Saturday May 10 | Paddock Talk
Ford Accelerates Shift To Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance 6-Speed Transmissions
“In addition, with two more gears, a 6-speed transmission allows the engine to operate at its optimum efficiency, for a greater period of time, further boosting fuel economy.”
The big shift is on at Ford Motor Company, as the automaker plans to more than double the number - " to 1.4 million - " of fuel-efficient, 6-speed automatic transmissions in its North American cars and trucks ... via Paddock Talk
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Mercury Mountaineer Forum & PollsThursday May 8 | Green Car Congress
Ford To More Than Double 6-Speed Automatics In New Vehicles By End of 2009
Ford Motor Company plans to more than double the number - to 1.4 million - of more fuel-efficient, 6-speed automatic transmissions in its North American cars and trucks by the end of 2009. via Green Car Congress
Wednesday May 7 | Motor Trend
Road Test: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
“Not outstanding, but very competent. I've grown to have warm affection-but not love!-for this truck.”
Our fondness for the Mercury Mountaineer grew over time as the luxury-oriented sport/ute proved a trusted daily steed and capable weekend escape vehicle. via Motor Trend
Monday May 5 | MarketWatch
Marshall Loeb's Daily Money Tip: Drive differently, save gas
With gas prices hovering near $4 a gallon you might consider taking a bus or jumping into a car pool. via MarketWatch
Friday May 2 | Reuters
Ford to offer union buyouts at two U.S. plants
Ford Motor Co will offer buyouts to United Auto Workers union-represented hourly employees at plants in Chicago and Louisville, Kentucky, to try to trim its ranks, the company said on Friday. via Reuters
Thursday May 1 | Providence Journal
Thinking twice before filling up
“I don't know what will happen - every week, everything is more expensive.”
Holding her yellow umbrella against the sleet, Wanda Perez stepped into an urban stream Monday that coursed down Hartford Avenue in Providence. via Providence Journal
Tuesday Apr 22 | Motor Trend
Since its introduction for the '93 model year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been positioned as a powerhouse within the midsize sport/ute field. via Motor Trend
Friday Apr 18 | Saginaw News
Huron County yanks SUV from sheriff
Prosecutors said they've stopped Huron County Sheriff Kent Tibbits from driving a county-leased sport-utility vehicle. via Saginaw News
Wednesday Apr 16 | NewsCenter 25
Huron County Sheriff being investigated
Huron County officials are investigating the sheriff after he used a county-leased vehicle for a family vacation to Florida. via NewsCenter 25
Wednesday Apr 16 | KHBS
Forbes Names Top Gas-Guzzling Autos
What autos are the least fuel efficient? It turns out that the cars that'll take a bite out of your budget for fuel costs are also likely to catch some stares of admiration as they're tearing up the road. via KHBS
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