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Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

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The original Ford Taurus first appeared as a 1986 model , going through three generations and nearly 10 million sales (counting the Mercury Sable ) before getting the axe in October of 2006. The Taurus name isn't gone yet, because Ford still applies it to Mondeos sold in the nations of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

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Changan Ford Sees 128% Sales Surge in January

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Changan Ford Sales Company reported January sales of 30,759 Ford brand passenger vehicles in China, a 128% increase compared to the same period last year, marking its twelfth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Strong sales from the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus continued to drive monthly sales. Tags: Brief.

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Ford opening 66 more new dealerships in China by end of year; Asia-Pacific growth plans

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Ford is opening 66 new dealerships in China by the end of the year. Ford will have added 100 new dealerships in China in 2010, bringing its total number of outlets here to 340. It’s all about growth—for Ford, for our partners and most importantly, growth for our customers.

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Tesla Model Y becomes top-selling car in Iceland and Australia

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Tesla’s price tag, charging times, intelligent features, and Supercharger Network contribute to the brand’s popularity. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger ute. The Tesla Model Y has also conquered the Chinese auto market. BEVs made up 7.4%

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BYD to Supply Li-ion Batteries to a Major Chinese Automaker

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In an interview with GCC at the Plug-in 2009 conference last week, Mike Tinskey, global manager of Ford’s sustainability activities focused on electric vehicles, said that Ford is concerned about BYD. “ [They] could take advantage of low-cost. Tags: Brief. BYD: “ A real threat ”. They are a real threat.a global threat. ”.

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Ford CEO Unveils New Figo for India Market and Export Sales, New Manufacturing Plant in China with Changan

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The Ford Figo. Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally revealed the new Ford Figo, the anticipated new car to be produced in India and targeted at the India and export market. Ford said that Mulally’s visit for the reveal underscores the strategic importance of India in Ford’s future plans. Earlier post.)

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China Automakers Boosting Capacity to About 21M Units in 2012

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The combined capacity of the 10 largest players Chinese automakers is expected to jump from around 12 million units in 2009 to 21 million or so in 2012. plans to build a new plant to be jointly operated with Ford. And, the Chinese government has warned that the industry could eventually face excess capacity. Chana Auto Co.

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