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Body of missing woman found

The Vilas County Sheriff's Department reports the body of a missing woman has been found.

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Related Topix: Vilas County, WI, Ford

Fri Nov 06, 2009

TechNudge

Ford Invents Inflatable Seatbelt

U.S. automaker Ford announced it will introduce a new seatbelt airbag that will first find its way into automobiles starting with the 2011 Ford Explorer SUV.

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Related Topix: Ford

The Car Connection

2010 Chevrolet Traverse

In a word, the styling of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is mainstream. It appears as though GM wanted to target the most people possible when designing the exterior.

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Related Topix: Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet, Ford

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Jersey Journal

'Cash for Clunkers' program helped sales but put the environment in the back seat

In apparent violation of the cash-for-clunkers program requirements, the government has reported spending more than $560,000 on rebates for new cars and trucks whose fuel efficiency was the same as or worse than that of the trade-ins. The most common deals under the government's $3 billion cash-for-clunkers program, aimed at putting more ...

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

Canada.com

Older 4Runner holds on to its value, reliability

In the prehistoric age of sport-utility vehicles circa the 1980s, the earlier species had not yet evolved into today's all-conquering beasts outfitted with mega-horsepower V8s, chrome dubs the size of manhole covers, DVD players, navigation systems and heated leather thrones.

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Related Topix: Toyota 4Runner, Toyota, Toyota Sr5, Toyota Supra, Toyota Tacoma, Ford

Wed Nov 04, 2009

KVAL-TV Eugene

Analysis: Clunker pickups traded for new pickups

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, Ford F150, Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Ford Ranger

Christian Science Monitor

Electric SUVs: A smaller footprint for big vehicles

November 4, 2009 edition Tom Reid likes his ride big - " a 2000 Ford Explorer SUV with plenty of interior room and all the amenities.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles, Ford, Whitman, MA, Auto Dealers, Science / Technology

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Gaston Gazette

Congressman Patrick McHenry too rushed to find parking spot at airport

A busy schedule reportedly led U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry to park illegally at a nearby airport over the weekend.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Patrick McHenry, Republican, US House of Representatives, Ford

Autoblog

REPORT: Ford Kuga could come in Lincoln, Mercury flavors, replace Escape, be built in USA

And man, did we go crazy . Before the cheap-gas bubble burst, slightly more than half of all passenger vehicles sold here in America were SUVs.

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Related Topix: Ford Escape, Ford, Ford Ranger, Mercury, Mercury Mariner

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Ford's Canadian workers agree to cost-cutting

Union workers at Ford Motor Co.'s Canadian division have backed a cost-cutting agreement that the Canadian Auto Workers reached with the automaker last week.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford F-150, Ford Grand Marquis, North America, Canada, World News

Fri Oct 30, 2009

SignOnSanDiego.com

Ford hopes dim as workers veto changes

Eighty-four percent of workers at United Auto Workers Local 862 in Louisville voted against the changes, local President Rocky Comito said late Friday.

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Related Topix: Ford Super Duty, Ford, Automakers, Ford Motor, Detroit Metro

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Globe and Mail

Dear Detroit

Christopher Shulgan From Friday's Globe and Mail Published on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 12:55PM EDT Last updated on Thursday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Ford Focus, Ford, Ford Escape, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy

Wed Oct 28, 2009

North Jersey Media Group

Township to purchase three hybrids

As the township's municipal motor pool ages, officials are looking to swap out older style gas-guzzlers for newer, more fuel-efficient hybrids.

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Related Topix: Ford

Motor Trend

"Sweet Life Geely Drive" Behind Ford's Plans to Sell Volvo

"Sweet Life Geely Drive" is the tagline for the Shanghai-based automaker that Ford Motor Company identified Wednesday as its "preferred buyer" for Volvo.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Taurus, Ford Focus, Volvo S60, Volvo, Volvo S80

Mon Oct 26, 2009

The Plain Dealer

Ford workers in Missouri, Michigan reject changes

Autoworkers in Missouri and Michigan overwhelmingly rejected a new contract with Ford Motor Co., a sign that the automaker and the United Auto Workers union are having trouble convincing some workers to accept changes that would lower Ford's labor costs.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford F-150, Automakers, Ford Motor, Mercury, Mercury Mariner, Pleasant Valley, MO

Boston Globe

Tires that save fuel

Q. Can tires actually save gas? I have been hearing about tires that can cause the car to use less fuel, is this true? A. I recently had Matt Edmonds from the mail order tire company, Tire Rack on my radio program .

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Related Topix: Toyota Prius, Hybrid Vehicles, Toyota, Ford Mustang, Ford, Ford Taurus, Honda Accord, Honda, Autos

Sun Oct 25, 2009

FamilyCarGuide

Car Insurance Tips When Buying a Minivan

If you're buying a minivan, chances are you're purchasing a vehicle for the entire family.

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Related Topix: Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazda, Ford, Ford Freestar

Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Ford could build Kuga, Escape in state

Ford Motor Co. is expected to build a new version of the Escape at the Louisville Assembly Plant in late 2011, followed by manufacture of the Kuga, a miniature crossover sport utility vehicle built on a chassis used now in the Focus, a source familiar with the company's plans said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Ford Escape, Ford, Ford Super Duty, Ford Expedition, Louisville, KY

BroadcastNewsroom

Ford, Ketel One Support 'White Collar's Premiere With Limited Commercial Breaks

USA Network will send forth its latest original series into the work with limited commercial interruptions tonight.The Oct.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Taurus, White Collar, Entertainment, Television, Marketing

Thu Oct 22, 2009

WQMF-FM Louisville

Report: Ford Moving SUV Production to Louisville

Ford Motor Co. is moving production of a small sport-utility vehicle from Europe to Louisville to take advantage of lower labor costs and the weaker dollar, according to three people familiar with the plan.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Escape, Louisville, KY

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