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  1. hi .. i'm sherif ali from Egypt and i'm so much interested in Robert Tignor's article : The Ford Motor Company of Egypt. I will so grateful if you send it to me .. My email is sherif71@yahoo.com

  2. Oh dear goodness. \Chevy has made their own Dodge Caliber. I mean, seriously: http://www.chevrolet.com/cruze/pictures/ Hate the grille. Wouldn't want to walk up to that car regularly and say "yep, that's mine". Greenhouse is unappealing, and the side profile looks Korean. (Perhaps becaus it is). I never thought I'd say I'd take a Cavalier over this -- and take a Cobalt over a Cruze.
  3. The only thing the BMW might be able to get an upswing on is the perception it can haul more people than a Mustang. Then again, neither really are built for that, are they? Can a family commute in a Mustang?
  4. I could agree with that but my hunch is that the Flex will be killed for the new Explorer.
  5. There are a couple companies in town with Transit Connects. I like them. I kind of want one, except I don't deliver anything. It seems like a good fit for the market. Could they convert these into light-load passenger vans?
  6. Man you guys put on a whole lot more miles than I do. The 2006 Fusion I-4 has 39,000 miles on it. Better get roadtripping! Ah oh wait... have to be at the office Monday through Friday with little room for vacation. Ack.
  7. This got forwarded to me and now I'm sending it out here-- ALAN MULALLY, CEO OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO DELIVER OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOWCASE JAN 7 You are formally invited to watch Ford CEO Alan Mulally’s opening keynote address at CES and the unveiling of new Ford technology DATE & TIME: January 7, 2010 at 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET LOCATION: Live Webcast @ http://fordlivemedia.cadence-inc.com/rsvp.aspx President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Alan Mulally, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2010 International CES highlighting the latest innovations behind Ford’s commitment to delivering a smarter, safer, and simpler way to connect the driver with their in-car technology and to their digital lives. Senior Management Speakers Derrick Kuzak Group Vice President, Global Product Development Jim Buczkowski Director, Global Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering Doug VanDagens Director, Ford Connected Services Solutions This event is for all media and industry analysts. No live Q&A or call-in session.
  8. Check out what Warren Smith said in this Q&A ( link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...9101603083.html ) He tells the reader to opt for the Fusion over the Lexus-- (Question from) Annapolis: Hi, Warren. I have a 2004 Solara sport six-cylinder that is so totally reliable even at 106k, but I am getting the itch (also tired of it pulling to the left; always has, always will). Along with the itch is the wish to better my gas mileage. So, I am looking at that new Lexus 250 hybrid which seems to be around $40k, the Prius of course, which can be mid-20s to mid-30s depending on the model, and the BMW diesel, the 335D. Or I could stick with mid-20s for mileage and go Acura TL or Infiniti G37 or the BMW 328i at mid-30s price range. Or just drive the Solara until it keels over. Help me, sage one. Warren Brown: Hello, Annapolis: All of the alternate models you're loking at are good. I particularly like the 335D. When it comes to gas-electric hybrids, I advise you to do this, seriously: Drive the Lexus 250 hybrid. Then, drive a fully loaded Ford Fusion hybrid. Then, come back here and talk to us about your experience. I'm betting that, for several thousand dollars less, the Fusion Hybrid is going to make a pretty good impression.
  9. Not to hijack the thread, but may I ask what color your T-Bird is? I live in the Seattle area now and if I see a T-Bird I'll give a friendly wave on I-5 or I-405, whichever the case may be. Me? White Fusion.
  10. See, from reading through this thread this is what I thought would happen. Give the guy a break. He's proud of his high-mileage Mustang, has put in basic maintenance, and seems happy. I believe his mileage number, your results may vary. The only advice is taking a look at your serpentine belt just in case. Traditionally we changed ours every four to five years on the Oldsmobile. Reminds me that I need to check mine tomorrow, and the air pressure...
  11. Those were the days when they were selling the Mercury Cougar at a loss by a few thousand dollars (read it on this forum many years ago). What is the Focus doing now for profitability?
  12. That article blew. Here's why: From what I can tell, they are gauging the depreciation value of the vehicles as a harbinger to what goes on the list. Forbes is throwing the term "clunkers" around because these vehicles also are gas guzzlers. The fuel cost was another major determinate, which kind of goes hand in hand considering these are fuel-thirsty vehicles. The end result, in reality, is a list that had a very bad headline to get internet play on the Cash for Clunkers program. A disconnected hack job nonetheless. Not all journalists can crank out winners all the time. Note that journalists get judged not by their overall stream of work, but the material the public reads. In this case, though, it appears Hannah Elliott handles automotive content as one of her beats. More from the author: http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=+site:w...b1c6ebfff7f9103
  13. Bingo. You get it. Would someone want a Taurus if the cops (AND taxis!) had one too? The cool factor sinks immediately as you would be associated with the police. No disrespect to the men and women in blue, but people looking at the Taurus would not want the added image of being connected to "The Man". What MIGHT be okay is if they took the Taurus SHO, changed the name and design and made it the Interceptor (or something similar to that). As long as the public does not connect one thing to the other, all should be well. If the car is a hit and they can make it RWD, why not also sell it -- under the new name -- to the public as the Interceptor. Or-- hell, could the Explorer be a RWD Taurus derivative we don't know about?
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