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Anna Ford, a renowned newsreader and presenter, has launched a scathing attack on her former bosses and colleagues in the BBC, describing them as "pathetic" and "silly old fools". In an interview with the Radio Times, Ford, 54, revealed her frustrations with the corporation's
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Nissan's manufacturing operations remain the most efficient in North America, outperforming its American and Japanese competitors, according to the 1998 Harbour report. With an average of 2.29 workers needed to build a car or truck at its Smyrna, Tenn. plant, Nissan achieves pretax profits of $301 per
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Confident home buyers continue to stride forward as financing barriers collapse, allowing a record two-thirds of American households to own their own homes by the end of the first quarter. In the automotive industry, Japanese automakers' plants in the United States were more productive than the Big Three, with
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The Ford Motor Company has made a significant move in its European advertising strategy, transferring a substantial portion of its business to Young & Rubicam Advertising from Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide. The transfer involves five key accounts, including the Ford Fiesta, Ford Ka, Ford Explorer, Windstar mini-van, and the Ford
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Industry leaders BMW and Fiat have strongly rejected reports of a possible alliance or merger between the two companies. Fiat's officials claim they have not had discussions with BMW since the 1980s, while BMW's spokesperson dismisses the rumors as "complete rubbish." Meanwhile, Volkswagen has
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A landmark twist has emerged in the struggle between BMW and Volkswagen for the highly prized Rolls-Royce name. Volkswagen has taken over the Rolls-Royce Motors factory in Crewe, but despite this, the Rolls-Royce name remains available for sale, with BMW seen as the likely buyer. If Rolls-Royce plc sells the
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German court rules against Ford's use of the Focus name due to trademark concerns, citing potential unfair benefit from the popular magazine Focus. The decision comes as a setback to Ford's plans to roll out the medium-sized car throughout Europe in the autumn. The ruling applies
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Metrocall Inc. has agreed to buy AT&T's electronic paging business for $205 million in stock and cash, marking AT&T's exit from the paging business. The sale will allow AT&T to focus on other areas, including its acquisition of cable giant
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The United Automobile Workers union and General Motors are locked in a heated dispute over the auto maker's investments in the United States, with the union accusing G.M. of pursuing a strategy that prioritizes profits over jobs and the company countering that it has committed to investing
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The recent strike by the United Automobile Workers (UAW) against General Motors in Flint, Michigan, highlights the deep-seated distrust between workers and management in the auto industry. The strike, which began on June 5, has forced G.M. to close most of its North American assembly lines, causing suffering for
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This weekend, Mid-America Raceway near Wentzville will be abuzz with activity as it hosts a pair of special events, including the National Hot Rod Association McAmis & Parks Super Quick Series and the NHRA Celebrity Dream Series. The regular 1/8-mile program will also be held, featuring top dragsters and
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Paul Haldeman, a native of Yardley, Bucks County, has been a key player in the car industry for over 20 years. As the owner of Haldeman Lincoln Mercury on the Lehigh Street automile in Allentown, Haldeman has successfully navigated the challenges of keeping his products fresh, interesting, and affordable. Recently,
