Ford Iosis concept car to be unveiled at Frankfurt

Ford Iosis concept car to be unveiled at Frankfurt
Easier, UK - 2 hours ago Every car company has identifiable generations of vehicles and Martin Smith has been tasked with developing the next generation for Ford.

Indianpolis: US Nationals
Motorsport.com, Canada - 2 hours ago same intense side-by-side racing as drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock A sample of the Finest 51 includes Garlits' 1936 Ford Coupe, which the eight-time

Fuel costs drive switch to superminis
Times Online, UK - 7 hours ago Ten years ago superminis, such as the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa accounted for While new car sales hit record highs last year, the market from January to

Hurricane victims get break from big US automakers
Tucson Citizen, AZ - 14 hours ago includes customers of Ford Motor Credit Co., Jaguar Credit, Land Rover Capital Group, Mazda American Credit, PRIMUS Financial Services and Volvo Car Finance.

Ford car deliveries hit by delivery drivers strike
Auto Industry, UK - Aug 8, 2005 The Transport & General Workers Union last week announced the start of strike action by drivers at Ansa Logistics, which delivers cars to Ford of Britain s

Used-car market is revving up
Bankrate.com - 17 hours ago People are flocking to buy new cars and take advantage of the "employee pricing" that General Motors, Ford, DaimerChrysler and other car manufacturers are

For Ford, Another Revival Roadmap
BusinessWeek - Aug 24, 2005 The belt-tightening extends to Europe. Ford's Volvo Car unit said on Aug. And as of Aug. 24, Ford's car plant in Wixom, Mich., looks especially vulnerable.

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Fuel costs drive switch to superminis

Fuel costs drive switch to superminis
Times Online, UK - 7 hours ago Ten years ago superminis, such as the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa accounted for While new car sales hit record highs last year, the market from January to

Two charged in student's death
Tunkhannock New Age Examiner, PA - 14 hours ago from an accident on Stony Mountain Road, Washington Township, in which the right wheels of the 1998 Ford Mustang left the road, causing the car to fishtail and

This Week in Ford Racing
San Jose Mercury News, United States - 12 hours ago Eric Medlen, driver of the Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang Funny Car, heads into the US Nationals with the confidence of winning three of the last four races on

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Indianpolis: US Nationals
Motorsport.com, Canada - 2 hours ago same intense side-by-side racing as drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock A sample of the Finest 51 includes Garlits' 1936 Ford Coupe, which the eight-time

Kidnap fear over boy, 6
Sheffield Today, UK - 20 hours ago a car. She was walking to work beside the Dearne Valley Parkway at Hemingfield when a red car, possibly a Ford Orion, pulled up.

Study: GM lost $1,227 per car this year

Study: GM lost $1,227 per car this year
CNN - 21 hours ago GM and Ford lost money on every vehicle sold in the first half of 2005, report says. Get used car pricing, reviews, ratings, and more.

Bowsers eating up our wages
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 33 minutes ago Family cars such as the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore now cost more than $200 a Case said depreciation was still the greatest cost of keeping a car on the

Ford iosis Shows New Design Direction
carpages, UK - 3 hours ago Every car company has identifiable generations of vehicles and Martin Smith has been tasked with developing the next generation for Ford.

GM, Ford to defer pay for Katrina victims

GM, Ford to defer pay for Katrina victims
Dallas Morning News - Aug 30 11:25 AM
DETROIT The finance arms of the two biggest U.S. automakers, General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., said Tuesday they are allowing customers affected by Hurricane Katrina to defer their car loan payments.

Ford target of suit alleging defective SUV
TimesLeader.com - Aug 30 1:11 PM
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - A Missouri man has sued Ford Motor Co., claiming that known defects in a Ford Expedition SUV led to the death of his wife and daughter.

Big incentives helped push car sales to record
Centre Daily Times - Aug 30 7:54 PM
Automakers set a U.S. sales record in July, but it cost them plenty: a record $5.34 billion in incentives. That's $2,981 a vehicle to move all that metal, up 3 percent from a year earlier and an increase of nearly 5 percent from incentive spending in June, automotive market information provider Edmunds

$150,000 car on display

$150,000 car on display
LimaOhio.com, OH - 4 hours ago The Ford GT is a driver s car: The 5.4-liter, 32-valve V8 puts out 550 horsepower and 500 pounds of torque. The GT goes from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

Study: GM lost $1,227 per car this year
CNN - 7 hours ago GM and Ford lost money on every vehicle sold in the first half of 2005, report says. Get used car pricing, reviews, ratings, and more.

New Ford Concept Car
ITV Motoring, UK - 1 hour ago Ford's new concept car, iosis, is a four-seater saloon with a coup profile which will go on display at the Frankfurt Show in September.

Crash halts traffic
The Journal News.com, NY - 17 hours ago responded. Anthony Barbato, shop foreman at David Ford car dealership, said he heard a loud crash and quickly ran out of the shop. "It

/CORRECTION -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc./
Yahoo News (press release) - 6 hours ago day or $234 a week for a minivan, and $239 a week for the standard SUV" rather than "Now through December 15th, customers can rent a compact car (Ford Focus or

Budget Offers Neighborhood Deal Starting At $18 a Day
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 11 hours ago Now through December 15th, customers can rent a compact car (Ford Focus or similar) for just $18 a weekend day or $139 a week. A

WTCC: Funke, Klenke show Ford improvement.
crash.net, UK - 10 hours ago Ford Team Hotfiel Sport driver Thomas Klenke narrowly missed out on securing the display at the seventh round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship at

Clinic Gives Away Car

Clinic Gives Away Car
Morganton News Herald - Aug 29 6:30 PM
MORGANTON - One hundred dollars may seem like a steep price for a raffle ticket. It's not so much for a new car. The Good Samaritan Clinic sold 479 tickets for its annual car giveaway this year.

2001 Ford Mondeo LX review
Carsurvey.org - Aug 29 5:16 PM
Cigarette lighter not working. It took days to figure out where the fuse was. You have strip out the dash under the passenger's air bag to find it. Then you are confronted with about 40 fuse positions with not one of them marked to indicate what fuse does what.

Monterey classic car weekend events
Centre Daily Times - 35 minutes ago
The Monterey classic-car weekend actually lasts from five to eight days now, depending on who is counting. Here is what's going on over the next four days:

Hertz bidders face financing snags
The Deal - Aug 30 2:42 PM
The board of Ford Motor Co. is expected to review bids from two private equity firms for its Hertz Corp. subsidiary in early September. But the recapitalizations the buyout firms contemplate are so complex and the deal so big that the bidders could have trouble closing a deal.

Nextel notes

Nextel notes
Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - 8 hours ago SADLER NOT GIVING UP: The only non-Roush Ford drivers that have a realistic chance to make the Chase field are "But I'm looking to Kurt being in my 97 car . .

Os ofrecemos comunicado de prensa oficial de prensa del equipo
Rinc n del Motor, Spain - 2 hours ago The result was in doubt until the final few kilometres of the 355.40km event when Kresta's Ford Focus RS World Rally Car was edged out of fifth by his Italian

One person killed, three injured when car collides with pickup
Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - 5 hours ago A white Chevy Corsica tried to turn left from Lyndon Lane onto Herr Lane about 4:30 pm and collided with a green Ford F-150 driving north, said Officer Paul

2005 Ford Mustang GT convertible

2005 Ford Mustang GT convertible
Forbes - 21 hours ago Dealers have had a hard time keeping up with demand for the new Mustang, and in the first seven months of 2005 Ford sold 106,588 models of the car in the US

Fire and Rain Can't Keep Doug Smith from Capturing Two Mid-Ohio
iLikeRacing.com - 1 hour ago fire and I've seen rain" with full understanding following this weekend's Formula Ford Zetec Cooper Tire Championship weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Rocketsports Racing Montreal Race Report
Autochannel - 12 hours ago home to a second place finish, handing the team its first podium finish of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season and

Two held in fatal car chase

Two held in fatal car chase
Rocky Mountain News, CO - 6 hours ago Arvada police spotted the stolen car at West 72nd Avenue and Pierce Street and tried to head east onto Interstate 270 but collided with a Ford pickup truck and

Auto workers give union strike mandate
Globe and Mail, Canada - 4 hours ago demands with the Big Three car makers. The union said yesterday that members at the Big Three's Canadian units -- General Motors of Canada Ltd., Ford Motor Co.

Employee discounts make gas prices' toll tough to tally
USA Today - 9 hours ago Employee discount offers resulted in strong summer car sales, making it difficult for industry watchers to Ford Motor and Chrysler Group followed in July.

Happy Oriol roosts on top step
Toronto Star, Canada - 5 hours ago Glock, who joined Rocketsports this season after a year with F1's Jordan Ford, said he Told that he was only the second Champ Car driver to win a race after

Servia Breaks Out in Montreal to
iLikeRacing.com - 9 hours ago for injured Bruno Junqueira, Oriol Servia secured his maiden Champ Car victory (in on the final tour to bring the #2 PacifiCare Lola/Ford-Cosworth/Bridgestone

Local News - The Leaf Chronicle - www.theleafchronicle.com

Local News - The Leaf Chronicle - www.theleafchronicle.com
Leaf-Chronicle - Aug 29 3:12 AM
1. Officers with the Clarksville Police Department are looking for a car and driver involved in a hit-and-run fatality that occurred Aug. 3 on Ted Crozier Boulevard.

Oschersleben: Qualifying quotes

Oschersleben: Qualifying quotes
Motorsport.com, Canada - 9 hours ago The car was not too bad on balance. However, 16th for Ford is good and with Thomas (Klenke) 10th if everything works perfectly maybe there is a chance to score

Rutledge column: A dead Saturn is no place to be when gas prices
Greenville Daily Reflector, NC - 17 hours ago we're driving our other two vehicles a Chevrolet conversion van and a Ford pickup. might be a cold thing to do, but I'm going fix that car's battery, shine

Santa Maria CRA Results

Santa Maria CRA Results
Autochannel - 2 hours ago NEW USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR STANDINGS: 1-Williams-1,339; 2-Gardner-1,329; 3-Kirby-1,237; 4-Kruseman-1,187; 5-Davis-994; 6-Gaunt-909; 7-Spencer-846; 8-Ford-760; 9

Rallye Deutschland: Ford final
Motorsport.com, Canada - 3 hours ago The result was in doubt until the final few kilometres of the 355.40km event when Kresta's Ford Focus RS World Rally Car was edged out of fifth by his Italian

ENERGY CRISIS: Ford And Diesel Never Intended Cars To Use Gasoline
Center for Research on Globalization, Canada - 13 hours ago Henry Ford's first Model-T was built to run on hemp gasoline and the CAR ITSELF WAS CONSTRUCTED FROM HEMP! On his large estate, Ford

Local designer puts Focus on new Fords
Bangkok Post, Thailand - Aug 25, 2005 Mr Anurak, 40, a veteran of 20 years in the fashion industry, said he had held a passion for the Ford car culture for a long time, and late last year he

Fun shows up in old cars
Evansville Courier & Press (subscription), IN - 20 hours ago Wayne Sturgeon of Tell City, Ind., and his wife, Doris, were lounging with their 1934 Ford coupe. Sturgeon said the pristine car was used as a dirt track race

L-plate hoon nabbed
Tasmania Advocate, Australia - 2 hours ago Saturday. Police in an unmarked car saw the purple Ford utility doing "excessive" speed in a 60km/h zone and stopped the boy. Sgt

1998 Ford Taurus SE review

1998 Ford Taurus SE review
Carsurvey.org - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
Fuel pump replaced at 35k under factory warranty. Steering rack replaced at 65k, no warranty. Front wheel bearing replaced at 65k, no warranty. Car has held up very well and I'm pleased with the overall value to repair ratio.

Vail honors Vail's first lady
Vail Daily - Aug 27 6:50 PM
VAIL - Vail's First Lady, Betty Ford, was honored recently on a beautiful summer evening at the gardens that are her namesake, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

Teenager hits police vehicle
The Payson Roundup - Aug 26 5:29 PM
A 17-year-old male driving a Ford truck collided with Payson police officer Ben Moss' patrol car on Aug. 20 at the intersection of state Highway 87 and Malibu Drive.

Hit And Run In Niagara County
WGRZ-TV Buffalo - Aug 27 12:40 PM
Police need your help finding the car that struck and killed a Hartland woman this morning. The woman was walking on Orangeport Road when a vehicle struck her and then fled the scene.

NASCAR-Busch-Food City 250
The Youngstown Vindicator - Aug 27 8:07 PM
Bristol, Tenn. 1. (3) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 252, $38,850. 2. (4) Greg Biffle, Ford, 252, $41,700. 3. (20) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 252, $30,326. 4. (14) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 252, $40,853.

Kresta predicts 'big battle' with Galli for fifth.
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 27 1:50 PM
Ford number two driver, Roman Kresta has said that he will do all he can to keep fifth place on the Rallye Deutschland Sunday, and stay ahead of Gigi Galli, who is just 2.4 seconds behind.

NASCAR NOTES
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Women's Sports - Aug 27 10:19 PM
YOU'RE HIRED: Scott Riggs will move with primary sponsor Valvoline to Evernham Motorsports next season as expected, joining Kasey Kahne and Jeremy Mayfield. Bill Elliott will continue to help the team with research and development in a fourth part-time car.

