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21 min ago | The Huffington Post

Byron Williams: Robert McNamara and the 3.5 Miles not Taken

Following the Bay of Pigs crisis, President Kennedy stated: "Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan." JFK might have also said that failure has a longer institutional memory among one's detractors than success has among one's supporters.

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Related Topix: Lincoln, Automakers, Mercury, Ford Motor, UC Berkeley

8 hrs ago | Star Phoenix

2010 Toyota Matrix. For more images, click the gallery link.

The fact that Toyota Canada announced a 25% drop in year-to-year sales in the first quarter of this year , but still saw a 12% increase in Matrix sales speaks volumes about this practical little machine.

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Related Topix: Toyota, Toyota Matrix, Pontiac, Pontiac Vibe, Ford Focus, Nissan Versa

Wed Jul 08, 2009

What's Up Daybook

Bronner Bros. Hair Show Returns to Atlanta

Over 60,000 hairstylists, exhibitors, distributors and cosmetology students will emerge on the city of Atlanta as Bronner Bros.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Gospel, Byron Cage, Ford Taurus

Seeking Alpha

Ford Is Counting on China

On July 5, 2009, the Associated Press reported that Ford Motor Company's sales in China have surged 14% year over year to 197,212 in the first half of 2009.

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Related Topix: Ford Freestyle, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestar, Mercury, Lincoln

NBCAutoShow

2009 Hyundai Accent

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Hyundai Accent-in both hatchback and sedan form-in order to give you an expert opinion.

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Related Topix: Hyundai, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet, Ford Focus

Tue Jul 07, 2009

The Victoria Star

CAW says Ford wants same general concessions as union gave GM and Chrysler

Ford has asked the Canadian Auto Workers to match recent concession-filled labour deals with the other members of the Detroit Three so it can remain competitive, according to the union.

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Related Topix: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Grand Marquis, North America, Canada, World News,

Star Phoenix

Road Test: 2010 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

The 2010 Mustang has been nipped and tucked to keep it contemporary. With the exception of the fastback roofline on the coupe, the sheet metal is all new - everything from the headlights and front fascia to the fenders and stronger "powerdome" hood.

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Related Topix: Ford Mustang GT, Ford Mustang

AutoSpies.com

Comparison Test: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO vs. 2009 Infiniti G37 Journey

When Ford announced its all-new 2010 Taurus SHO as a new-generation premium performance sedan, we took it to mean the term literally.

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Related Topix: Ford Taurus Sho, Ford Taurus, BMW 335i, BMW, Acura, Acura TL, Autos

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Manawatu Evening Standard

Vietnam war architect McNamara dies

Former US Defence Secretary Robert McNamara a ' the leading architect of America's involvement in the Vietnam War - has died, aged 93.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

The Auto Channel

U.S. Auto Makers Score Most Wins in Meeting Consumer Expectations...

Porsche and Ford Motor Company earned top honors in the 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards , announced today by automotive research firm AutoPacific.

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Related Topix: Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Porsche, Porsche 911, Ford Pickup, Ford Explorer, Ford Navigator

Ann Arbor News

Ford F-150 beats Toyota Camry in sales, but Camry is most American car, according to survey

Ford notched a win when in June, its line of F-Series pickups outsold the Toyota Camry .

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Related Topix: Toyota, Toyota Camry, Ford F-150, Ford Taurus, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords

in 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study

Ford Motor Company recorded another strong improvement in J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Initial Quality Study, putting the Ford and Mercury brands in a statistical tie with the top Japanese brands.

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Related Topix: Ford F350, Ford Mustang, Mercury, Mercury Sable, Ford F-150

Sat Jul 04, 2009

The Observer

9 residents lose $6,800 to thieves

Nine Colquitt County residents and a business reported they were victims of property theft over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Colquitt County, GA, Ford Explorer, Doerun, GA

Star Phoenix

Test drive a Ford, get $100

In an attempt to spur sales and gain market share, Ford Motor Co., is offering $100 to Canadian consumers who take a Ford or Lincoln vehicle on a test drive, even if they choose to purchase a vehicle from a competitor.

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Related Topix: Ford Taurus, Canada,

AllCarsElectric

Hydro-Quebec Selected To Join Ford Escape PHEV Trials

Ford's program provides several different companies with a PHEV Escape for a three year test program.

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Related Topix: Ford Escape, Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Vehicle

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Paddock Talk

Ford Market Share Up, Sales Down 11 Percent

Customer demand for new products helped Ford Motor Company increase market share in June, even as Ford continued to de-escalate incentive spending.

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Related Topix: Ford Mustang, Ford Escape, Ford Ranger, Ford F Series, Ford F-150

Paddock Talk

Ford Takes Lead In Canadian Auto Sales For The First Time In 50 Years, Sales Up 25 Percent

For the first time in more than 50 years, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is the top-selling automaker in the country.

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Related Topix: Ford Taurus, Auto Dealers

2theadvocate.com

Auto sales show signs of stability

In this June 28, 2009 photo, 2010 Mustangs and Mustang GT's sit at a Ford dealership in the Colorado city of Centennial.

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Related Topix: Auto Dealers, Ford Mustang GT

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Autoblog

Hyundai starts accepting Cash-for-Clunkers trade-ins early

While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration doesn't plan to release its final rules and regulations for the Car Allowance Rebate System , otherwise known as Cash-for-Clunkers program, until July 23rd, Hyundai has decided that its customers don't have to wait.

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Related Topix: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Tiburon, Alexandria, VA, Ford Explorer

USA Today

Ford bets new 2010 Taurus could be key to financial future

The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO performance model is a full-size, four-door sedan with front-wheel or optional all-wheel drive.

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Related Topix: Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus Sho, Ford Super Duty, Ford Focus, Ford Explorer, Autos

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