Car News – Ford and UAW tentative agreement on labor contract

October 14th, 2009
Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

The United Auto Workers (UAW) are planning to present the changes to the existing four year contract that they have with Ford Motor Company to the National Ford Council today.  Details have not been released, but the new agreement, if approved, will go to a member vote.
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Car News – Ford European market share breaks 10 percent

October 13th, 2009
2010 Ford Fiesta

Sales breaking over 10 perecent in Europe is due in part by the Ford Fiesta.

Ford announced that their European operations hit a milestone when they broke the 10 percent market share barrier since September, 2001.  This was due to a high demand for the popular Ford Fiesta.
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Car News – Ford Fiesta to debut at LA Auto Show

October 7th, 2009
2010 Ford Fiesta

2010 Ford Fiesta

Coming this December, the new U.S. version of the Ford Fiesta will debut at the LA Auto Show.  Originally there were only European and Chinese models available, but the U.S. version has a slightly different appearance due to the federal crash requirements.
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Car News – Three Wheeled Vehicles looking for DOE loans.

October 2nd, 2009
Aptera TYP-1

Aptera TYP-1

Three wheeled vehicles have always been the red headed stepchild that the rest of the automotive family ignores as much as possible.  They have always been reserved as more more niche markets or being showcased at car shows.  However, it looks like they are looking to take a step forward.
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Car News – Aston Martin in possible financial jeopardy

September 29th, 2009
Aston Martin may be in trouble as it's parent company is experiencing financial problems.

Aston Martin may be in trouble as it's parent company is experiencing financial problems.

Hard times may be hitting Aston Martin soon.  It is reported that the companies parent company, Investment Dar, a investment firm based out of Kuwait, is havign trouble with refinancing the debt it incurred due to the global economic crisis.
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