Montreal: Friday quoteboard
Motorsport.com - Aug 27 10:52 AM
Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald's Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone): "You know, just a very good feeling to be able to secure a front-row start like that for the McDonald's team.

Toyota's China partner back in the black in Q2
Muzi - Aug 27 8:55 PM
[LatelineNews: 2005-8-27] SHANGHAI - Toyota Motor Co.'s main Chinese partner posted a 50 percent jump in second-quarter earnings as car sales leapt two-thirds in the first half and margins firmed despite high steel costs and price cuts.

Car show brings back 'lots of, lots of memories'

Car show brings back 'lots of, lots of memories'
Aberdeen American News, SD - 18 minutes ago Last summer he found a '56 Ford Victoria on eBay in North Carolina with the same colors of his first car. "Pine ridge green and meadow mist green," he said.

STREET RODS AT RACEWAY COMPLEX
Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - 5 hours ago Flammia has taken up where Sansone left off in restoring the 65-year-old Ford. It has such modern-car comforts as air conditioning, power steering and a stereo

Montreal: PKV Racing Saturday report
Motorsport.com, Canada - 10 hours ago MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA -- SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2005 -- Round #10 -- 2005 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season -- PKV Racing

BFGoodrich and Chip Foose Heat the Streets with Custom Mustang
GotMustang - 16 hours ago GT! This one-off, custom version of Ford's latest creation is a car designed with style, handing, power and exclusivity. It's the

Rallye Deutschland: Ford leg two
Motorsport.com, Canada - 7 hours ago who have made the 700km journey to watch their favourites, Kresta overcame a near-minute time loss this morning when his Ford Focus RS World Rally Car spun off

Ford Bristol Post-Race Quotes
San Jose Mercury News, United States - 2 hours ago Our performance has been better and you knew we had a fast car when we're on the pole and for me to qualify as fast. Our DeWalt Ford was awesome all day.

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Montreal: Friday top three
Motorsport.com, Canada - 16 hours ago following the opening round of qualifying for the Molson Indy Montreal, Round 10 of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford.

WTCC: Ford leap forward at home.
crash.net, UK - 17 hours ago Ford Focus appears to be finally paying dividends for the Hotfiel Sport team after a much improved display in qualifying for the team's home World Touring Car

Montreal: Friday top three

Montreal: Friday top three
Motorsport.com, Canada - 3 hours ago following the opening round of qualifying for the Molson Indy Montreal, Round 10 of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford.

BFGoodrich and Chip Foose Heat the Streets with Custom Mustang
GotMustang - 3 hours ago GT! This one-off, custom version of Ford's latest creation is a car designed with style, handing, power and exclusivity. It's the

AA Pupils Learn To Drive In Ford's New Best Seller

AA Pupils Learn To Drive In Ford's New Best Seller
carpages - Aug 25 12:19 PM
All learner drivers taking lessons at the AA driving school are to get their first taste of motoring in Britain's top-selling car, the all-new Ford Focus.

Ford tries to lure women to Fusion
Detroit News - Aug 25 10:01 PM
The average woman has recommended six products to her friends and family in the past month, a statistic that Ford Motor Co. says it's keenly aware of as it prepares to launch the 2006 Ford Fusion sedan, the successor to the Ford Taurus.

New vehicles built with parts of many nations
Seattle Times - Aug 26 11:55 PM
Crossover vehicles that feature SUV bodies riding on car platforms have been all the rage in the auto industry for the past few years. Meet the new rage:...

Old School - The Coughlin brother's fast cars have them dreaming of Indy glory
The Auto Channel - Aug 26 7:05 PM
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series AMS Staff Leasing Pro Mod Challenge NHRA Mac Tools US Nationals Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis, IN Aug. 31st-Sept. 5th Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Jeg Coughlin - West Coast HEMI's / Barracuda (Super Stock) Troy Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / '67 Ford Mustang (Pro Mod) Pre Race

Finns Head Ford Bid Despite Grape Gripe In Vineyards
Rally-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 26 11:55 AM
Germany : Ford World Rally Team - Leg 1 : Both BP-Ford World Rally Team pairings held top six places after today's opening leg of the Rallye Deutschland.

Ford tries to lure women to Fusion
Detroit News - Aug 26 11:50 PM
The average woman has recommended six products to her friends and family in the past month, a statistic that Ford Motor Co. says it's keenly aware of as it prepares to launch the 2006 Ford Fusion sedan, the successor to the Ford Taurus.

Off-Duty Deputy Critically Injured By Falling Tree
WPLG Click10.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 26 9:50 AM
An off-duty Broward Sheriff's Office deputy was critically injured Thursday night when a tree, toppled by Hurricane Katrina, fell atop his car in Miramar.

WTCC: Funke tops opening practice.
Crash.net - Aug 27 2:06 AM
They may have been off the pace throughout the season, but Team Hotfiel Sport rose to the top of the pile in opening practice for the latest round of the World Touring Car Championship, with Michael Funke powering his Ford Focus to the quickest time.

Local designer puts Focus on new Fords

Local designer puts Focus on new Fords
Bangkok Post, Thailand - Aug 25, 2005 Mr Anurak, 40, a veteran of 20 years in the fashion industry, said he had held a passion for the Ford car culture for a long time, and late last year he

Ford News - Ford To Honor 75th Anniversary Of Hot Rod Icons -- The
Auto Spectator - 9 hours ago DEARBORN, Michigan The 1932 Ford, the car that brought style and performance to the mass market and went on to become the quintessential hot rod nicknamed

FRIDAY AUTO: About as right as it should be -- Chevy's Corvette
Orangeburg Times Democrat, SC - 22 hours ago In some cases, it takes more than a few years to get a car right. Some critics argue that Ford's Mustang never reached its potential until the introduction of

State briefs: August 26
Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription), TN - 14 hours ago when the 2000 Ford Taurus was stolen about 3 pm Tuesday. Whetsel said the codes enforcement employee was looking at a dirty lot when the car was stolen from

2005 Mustang GT Convertible: In the Autoblog Garage Day 4
Autoblog, CA - 17 hours ago I have been all over town in this car, and I can tell you that the sensations It is possible to do so, because Ford has nicely included a MPG meter that gives

Fuel Economy Rules Only Part of the Answer
HispanicBusiness.com, CA - 1 hour ago The second-highest-mileage car, the Honda Civic hybrid, rated at 48/47, sold 14,960 units, down from 15,388. But the V-8-powered Ford F-150 pickup rated at 15

Boom or Bust? Monterey Auctions 2005
Classic Driver, UK - 23 hours ago It seems as if everyone who is anyone in the car world is here for Pebble team owner Count Volpi which seemed almost no higher off the ground than a Ford GT40

Bendersville man dies in 2-car accident

Bendersville man dies in 2-car accident
Public Opinion - Aug 24 9:15 AM
A 62-year-old Bendersville man was killed in a car accident at 6:45 a.m. Saturday along South Main Street in Bendersville.

Analysts: Employee discounts saved car buyers only slightly more than past incentives
SiliconValley.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 5:04 PM
WASHINGTON - Employee discounts have saved car buyers only a little more money than the incentives automakers have used traditionally to clear out end-of-the-model-year inventories, some auto-industry analysts contend.

Bill Ford To Reveal Turn-around Plan
The Auto Channel - Aug 23 11:03 PM
DETROIT August 23, 12005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. will soon announce a new restructuring plan to return its key North American vehicle operations to profitability, Chairman and Chief Executive Bill Ford Jr. said on Tuesday.

One hurt in one-car wreck on Route D
Jefferson City News Tribune - Aug 25 5:21 PM
A Jefferson City man was injured in a one-vehicle accident at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday on Route D, north of Vaughn Ford Road, in Cole County. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Larry Lynch, 26, was driving north on his 2004 Suzuki motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve.

For Ford, Another Revival Roadmap
BusinessWeek - Aug 24 9:47 PM
CEO Bill Ford says the still-struggling carmaker will unveil this fall its second major restructuring in four years. It could be sweeping

Soaring pump prices...gas-saving tips
CNN Money - Aug 26 8:24 AM
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - When CNN/Money asked readers how rising gas prices are affecting them, our in-box was flooded with stories of budget cutting, tried and true gas-saving strategies, car switching and even changing jobs to cut down on the commute.

Pines woman, officer hurt after car hits police cruiser

Pines woman, officer hurt after car hits police cruiser
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Aug 23 9:59 AM
Carol Seon of Pembroke Pines, well-known in the Trinidadian community as the manager of a steel pan orchestra, was seriously injured Sunday morning when the white Ford Focus she was driving slammed into the back of a Miami-Dade police cruiser.

James Bond 007 :: MI6 - The Home Of James Bond
MI6 - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
MI6 looks at Carrera's second James Bond racing set - using the infamous Aston Martin DB5 and Ford Mustang Convertible from Goldfinger... "No Mr Bond, I want you to die!"

Car reverses into restaurant
Bayside Bulletin - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
THE Kam Fay Chinese Restaurant unexpectedly became a 'drive-through' restaurant yesterday morning when a car accidentally reversed into it.

Ford tries to lure women to Fusion
Detroit News - 14 minutes ago
The average woman has recommended six products to her friends and family in the past month, a statistic that Ford Motor Co. says it's keenly aware of as it prepares to launch the 2006 Ford Fusion sedan, the successor to the Ford Taurus.

One hurt in one-car wreck on Route D
Jefferson City News Tribune - Aug 25 5:21 PM
A Jefferson City man was injured in a one-vehicle accident at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday on Route D, north of Vaughn Ford Road, in Cole County. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Larry Lynch, 26, was driving north on his 2004 Suzuki motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve.

New Hydra-Matic 6T70 Six-Speed Automatic Delivers Performance and Fuel Economy

New Hydra-Matic 6T70 Six-Speed Automatic Delivers Performance and Fuel Economy
The Auto Channel - Aug 25 10:08 AM
Co-developed by GM and Ford Motor Co. Torque capacity to 280 lb.-ft. Built at GM Powertrains assembly plant in Warren, Mich.

Man crashes car fleeing from police
The MetroWest Daily News - Aug 23 9:21 PM
F RAMINGHAM -- Police are looking for the driver whose car ran a red light and collided with two others on Rte. 9 Monday night. Randy Lopez, 21, took off when Officer Christopher Langmeyer approached his car in the Stop & Shop parking lot on Temple Street around 11:30, said Lt. Vincent Alfano.

Northumberland - OPP lay charges in accident
The Community Press - Aug 24 12:59 PM
On Saturday August 20, at 11:10 p.m., Northumberland OPP were called to a car accident on Highway 401 near the Wesleyville Road. Also responding to the incident were Clarington Fire Department and Durham EMS. A blue 2000 Ford Windstar had been traveling east and had collided with the concrete median wall.

Driver charged in teen's death
Albany Democrat-Herald - Aug 24 12:03 PM
A Sweet Home man has been charged in the death of a 17-year-old boy killed in a car crash Aug. 8 on Highway 228. Ernie Z. Allen, 46, was driving a 1979 Ford sedan when it crashed near milepost 19.

Vail honors Vail s first lady
Vail Daily - Aug 25 10:35 AM
VAIL Vail s First Lady, Betty Ford, was honored recently on a beautiful summer evening at the gardens that are her namesake, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

Injured in car crash
Southport Visitor - Aug 24 4:18 AM
A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a car smash on the junction of Talbot Street and Portland Street. Fire crews were called to the scene at 6pm on Saturday to help clear debris after a Volvo collided with a Ford Mondeo, shunting it into a wall.

For Ford, Another Revival Roadmap
BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 5:16 AM
After a summer of plant-closing rumors and heavy white-collar job cuts, Ford Motor will lay out the details of a major restructuring sometime this fall, says Chief Executive William C. Ford Jr. The auto maker is scrambling to restore profitability to its North American car operations, plagued by sinking market share and steep materials and health-care costs. The unit lost $907 million pretax in

LACEY

LACEY
Times-Beacon - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
Police received a report of a stolen car after investigating a car accident at 3 a.m. Aug. 22 in the area of Deerhead Lake and Lakeside Drive. The vehicle was located at the scene of the one-car accident abandonned.

Return of the XR2
AutoExpress - Aug 24 3:26 AM
n a world exclusive scoop, Auto Express can reveal the return of a legend to the blue oval's performance car stable - and unmask the new Ford Fiesta in the process!

Ford to stop Lincoln LS production
Autoblog - Aug 23 2:01 PM
With new sedans already being planned, the days are numbered for the Lincoln LS. Production of Lincolns RWD sport sedan will end after the 2006 model year. The plant in Wixom, Michigan that currently assembles the LS has already lost the Ford Thunderbird. The Lincoln LS, Towncar, and Ford GT are currently being assembled at the plant. This certainly puts the Wixom plant in jeopardy, with

Volvo Car to Slash Up to 1,500 Jobs
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 4:24 AM
Volvo Car Corp. will slash between 1,000 and 1,500 jobs as part of an effort to cut costs by $131 million this year, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Injured in car crash
Southport Visitor - Aug 24 4:18 AM
A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a car smash on the junction of Talbot Street and Portland Street. Fire crews were called to the scene at 6pm on Saturday to help clear debris after a Volvo collided with a Ford Mondeo, shunting it into a wall.

