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GM, Ford, Toyota report U.S. sales rose in October

General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. all reported gains in sales of cars and light trucks in the U.S. last month compared with a year ago, the latest signs that the auto industry may be emerging from a two-year slump.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Taurus, Toyota Motor, Automakers, Scion, Lexus, Mercury, Mercury Mariner

Sat Nov 07, 2009

FordReports

Ford Surprises Industry With $997 Million Profit; CEO Sees Profitability in 2011

Although Ford Motor Co. lost a round to the United Auto Workers this morning when the union rejected changes to its contract with the automaker, the ball is still in the manufacturer's court as it seems to be holding cards that the union may be overlooking.

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Related Topix: Ford F-150, Ford, Economics News, Bankruptcy, Lexington, KY

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Data: Old gas guzzlers traded for new guzzlers

The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage, according to an analysis of new federal data by The Associated Press.

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Related Topix: Ford F150, Ford, Law, Chevrolet, Toyota Prius, Hybrid Vehicles, Toyota, Auto Dealers

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Connecticut Post

New Ford dealer forges ahead with plans

Seven months after acquiring a Stamford car dealership in the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Depression, the longtime employee who bought the company is buoyed by its progress and moving ahead with the next phase of his business plan.

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Related Topix: Ford, Stamford, CT, Stamford Metro, New Haven Metro, Automakers, Ford Motor, Mercury Milan, Mercury

LiveScience

9 of Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars Are Hybrids

The latest fuel economy ratings for 2010 models have been published, and nine of the top 10 are hybrid electric cars.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Vehicle, Toyota Prius, Toyota, Ford

AllCarsElectric

Ford Developing Smart Charging System with Help From DOE and Utility Companies

If you have followed our recent articles highlighting Ford's thoughts on both battery swapping and fast charge stations, you are probably left wondering what Ford thinks will be the answer to the charging dilemma for EVs.

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Related Topix: Ford

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Business

Car sales, good will positive for Ford

DETROIT: Ford has been riding a wave of positive public sentiment since it avoided bankruptcy and did not take federal bailout money - unlike General Motors and Chrysler.

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Related Topix: Ford Focus, Ford, Auto Dealers, Economics News, Bankruptcy, Automakers, General Motors, Mercury Milan, Mercury

MSNBC

Clunker deals: old Ford pickups for new ones

Some cars are so well-designed that they are almost art. These aren't. Here are 10 cars from the past 50 years that redefined the word 'ugly.' updated Nov.

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Related Topix: Ford Focus, Ford, Ford F150, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet

The Auto Channel

New Products Drive Ford's October Sales, Share Gains

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2009 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September -- October marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased -- October retail share was up for the 12th time in 13 months -- All-new Taurus accelerates in ...

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Taurus, Ford Mustang, Ford F Series, Ford Taurus Sho

Tue Nov 03, 2009

WWJ-AM Southfield

October Auto Sales Turn Higher

There are signs of hope in the October car sales picture. Ford says it's October sales were up 3 percent compared to a year ago and 21 percent higher than September sales.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Taurus, Auto Dealers

Fleet Owner Magazine

Ford switches to Azure for Transit Connect electric truck

As quickly as one deal came apart, a new deal between two old partners came together to keep Ford Motor Co.'s plans for an all-electric Transit Connect on track, Ford truck communications manager Anne Marie Gattari has told Fleet Owner.

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Related Topix: Electric Vehicle, Ford, Hybrid Vehicles, Oak Park, MI

Detroit News

Honda to launch Crosstour

That light at the end of the tunnel could be Honda's new crossover. After surviving an extremely tough auto sales market in 2009, Honda Motor Co.

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Related Topix: Honda Accord, Honda, Automakers, Honda Motor Co, Honda CR-V, Auto Dealers, Ford

Mon Nov 02, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Ford turns a profit, reaping rewards of turnaround

One of the troubled Detroit Three automakers, Ford, is making money again and looking for better times in no more than two years.

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Related Topix: Ford Focus, Ford, Ford Taurus, Automakers, General Motors, Economics News, Bankruptcy

FordReports

Is Quality Finally Job One at Ford? It Sure Looks Like It.

According to the soothsayers/doomsday mathematicians at Consumer Reports, quality at Ford Motor Company is continuing its smooth and steady rise.

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Related Topix: Ford Mustang, Ford, Ford Taurus Sho, Ford Taurus, Ford Focus

Sun Nov 01, 2009

WNED.org

Ford suffers UAW setback, Canadian workers OK cuts

U.S. factory workers at Ford Motor Co overwhelmingly rejected proposed concessions it has said it needs to stay competitive, while union workers in Canada on Sunday accepted cuts aimed at retaining jobs.

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Related Topix: Ford F-150, Ford, Kansas City, MO Metro

The Seattle Times

Meltdown 101: Ford has suffered less than rivals

Ford Motor Co. has been riding a wave of positive public sentiment since it steered clear of bankruptcy protection and avoided taking federal bailout money - unlike its crosstown rivals, General Motors Co.

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Related Topix: Ford Focus, Ford, Economics News, Bankruptcy, Automakers, General Motors

The New York Times

Bits: Netflix Movies Stream to Sony's PlayStation 3

Next month, the 9 million U.S. owners of Sony 's PlayStation 3 game consoles will have another entertainment option available to them: streaming movies and TV shows from Netflix .

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Related Topix: PlayStation 3, Video Games, Netflix, Startups, Xbox 360, Computers, Ford

Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Auto Channel

Ford and Azure Dynamics Team Up To Deliver Battery Electric Commercial Van in 2010

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 30, 2009 -- -- Ford Motor Company, collaborating with Azure Dynamics, will introduce battery electric Transit Connect commercial van to market in 2010 -- The Transit Connect BEV is the first production vehicle from accelerated electric vehicle strategy, which includes Ford Focus BEV passenger car in 2011, and a next-generation ...

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Related Topix: Electric Vehicle, Ford Focus, Ford, Ford Van, Electronics

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Associated Content

Rental Car Companies Offering Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars have become the buzz words these days when everyone is talking about green this and green that.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles, Ford Focus, Ford

Green Car Congress

Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect...

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect.

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Related Topix: Electric Vehicle, Ford Focus, Ford, Hybrid Vehicles, Mercury

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