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Automakers Retool to Produce Emergency Medical Supplies

Automakers Retool to Produce Emergency Medical Supplies

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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Car Subscriptions Offer Leasing Alternative

Car Subscriptions Offer Leasing Alternative

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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Pursuit-Rated Ford Hybrid Police Car Debuts

Pursuit-Rated Ford Hybrid Police Car Debuts

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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Best cars under $20,000:  2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Best cars under $20,000: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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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Good guys: corporations support community, education projects for 9/11 and year-round

Good guys: corporations support community, education projects for 9/11 and year-round

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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Best cars under $15,000: 2012 Nissan Versa, starting price of $10,990

Best cars under $15,000: 2012 Nissan Versa, starting price of $10,990

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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Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Ford Focus

Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Ford Focus

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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Best 2011 Cars under $20,000: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Best 2011 Cars under $20,000: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is a best buy for offering the interior space and amenities of a mid-size car with the fuel economy of a compact or hybrid and impressive safety features,  at a starting price of $16,995, plus it is fun to drive and is good-looking, too.  Now that I have your attention:
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Thunderbird Reunion at Ford Headquarters Celebrates 55th Anniversary of Original T-Bird

Thunderbird Reunion at Ford Headquarters Celebrates 55th Anniversary of Original T-Bird

Thousands of classic Ford T-Birds are gathering at Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan for a family reunion. This year, the annual event organized by the  Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club is a festival to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the original model, in 1955. The three-day Thunderbird reunion starts on Thursday, June 24, 2010, and includes
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April Car Sales Climb 20%, Indicating the Economy is Stronger

Car sales are a great indicator of the state of the economy.  when car sales are down, so is the economy.  In April 2010, car sales were up 20% over April 2009.  That’s a good sign that the economy is turning around. Of course, some brands did better than others.  Nissan had the largest increase
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