Ford plans restructuring
CNN Money - Aug 24 4:25 AM
Ford Motor Co. will soon announce a new restructuring plan to return its key North American vehicle operations to profitability, Chairman and CEO Bill Ford Jr. said Tuesday.

Wanted man brought in 'kicking and screaming'

Wanted man brought in 'kicking and screaming'
Daily News Tribune, MA - 11 hours ago with a dangerous weapon, tried to reach over and lock the door of his gray Ford station wagon as a second officer ordered him out of the car, Detective Lt.

Ford marks return to ARC with Bathurst debut
V8Central, Australia - 7 hours ago The inaugural Rally of Bathurst will be made even more historic when the Ford Motor Company of Australia debuts their inaugural Focus rally car in the world

Hertz celebrates 10 years with Mercure
Budapest Sun, Hungary - 18 hours ago driver as well. In 1923 he bought up Walter Jacobs' small Ford Car Rental Company and renamed it Hertz Car Rental. He pioneered the

For Ford, Another Revival Roadmap
BusinessWeek - 11 hours ago The belt-tightening extends to Europe. Ford's Volvo Car unit said on Aug. And as of Aug. 24, Ford's car plant in Wixom, Mich., looks especially vulnerable.

Mriehel accident: 13-year-old girl dies
Malta Independent, Malta - 8 hours ago friend, AH, were hit by a car on the Mriehel bypass at 9.20pm. Her 17-year-old friend was laid to rest on Tuesday. The two girls were hit by a Ford Focus being

100-year-old takes up racing on his birthday
WCNC (subscription), NC - 3 hours ago "He said I was a Ford man.". He won 40 trophies with a 1966 Ford Mustang show car, but sold it years ago when he got tired of going to shows.

Ford's Focus set for rally debut
Advertiser Adelaide, Australia - 1 hour ago Ford Racing has built the car over the past few months. It will run this last round of the 2005 drivers' championship as a shakedown

Volvo Car may go in for up to 1,500 layoffs
Economic Times, India - 12 hours ago Volvo Car will slash between 1,000 and 1,500 jobs as part of an effort to cut The automaker, which is owned by Ford Motor, has been hit hard by a weak dollar

EDITORIaL; Better Mileage
Lufkin Daily News, TX - 11 hours ago minivans in record numbers, though record gas prices are slowing sales of the largest gas guzzlers, such as the Ford Expedition or Don't leave the car idling.

Driver Tries To Leave After Crash Into Store
WDIV, MI - 2 hours ago Local 4 reported. Store manager Jason Campbell said the man was driving in reverse on Ford Road, and then put the car into drive.

GM, Ford Motor Debt Ratings Cut to Junk by Moody's (Update4)

GM, Ford Motor Debt Ratings Cut to Junk by Moody's (Update4)
Bloomberg - 52 minutes ago rely less on funds from corporate bonds and more on the sale of car and truck GM and Ford's market share slipped for much of this year as Asian automakers such

Hybrids rewards many, but there could be more
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, CA - 19 hours ago Ford builds a hybrid sport utility vehicle that gets 35 miles per gallon, which among overweight gas guzzlers, but still not good enough for the car-pool lanes

Lake cops seek man who approached kids
Orlando Sentinel, FL - 9 hours ago to reports. The car he was driving was possibly a Ford Focus with stripes on the driver's side, authorities said. Anyone with information

Police name crash victim
ic Coventry, UK - 12 hours ago head-on car crash near Rugby at the weekend has been named by the police. Ricky Murphy, aged 21, of St Anne's Road, Overslade, Rugby, was a passenger in a Ford

Benton, West City officers investigate car-bus crash
Benton Evening News, IL - 13 hours ago by Ruth C. Angus, 55, of West Frankfort, and a 2002 Ford Escort, driven Fitzpatrick's vehicle's air bags activated; the car received major damage and the bus

Man hurt as car rolls over him
Orlando Sentinel, FL - 16 hours ago on Tuesday after being run over by his own car, a Florida Highway Patrol official said. Romeo B. Arceno, 61, of Denby Court got out of his 1991 Ford minivan at

Today's national business briefs
OCRegister (subscription), CA - 15 hours ago a premium car manufacturer," Zetsche told automotive journalists at the gathering, adding that "profitable growth is the name of the game.". DETROIT Ford will

AUBURN - BELLEVUE

AUBURN - BELLEVUE
King County Journal - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
LAPTOP STOLEN: Someone broke into a car parked in the zero block of T Street Northeast on Sunday night and stole a laptop computer valued at $1,000 and also damaged the door handle on the 2005 car.

St. Clair pulls out stops to halt Ford
Lisbon Morning Journal - Aug 23 8:20 PM
EAST LIVERPOOL - St. Clair Township police were called in to action to help stop a fleeing vehicle from Chester, W.Va. Saturday night.

Crime Watch
Corvallis Gazette Times - Aug 23 10:06 PM
MISSED DEER, HIT TREE 7:04 p.m. Male, 26, cited on accusations of giving false information to police and operating a vehicle without a driver's license following a one-car crash on Northwest Springhill Drive at milepost 3. The driver of the car had swerved to avoid hitting a deer and crashed into a tree.

'Shootout On Wheels' Leaves One Man Dead
WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 8:38 PM
One man is dead and two others hurt after a "shootout on wheels." It happened Tuesday afternoon when a driver in an SUV got in a gun battle with another car on Detroit's west side.

Continuing the fast Fiesta legacy
AutoExpress - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
o one builds hot hatches like Ford... From the original Fiesta XR2 of 1981 to the brand new ST, the company has put a nation of young drivers behind the wheel of their first performance car.

Controlling The WIND
Tampa Bay Online Sports - Aug 23 9:59 PM
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - It's supposed to be stock car racing, not rocket science. Times have changed. Aerodynamics and the experts who understand it are now as much a part of NASCAR as in any other form of racing.

British Police Testing Lexus RX 400h
Autoblog - Aug 23 9:05 AM
While our troopers are still cruising around in their Crown Vics, British cops are testing out a new ride the Lexus RX 400h. Nope, its not a misprintnot only a Lexus, but a hybrid at that. First in line to test the luxury fleet car was the Hampshire Police, whose officers gave positive reviews of the luxo-hybrid-SUV, noting its quick acceleration and more than adequate response. Its easy

Frequent oil changes aren't always necessary
Lexington Herald-Leader - Aug 22 5:32 PM
Q We own a 2003 Ford Focus with 11,500 miles as our second car. We use it to carry the kids to school (a 35-minute round trip) and to do local errands. As such, we drive it only about 7,500 miles a year.

Mid-Ohio: Event

Mid-Ohio: Event
Motorsport.com, Canada - 12 hours ago 77 Crown Royal Special Reserve Ford Doran for Italian co-drivers Matteo Bobbi and Fabrizio Gollin. There will be a two-car entry from Reynoldsburg's Michael

Teams stockpiling tires as NASCAR closes in on 2006 rules
San Jose Mercury News, United States - 11 hours ago Currently, each Nextel Cup race team - each car number - is limited to five two-day All Ford teams, all Chevrolet teams and all Dodge teams will test at the

Champ Car Proves to be a Leader in the Online Community
ChampCarFanatics.com, PA - 16 hours ago 2005) As one of the most technologically advanced racing series in the world, the Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford is also

Hundreds of diverse NASCAR fans converge on Capitol to make case
Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - 6 hours ago Connie Junkins, who likes any Ford-car driver, said she once owned a restaurant with "so much race stuff that people thought it was a NASCAR store.".

Ford targets asphalt podium in Germany
RallyeInfo Ltd, Ireland - 10 hours ago It provided a successful debut for both partnerships in the 2005 Ford Focus RS World Rally Car as second position for Gardemeister and eighth for Kresta

Today's national business briefs
OCRegister (subscription), CA - 2 hours ago a premium car manufacturer," Zetsche told automotive journalists at the gathering, adding that "profitable growth is the name of the game.". DETROIT Ford will

Ford car deliveries hit by delivery drivers strike
Auto Industry, UK - Aug 8, 2005 The Transport & General Workers Union last week announced the start of strike action by drivers at Ansa Logistics, which delivers cars to Ford of Britain s

Schrader and Team Penalized
Insider Racing News - 15 hours ago POS CAR DRIVER MAKE SPONSOR 1 8 Martin Truex Jr. Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops/Tracker 2 2 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet ACDelco 3 60 Carl Edwards* Ford Charter

Woman found dead in car trunk

Woman found dead in car trunk
News 14 Charlotte - Aug 22 4:31 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Conover woman was found dead in the trunk of her car off Interstate 77 in Charlotte and police filed a warrant for a former boyfriend.

Ford to stop Lincoln LS production
Autoblog - Aug 23 2:01 PM
With new sedans already being planned, the days are numbered for the Lincoln LS. Production of Lincolns RWD sport sedan will end after the 2006 model year. The plant in Wixom, Michigan that currently assembles the LS has already lost the Ford Thunderbird. The Lincoln LS, Towncar, and Ford GT are currently being assembled at the plant. This certainly puts the Wixom plant in jeopardy, with

911 Caller Witnessed Officer's Fatal Crash

911 Caller Witnessed Officer's Fatal Crash
WESH NewsChannel2000.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 3:31 AM
Just before he flipped his patrol car and crashed into a guardrail, a New Smyrna Beach officer was driving very fast, according to a witness.

Test drive turns fatal with 115 mph crash
Macomb Daily - Aug 23 11:43 AM
A man who died in a crash after he lost control of a car on Groesbeck Highway in Warren was driving at least 115 mph, police said Monday.

Ford Unveils Fusion Pace Car and Takes Wraps Off 'Race to the Dream' Promotion for NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend
The Auto Channel - Aug 17 1:05 PM
Car Unveiling WHAT: Ford and Homestead/Miami Speedway will host the unveiling of a special 2006 Ford Fusion which will pace the field during the Ford 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Homestead, FL. as part of the company's traditional Ford Championship Weekend in November.

Monterey classic car weekend events
Lexington Herald-Leader - Aug 22 5:33 PM
The Monterey classic-car weekend actually lasts from five to eight days now, depending on who is counting. Here is what's going on over the next four days:

Infomedia the latest victim of GM's late supply
The Age - Aug 23 7:23 AM
THE world's biggest car maker, General Motors, is causing more grief for the Australian supplier industry, this time by telling Infomedia it will be able to supply its electronic parts catalogues to US dealers for only another three years.

USAC Release #248 - SEEKONK HOSTS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS SATURDAY
The Auto Channel - Aug 22 9:09 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 22, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-248 SEEKONK HOSTS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS Michael Sboro of Watertown, N.Y. hopes to retain his 33-point lead in the USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series as he leads the field to Saturdays scheduled 25-lap race at Seekonk (Mass.) Speedway.

Aug, 15. 2005- Sheriff's lieutenant finds outlet in car restoration

Aug, 15. 2005- Sheriff's lieutenant finds outlet in car restoration
Mountain Democrat - Aug 22 9:40 AM
Everybody needs an outlet from work, and what better outlet than the reward of a glistening, smoothly running 1966 Ford Mustang that you've spent your spare time completely restoring?

Taurus Goes Up in Flames
Winchester Star - Aug 22 9:39 PM
A blaze inside the engine compartment of a white Ford Taurus broke out while the car was traveling on Pleasant Valley Road near Berryville Pike in Winchester late Monday afternoon.

German car parts firms forced through a wringer
Detroit News - Aug 22 10:18 PM
HAMBURG, Germany - Fresh efforts by carmakers Volkswagen and DaimlerChrysler to squeeze out savings are putting German auto parts suppliers through the same cost wringer that has plagued their U.S. rivals.

Classic-car enthusiasts show off on Square
Northwest Herald - Aug 21 12:01 AM
WOODSTOCK Curtis Kish's license plates said it all. Sitting on the Woodstock Square on Saturday night with his wife, Judy, and their prized raspberry plum-colored 1931 Ford Model A, Kish said he was proud to have Wisconsin plates that read "Obsesst."

USAC Release #249 - HALL GIVES WOOD BROTHERS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS WIN; NASCAR BUSCH VETERAN HMIEL 10TH
The Auto Channel - Aug 22 9:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 22, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-249 HALL GIVES WOOD BROTHERS CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS WIN; NASCAR BUSCH VETERAN HMIEL 10TH INDIANAPOLIS Wood Brothers Racing, one of NASCARs all-time winningest teams, celebrated its first ever USAC victory Saturday at South Boston (Va.) Speedway with Terry Hall taking his first career Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus

RICHMOND / Man, 19, found shot dead after car crash
San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 22 3:35 AM
Richmond officers responding to calls about a car crash and gunfire early Sunday found a 19-year-old man fatally shot in the driver's seat of a car on a residential street. An abandoned late-model silver Ford Expedition that apparently collided with...

Golf's allure drives car sales
Detroit News - Aug 22 9:58 PM
Major automakers sponsor tournaments, snag sport's elite stars to promote vehicles. Nearly 50 years ago, the automobile industry was on the cutting edge of a trend -- recognizing the potential value in sponsoring major sporting events.

