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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.
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.
'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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christopher Shulgan From Friday's Globe and Mail Published on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 12:55PM EDT Last updated on Thursday, Oct.
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.
"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.
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.
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 .
Car Insurance Tips When Buying a Minivan
If you're buying a minivan, chances are you're purchasing a vehicle for the entire family.
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.
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.
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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