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More Moves: Peter Horbury leaves Ford back to Volvo and will be replaced by Moray Callum
Ford Motor Company today announced key changes to bolster vehicle design leadership at both Volvo Cars and Ford’s Americas operations. Peter Horbury executive director, Ford Americas design, will return to Volvo as vice president, design, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Horbury … Continue reading
New Ford Mustang and Mustang Convertible
With the introduction of the Dodge Challenger and soon the Chevrolet Camaro, both made with the same Retro theme as Ford has been producing its Mustang over the past years, it is interesting to think how these obvious Retro designs … Continue reading
New Ford Taurus Aimes to Improve Ford’s Image from 2010
DETROIT, Jan.11, 2009 – The Ford Taurus – the car that changed America’s view of full-size sedans – is all-new for 2010 and ready to take on the world’s best, with an upscale new design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies … Continue reading
Jaguar XF Supercharged Design Evaluation
By Cor Steenstra with Photography by Chris Jones and Cor Steenstra The models in our extensive photo gallery are Grace Chavez from HBO’s Zane’s, and Jonathan Eng. The Jaguar XF in both the Supercharged version that we drove, as well … Continue reading
Auto bailout prospects revived in Senate
Prospects for an auto industry bailout revived in the U.S. Senate on Thursday as surprise negotiations on a compromise moved forward and a vote was possible later in the day. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on the Senate floor that the deal, if struck, “would overwhelmingly pass” the chamber that just hours ago seemed resigned to sending the automakers back to Detroit empty-handed. The scenario at the core of the possible compromise was proposed by Sen. Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican, who would grant loans under stricter conditions than favored by Democrats and the White House. Continue reading
Bailout plan could soon face House vote
By John Crawley and Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives could vote as early as Wednesday on a $15 billion plan to bail out and restructure U.S. automakers but the initiative may face Republican roadblocks in … Continue reading
White House sceptical on final Democrats auto bailout plan
By Thomas Ferraro and John Crawley WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House and Democrats edged toward agreement on Monday to rescue U.S. automakers by extending emergency loans but their plan leaves key restructuring decisions to the incoming Obama administration. Three … Continue reading
Bush, Democrats seek to finalize auto bailout
By Thomas Ferraro and Donna Smith WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House and congressional negotiators sought on Sunday to resolve remaining differences over an emergency rescue for the struggling auto industry, a stark symbol of the deepening U.S. economic crisis. Prodded … Continue reading