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Opinion: Subbrands Are A Marketing Failure

The Truth About Cars

I was at a recent event where I ran into my local Stellantis PR rep and I cracked a joke about using a "Jeep Wagoneer" for a task. BMW M, Mercedes-Benz AMG, and Ford's Shelby Mustangs. Put aside, for a second, that Land Rover is retiring , at least for now, a recognizable brand name that presumably has a lot of brand equity.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. Shelby GT500 $74,095. When visiting your Ford dealer, tell the rep you want to drive the Mustang EcoBoost High Performance. High-Performance Turbo Manual Transmission Fun.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Establishing dealer network. He said he plans to discuss the idea with [Caroll] Shelby and [Lee] Iacocca.

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