Feb 25, 2007
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Stater Bros. 300 Qualifying, Page 1 February 24, 2007 California Speedway Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 60 Fusion, spun on his first lap of qualifying this afternoon in turns one and two and was unable to complete his qualifying attempt. While the car suffered no damage, Edwards failed to ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com: New EPA Ratings Should Not Dim Appeal of Hybrids
Feb 24, 2007
CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIAâs IntelliChoice.com, the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today said the Environmental Protection Agencyâs new gas mileage ratings should not be a primary concern for auto buyers considering hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles. âThe EPAâs n ... Continue reading
Gasoline-electric Hybrid Technology Gains Momentum At Fords
Feb 23, 2007
Gasoline-electric hybrid technology continues to gain momentum and Ford Motor Company researchers are working hard to advance innovative hybrid solutions to address consumer interest. Ford unveiled a hydrogen-fueled, battery-powered plug-in Ford Edge at the 2007 Washington (D.C.) Auto Show in January. Unveiling the hyb ... Continue reading
2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty Turbo Diesel Dually Review
Feb 20, 2007
A Beast of Burden By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau When this one popped up on the test vehicle schedule I gasped. Just from the name I thought this must be one whale of a truck. I was right. This is the pickup for the contactor with a heavy trailer, retirees with a fifth-wheel camper, the sportsman with ... Continue reading
George Washington Carver and Henry Ford Shared a Bio-fuel (Ethanol) Vision
Feb 19, 2007
Though worlds apart, George Washington Carver and Henry Ford shared a vision of a future in which agricultural products would be put to new uses to create products and industries. One idea both men worked on more than 60 years ago -- biofuels -- is again in vogue as America seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign oil ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Chicago Ford Dealers Bring Celebrities, Music, and Fun to Chicago Auto Show
Feb 16, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 16 -- Ford is enlisting Mexican performing artist Patricia Manterola and Grammy-nominated hip-hop singer Kelis to turn up the heat at the Chicago Auto Show. These artists will be supporting various Ford activities including its exclusive automotive sponsorship of the first ever Hispanic day on Feb. 16th. ... Continue reading
Hybrid Tax-Credit Cap Impacts Foreign Automakers
Feb 13, 2007
Washington DC February 12, 2007: The AIADA newsletter reported that last April, President Bush said he favored removing limits on the number of advanced-technology vehicles eligible for federal tax credits. But the budget he proposed last week would not lift those caps. Under current law, once an automaker sells 60,000 ... Continue reading
Daytona Speedweeks: Ford Racing Will Host 30,000 at Ford Race and Rock Fest
Feb 13, 2007
WHAT & WHO Two Ford Racing-sponsored events to jumpstart Speedweeks: -- Free "Ford Race & Rock Fest," with headliners Eddie Money and Sammy Kershaw and a host of hot local bands. Continuous performances on stage, along with special guest appearances by Ford NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and others. City has closed off thre ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show : Purdy Report on All Introductions - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Feb 12, 2007
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2007 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The annual Chicago Auto Show is way different than Detroit. For one thing itâs in Chicago, one of the most cosmopolitan of US cities. Of course weâre always working so hard we have little time to see the city. The exhibition hall in Chica ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits
Feb 10, 2007
Updated frequently â last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayerâs tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Things have been a bit hectic lately, partly because Iâve become the co-host of a radio show called The Automotive Journal on KNEW 910 every Saturday morning between 11-12. Huge fun but as it is live it does call for a certain amount of self- restraint as ther ... Continue reading
Funkmaster Flex Spins into the Chicago Auto Show with a 2007 Ford Expedition Concept and a Lot More
Feb 9, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Hip-hop DJ and guru of urban car culture Funkmaster Flex is coming to the Chicago Auto Show to showcase his hottest ride yet, the 2007 Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex concept. Funkmaster Flex, star of the hit television series All Muscle on ESPN will be at the Ford stand on Feb. 10th from 2 p.m. to 8 ... Continue reading
New Ford Chief's First Auto Show Keynote Set for NY
Feb 9, 2007
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company since September 2006, will deliver his first auto show keynote at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. Mulally's remarks will be the main event at the Show's opening press breakfast, which is co-hosted by the Interna ... Continue reading
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