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Pierce Arrow. Studebaker. Packard. Hudson. Tucker. AMC. Pontiac. DeSoto. These and other automakers of the past no longer in business are showcased in wonderful new exhibit at the Hershey Auto Museum in Pennsylvania. 100 years ago, even 50 years ago, there were dozens of small companies making cars in the USA. Some survived, like Ford.
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When a major international vehicle manufacturer announces it is closing down operations in India, it’s news, especially when production is primarily popular fuel-efficient models as the EcoSport subcompact SUV.
Ford, Fiat/Chrysler and General Motors have all but halted vehicle production in the U.S. and around the world, and are switching to manufacturing emergency medical supplies and equipment for healthcare workers, first responders and patients fighting the Coronavirus pandemic. 3D technology, repurposing equipment such as fans used to air-cool passenger seats and other technical and
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Picture this: Drive whatever car you want, whenever you want it, for a monthly fee. Match a model to that day’s activities, just as you match your shoes or the playlist for your driving route, even choose a model color to match that day’s wardrobe choice. We subscribe to magazines, streaming music and video services,
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The first pursuit-rated hybrid police car will help police catch the bad guys while it helps save taxpayers thousands in fuel costs, not to mention the environment. Ford is launching this dynamic new vehicle as part of its $4.5 billion investment in electric and hybrid vehicles. In the next five years, Ford is introducing 13
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It makes sense that car companies which want to be known for producing eco-friendly cars would produce them at eco-friendly factories. Here’s how Kia, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, VW and GM are greening their production facilities in the USA and around the world: As we all know, trees soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Kia
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The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is GM’s newest addition to what’s called the 40 Plus mileage club. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway, it’s fun to drive, and has a starting price of just $14,995. No wonder sales of this well-designed subcompact are booming. Also, it just happens to be
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In the spirit of the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, September 11, 2001 — and the new spirit of 9/12 and the future — let’s acknowledge the corporate good guys who support volunteer and community projects. Here are a few — Ford — More than 12,000 members of the Ford Volunteer Corps with hammers, hoes and
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The 2012 Nissan Versa is the least expensive car in North America, with a starting price of just $10,990 MSRP and a budget-saving fuel economy of 33 mpg combined city/highway. Now that I have your attention — The 2012 Nissan Versa is no upholstered roller skate, no stripped-down entry-level tin can that you’d be embarrassed
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Seats five, gets 40 mpg highway and 28 city, has a fun, sporty driving feel, a top safety rating, and a base price of $16,500. Even the fully-loaded top-of-the-line model clocks in at just $22,500. No wonder the Ford Focus is one of the bright stars in the Ford garage. The Ford Focus has been
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