Woman injured in car-cow collision

Woman injured in car-cow collision
Quad City Times, IA - 6 hours ago A DeWitt, Iowa, woman was taken to a local hospital after a car in which she Shaun Patrick Woods, 24, of Clinton was driving a 1995 Ford Contour northbound at

Woman robbed of her car, cash in her home
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 23 hours ago an East Terrell Avenue house and robbed a woman at gunpoint of her car and an getting the keys and the cash, the men took her white 2001 Ford Focus, license

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Ford car deliveries hit by delivery drivers strike
Auto Industry, UK - Aug 8, 2005 The Transport & General Workers Union last week announced the start of strike action by drivers at Ansa Logistics, which delivers cars to Ford of Britain s

USAC Release #247 - TOP CALIFORNIA FOCUS DRIVERS LOOK TO REGROUP
Autochannel - 7 hours ago LOOK TO REGROUP THIS WEEKEND ON THE DIRT; MOON WINS AT STOCKTON INDIANAPOLIS The Top 3 in USAC California Ford Focus Pavement Midget Car Series points look

Stadium Car Fires Blamed On Tailgaters
KFMB, CA - 16 hours ago Investigators say the hot coals of a barbeque left in front of a Ford Mustang ignited a fire that destroyed six vehicles in the M-3 section of the parking lot.

World's a platform for US automakers
Chicago Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago Ford is ahead of GM in the global car race but trails Toyota and Honda. Having learned those lessons, Ford is again determined to build a true world car.

Ford's Volvo Car unit to shed 1,000 - 1,500 jobs in bid to save 1
Forbes - 10 minutes ago STOCKHOLM (AFX) - Ford Corp's Volvo Cars division is to lay off 1,000 - 1,500 Swedish workers as part of a cost cutting programme designed to save it 1 bln skr

Traffic accident claims young girl s life: Court experts want to
Malta Independent, Malta - 3 hours ago in a critical condition last night after they were hit by a car while they two teenagers were crossing the road, they were in collision with a Ford Focus which

WTCC: Ford hope for strong home round.
crash.net, UK - 56 minutes ago Team Ford Hotfiel Sport will be aiming to put the disappointment of the last round of the World Touring Car Championship to one side as the series heads to

Eerie silence greets first to crash scene

Eerie silence greets first to crash scene
Townsville Bulletin, Australia - 15 hours ago The car's engine lay on the ground metres away, tragic evidence of the force with which the crash happened. A Ford badge was found more than 10m away from the

Woman dies after car crash
Santa Fe New Mexican, NM - 20 hours ago after the car she was a passenger in was hit by a truck near the intersection of Cerrillos Road and Second Street. The driver of the 1998 Ford Ranger truck is

Two horses killed in car crash
Eyewitness News, RI - 18 hours ago 6 pm. Her Ford Expedition rolled over and crashed over a guardrail on the right side of the highway's northbound lanes. Police say

Post Script: Area s star NASCAR driver was big before the money
Virginian Pilot, VA - 9 hours ago Roads. He won the first and second NASCAR-sponsored races in his Ford car. He went on to win the state NASCAR championship in 1952.

Q&A: Gwyndaf Evans - exclusive.
crash.net, UK - 23 hours ago I recall you were out on a BRC event in the Ford Fiesta Junior WRC car a few months back Then I got involved with the Ford Fiesta Super 1600 car.

San Bruno car dealership closes shop fast
San Francisco Examiner, CA - 1 hour ago Other San Bruno car dealers suggested the closing reflected problems on the part of Ford. CEO Bill Ford called the company's second

HYBRIDS ON FAST TRACK
Houston Chronicle, United States - 3 hours ago But so few customers even know the company made hybrids Ford officials launched an ad Within the next couple of years, at least 20 car nameplates will offer

Motor thrills
Loveland Herald Reporter, CO - 16 hours ago 1933 Ford Coupe and adjusted the throttle to 5,000 rpm. The semicircle of a crowd jumped back like they had just heard a thunderclap. The blow-up car had

Fraud agent reports theft from car
Redlands Daily Facts, CA - 8 hours ago from the car of a welfare fraud agent Friday night, according to police. The 51-year-old agent reported the burglary around 9 pm Her Ford Excursion, which was

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Big vehicles selling faster despite rising gas prices
North County Times, CA - 13 hours ago The car company then pays the dealer a fixed commission, typically 4 percent or In interviews last week, Detroit-based representatives of Ford and Chrysler and

New fan finds it easy to like NASCAR
San Jose Mercury News, United States - 16 hours ago Pulling out of a jammed Watkins Glen International parking lot last Sunday in a rental - excuse me, the red Ford Focus Budget Rent-A-Car - I finally understood

Memphis: Robert Hight Saturday
Motorsport.com, Canada - 15 hours ago he had to do by qualifying the Jimmy Prock-prepared Auto Club Ford on the Although he is driving the car that last year swept Indy, winning both the Showdown

Q&A: Gwyndaf Evans - exclusive.
crash.net, UK - 9 hours ago I recall you were out on a BRC event in the Ford Fiesta Junior WRC car a few months back Then I got involved with the Ford Fiesta Super 1600 car.

Four teens, infant among nine killed on roads
Brisbane Courier Mail, Australia - 1 hour ago The four teens died when their Ford sedan left the road in Townsville and hit a tree Two women were killed when their car and a truck were involved in a head-on

Ford gives details on new models

Ford gives details on new models
AAP via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News - Aug 16 8:51 PM
Ford Australia has moved to head off expected competition from the new Mitsubishi large car, giving details of its updated Falcon and Territory models.

Ford's new Falcon about to fly in Australia
Autoblog - Aug 17 7:38 AM
One of the most competitive segments in the world is the large family sedan market in Australia thats epitomized by the battle between Fords Falcon and Holdens Commodore. Both are large, rear-wheel drive sedans that can be optioned with V8 power. The market is becoming more and more crowded down under with Mitsubishi set to release its Magna-replacing 380 and Holden waiting in the wings with

Hot-rod diesel pickups
Autoblog - Aug 19 11:04 AM
As nearly a million new diesel pickups hit the road each year, its only natural that the aftermarket expands to keep up. Hot-rodding diesel engines is nothing new, but Gales Banks is attempting to bring it to a level normally associated with tuner vehicles with his Sidewinder packages for Dodge, GM, and Ford pickups. Each of these vehicles gets a suspension lift of 3-10, larger wheels and

Previously on Autoblog
Luxist - 28 minutes ago
Heres our weekly round-up of luxury cars and exotics on Autoblog this week: Dont go looking for that all-aluminum S-Type Jaguar , Ford has canceled their plans to make it Speculating on the next Acura NSX supercar The Mercedes R55 AMG and the ML63 AMG will debut at Frankfurt Pics of the Lotus Circuit car Muscle car revisited, the Baldwin-Motion Camaro SuperCoupe

Friday Five-Point Forecast: Michigan
Speed TV - Aug 18 9:11 PM
Greg Biffle leads two wiley veterans around the Monster Mile at Dover Downs, Deleware. If Jack Roush and his five-car Ford armada has any hope of derailing the Smoke Express, the Irish Hills of Michigan are where his team better make it happen.

Tax credit worth up to $3,400 adds incentive to buying hybrid

Tax credit worth up to $3,400 adds incentive to buying hybrid
San Jose Mercury News, United States - 2 hours ago how much you'll get back depends on the efficiency of the car and when Service has approved seven hybrid vehicles for the tax credit: the Ford Escape, Toyota

Ford car deliveries hit by delivery drivers strike
Auto Industry, UK - Aug 8, 2005 The Transport & General Workers Union last week announced the start of strike action by drivers at Ansa Logistics, which delivers cars to Ford of Britain s

AUTOZONE / KENNY WALLACE NEWS AND NOTES
RacingWest.com, CA - 22 hours ago We re taking my favorite car, which is the same one that we race second in on maintaining consistency and finishing up front with the #22 AutoZone Ford Taurus

Probe after car hits rope trap

Probe after car hits rope trap
ic Coventry, UK - 20 hours ago The Ford Ka snapped the rope along the 40mph stretch of road between Bilton village and the old railway bridge at Cawston. The rope got snagged on the car but

Women warned of police impersonator
Business Gazette, MD - 20 hours ago tell the victim to step out and place her hands against the car. He then fondled her, according to police. The suspect was driving a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria

Golf's allure drives car sales
DetNews.com, MI - 5 hours ago Buick, Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes, Nissan and Honda are active sponsors of 11 PGA Tour events BMW is title sponsor of four events and is the official car of the

What: Braden Street Cruisers' annual Classic Car Show.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 1 hour ago About 50 to 75 cars previously featured in the car shows have been owned by will include a 1967 Chevy pickup valued at $50,000, a prized 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

Agent steers NASCAR toward other sports' ways
USA Today - 3 hours ago Last month, a federal judge dismissed Ford's breach-of-contract lawsuit against Kahne. an event promoter at grass-roots tracks in California and a car owner in

NHRA News: Brainerd Post Race Notes
Autochannel - 6 hours ago is fifth in the standings, behind fourth-place Ron Capps in one of the tightest Funny Car battles in NHRA history. * Medlen's Castrol Syntec Ford Mustang crew

HARRIS, BARBER REVIVE CALIFORNIA FOCUS POINTS BATTLE, ONLY THIS TIME ON PAVEMENT

HARRIS, BARBER REVIVE CALIFORNIA FOCUS POINTS BATTLE, ONLY THIS TIME ON PAVEMENT
The Auto Channel - Aug 15 4:11 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-236 HARRIS, BARBER REVIVE CALIFORNIA FOCUS POINTS BATTLE, ONLY THIS TIME ON PAVEMENT INDIANAPOLIS Californians Alex Harris of Simi Valley and Chase Barber of Morgan Hill revive their season-long battle in quest of USAC California Ford Focus Midget Car Series titles, only this time their combat continues on the hardtop.

Ford increases involvement, wants the first female winner
Detroit News - Aug 16 11:08 PM
Company has formed an alliance whose intent is to develop drivers in the mold of Patrick. The surge in female participation in race-car driving received another boost Thursday.

Holograms replacing clay in car design studios
Autoblog - Aug 16 7:06 AM
Thanks to a small Austin, Texas firm called Zebra Imaging , automakers have begun easily viewing and analyzing their auto designs in three dimension instead of two. 3-D holograms have been around for a while, but until now they have been too expensive and taken too long to produce. Zebra Imagings new technology takes only hours to produce and costs a hell of a lot less than an old fashioned

Pioneer OEM Navigation System Offered in Seven 2006 Ford Vehicle Models
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 16 6:01 AM
Pioneer Automotive Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of mobile entertainment products to the auto industry, was selected by Ford as the supplier of its next-generation, DVD-based navigation and entertainment system for selected Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Experimental Hybrid Cars Get Up to 250 Mpg
WINK TV Southwest Florida - Aug 17 10:04 AM
CORTE MADERA, Calif. Politicians and automakers say a car that can both reduce greenhouse gases and free America from its reliance on foreign oil is years or even decades away. Ron Gremban says such a car is parked in his garage.

Mitsubishi Eclipse sells better than expected
Autoblog - Aug 16 8:05 AM
The new Eclipse is selling at a faster pace than Mitsubishi expected, which is a rare welcome surprise for the beleaguered Japanese automaker. Currently the Eclipse is on track to sell 40,000 units this year, more than double last years sales. The companys Normal, IL plant is finishing improvements that will allow it to accommodate the coupes demand. Mitsubishi meanwhile is going around

Computer firm's holograms bring car designs to life

Computer firm's holograms bring car designs to life
Detroit News - Aug 16 10:03 PM
BIRMINGHAM -- Automakers are paying thousands of dollars to create vehicles that can't be driven, sat in or even touched.

Medlen edges Force in Funny Car final
Sports Illustrated - Aug 14 8:28 PM
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) -- Eric Medlen defeated 13-time Funny Car champion John Force on reaction times Sunday in the finals of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals At Brainerd International Raceway.

Suspension kits add more spring
Detroit News - Aug 16 10:38 PM
It figures that the staff of the Progress Group should know a lot about high-performance automotive suspension components, what with a combined 30 years of experience in Indy car, stock cars, sport car and even off-road racing.

Call for Action As Fourth Car Crashes Onto Railway Tracks
RedNova - Aug 16 7:32 AM
VOLUNTEERS at the world's oldest working railway are warning of a potential disaster after a car crashed through a barrier and landed on a track - for the fourth time in a month.

Traffic stop uncovers lots of hidden cash hidden in car
Okmulgee Daily Times - Aug 15 8:24 AM
Okmulgee Police K-9 Officer Darin Reames and K-9 Officer "Jesse" stopped a southbound 2005 Ford Focus around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday. Officer Reames allowed "Jesse" to search the vehicle and she alerted to something hidden in the right rear fender.

HARRIS, BARBER REVIVE CALIFORNIA FOCUS POINTS BATTLE, ONLY THIS TIME ON PAVEMENT
The Auto Channel - Aug 15 4:11 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-236 HARRIS, BARBER REVIVE CALIFORNIA FOCUS POINTS BATTLE, ONLY THIS TIME ON PAVEMENT INDIANAPOLIS Californians Alex Harris of Simi Valley and Chase Barber of Morgan Hill revive their season-long battle in quest of USAC California Ford Focus Midget Car Series titles, only this time their combat continues on the hardtop.

Woman arrested for leaving child in car
Jacksonville Daily News - Aug 16 5:03 AM
MOREHEAD CITY - A Cedar Point woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly leaving her 3-month-old child unattended in a closed car in 90-degree heat.

