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Actresses ready themselves for next Academy awards

Actresses ready themselves for next Academy Awards

Academy awards have always been the pinnacle of one's achievement in the film world and since its inception in 1928 there has been intense speculation about prospective winners. Come December and these opinions escalate. Here is a run down on what the media is saying about the best female lead prospects for the 2011 statuette.

Ford may take Lincoln brand global in 5 years: CEO

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Ford Motor Co could take its Lincoln brand to international markets within five years once it has re-established the long-neglected luxury label in the United States, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said.
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September auto sales seen up modestly

September auto sales are on track to top August levels by a small margin after a boost from end-summer sales events even as economic uncertainty crimps a fuller recovery for the industry.
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Geely may build as many as 3 Volvo plants in China

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which last month completed its purchase of Volvo from Ford Motor Co, may build as many as three plants in China to make the Swedish brand, a Geely spokesman said on Tuesday.
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U.S. opens rust probe of 1997-2001 F-150 pickups

U.S. safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into reports that fuel tanks from 1997 to 2001 model year Ford Motor Co F-150 pickups have dropped onto the road due to rusted support straps.
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Hyundai unveils its first electric car

Hyundai Motor, South Korea's No.1 carmaker, unveiled its first pure electric car on Thursday, with a goal of commencing mass production of the vehicles in 2012.
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Ford calls dealers to discuss Lincoln's future

Ford Motor Co has invited Lincoln dealers to a meeting in October to discuss its plans to breathe new life into the lagging luxury brand at a critical time for many of its U.S. retailers.
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Ford's Fleming says he's happy with Mazda tie-up

Ford Motor Co, which owns 11 percent of Mazda Motor Corp, has not yet fully discussed its long-term relationship with the Japanese automaker but is pleased with the current setup, a top Ford executive said on Thursday.
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Ford recalls 575,000 Windstar vans in U.S., Canada

Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 575,000 Windstar vans in 21 cold-weather U.S. states and Canada from model years 1998 to 2003 because of the possibility that the rear axle may fracture due to corrosion
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Ford recalls 463,000 Windstar vans

Ford Motor Co> is recalling nearly 463,000 Windstar vans from model years 1998 to 2003 in cold-weather U.S. states due to the possibility that the rear axle may fracture due to corrosion, federal regulators reported on Friday.
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Automakers to launch new models, spend more in India

Global automakers in India are planning to launch new models and boost investment in the country, executives said at a conference, signaling brisk demand in one of the fastest growing car markets in the world.
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Ford halts Fiesta shipments on part glitch

Ford Motor Co temporarily halted shipments of Fiestas from its Mexico factory in the past week due to a faulty part, compounding an inventory shortage for the new small car and further complicating a key vehicle introduction.
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Geely first-half net beats forecast

China's Geely Automobile Holdings, whose parent bought Ford's Volvo unit this month, warned of tougher competition and slower sales after its record first-half earnings beat forecasts on Wednesday.
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Funds may rebalance auto stocks on GM IPO: Ford

Mutual funds and other large stockholders may rebalance auto sector holdings after General Motors Co's initial public offering, but day-to-day stock prices are not the main measure of Ford Motor Co's turnaround
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GM files for IPO and plans dual listing

General Motors Co took a big step toward repaying a controversial taxpayer-funded bailout by declaring plans for a landmark stock offering that represents a critical test for the Obama administration.
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GM and and China's SAIC deepen ties

General Motors and China's SAIC Motor Corp deepened their ties to include the joint development of small engines and transmissions as the U.S. automaker seeks to draw on the allure of the fast-growing China market ahead of a highly anticipated IPO.
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GM CEO steps down as profit revs up IPO engine

General Motors Co posted its biggest quarterly profit in six years on Thursday and CEO Ed Whitacre stepped aside on the cusp of an IPO expected to allow the U.S. government to relinquish its majority stake.

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