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GM's September U.S. auto sales up 20 percent

General Motors Co and Chrysler Group reported September U.S. auto sales gains of at least 20 percent, a sign that consumers have returned as vehicle inventories have risen after being crimped by the March earthquake in Japan.

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Ford bets on Russia sales growth

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U.S. carmaker Ford is confident sales growth in Russia will hold up amid tough economic conditions and that the government will support Western involvement in the industry long after upcoming elections, its new Russia chief said on Saturday.
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Ford CEO pressed to explain anti-bailout ad

The Republican chairman of a congressional oversight panel has asked Ford Motor Co to explain why it pulled a TV commercial critical of the Obama administration's auto bailout.
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UAW focus shifts to Ford as Chrysler stalls

The United Auto Workers has turned its focus in contract negotiations to Ford Motor Co after progress in talks with smaller rival Chrysler appeared to stall, two people with knowledge of the discussions said on Wednesday.
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Ford Motor Company's August Sales Up 11 Percent; Lincoln Brand Up 25 Percent

Ford Motor Company's momentum continued in August, as sales increased 11 percent last month. Ford's resurgent Lincoln brand saw August sales increase 25 percent. Ford's August sales totaled 175,220. Ford brand sales were up 16 percent, paced by utilities (up 49 percent), as Ford's Escape sales were (up 39 percent) and sales of the company's new Explorer were up 300 percen
Ford, Toyota Team Up

Ford, Toyota Team-up: Companies, Leaders Have Old Ties, Admiration

News that Ford Motor Co. and Toyota will work together jointly to develop a gas-electric hybrid fuel system for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles isn't a big surprise, if one considers the source of how the arrangement came about. Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda crossed paths at an airport. The two company leaders talked, sharing mutual admiration for one another's companies. Talk turned to hybrid vehicles, and plans for the future. Ford is the truck leader, and Toy...
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Ford, Toyota Hybrid: CEOs Mulally, Toyoda Have Long Ties of Affection

News that Ford and Toyota will work together jointly to develop a gas-electric hybrid fuel system for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles is not a big surprise if one considers the source of how the arrangement came about. Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda crossed paths at an airport. The two company leaders talked, sharing mutual admiration for each other's companies. Talked turned to hybrid vehicles, and plans for the future.
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Toyota, Ford to work on hybrids for trucks

Toyota Motor Corp and Ford Motor Co will work together to develop gasoline-electric trucks and SUVs that will be ready for market by the end of the decade, the two companies said on Monday.
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U.S. safety regulators open probes on Ford, VW cars

U.S. auto safety regulators have opened preliminary investigations into new Ford Motor Co Mustangs with manual transmissions for possible shifting problems and diesel Volkswagen Jetta sedans for possible fuel leaks.
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Ford Recalls One Million F-150 Trucks

Ford is recalling one million F-150 trucks, its most popular vehicle, due to issues with the fuel tank straps corroding, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Ford hopes to avoid strike in labor talks

Ford Motor Co's labor chief said the U.S. automaker hopes to avoid a strike in its talks for a new labor deal with the United Auto Workers union, which officially began on Friday.
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Ford to build billion dollar plant in India

Ford Motor Co said on Thursday said it plans to invest $1 billion to build a factory in western India, doubling its investment in the country as the U.S. carmaker seeks to gain a greater share in the second-fastest growing auto market in the world.
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Ford's Near-Term Future Riding on UAW Talks

Ford's near-term success is riding on getting a new UAW contract that controls labor costs for the next four years. If Ford is successful, the company's costs paid for debt will improve with a credit rating upgrade.
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Ford profit tops expectations

Ford Motor Co's quarterly profit beat Wall Street expectations helped by higher prices and improved sales in North America.

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