Ford Offers Detroit Area Consumers First 'Test Drive' of New 2006 Fusion and Explorer

Ford Offers Detroit Area Consumers First 'Test Drive' of New 2006 Fusion and Explorer
The Auto Channel - Aug 15 9:06 PM
* PUBLIC WILL PUT FORD'S FUSION - THE COMPANY'S MOST IMPORTANT MID-SIZE CAR IN 20 YEARS - THROUGH ITS PACES, AND SEE THE 2006 NASCAR FUSION AS IT MAKES ITS DETROIT AREA DEBUT * 2006 FORD EXPLORER WILL MAKE ITS DETROIT DRIVING PREMIERE ON SPECIAL 'SUV CAPABILITY' COURSE * ATTENDEES CAN DRIVE AMERICA'S HOTTEST CAR - THE MUSTANG GT - AS WELL AS FORD F-150, FREESTYLE AND FIVE HUNDRED * MORE THAN

Ford move puts Wixom jobs at risk
Detroit News - Aug 14 10:02 PM
Ford Motor Co. is planning to build a new generation of Lincoln passenger cars at a plant in Atlanta, dashing hopes that its aging Wixom factory -- a longtime source of Lincoln cars with 1,800 workers -- will remain open.

Car-share firm seeks S.F. foothold
San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 15 8:44 AM
Zipcar, the largest car-sharing company in the country, will begin operating in San Francisco on Sept. 1 as the first step in its planned West Coast expansion.

Pioneer OEM Navigation System Offered in Seven 2006 Ford Vehicle Models
The Auto Channel - Aug 16 1:10 PM
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 1, 20056, 2005--Pioneer Automotive Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of mobile entertainment products to the auto industry, was selected by Ford as the supplier of its next-generation, DVD-based navigation and entertainment system for selected Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Boys on bikes hit by car, are in critical condition

Boys on bikes hit by car, are in critical condition
The Buffalo News - Aug 16 5:52 AM
PORT COLBORNE, Ont. - Two boys, ages 10 and 12, were in critical condition Monday after being struck by a car on Elm Street.

Ford increases involvement, wants the first female winner
Detroit News - Aug 14 12:10 AM
Company has formed an alliance whose intent is to develop drivers in the mold of Patrick. The surge in female participation in race-car driving received another boost Thursday.

Is haggle-free car shopping here to stay?
MSNBC - Aug 12 4:37 PM
Unless youve been hiding from the TV this summer, youve surely seen the car ads from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler hyping employee pricing discounts for everyone. With that successful promotion ending and lower sticker prices replacing it, what will happen to the longstanding art of the car deal called haggling?

Car Plunges into Canal at Port of Sacramento
News 10 Sacramento - Aug 15 10:08 AM
Investigators recovered a body from a car that went into the deep water ship channel at the Port of Sacramento this morning. Witnesses said they saw a Ford Explorer go off the Palmidessi Bridge in West Sacramento at about 6 a.m.

Experimental Hybrid Cars Get Up to 250 Mpg
Stamford Advocate - Aug 16 5:52 AM
CORTE MADERA, Calif. -- Politicians and automakers say a car that can both reduce greenhouse gases and free America from its reliance on foreign oil is years or even decades away. Ron Gremban says such a car is parked in his garage.

Transportation Museum receives pair of rare rides
Salisbury Post - Aug 16 7:08 AM
Visitors to Spencer's N.C. Transportation Museum can get a glimpse of how families once traveled, thanks to two new cars on display. Dr. Ludwig Scott, a private collector from Haw River, has donated a 1907 Model R Ford and a 1914 Model T Ford to the museum.

Review of car deal with ex-player at UConn finds no rule violation
Greenwich Time - Aug 15 12:09 AM
HARTFORD, Conn. -- A Glastonbury car dealership involved in deals with University of Connecticut athletics officials provided a car to former women's basketball player Maria Conlon last year, prompting a review by the university.

Review of car deal with ex-player at UConn finds no rule violation
Stamford Advocate - Aug 15 12:06 AM
HARTFORD, Conn. -- A Glastonbury car dealership involved in deals with University of Connecticut athletics officials provided a car to former women's basketball player Maria Conlon last year, prompting a review by the university.

Armored Truck Runner Assaulted, Robbed

Armored Truck Runner Assaulted, Robbed
Omaha Channel.com, NE - 19 hours ago waiting just inside the 90th and Fort streets store's doors for the armored car runner police have been asked to look for two people in a midnight blue Ford F150

Motorist charged in fatal car crash
Kentucky Post, KY - 1 hour ago Police say Rosalio Pedraza, 31, of Indianapolis, drove his Ford Bronco into the Mercedes, causing several people to be ejected from that vehicle.

FPR disappoint in Oran Park qualifying.
crash.net, UK - 9 hours ago Ford Performance Racing endured a disappointing day of qualifying at Oran Park ahead of the latest round of the V8 Supercar Championship with "The car isn't as

Earl's Release Fast Qualifier
Motorsport.com, Canada - 18 hours ago Each USAC National, Western and Ford Focus Midget Car Earl's Plumbing FQ Champion will be honored at USAC's Champions Night ceremony in Indianapolis.

Post trial motions to be heard in $43 million Ford verdict
Madison County Record, IL - 3 hours ago should have warned Jablonski about the possibility of an event that never happened in the Town Car, more than 10 years after Ford first sold the car.

Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by Pacificare
WhoWon.com, NE - 2 hours ago Ronnie Bremer #19 Medical Response/Dale Coyne Racing Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone: "We didn't have the car today. It was a good

Driver turns the tables on hijackers
Independent Online, South Africa - 11 hours ago Two men driving a blue Ford Laser car deliberately crashed into his Mercedes-Benz convertible, forcing his vehicle on to a traffic island.

Vandals hit at least 5 car dealers in Danville
WDBJ7.com, VA - 4 hours ago John Hoover Honda, Barkhouser Ford, Barkhouser Lincoln/Mercury, Cook's Automotive, and Woodall Chevrolet all reported that during the night, several tires were

Silverstone: Gulf race report

Silverstone: Gulf race report
Motorsport.com, Canada - 19 hours ago Silverstone Circuit, UK: A Gulf Courage-Ford defied treacherous conditions to take action-packed event with spills, crashes and the safety car prominent during

Hot-rod heirs customise cars to give 300mpg
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 4 hours ago The fuel-efficient hybrids, such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic and Ford Escape, have two in and achieve 60-72mpg, against 26-42mpg for the average car and 14

Denver: RealTime Racing race notes
Motorsport.com, Canada - 2 hours ago the fifth time this year in the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race through the point, he had his hands full holding off pole-sitter Herr's Ford Focus.

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Car dealership gives way to urban infill
MSNBC - 20 hours ago The Westheimer site being vacated by Central Ford is controlled by affiliates of the Rudy Inner Loop site, which has been home to various car dealerships for

Crown Royal named Watkins Glen sponsor.
crash.net, UK - 16 hours ago Crown Royal Special Reserve sponsors the Doran Ford of Matteo Bobbi and Fabrizio Gollin in the Rolex Series and sponsored the Multimatic Ford car of Kurt Busch

Abold Strikes Gold In Northeast Focus Race in Maine
iLikeRacing.com - 2 hours ago NY won USAC's first ever race in the state of Maine, holding off 12 other competitors in Saturday's 25-lap Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series feature at

Denver: Newman/Haas Racing Saturday report

Denver: Newman/Haas Racing Saturday report
Motorsport.com - Aug 13 7:07 PM
Sebastien Bourdais, No. 1 McDonald's Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone: "The whole day went pretty well. We made a big, big change comparing to yesterday. There was absolutely no damage to the car, and we couldn't understand why we went so much slower with the new tires yesterday.

Jarrett is becoming a fan of Ford Fusion
Detroit News - Aug 14 9:57 PM
He says this particular car has excellent balance, better than the Taurus he normally drives. Dale Jarrett has given the Ford Fusion -- the manufacturer's entry in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series beginning next season -- high marks.

Celebrated James Bond car makes you sexier, British survey shows
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 3:16 PM
Cliche or not, the James Bond "007" franchise continues to be held in high esteem as regards sex appeal in Britain, and this extends to the car most closely associated with the celebrated spy.

Ford warns govt on JPEPA signing
Manila Bulletin - Aug 14 9:41 AM
Ford Motor Group in the Philippines has put up a strong pressure on the government against signing a free trade pact with Japan that will put its assembly and exports program in the country at a disadvantage over Japanese assemblers.

Three relatives die in car crash
BBC News - Aug 14 12:38 AM
Three members of the same family are killed in a car crash.

Bourdais moves closer to crown
The Indianapolis Star - Aug 15 1:09 AM
Tracy's mistake allows him to win in Denver, gain edge in Champ Car standings. Taking turn four a little too close during practice, Sebastien Bourdais brushed the wall and nearly crashed.

Avon Lake Ford Plant Closes, 1,100 Without Job
Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News - Aug 11 7:27 AM
The last car has come off the assembly line at the Avon Lake Ford plant, NewsChannel5 reported.

A rocky life: 'All Bobby asked for was everybody to be his friend'
Macon Telegraph - Aug 14 12:27 AM
A Thursday night at a $140-a-week motel near the interstate. Stabbed in the chest and hacked up in the bathtub, then put in garbage bags and the trunk of a Ford Taurus car.

The Car Connection reviews the 2006 Ford Explorer
Autoblog - Aug 10 5:02 AM
The Car Connection got the chance to hop behind the wheel of the newly redesigned 2006 Ford Explorer. Whatd they find? Mainly what would be expected - more power, improved driving dynamics, better entertainment features, and more places to put your stuff. Heres an interesting tidbit, though; Ford redesigned the seats for comfort because the average Explorer owner has a 70-mile daily roundtrip

Car-share firm seeks S.F. foothold
San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 15 3:35 AM
Zipcar, the largest car-sharing company in the country, will begin operating in San Francisco on Sept. 1 as the first step in its planned West Coast expansion. Zipcar, based in Massachusetts, will start accepting membership applications from Bay Area...

Ford move puts Wixom jobs at risk

Ford move puts Wixom jobs at risk
Detroit News - Aug 12 10:45 PM
Ford Motor Co. is planning to build a new generation of Lincoln passenger cars at a plant in Atlanta, dashing hopes that its aging Wixom factory -- a longtime source of Lincoln cars with 1,800 workers -- will remain open.

Review of deal with ex-player at UConn finds no rule violation

Review of deal with ex-player at UConn finds no rule violation
Stamford Advocate - Aug 14 10:00 AM
HARTFORD, Conn. -- A Glastonbury car dealership involved in deals with University of Connecticut athletics officials provided a car to former women's basketball player Maria Conlon last year, prompting a review by the university.

Ford increases involvement, wants the first female winner
Detroit News - Aug 14 12:10 AM
Company has formed an alliance whose intent is to develop drivers in the mold of Patrick. The surge in female participation in race-car driving received another boost Thursday.

SPEED Touring - Herr Gives Ford First-Ever Pole at Denver
Speed TV - Aug 13 2:26 PM
Chip Herr's Ford Focus en route to his first career pole at Denver.

`Car of Tomorrow' is here today, almost
AberdeenNews.com - Aug 14 1:29 PM
FORT WORTH, Texas - Attention, citizens of NASCAR Nation. I have seen the Car of Tomorrow, if only for a few minutes as pictured on a well-worn, 8x11-inch sheet of white paper. And I can tell you that NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow bears a striking resemblance to a car of the recent past.

The contents of your car can reveal a lot
Detroit News - Aug 13 10:56 PM
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Guns. Needles. Pipes.

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Man dies after car hits house
Hobart Mercury, Australia - 20 hours ago when the 1995 Ford EF Falcon was travelling north on Penquite Rd down the steep Queechy Hill towards Launceston. Police said it appeared the car lost control

Watkins Glen II: SunTrust Racing

Watkins Glen II: SunTrust Racing
Motorsport.com, Canada - 20 hours ago Even if it looks like a big gap between us and the second car in the championship 77 Crown Royal Ford Doran led the pack for the first eleven laps and again for

Easing sticker shock

Easing sticker shock
Dallas Morning News - Aug 11 7:45 PM
Consumers sneer at new-car sticker prices. For decades, they have been shadowy fantasy figures, a starting point from which the real selling price is negotiated. But this fall, General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. will join the Chrysler Group in a risky move to make those prices more credible.

Is haggle-free car shopping here to stay?
MSNBC - Aug 12 4:37 PM
Unless youve been hiding from the TV this summer, youve surely seen the car ads from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler hyping employee pricing discounts for everyone. With that successful promotion ending and lower sticker prices replacing it, what will happen to the longstanding art of the car deal called haggling?

Champ Car : 15 races in 2006
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
The series will return to Houston next season : The Champ Car World Series today announced a 15-race schedule for the 2006 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season.

Tinkerers modify their hybrid cars to get more mileage per gallon
USA Today - Aug 13 10:42 AM
Politicians and automakers say a car that can both reduce greenhouse gases and free America from its reliance on foreign oil is years or even decades away.

Sorenson to Run Cup Season in Ganassi Car
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 12 8:32 AM
Reed Sorenson, a hotshot 19-year-old Busch Series driver, will run a full Nextel Cup schedule next season in a fourth team for Chip Ganassi Racing, two people within the team told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Jarrett is becoming a fan of Ford Fusion
Detroit News - Aug 11 11:08 PM
He says this particular car has excellent balance, better than the Taurus he normally drives. Dale Jarrett has given the Ford Fusion -- the manufacturer's entry in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series beginning next season -- high marks.

