Much like Delphi, auto parts supplier Visteon has struggled mightily to survive since being spun off from former parent Ford. Over the last few years they have shed many business units with the latest being a portfolio of technologies for reducing CO…
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Ford says 2010 Taurus resale value up by whopping 39%
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While most of the major mechanical systems of the Ford Taurus were unchanged from the 2009 to 2010 models, the all-new styling and interior has inspired people to more people to buy the…
Geneva '08: Saab 9-X BioHybrid wins Best Concept at show
The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept that debuted in Geneva this week has been picked as the Best Concept in show by the crew at AutoWeek. The 9-X is a vision for a new small Saab coupe to slot in under the 9-3 based on the next generation of GM's Global…
Th!nk expanding their battery options
Norwegian electric vehicle manufacturer Th!nk got some attention last spring when they announced a deal to buy lithium ion battery packs from Tesla Motors. It's now being reported that Th!nk is investigating other options for energy storage. They…
Ford looking for young drivers to bring the Fiesta to America
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Ford is trying to create a viral campaign to spread the word about its new Fiesta small car, and it may want you to be a part of it. If you are a so-called “millennial” (born between 1979 and 1995),…
Manual transmissions finally on the way out?
For many years, the US and European markets have been mirror images when it comes to transmission choices. Both markets have been split roughly 90/10 percent with the American market favoring automatics and the Europeans (and most of the rest of the…
Video: Watch the live reveal of the 2012 Ford Police Interceptor
Earlier today, Ford unveiled its next generation Police Interceptor (they'd rather you not call it a Taurus) at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway before a group of police agency fleet buyers. The event was webcast live, but you can now watch a replay as…
Buick planning to carefully control supplies of LaCrosse and other models
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Now that the new General Motors has been born out of the ashes of what's now Motors Liquidation Corp., management wants to avoid some of its past mistakes. One of those was letting…
More on the Altairnano powered Fiat Doblo in Norway
Last week we told you about a Fiat Doblo that Micro-Vett had converted to electric drive and equipped with Altairnano batteries. That car is currently undergoing a two-month test in Oslo, Norway prior to hopefully going on sale in 2008. The wording…
Ford Explorer reaches 30,000 Facebook fans, celebrates with grille shot
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Earlier today, Ford hit its 30,000 fan for the 2011 Explorer Facebook page, so the automaker could give away one all-new unibody 'ute to a lucky follower. To celebrate meeting its goal, Ford…