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Jun. 11, 2013

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Ford Regenerative Brakes Rack Up Big Energy Savings

Ford introduced early versions of its regenerative brake system on the Ford Ranger and Ecostar electric vehicles in the 1990s....More
Jun. 10, 2013

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Japanese Auto Makers Rule Global Hybrid, EV Markets

Toyota has been cool toward EV technology, believing fuel-cell vehicles offer a better long-term solution to global warming. But the No.1 hybrid maker nevertheless launched all-electric versions of the Scion iQ and RAV4 in 2012....More
Jun. 7, 2013

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U.K. New-Car Market Enjoys Best May in Six Years

A 15th consecutive month of growth raised the region’s year-to-date total 9.3% to 948,666 units....More
Jun. 7, 2013

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May Vehicle Sales in New Zealand Best Since 1990

The May result raised year-to-date car sales 4.0% to 32,239 units and CV deliveries up a healthy 32.4% to 11,573....More
Jun. 5, 2013

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Irish Light-Vehicle Sales Continue Sinking in May

Hyundai was one of three top-10 brands posting an increase in year-to-date deliveries, up 10.2% to 4,234 units. The others were Audi and Kia....More
Jun. 5, 2013

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Fast-Rising Vehicle Pricing Puts U.S. Industry Comeback at Risk

The pricing gains are good news for auto makers, but for many consumers it is leading to downsizing. Loan terms are getting longer and higher prices are putting younger, first-time buyers in jeopardy....More
Jun. 3, 2013

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Ford May Sales Gain Driven By Coastal Demand

The Ford brand’s retail share has continued to grow on the two coasts, up a combined 2.5 points to 10.9% since 2008, the auto maker says....More
May 31, 2013

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MKZ Sedan Expected Bright Spot in Otherwise Stagnant Lincoln Sales

Lincoln executives say about 25% of MKZ customers are selecting the hybrid model, priced the same as the conventional gas-powered version....More
May 31, 2013

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Indian Auto Makers Hope Investments Will Halt Slump

During the 2009 downturn, most of the manufacturers curtailed spending and stopped adding capacity, only to be caught unawares when the market recovered in 2010. They do not intend to repeat that mistake....More
May 30, 2013

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Ford Utility Sales Growing; Fullsize SUV Deliveries Dropping

“The death of utilities was premature, it just came back in a different form,” Ford marketing chief Jim Farley says....More
May 24, 2013

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2013 WardsAuto Interiors Conference: Floor Shots

This year's WardsAuto Interiors Conference was held May 22 at The Henry hotel in Dearborn, MI. The sold-out event delivered compelling keynote speeches and panel sessions, celebrated winners of Ward's 10 Best Interiors and honored student designs from the College for Creative Studies.
May 24, 2013

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Cultural Progressives, And Bessie, Part of Lincoln Rebirth

Lincoln’s product marketing manager explains the importance of “cultural progressives” who enjoy new experiences and a good meal. They even like to know where the butter comes from....More
May 24, 2013

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Ford Back in France

France and local governments invested €125 million in the project to build automatic transmissions, and Ford agreed to keep employment at its reacquired facility at 1,000 jobs for five years....More
May 24, 2013

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Cadillac, Lincoln Begin Long Road Back

Cadillac and Lincoln have the cash to reclaim some of their greatness and continue the development of great premium cars and trucks. Both brands can seriously say they have begun a long road back to top tier in their home market. Much more is required globally....More
May 23, 2013

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Ford to Shutter Australian Plants in 2016

Ford is ending production after 88 years, but it’s not going away. Rather, it will become a full importer. Officials say it costs four times as much to build a car in Australia as it does in Asia, and twice as much as in Europe....More
May 23, 2013

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Study: Refreshed Vehicles Going Stale More Quickly

A vehicle’s improved technology and new styling, facilitated by modern design techniques, makes its predecessor look dated and less attractive when being re-sold or traded in....More
May 22, 2013

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Amko Leenarts Keynote Presentation - WardsAuto Interiors Conference 2013

The presentation delivered by Amko Leenarts, Director, Global Interior Design Strategy, Ford Motor Co., at the 2013 WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI....More
May 22, 2013

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Inspiration Key to Crafting Vehicle Interiors, Top Ford Designer Says

Amko Leenarts, Ford’s global interior-design chief, says the influx of technology into today’s vehicles creates challenges such as finding space for the different components....More
May 22, 2013

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Interior Lighting Takes Lead Role

Experts agree lighting must be integrated into the design process earlier, so it complements the styling pillars of a particular vehicle program....More
May 22, 2013

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It’s What’s Inside That Counts

As the WardsAuto Interiors Conference gets under way today, various sectors of the industry strive to deliver the newest technology, the cleanest fit-and-finish, the most advanced human-machine interface and the most comfortable seats at the best price....More
May 22, 2013

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Ford Cutting Back on Summer Shutdowns to Meet Demand

Ford’s North American plants are pushed to the limit, with total capacity utilization at 114.0%, up from 103.2% year-ago, according to WardsAuto data....More
May 21, 2013

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Ford Dealership Group Packs a Punch

Sam Pack, a former Ford Credit employee, has become a legendary multiple-store dealer in Texas....More
May 21, 2013

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Website Lists Family Cars Vanishing From U.K. Roads

A number of these cars had more than a million made, and yet there only are hundreds, or dozens, left....More
May 20, 2013

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Honda Thailand Car-Sales Surge Powers Record April

The auto maker credits the April result to recovery from the 2011 flooding that shuttered its Thailand plant, and to ongoing deliveries in the government tax-refund program for first-time car buyers....More
May 17, 2013

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Historic Piquette Avenue Plant Experiences Rebirth

The Piquette plant built 12,000 Model T’s by 1910, and by then the car’s runaway success gave birth to yet another big idea: Ford’s Highland Park plant 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north, a hulking complex 10 times larger than the humble wood and brick Piquette facility that later was used to produce Studebakers....More