Avon Lake Ford Plant Closes, 1,100 Without Job
Cleveland - NewsNet5 via Yahoo! News - Aug 11 7:27 AM
The last car has come off the assembly line at the Avon Lake Ford plant, NewsChannel5 reported.

Viral ad showing dog being thrown out of car condemned by RSPCA

Viral ad showing dog being thrown out of car condemned by RSPCA
Revolution Magazine, UK - 19 hours ago The ad was created by Ogilvy & Mather, and Ford said that it had not authorised its release. An earlier spot for the same model showed a car bonnet flying up

Ford car deliveries hit by delivery drivers strike
Auto Industry, UK - Aug 8, 2005 The Transport & General Workers Union last week announced the start of strike action by drivers at Ansa Logistics, which delivers cars to Ford of Britain s

Policy a vehicle for extra pay
Rocky Mountain News, CO - 3 hours ago Scott again got a blue 1998 Ford Expedition. With a $30,000 credit from the trade-in, PERA paid $5,811.95 for Scott's new car, according to PERA records.

Power-To-Go
carpages, UK - 22 hours ago initially through a number of selected outlets, already involved with UK and Continental European sales of specific car imports - such as the new Ford Mustang.

Tucumcari Altrusa branch holding yearly car lottery
Clovis News Journal, NM - 4 hours ago gets the buyer and a pal a barbecue dinner at the Elks club and a chance to win door prizes or the car. This year s grand prize is a 2005 Ford Ranger XLT

Hybrid Car Owners Get Carpool Break
NBC Sandiego.com, CA - 5 hours ago All other hybrids, including the Ford Escape -- a car Ford compares to the Prius -- are off the list. San Diegans have mixed reactions to the new exemption.

Once NASCAR's fastest car, stock car makes rare appearance at
Winona Daily News, MN - Aug 11, 2005 The Modified Ford car broke the speed record at the Daytona 500 in 1964. The 1961 Modified Ford isn't the only car Tuff is crazy about.

Man acquitted of arson

Man acquitted of arson
Texas City Sun - Aug 11 9:37 PM
GALVESTON A jury in the 56th State District court cleared an island man charged with setting his own car afire. The jury took about 30 minutes to find Joseph Roland, 44, not guilty of arson in a case involving allegations that he set fire to his 1993 Ford Probe in order to collect insurance money.

Sorenson to Run Cup Season in Ganassi Car
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 12 8:32 AM
Reed Sorenson, a hotshot 19-year-old Busch Series driver, will run a full Nextel Cup schedule next season in a fourth team for Chip Ganassi Racing, two people within the team told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Jarrett is becoming a fan of Ford Fusion
Detroit News - Aug 10 10:43 PM
He says this particular car has excellent balance, better than the Taurus he normally drives. Dale Jarrett has given the Ford Fusion -- the manufacturer's entry in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series beginning next season -- high marks.

Man arrested in Patrol car crash
Seattle Times - Aug 11 5:19 PM
Police have arrested a man they say rear-ended a State Patrol car on Interstate 405 in Bellevue this week and caused the car to burst into flames.

Ford designed Mustang to be more insurance friendly
USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 09 3:52 AM
Here's something you don't hear every day: Insurance rates for this year's hottest sports car could go down in 2007. It's not because insurers think Ford Mustang drivers are going to get into fewer accidents. But when they do, the car should be easier to fix, and that might mean cheaper insurance.

Ford move puts Wixom jobs at risk
Detroit News - Aug 11 10:59 PM
Ford Motor Co. is planning to build a new generation of Lincoln passenger cars at a plant in Atlanta, dashing hopes that its aging Wixom factory -- a longtime source of Lincoln cars with 1,800 workers -- will remain open.

We're indebted...
AutoExpress - Aug 11 11:26 PM
hree million car buyers have loans totalling up to 26.7 billion. The average loan for a new car is around 11,200 - the equivalent cost of a new 5-door Ford Focus - whereas the average loan for a used car is around 7,100, which could finance a '98 3-door BMW 3-Series.

Touring car legend Cleland back for Bathurst.
Crash.net - Aug 12 8:07 AM
One of the most successful touring car drivers of all time is beating a comeback trail later this year by making an appearance at the forthcoming endurance races at Sandown and Bathurst in Australia.

Girl, 3, escapes in drive-by shooting
Manchester Online - Aug 12 1:28 AM
A BULLET narrowly missed a three-year-old girl as she sat in the back of a car targeted in a drive-by shooting. A Ford Mondeo was travelling on Lancashire Hill, Stockport, on Wednesday evening, when shots were fired from a blue Subaru Impreza.

Car companies resume New York leasing

Car companies resume New York leasing
CNN Money - Aug 11 12:59 PM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit automakers on Wednesday said they will resume vehicle leasing in New York, following the signing of a federal transportation bill that reduces their liability for auto accidents.

Used-car buyers gain as trade-ins fill lots
Seattle Times - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
Soaring new-car sales are swamping dealers with trade-ins, leading to a glut of used cars that could deflate prices. "I suspect all dealers...

The race, and then some
Rocky Mountain News.com - Aug 12 1:03 AM
When the Bridgestone Champ Car World Series presented by Ford was in Denver for the Grand Prix last year, there were signs it might be the last visit.

Tomanek back with Kresta, McRae hops into Skoda ride
Motorsport.com - Aug 12 9:06 AM
Ford's Roman Kresta will campaign Rally Deutschland, the 11th round of the World Rally Championship, with his long-time friend and co-pilot Jan Tomanek.

USAC Special Release - ALL-AMERICAN DRIVER CHALLENGE CONTINUES THROUGH SEPT. 30
The Auto Channel - Aug 11 10:08 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN ALL-AMERICAN DRIVER CHALLENGE CONTINUES THROUGH SEPT. 30 DENVER, N.C. USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series coordinator Tracy Trotter continues to accept entries to The All-American Driver Challenge, which has high expectations of finding the next American racing hero.

Car show expected to draw

Car show expected to draw
Greater Milwaukee Today - Aug 11 6:40 AM
Town of Vernon resident Bob Sutherland stands next to his 1932 Ford Cabriolet in the driveway of his home Tuesday afternoon.

Driver says he didn't know he collided with police car
Reading Chronicle - Aug 11 4:15 AM
A BRACKNELL man who admitted colliding into an unmarked police car while over the drink drive limit has been given a 20-month driving ban. Paul Gurney, 33, of Threshfield, Wildridings, also admitted driving off after the accident in North Street, Winkfield, at 1.45am on Friday, July 29.

Rallye Deutschland second car entries confirmed.
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 11 2:08 AM
The FIA - the governing body for the World Rally Championship has confirmed that the following drivers will occupy the second car manufacturer entries on the OMV ADAC Rallye Deutschland [August 25-28 ]...

Ford bolsters Jiangling stake

Ford bolsters Jiangling stake
Xinhua, China - 6 hours ago than the car segment," Zhang said. Ford formed a car joint venture with Chang'an in West China's Chongqing Municipality in 2001.

Is haggle-free car shopping here to stay?
MSNBC - 7 hours ago Unless you ve been hiding from the TV this summer, you ve surely seen the car ads from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler hyping employee pricing discounts

Dodos car back from extinction
Wodonga Border Mail, Australia - 6 hours ago will be a number change and a special one-off livery for Greg Ritters Ford Credit-FPV Ford Performance Racing Falcon. Ritter will run as car 80 instead of his

Maruti recalls 500 Zens on faulty engine assemblies
agencyfaqs.com, India - 3 hours ago The issue became so big that it hit both Ford and Firestone bottomlines. The other largescale recall was that of Japanese car maker Mitsubishi which called

Field selected for National
Motorsport.com, Canada - 1 hour ago INDIANAPOLIS -- Drivers seeking their opportunity to compete for the USAC National Ford Focus Midget Car Series championship have been issued invitations

California Begins Program Allowing Hybrids in Carpool Lanes
Los Angeles Times, CA - 3 hours ago Hybrid car owners in California began applying for $8 decals Thursday that would allow the Honda Accord, Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX 400h and Ford Escape, off

PV's Steinmetz has memorable day at PGA
Norristown Times Herald, PA - 3 hours ago pro from Spring-Ford Country Club, arrived at Baltusrol Golf Club for the 87th PGA Championship, he asked a security guard if he could leave his car in the

Collin, Marks grab pole positions at the Glen
Motorsport.com, Canada - 8 hours ago Our new Ford engine also helped a lot. The Ford engine gives us more torque, which makes the car easier to set up. Also, we can use more downforce.

Man acquitted of arson
Daily News - Galveston County, TX - 1 hour ago own car afire. The jury took about 30 minutes to find Joseph Roland, 44, not guilty of arson in a case involving allegations that he set fire to his 1993 Ford

Toyota Stresses 'Social Role' as Sales Balloon

Toyota Stresses 'Social Role' as Sales Balloon
MixedPower.com - 11 hours ago and Ford Motor Co., helping drive the top Japanese car brand towards its goal of selling a record 8.03 million vehicles worldwide this year, up 7 percent from

Once NASCAR's fastest car, stock car makes rare appearance at
Winona Daily News, MN - 9 hours ago The Modified Ford car broke the speed record at the Daytona 500 in 1964. The 1961 Modified Ford isn't the only car Tuff is crazy about.

2005 Ford Freestyle SEL: In the Autoblog Garage Day 5

2005 Ford Freestyle SEL: In the Autoblog Garage Day 5
Autoblog - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
With Ford set to pull the Freestyle from their line-up after MY 2007, many have questioned the importance of this series of reviews. While Ford is planning to move the Freestyle name to a smaller crossover, the basic model will be moved into the Mercury line. We applaud this decision, but at the same time were worried about losing the value that the current Freestyle represents. The

New Ford Ranger Wildtrak Special Edition

New Ford Ranger Wildtrak Special Edition
carpages - Aug 08 7:02 AM
Ford Motor Company today announced a new special edition Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

Tags: V8's the next logical step.
Crash.net - Aug 08 12:05 PM
Alex Tagliani has revealed that the Australian V8 Supercar Series is the logical choice for him to move into once his Champ Car days are over after getting his first taste of the brutish Ford Falcon that he and Marcus Marshall will share in this year's Bathurst 1000 endurance.

Funeral Held For Couple, Son Killed In Classic Car Crash
WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 08 9:38 AM
Funeral services were held Monday for a couple and their 8-year-old son who were killed when the classic car they were riding in was involved in a collision.

Web Site Reviews: The Truth About Cars
Forbes - Aug 09 7:53 PM
Having trouble deciding which car to buy? With more than 35 manufacturers and numerous models of cars this site is a perfect place to get advice on

Florida woman killed in crash
Recordnet.com - 2 hours, 30 minutes ago
TRACY -- A Florida woman visiting her son in the Bay Area was killed in a car accident Tuesday morning after the car he was driving hit a barbed-wire fence and flipped over on a rural road in Tracy, according to the California Highway Patrol.

MIDWEST FOCUS MIDGETS TRY LAKEVILLE, OHIO FOR THIRD TIME IN 2005

MIDWEST FOCUS MIDGETS TRY LAKEVILLE, OHIO FOR THIRD TIME IN 2005
The Auto Channel - Aug 08 11:03 PM
F MIDWEST FOCUS MIDGETS TRY LAKEVILLE, OHIO FOR THIRD TIME IN 2005 INDIANAPOLIS USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series competitors are hoping the third times a charm Friday as they are scheduled to participate at Lakeville Speedway in Lakeville, Ohio for the first time this season.

Inside the '07 Dodge Caliber; Frankfurt Motor Show Preview; Chrysler Makes Nice to Suppliers; Lamborghini Gallardo
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 08 8:45 AM
Can Dodge take its next-generation small car to a higher caliber?

State Trooper causes accident in Wayne County
WHEC-TV-10 - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
A State Trooper was involved in a car accident in the Town of Macedon Tuesday night. The accident happened at Macedon Center and Walworth Roads.

Funeral Held For Couple, Son Killed In Classic Car Crash
WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 08 9:38 AM
Funeral services were held Monday for a couple and their 8-year-old son who were killed when the classic car they were riding in was involved in a collision.

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Bright's hope for Oran Park success
sportal.com.au, Australia - 21 hours ago Bright's teammate Greg Ritter, whose car will carry the number 80 in recognition of the 80th anniversary of Ford's sponsorship of the Geelong Football Club

Man was 'deliberately' hit by car
BBC News, UK - 14 hours ago Police said they have no description of the driver, but the car was thought to be a dark Ford Fiesta. The incident is being treated as attempted murder.

Os ofrecemos el comunicado de prensa oficial del Equipo Ford tras
Rinc n del Motor, Spain - 10 hours ago Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished fifth on the fastest rally of the season in their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car with team-mates Toni Gardemeister

LifeFiles: My Wife Took My Truck
WISC, WI - 16 hours ago "So, we'll be listing your wife as the primary driver of the Ford," he said, referring to my other car, a newer-model pickup truck.

FORD FUSION: Car's launch manager fits its target audience
Detroit Free Press, United States - 17 hours ago That was Ford's best-selling car last year, but promoting the vehicle in a market where foreign competitors continue to make gains won't be easy.

