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Delegates attending next week's World Trade Organization conference in Seattle will reduce vehicle emissions with the operation of 55 new Ford Motor Company natural gas vehicles, unveiled at the Pier 48 ferry terminal on November 22nd. The vehicles, designed for use by WTO delegates, will exclusively run on
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Ford Motor Company marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Ford IKON, a car designed specifically for India. The IKON's production began at Ford's new state-of-the-art plant in Maraimalai Nagar, India, with Jacques Nasser, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, driving the first
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David Green's first career NASCAR Winston Cup pole position was a result of his car's speed and his own superstitions. Taped to the dashboard of his Pontiac Grand Prix was a hairbow from 2-year-old daughter Kaylie, which he believed brought him good luck. Green's
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The Arnold City Council made several notable decisions, including approving permits for two restaurants in Richardson Square Plat 3. Pizza Hut and Taco Bell will be constructed on approximately 1.5 acres at the northwest corner of Richardson Road and Richardson Square Drive, serving non-intoxicating liquor, and benefiting from sanitary-sewer
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October sales numbers showed a significant shift in the US auto market, with foreign brands posting significant gains at the expense of American manufacturers. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan led the way, with sales increases of 12.6 percent, 3.2 percent, and 27.6 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, General Motors, Ford
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Ford Motor Company, the world's largest producer of trucks, and Oracle Corporation, the world's leading supplier of software for information management, have joined forces to create the AutoXchange, an e-business supply chain that will link $300 billion in automotive transactions to dealers and consumers. The joint
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The Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association has taken a significant step to address the labor shortage in the construction industry by donating $10,000 worth of woodworking tools to Craig County High School students. This gesture is part of an effort to establish a Craig County student chapter of the
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Despite the automakers' strong third-quarter earnings, consumer confidence has been plummeting, and several major companies in the automotive and technology sectors have announced significant job cuts and cost-saving measures. However, one company, NetSolve Inc., has posted a $2 million profit, and IBM has authorized a massive stock buyback. Key
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As the American auto industry continues to evolve, several museums dedicated to the business are emerging in cities once synonymous with the industry. Last spring, the Ford Motor Company opened a museum in Dearborn, Mich., near the historic Henry Ford Museum and the Automotive Hall of Fame. This month, DaimlerChrysler
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The United Auto Workers and Ford reached a tentative agreement over the weekend, averted a US carmaker's first national strike since 1976, as officials negotiated around the clock, passing through the UAW's strike deadline of midnight Friday. The deal includes UAW backing for Ford's
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A tentative agreement between Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers (UAW) has been reached, averting a costly strike that could have involved an estimated 100,000 workers nationwide. The agreement was negotiated throughout the night in Dearborn, Michigan, and was finalized around 1 p.m. on Saturday. The
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Ford, the world's second largest carmaker, is set to unveil a far-reaching engine cooperation deal with PSA Peugeot Citroen, the French car and van manufacturer. The agreement, which will be announced in Paris later this week, will involve a global partnership on engines, with manufacturing and production of
