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Junkyard Find: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan

The Truth About Cars

Ford's entry was the Fairlane, which debuted as a 1962 model. There's a lot of great vintage stuff at Colorado Auto & Parts right now. The Fairlane name was lifted from Henry Ford's estate in Dearborn , Fair Lane, which itself was named after the street in Cork, Ireland, where Henry's grandfather was born in 1804.

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Ford leverages EV production head start against rivals in latest ramp

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Ford has announced a massive EV production ramp for this year, leveraging its head start compared to its traditional rivals. Now Ford has announced its newest EV production ram, hoping to ensure its lead remains as more competitors enter the market in the coming years. Stellantis brands are even further behind.

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Ford to invest $4.7B to improve manufacturing plants & add 6,200 UAW employees to workforce

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Ford plans to invest $3.7 Besides adding 6,200 permanent Union Auto Workers (UAW) employees, Ford also expects its $3.7 Besides adding 6,200 permanent Union Auto Workers (UAW) employees, Ford also expects its $3.7 in partnership with the UAW,” said Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford.

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2018 Ford F-150 features new engine line-up, with all-new 3L diesel; start-stop standard; more ADAS

Green Car Congress

Three years after first introducing the high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy-bodied Ford F-150, Ford is presenting the new 2018 F-150. Ford is previewing the new truck on Sunday during the FOX NFL Wildcard Pregame Show and will reveal it on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

Green Car Congress

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The “reinvention” of this critical vehicle for Ford features an improved fully boxed ladder frame that incorporates more high-strength steel than ever, making it stronger and lighter. 2015 F-150.

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UAW Reaches Tentative Deal With All Detroit Automakers, Striking Ends

The Truth About Cars

The United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement with all three Detroit automakers. Ford was the first to strike a deal, followed by Stellantis. The deal with Stellantis was announced on Saturday and is said to mimic the terms the union already had negotiated with Ford.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

Kansas City EAA chapter members challenge government regulation as part of their efforts to support clean energy. Clyde Schwanke’s backyard in Topeka, complete with his Nissan LEAF and Ford C=max Plugin. When the meetings are in person, it gives me an excuse to go to Kansas City.”

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