Police search for hit-and-run suspect comes up empty
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 11 hours ago Ignatz said they believe Morrison's car struck a concrete divider wall along Route 66 between Kittanning and Ford City, causing extensive damage to the car.

REDWOOD CITY

REDWOOD CITY
San Mateo Daily Journal - Aug 09 12:07 AM
Auto Theft. A gray Ford Thunderbird was stolen from the 1600 block of Kentfield Avenue at 5:35 p.m. Thursday. Auto Theft. A burgundy Toyota Camry was stolen from the 200 block of Walnut Street at 11:38 p.m. Thursday.

Rallysport Magazine On-line - Ford to start testing soon
Rallysport News - Aug 08 3:24 PM
Ford TeamRS Australia is about to start a detailed testing program ahead of its entry in the Globalstar Australian Rally Championship (GARC).

Pembroke woman killed in accident
Brockton Enterprise - Aug 08 6:59 AM
MARSHFIELD A Pembroke woman died early Saturday in a single-car crash on Ocean Street. Police said a 1999 Ford Taurus station wagon operated by Brittany Richardson, 22, 95 Phillips Road, went out of control, rolled over and hit a cement post near the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS DIRT SERIES RACE RESULTS
The Auto Channel - Aug 07 11:06 AM
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS DIRT SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 6, 2005 Santa Maria, California Santa Maria Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Chris Veach (#63 Veach), 2. Keith Janca (#67 Janca), 3. Jet Davison (#59 Davison), 4. Cameron Veach (#53 Veach), 5. Jenna Frazier (#29 Frazier), 6. J.R. Williams (#74 Williams).

Full used car lots could lead to deals
USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 05 4:15 AM
Soaring new car sales are swamping dealers with trade-ins, leading to a glut of used cars that could deflate prices. "I suspect all dealers will have the used car sale of a lifetime," says Jerry Reynolds of Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas

Rally Finland: Ford final summary

Rally Finland: Ford final summary
Motorsport.com - Aug 07 8:51 AM
BP-Ford World Rally Team won two of the four speed tests on today's final leg of the Rally Finland as both drivers claimed points finishes in the FIA World Rally Championship.

Indianapolis: Ford teams race quotes
Motorsport.com - Aug 07 11:43 PM
"We had a really good race car. It's a shame we ended up getting torn up like we have. We were running sixth a good part of the first part of the race and we had a carburetor linkage problem. Something happened to the carburetor and I only sort of had half-throttle there.

Champ Car's Tracy a rookie at RCR Michigan test
Fox Sports - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
BROOKLYN, Mich. -

1991 Ford Tempo L review
Carsurvey.org - Aug 06 6:16 PM
Have replaced the transmission twice. Shocks went at 100 000 km. Seats started to wear badly in 1999. Many other issues with this car. This car is a gutless wonder. It has no power compared to my 1996 Sunfire. This car has cost more in repairs then it is worth. Would not recommend a Tempo to anyone.

Tagliani and Marshall Set for V8 Supercar Races
Speed TV - Aug 08 7:41 AM
Tagliani and Marshall will partner David Besnard and Craig Baird on WPS Racing's V8-powered Ford Falcons.

Driver dies in early-morning Broward crash
Miami Herald - Aug 07 7:06 AM
A driver car on Interstate 95. Witnesses said around 3:30 a.m., a southbound green compact Ford driven by Jose Davila either stopped, or slowed to almost a stop on I-95 just south of Pembroke Road in Hollywood. The car was struck from behind by a loaded tractor-trailer. The trailer jackknifed, skidded across the highway and struck a third southbound vehicle in the driver's door. The driver of the

Industry News Ford car deliveries hit by delivery drivers strike
UK Auto Industry - Aug 08 3:15 AM
The Transport & General Workers Union last week announced the start of strike action by drivers at Ansa Logistics, which delivers cars to Ford of Britains dealer network.

Man injured after car crash
Leavenworth Times - Aug 08 6:58 AM
A 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital for minor injuries Thursday following a crash Thursday at Spruce Street and Lawrence Avenue, a police spokesman said.

Ford kicks Eminem's butt song

Ford kicks Eminem's butt song
Independent Online - Aug 04 9:43 AM
Car manufacturer Ford has cut ties with Eminem because his new song is too "over the top".

Jarrett is becoming a fan of Ford Fusion
Detroit News - Aug 05 11:59 PM
He says this particular car has excellent balance, better than the Taurus he normally drives. Dale Jarrett has given the Ford Fusion -- the manufacturer's entry in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series beginning next season -- high marks.

Full used car lots could lead to deals
USA Today - Aug 04 8:01 PM
Soaring new car sales are swamping dealers with trade-ins, leading to a glut of used cars that could deflate prices. "I suspect all dealers will have the used car sale of a lifetime," says Jerry Reynolds of Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas

Name Droppings
Arizona Daily Star - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
On the home fronts Francis Ford Coppola is looking for a small villa on the Italian isle of Ischia. The "Godfather" director fell in love with the place when he stayed at the Hotel Regina Isabella

Ford sees hybrid costs dropping in upcoming years
Autoblog - Aug 05 5:07 AM
Ford sees the cost of hybrid vehicles dropping in the next 5-7 years, according to VP of product creation Phil Martens. He claims that the biggest challenge is getting the customer to accept rapid changes in the car market. Id counter that decreasing the cost of hybrid drive components is going to be a far more difficult task, considering how much energy is consumed during the production of

Car show, music reflect 1950s
Coshocton Tribune - Aug 07 7:12 AM
COSHOCTON - More than 100 cars and trucks lined Main Street on Saturday as they took a trip back into the 1950s. The sixth annual Fabulous 1950's Car & Truck Show was held as the Country Couples Dance Team bebopped to music provided by The Spike Man, Tom Spiker.

Indianapolis: Ford teams race quotes
Motorsport.com - Aug 07 11:43 PM
"We had a really good race car. It's a shame we ended up getting torn up like we have. We were running sixth a good part of the first part of the race and we had a carburetor linkage problem. Something happened to the carburetor and I only sort of had half-throttle there.

Car brands big business
AutoExpress - Aug 06 11:41 PM
uto manufacturers make up 10 of the world's top 100 brands, according to a listing compiled by Business Week magazine. Toyota was highest in ninth place, with Mercedes, BMW, Honda, Ford, VW, Porsche, Audi, Hyundai and Nissan all making it into the exclusive club. Coca-Cola was number one.

Car lovers unite

Car lovers unite
Middletown Press, CT - 2 hours ago "It s an addiction," Paul Zucco said. "Ever since I was a little kid I had to have a car.". He still has a 1931 Ford model A sedan that he restored with his

IMS Brickyard post-race quotes
Motorsport.com, Canada - 3 hours ago CARL EDWARDS (No. 99 AAA Ford): "We started 38th with a backup car that only had about three laps on it and, man, the whole AAA/Ford team did a great job.

Rally reactions: Rally Finland - Leg 3.
crash.net, UK - 16 hours ago I'm pleased to score points for Ford but disappointed from a personal view. Until yesterday evening, I was comfortable in fourth.". "The car has been very

New car models a boost for Kuka
Crain's Detroit Business (subscription), MI - 9 hours ago But the plethora of new models from Ford Motor Co., Chrysler and General Motors Corp. The days when Ford sold 400,000 Tauruses are gone, he said.

Car, van collide

Car, van collide
The News-Messenger - Aug 05 10:14 AM
A car that ran a stop sign at Ohio 19 and Sandusky County Road 213 near Green Springs Thursday afternoon struck a van carrying four children, knocking the van over before it struck a tree, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers.

Used car sale of a lifetime?
CNN.com - Aug 05 11:08 AM
Automakers are offering sweet discount deals to attract buyers to their showrooms, but if you're looking for a real bargain, head over to a used car lot.

1991 Ford Tempo L review
Carsurvey.org - Aug 06 6:16 PM
Have replaced the transmission twice. Shocks went at 100 000 km. Seats started to wear badly in 1999. Many other issues with this car. This car is a gutless wonder. It has no power compared to my 1996 Sunfire. This car has cost more in repairs then it is worth. Would not recommend a Tempo to anyone.

Hirvonen Heads Ford Duo As Pace Hots Up In Finland
Rally-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 06 11:41 AM
Finland : Ford World Rally Team - Leg 2 : Both BP-Ford World Rally Team pairings hold points scoring positions after a blistering second leg of the Rally Finland today.

Auto enthusiasts show off their cars at Bremen cruise-in
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette - Aug 07 3:38 AM
BREMEN - What started out as a simple second car for Francis Sherlock turned into a labor of love. Sherlock started buying and restoring classic cars to fill his free time, he said. He's spent $1,000 to fix up his 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 that he spends about three or four hours a week with.

Grand-Am Cup - Maxwell Takes Seventh Career Pole at Trois-Rivieres

Grand-Am Cup - Maxwell Takes Seventh Career Pole at Trois-Rivieres
Speed TV - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Maxwell took his first pole of the season aboard the No.05 Ford Mustang.

Ford increases involvement, wants the first female winner
Detroit News - Aug 04 11:38 PM
The surge in female participation in race-car driving received another boost Thursday.

FORD REPORTEDLY DUMPS EMINEM
ContactMusic - Aug 02 8:09 PM
EMINEM's newly-formed business relationship with car manufacturing giant Ford has reportedly been severed over his new song ASS LIKE THAT.

End of an era for Trevan Ford
Northern Star - Aug 04 3:19 PM
ANDREW BING has bought a piece of Lismores history Trevan Ford. Zimbabwean-born Andrew took over ownership of the 95-year-old motor dealership from Bob Trevan at 6pm last Friday.

Car damaged after it was pushed into creek
Public Opinion - Aug 06 3:13 AM
Someone used an SUV or truck with a brush guard to push a 1995 Honda Civic belonging to Jason King, 19, Mechanicsburg, into a nearby creek at 10:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Sheet Iron Roof Road and Old Township Road in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. (Case No. H02-1500551.)

New Ford Fiesta ST GpN car set for Finland debut.
Crash.net - Aug 03 10:01 AM
Ford's newest rally car, the Fiesta ST Group N, will make its world championship debut on this weekend's Rally Finland.

Mustang stalls
The Age - Aug 05 9:40 AM
These all-American muscle cars are the show ponies of the Ford motoring world. One featured in Steve McQueen's classic car-chase flick, Bullitt, and another was the apple of Tom Cruise's eye in War of the Worlds.

Champ Car draws over one million fans
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 05 3:07 PM
After just eight events in 2005 : One of the fundamental truths about the Champ Car World Series is that its loyal and enthusiastic fan support is a key component of its success.

New Ford Cup car get first track test

New Ford Cup car get first track test
CBS Sportsline - Aug 02 5:22 PM
Dale Jarrett gave the Ford Fusion, the automaker's proposed NASCAR Nextel Cup entry for 2006, its first on-track test.

New Ford Cup car gets first track test
Sports Illustrated - Aug 02 6:18 PM
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Dale Jarrett gave the Ford Fusion, the automaker's proposed NASCAR Nextel Cup entry for 2006, its first on-track test. "I think things went really well," said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in the Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Ford's Finns Race Into Top Six In Finnish Speed Show
Rally-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 05 11:07 AM
Finland : Ford World Rally Team - Leg 1 : Ford World Rally Team drivers Toni Gardemeister and Jakke Honkanen and fellow Finns Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen each hold top six positions after today's pulsating opening leg of the Rally Finland.

2006 Ford Fusion Has First Track Test
Speed TV - Aug 02 1:41 PM
Ford unveils its 2006 NASCAR entry based on the all-new "Fusion" mid-size passenger car. NASCAR veteran Dale Jarrett was in charge of test-driving Ford s new Fusion, set to carry the Blue Oval s banner in stock car racing beginning next year.

2006 Ford Fusion debuts for test run

2006 Ford Fusion debuts for test run
Motorsport.com - Aug 03 1:12 PM
Ford Racing NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Dale Jarrett test drove the new 2006 Ford Fusion for the first time today in the official on-track NASCAR approval phase for the new car. The test took place Tuesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in front of NASCAR officials.

New Ford Fusion passes on-track test
USA Today - Aug 02 7:56 PM
Dale Jarrett gave the Ford Fusion, the automaker's proposed NASCAR Nextel Cup entry for 2006, its first on-track test with a 10-lap run Tuesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The car awaits its next stage in approval for competition in wind-tunnel tests at Marietta, Ga.

Ford reportedly dumps Eminem
BreakingNews.ie - Aug 03 11:52 AM
Eminem's newly-formed business relationship with car manufacturing giant Ford has reportedly been severed over his new song 'Ass like that'.

Champ Car draws over one million fans
F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 05 3:07 PM
After just eight events in 2005 : One of the fundamental truths about the Champ Car World Series is that its loyal and enthusiastic fan support is a key component of its success.

New Ford Cup car gets first track test
Fox Sports - Aug 02 5:39 PM
Dale Jarrett gave the Ford Fusion, the automaker's proposed NASCAR Nextel Cup entry for 2006, its first on-track test. "I think things went really well," said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in the Cup series for Robert Yates Racing. "It has a very nice look to it and performed well." He said he was able to achieve the speed he was looking for during a 10-lap run Tuesday at Atlanta

New Ford Cup car gets first track test
Sports Illustrated - Aug 02 6:18 PM
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Dale Jarrett gave the Ford Fusion, the automaker's proposed NASCAR Nextel Cup entry for 2006, its first on-track test. "I think things went really well," said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in the Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Weekly Car Guide: August 5, 2005
The Car Connection - Aug 05 11:17 AM
New Impala, golf-club carriers, Zetsche's house party!

