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Ford Shrinks 'Boss' Engine Program in Light of Fuel Prices

boss engine dies Posted June 25 2008 03:13 PM by P_Floraday

It's no secret that Ford has been working on a new family of Boss engines, scheduled to appear in upcoming Mustangs and F-series trucks. Now comes word that Ford has ditched the Boss engine for Mustangs and F-150s,...

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Ford pushes 2009 F-150 Launch back two Months

2009 ford f-150 driving Posted June 20 2008 10:27 AM by P_Floraday

I had the chance to sample Ford's 2009 F-150 earlier this week and, unfortunately, I can't share my driving impressions with anyone at this time. But Ford just sent out a press release that announced the on-sale date for...

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It's about damn time.

Ford F-150 is no longer the top-selling vehicle
2008 Ford F-150 Posted June 6 2008 03:30 PM by JasonCammisa

Automotive News reports that, for the first time in almost 17 years, a car outsold the F-150 pickup truck. And as it turns, out, FOUR of them did.

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Is $3.50 per Gallon the Tipping Point for Car Sales?

gas price Posted May 22 2008 11:51 AM by P_Floraday

Alan Mulally blames gas prices for the instability in the U.S. vehicle market. Once consumers faced $3.50 per gallon gas, SUV and truck sales started to lose steam. Mulally doesn't see the trend reversing in the near...

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Trucks Won't Die Just Yet

lots of drywall Posted May 20 2008 09:35 AM by P_Floraday

With soaring fuel prices, concerns about the environment, and a poor housing market, some critics are predicting the death of the body-on-frame pickup truck. I'm not convinced the truck will die so easily.

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The Breakfast Edge, Part II

young lorio eating cereal Posted May 19 2008 11:29 AM by AutomobileStaff

Sure, putting the Ford Edge on the front of a box of Hot Wheels cereal sounds like a great way to sell cars, but there's only one way to gauge its true effectiveness: A taste test.

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Sign Me Up for a Ford S-Max

Ford S-Max in Detroit Posted May 19 2008 10:03 AM by Evan.McCausland

I'm easily suckered by both friends and automobiles - which may explain why I agreed to attend the 2008 Detroit auto show with a group of pals after I'd spent three eight-hour days there during press week.

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Breakfast of Marketers

cereal Posted May 16 2008 12:45 PM by AutomobileStaff

The Edge is one of Ford's best-selling vehicles lately, and I think I just figured out why. The crossover SUV is likely enjoying a big up-tick in volume because of a brilliant promotion involving Kellogg's Hot Wheels...

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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2008 Ford Fusion SEL Sport

EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2008 Ford Fusion SEL Sport
2008_ford_fusion_SEL_sport_front_view Posted April 11 2008 01:58 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Joe Lorio's comments on driving the 2008 Ford Fusion SEL Sport.

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New Millionaire Does Want a Ford

Lotto winner misquoted in earlier reports
ford logo Posted April 7 2008 06:43 AM by P_Floraday

This Ford worker does want to buy Ford products with his lottery winnings.

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Finished with Fords

Ford worker wins lotto, vows never to buy a Ford
ford logo Posted April 4 2008 09:51 AM by P_Floraday

Not all Ford workers want to own Ford products.

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Selling on Style

2009 Ford Flex won't be marketed as a minivan replacement
2009 ford flex in new york city Posted April 1 2008 11:53 AM by P_Floraday

Ford doesn't want buyers to think of the 2009 Flex as another minivan replacement.

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Trucks aren't always uneconomical

2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty hauling test
2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty front view Posted April 1 2008 08:00 AM by P_Floraday

Who would have thought the Ford F-450 Super Duty could be the most economical vehicle?

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Ford Taurus, Day 1

EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Ford Taurus, Day 1
2008_ford_taurus_rear_three_quarter Posted December 20 2007 02:07 PM by AutomobileStaff

Read Amy Skogstrom's comments on driving the 2008 Ford Taurus.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt, Day 1

EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt, Day 1
2008_ford_mustang_bullitt_front_three_quarter Posted December 17 2007 12:01 PM by DGluckman

Read Rusty Blackwell's comments on driving the 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt.

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