Ford Aspire News

For many area motorists, the race is on. But it's not about hitting top speeds or crossing the finish line first.

WASHINGTON - Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's investment company said yesterday its tender offer for 20 million additional shares of Ford Motor Co.

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We got a tip yesterday that Geo Metros were being auctioned on eBay Motors for prices above what the tiny cars cost new. via Autoblog

“What is your life worth for that extra 10 miles per gallon?”

The environmentally friendly vehicles of the 1990s were largely unsuccessful in their time, but with gas prices approaching the $4 a gallon mark, those econoboxes of yore could be finally coming into their own. via Left Lane News

The way Ford sees it, small cars will be big. Potential subcompact or B-segment buyers are growing by leaps and bounds, fueled by high gasoline prices, and the automaker thinks it will be well-positioned to get ... via Car and Driver

“I tried to buy one. They don't sell anything that is even comparable to this. So I guess I had to build one.”

High gas prices are not only affecting people financially, they're convincing drivers to become more creative. via WWSB

“I had to pull the engine out sold it on E-bay”

Soaring prices at the pump are forcing many to make changes. A Quad City man is ahead of his time replacing his gas guzzler with an alternative. via WQAD-TV Moline

“I don't know where it's going to go”

Ashley Whaley pumps gas Tuesday afternoon at Holiday on Union Ave. There's a reason Merce Ehrich drives his Ford Aspire over his Chevy truck - ' and it's not for the leg room. via Daily Journal

Categories: Geneva Motor Show Definitely sharp enough to erase any lingering memories of the odious Aspire, the mirthless Festiva, or even the fun-if-seriously-rust-prone first-generation Fiesta from the late ... via Wired News

“OK. Let's work on the programming and see where we can take it from here and prepare to split the station in two.”

FLO ROGERS IS something of an enigma. She's president and general manager of KNPR-FM 88.9, a public radio station devoted to discussing art, politics and culture, a station that entices listeners to pledge ... via Las Vegas CityLife

“The coolest thing is, I'm creating energy myself, using the sun”

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Jim Svensson already led a pretty environmentally friendly lifestyle from his gas-sipping Ford Aspire to his composting and recycling habits when he decided to go one step further and ... via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

“We're bargaining over time that it'll be worth it because one day, we'll get free energy.”

Jim Svensson already led a pretty environmentally friendly lifestyle from his gas-sipping Ford Aspire to his composting and recycling habits when he decided to go one step further and install a solar-powered ... via Detroit Free Press