Ford sees hybrid costs dropping in upcoming years

Ford sees hybrid costs dropping in upcoming years
Autoblog - Aug 05 5:07 AM
Ford sees the cost of hybrid vehicles dropping in the next 5-7 years, according to VP of product creation Phil Martens. He claims that the biggest challenge is getting the customer to accept rapid changes in the car market. Id counter that decreasing the cost of hybrid drive components is going to be a far more difficult task, considering how much energy is consumed during the production of

Industry News UK new car market falls 6.6% in July 5th August 2005
UK Auto Industry - Aug 04 10:45 PM
The July new car market continued the 2005 slowdown, falling 6.6 per cent year on year to 175,277 units. The year-to-July total fell 5.9%, though private registrations in the period were down 10.8 per cent. Diesel registrations bucked the market trend, rising 1.5 per cent in July.

New Ford Cup car get first track test
CBS Sportsline - Aug 02 5:22 PM
Dale Jarrett gave the Ford Fusion, the automaker's proposed NASCAR Nextel Cup entry for 2006, its first on-track test.

Ford Hails Record-breaking Sales in July
HispanicBusiness.com - Aug 02 12:47 PM
Ford Motor Co. trumpeted a record-breaking performance in July as US and foreign car makers released their monthly sales figures Tuesday.

Full used car lots could lead to deals
USA Today - Aug 04 8:01 PM
Soaring new car sales are swamping dealers with trade-ins, leading to a glut of used cars that could deflate prices. "I suspect all dealers will have the used car sale of a lifetime," says Jerry Reynolds of Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas

Springboro man dies from Ohio 741 car crash
The Western Star - Aug 04 9:35 AM
An 18-year-old Springboro man died from injuries sustained in a car collision that left six others injured on Ohio 741 in Clearcreek Twp. Wednesday afternoon.

Red Light Runner Hits Mustang Broadside

Red Light Runner Hits Mustang Broadside
KOTV Tulsa - Aug 05 6:36 AM
A couple of drivers are lucky to be alive after being involved in a wreck near 41st and Memorial early Friday morning. Tulsa Police say two girls in Ford Mustang were driving southbound through the intersection at 41st and Memorial when a car going east bound ran a red light and crashed into them.

New Mercedes M class, Fordfox and Cadillac STS at Baku Car Show
Baku Today - Aug 04 12:13 PM
The 3rd car show will be held in the Amburan recreation center in the Bilgah settlement of Baku on August 19.

Hamilton man wins Street class race with mother's '68 Mustang

Hamilton man wins Street class race with mother's '68 Mustang
MLive.com, MI - 12 hours ago Donna Mesbergen was a little reluctant when her son, Chris, asked if he could borrow her 1968 Ford Mustang earlier this Mom has one cool car, and it's fast.

New Ford car to take on Indian roads
Economic Times, India - Jul 8, 2005 BANGALORE: The new mid-sized premium car from the Ford stable , code named B376, is likely to be its mainstay in the mid-term. Market

'Ford one of most reliable makes of car'
Life Style Extra, UK - 20 hours ago LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Ford cars have improved so much over the past few years they And when it comes to individual models, the least reliable new car is the

Fix 'em up, buff 'em up and smash 'em up
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 50 minutes ago 1965 Plymouth Fury, a '63 and '64 Cadillac, several 1963 Ford Galaxies, and a 1964 Dodge station wagon, among others. The winner is the last car still running

1,000 car keys missing in strike
ic Liverpool, UK - 19 hours ago KEYS for around 1,000 new Ford cars remained missing in Liverpool last night as a strike by workers over pay and jobs continued.

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test

New Ford Car Gets First Track Test
KOTV, OK - Aug 3, 2005 ``I think things went really well,'' said Jarrett, who drives a Ford Taurus in stock-car racing's top-tier Nextel Cup series for Robert Yates Racing.

Rods go from junkers to jewels
Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - 18 hours ago When Bill Doherty was 11, his father bought him a 1929 Ford Model A to keep him out of trouble. The car has kept the Louisvillian, now 57, out of trouble ever

Beyond the hybrid hype: We love 'em, fear 'em
Miami Herald, FL - 3 hours ago After the Accord came, in order, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, Ford Mustang, Honda system specifically designed to see small childrens or pets behind the car.

US car buyers get $5.3 billion in July discounts
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 4 hours ago firm Edmunds.com said Thursday. As expected, it said General Motors Corp. , Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler arm

1,000 car keys missing in strike
ic Liverpool, UK - 19 hours ago KEYS for around 1,000 new Ford cars remained missing in Liverpool last night as a strike by workers over pay and jobs continued.

Indy IRP: RE Technologies
Motorsport.com, Canada - 10 hours ago Edwards returns to the team to drive the No. 191 TMC Transportation/ Ford Racing Silver Crown car with Ford power under the hood.

New Ford car to take on Indian roads
Economic Times, India - Jul 8, 2005 BANGALORE: The new mid-sized premium car from the Ford stable , code named B376, is likely to be its mainstay in the mid-term. Market

Discounts boost July sales 24% at GM, 30% at Ford, 21% at Chrysler

Discounts boost July sales 24% at GM, 30% at Ford, 21% at Chrysler
Canadian Press via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 3:14 PM
TORONTO (CP) - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler reversed the inroads of their biggest foreign competitors last month as employee discounts for everyone drove big Canadian sales increases for the North American-based automakers.

Ford reportedly dumps Eminem
BreakingNews.ie - Aug 03 10:36 AM
Eminem's newly-formed business relationship with car manufacturing giant Ford has reportedly been severed over his new song 'Ass like that'.

Car giants slash prices in US
Edinburgh Evening News - Aug 02 5:08 AM
FLAGGING sales and reducing profitability have prompted car giants Ford and General Motors to slash their prices in their biggest market.

Ford July Sales Jump on Discount Program
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 10:50 AM
Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales jumped 35.5 percent in July thanks to a discount program that let customers pay the employee price. Ford and its domestic rivals General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG responded by extending the discount for at least one more month, even though GM had said last week it planned to end the promotion.

1,000 car keys missing in strike
Liverpool Echo - Aug 04 12:58 AM
KEYS for around 1,000 new Ford cars remained missing in Liverpool last night as a strike by workers over pay and jobs continued. Elsewhere, a further 1,000 cars were being delivered to showrooms around the UK after the keys were returned at another depot in Avonmouth.

Jarrett tests out Ford's '06 model
The Charlotte Observer - Aug 04 12:27 AM
Dale Jarrett drove a car prepared by the Wood Brothers in a test session at Atlanta Motor Speedway this week.

Universal Express Receives Special Competitive Price Allowance From Ford Motors
The Auto Channel - Aug 02 10:08 PM
NEW YORK--Aug. 1, 2005--Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), today announced that it has received a special competitive price allowance (CPA) from Ford Motors to offer van leasing incentives to private postal stores and couriers through it's subsidiary, Universal Express Logistics.

Three Stars To Drive For RE Technologies at IRP

Three Stars To Drive For RE Technologies at IRP
iLikeRacing.com - 20 hours ago Edwards returns to the team to drive the No. 191 TMC Transportation/ Ford Racing Silver Crown car with Ford power under the hood.

Rally Finland: Round ten preview
Motorsport.com, Canada - 8 hours ago Ford's newest rally car, the Fiesta ST Group N, will make its world championship debut on this weekend's Rally Finland. Two of the

The Open Road
TheDay (subscription), CT - 4 hours ago of adjusting his driving style to suit the car versus getting the car to where to turning 20 last December, East signed a development deal with Ford with the

GM quietly ends employee pricing deals
Billings Gazette, USA - 7 hours ago New-car shopper Gerri Bain praised the simplicity of the employee-discount program. A Ford owner for 40 years, Bain was test-driving a Chevy at Bobb yesterday.

Car loans falsified, says FBI affidavit
Charlotte Observer, NC - 3 hours ago to qualify buyers for car loans totaling up to $15 million. Keating owned the Five Star, South Boulevard and Monroe auto malls. On Tuesday, Harrelson Ford Inc.

Eminem's marketing deal with Ford scrapped
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 3 hours ago Eminem's marketing deal with car giant Ford has been scrapped because his new song was too "over the top". The car manufacturers

'Ford one of most reliable makes of car'
Life Style Extra, UK - 7 hours ago LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Ford cars have improved so much over the past few years they And when it comes to individual models, the least reliable new car is the

Beyond the hybrid hype: We love 'em, fear 'em
Miami Herald, FL - 6 hours ago After the Accord came, in order, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, Ford Mustang, Honda system specifically designed to see small childrens or pets behind the car.

1,000 car keys missing in strike
ic Liverpool, UK - 6 hours ago KEYS for around 1,000 new Ford cars remained missing in Liverpool last night as a strike by workers over pay and jobs continued.

Car seats donated

Car seats donated
La Junta Tribune-Democrat - Aug 03 2:15 PM
Tri-County Family Care Center of Rocky Ford and the Arkansas Valley Child Safety Coalition donated 31 car seats Tuesday in the lobby of Tri-County GM in La Junta.

Car giants slash prices in US
Edinburgh Evening News - Aug 02 5:08 AM
FLAGGING sales and reducing profitability have prompted car giants Ford and General Motors to slash their prices in their biggest market.

Race Car Stolen From Melvindale Home
WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 9:22 AM
A race car that was more than just a hobby for a Melvindale man was stolen, Local 4 reported.

Federal bill will restore car, truck leasing in New York state
The Buffalo News - Aug 03 6:04 AM
Car and truck leasing in New York state could soon be widely available again, once President Bush signs the federal transportation bill.

Ford's F-Series Sets Modern Day Vehicle Sales Record of 126,905; Ford Motor Company's July Sales Up 29 Percent
The Auto Channel - Aug 02 3:06 PM
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2, 2005; Ford dealers delivered 126,905 F-Series trucks to U.S. customers in July -- the highest monthly sales for any vehicle in modern day U.S. automotive history.

Jerry Flint takes on Ford
Autoblog - Aug 02 2:04 PM
Jerry Flint has been no big fan of Ford lately, and recently stated that he thinks Chrysler can pass them for the #2 spot in the US. In his column this week, he gets specific with his gripes, and starts right off with the planned cancellation of the Freestyle crossover vehicle. Lets see - crossovers are gaining in popularity, the Freestyle outsells the Five Hundred (that was a bit of a

WTCC: Frustrating Spa weekend for Ford.
Crash.net - Aug 02 4:02 AM
Team Ford Hotfiel Sport leaves Belgium without points in spite of a promising performance in the latest round of the World Touring Car Championship.

Ford Hails Record-breaking Sales in July
HispanicBusiness.com - Aug 02 12:47 PM
Ford Motor Co. trumpeted a record-breaking performance in July as US and foreign car makers released their monthly sales figures Tuesday.

GM, Ford, Chrysler U.S. Auto Sales Rise on Discounts (Update5)
Bloomberg.com - Aug 02 11:21 AM
Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG posted U.S. sales increases of more than 15 percent in July, bolstered by an employee discount program that may have driven a record month for the industry. Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. also reported gains.

Detroit's Big 3 see surge in U.S. sales
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 11:54 AM
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler posted stronger-than-expected double-digit U.S. sales gains for July on Tuesday as hefty discounts delivered blowout results for the traditional Big Three car companies.

Ford's new wheels is a mystery

Ford's new wheels is a mystery
Moneycontrol.com, India - 11 hours ago Ford India's next model is not just a new car. The B376, as it has been codenamed, will be a platform for future models of Ford in India, as well as abroad.

Notes: Ford takes reins in center
MLB.com - 21 hours ago By Gerald Tang / MLB.com. MINNEAPOLIS -- With Torii Hunter likely out for the rest of the season, the Twins need Lew Ford to pick up his play on all fronts.

2006 Ford Explorer Road Test
Auto123, Canada - 12 hours ago Would you put Toyota's 4Runner, Nissan's Pathfinder and Ford's Explorer into the same sentence? You know what I mean. While they

New Ford Fiesta ST GpN car set for Finland debut.

New Ford Fiesta ST GpN car set for Finland debut.
crash.net, UK - 7 hours ago Ford's newest rally car, the Fiesta ST Group N, will make its world championship debut on this weekend's Rally Finland. Two of the

Ford axes deal with Eminem
The Statesman, India - 2 hours ago Aug. 3. The car maker Ford has pulled out of a marketing deal with the rapper Eminem because of the lyrics of the star s latest song.

Larson Ford wins to force penultimate game
Asbury Park Press, NJ - 15 hours ago The Jersey Shore Basketball League veteran produced 22 points and played tough defense in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night, as Larson Ford kept its JSBL

Visteon says progress made toward Ford deal
MLive.com, MI - 12 hours ago Auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. said Monday it has made significant progress on a plan to transfer unprofitable plants back to Ford Motor Co.

Drugs the topic at Crime Watch rally in Ford City
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 10 hours ago FORD CITY Local, county, and state leaders spoke bluntly yesterday about how to rid the county of drugs and drug dealers, and they asked the audience to