We just finished testing the redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium, and the overall test score for the popular small SUV shows it did not disappoint. In fact, it outscored the previous Forester 2.5X Premium by eight points. But, is ...
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Speculation is rife that Ford Australia is set to announce today the closure of its Broadmeadows and Geelong production plants. The local car maker issued a statement at 9:15am today alerting the media to a press conference at 10:45am, in ...
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Ford Australia has confirmed it will end local vehicle production in October 2016, signalling the death of the Ford Falcon and Territory and the loss of 1200 Victorian jobs. Ford Australia president and CEO Bob Graziano said rapidly ...
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Holden managing director Mike Devereux has responded to this morning's announcement that Ford will close its Australian manufacturing operations, saying that he "truthfully believe[s] that not only can auto making in this country survive, ...
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Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler has shared intelligence on its fuel-efficient petrol engines with Ford in exchange for intimate information on the blue oval’s highly awarded three-cylinder EcoBoost powerplant. Automotive News ...
RATTLED investors are on high alert after the stockmarket suffered its worst week in a year and the Australian dollar slid to a 12-month low on fresh concerns about the slowing pace of global economic growth. Capping a wild week for ...
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Jaguar has retained its title as the leading automotive brand for ownership satisfaction in the UK, while two Skoda models have dominated at the top of the charts. The JD Power and Associates 2013 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction ...
US automaker Ford Motors’ Australian subsidiary is planning to shutdown two of its auto manufacturing plants in Australia amid high production costs and drop in sales. As part of the plan, Ford Australia's engine plant in Geelong ...
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The rapid pace of new US crude production has traders scrambling to assess constantly moving crude differentials as supporting infrastructure grows and changes the dynamics. Not long ago, there was too much crude in Cushing, Oklahoma, the ...
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BASF has acquired new business with Ford Otosan and has supplied basecoats and clearcoats for the company’s plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, since the beginning of this year. Ford Otosan, the leader of Turkish automotive industry, is ...
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US carmaker Ford Motors will increase the production capacity at its North American facilities by 200,000 units per year, which adds to earlier capacity rise by 400,000 units in 2012. As part of the plan, production will be increased at ...
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Global technology consultancy ThoughtWorks has launched its latest Technology Radar as part of the company’s commitment to revolutionising the IT industry. The Radar provides insight and advice into the cutting-edge techniques, ...
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Car sales in the Europe increased 2% in April compared to corresponding month last year while year-to-date sales declined by 7.1%, according to JATO Dynamics. Among the five major markets, car sales has reported rise in UK, Germany and ...
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Ford Motors expects that the sale of four cylinder vehicles will soar in the US, powering about 66% of the vehicles. The US automaker said that more than half of vehicles in the country now sport four cylinder engines, which is expected ...
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Small SUVs are one of the hottest vehicle categories. Their good fuel economy, easy access, all-weather traction, and plenty of passenger and cargo space make them an appealing choice for many car buyers. In this crowded segment, it can be ...
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