgTrue



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Aug
14th

USA: Visteon seeks to end health and life insurance costs for retirees

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Visteon, the bankrupt parts maker once owned by Ford, is seeking court permission to stop paying health and life insurance costs for up to 7,000 retired workers. Full story...
Aug
14th

One-of-a-kind 1952 Ford Cisitalia to be unveiled at the Le Mirage Concours d’Élégance

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The Ford Cisitalia 808XF could have been the American automaker's first production sports car, but that's not how it turned out -- the Thunderbird holds that prestigious honor. Anyway, the only 808XF ever produced will make its first appearance on Canadian soil during the inaugural edition of the Le Mirage Concours d'Élégance on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Le Mirage Golf Club in Terrebonne, Quebec. Vintage car aficionados will be able to discover this unique machine and its amazing story. Full story...
Aug
13th

Clunker funds may run out within month, Ford says

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The U.S. fund to boost sales of fuel-efficient vehicles could run out within a month, Ford Motor Co.'s chief economist said. Full story...
Aug
13th

Ford boosts Escape, Focus output to meet clunker demand

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Ford Motor Co. is boosting third-quarter production of the Escape and Focus to replenish inventories depleted by cash-for-clunkers demand. Full story...
Aug
13th

Ford cranks up OT to build more Focuses:

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Ford Motor Co. is cranking up production of the Ford Focus after strong cash-for-clunkers demand put the compact in short supply. Full story...
Aug
13th

Ford boosts Escape, Focus output to meet clunker demand:

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Ford Motor Co. is boosting third-quarter production of the Escape and Focus to replenish inventories depleted by cash-for-clunkers demand. Full story...
Aug
13th

US: Ford hikes Q3 and Q4 NA production schedules

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Ford has announced that it is increasing North American production by another 10,000 units to 495,000 units in the third quarter as it builds more fuel-efficient vehicles to meet "Cash for Clunkers" demand. Full story...
Aug
13th

US: Ford confirms boost to Focus production

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Ford in the US has confirmed it has boosted output of its Focus car in response to an uptick in orders for the model. Full story...
Aug
12th

Ford cranks up OT to build more Focuses

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Ford Motor Co. is cranking up production of the Ford Focus after strong cash-for-clunkers demand put the compact in short supply. The automaker has added weekday and Saturday overtime at its Wayne, Mich., plant, said Anderson Robinson Jr. Full story...
Aug
12th

Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars

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Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars
Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars - Hybrids, EV, Diesel Cars - Automobile Magazine
Crave the green scene but don't want to join the Prius-packing proletariat? Look no further.

2011 Ford Fiesta (on sale 2010)
Base price: $15,000 (est.)
Fuel economy: 31/39 mpg (est.)


Photo Gallery: Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars - Hybrids, EV, Diesel Cars - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
12th

Ford’s July European market share biggest in a decade

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Ford of Europe said new-car sales in its 19 main markets increased by 5 percent to 125,200 in July, giving the carmaker its highest market share since 1999. Booming sales of the Fiesta and Ka helped Ford boost its market share by 0. Full story...
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