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Since Ford began teasing us with detail photos of the restyled 2010 Mustang, comments about the iconic model's departure from its latest retro look began to swirl.

The revised Ford Fusion will be the latest product from the American automaker to wear a hybrid badge.

It seems like a tough battle between the Dodge Ram and the Ford F-150, both totally redesigned for 2009. The latest round in the head-to-head grudge match goes to the F-150 for claiming Motor Trend Magazine's "Truck of the Year" honours. At the end of October, the Ram outscored the Ford by a small margin to become the AJAC's "Best New Pickup Truck" for 2009.

Shame, all this financial doom and gloom stuff lately. It's depressing sure- but it also takes away from some of the great new stuff our automakers are planning to bring to market. Example? Ford's latest hybrid- the Fusion. Powered by a newly hybridized version of the automakers latest 2.5 liter four cylinder engine, Ford engineers are saying that it will be the most fuel efficient mid-sized sedan in America- with at least a 6 mpg advantage over its key competitor, the Camry hybrid.

"Still no deal/bill" was a line emailed to Reuters by a senate republican leadership aide earlier today. It refers to the agreement congress is trying to finalize in order to avert a potentially catastrophic financial 'failure' of the 'Big 3'.

Last week, the three domestic automakers headed to Washington in order to present their turnaround plans and ask for billions of dollars in loans to keep them from bankruptcy. Now, the Canadian arms of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler are asking for financial support from the federal and Ontario governments.

Jari-Matti Latvala emerged from the Welsh forests this evening as overnight leader of Wales Rally GB, with a 12.9sec lead over second placed man Sebastien Loeb.

Ford has just submitted their business plan to the US Congress, detailing plans for future profitability and an electric car strategy. Congress asked for business plans from the ailing 'Big 3' automakers, in consideration for 'bridge financing'.

The Ford Motor Company has announced that it has started reviewing its revival strategy to face the sharply declining automobile sales of the last three months as well as the severe economic crisis shaking the planet.

The Ford Model T first went on sale in October of 1908, and with a sticker of $825 it wasn't the affordable American dream that it became 17-years later when it sold for just $260. The introduction of the mass-assembly production line in 1915 enabled Henry Ford to build the cookie-cutter vehicles at a rate never before imagined. By May 26, 1927, 15 million Model Ts had been sold to primarily members of the burgeoning middle class in North America and around the world.

One could imagine the eerie silence yesterday at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, when production ended at 1:30 pm and the last vehicle rolled from the assembly line.

It was probably the star of the greatest number of rumours these past few months. But Ford has finally lifted the veil on the legendary Mustang in its 2010 incarnation at the Los Angeles Auto Show. However, the new Mustang left no one speechless. In fact, it is directly inspired from the actual model, very popular with enthusiasts. Though, according to the manufacturer, it boasts a more contemporary look but mostly a quality of finish and assembly that exceeds expectations.

The rumour that had been circulating for a while now was confirmed this morning. Ford's fire sale and urgent search for funds have resulted in the sale of most of its stake in the Mazda Motor Corporation. The manufacturer is practically selling the entirety of its assets in the companies of which it held a majority of shares. After the sale of Aston Martin to the ProDrive consortium and the block sale of the British Land Rover and Jaguar brands to the Tata group, it's now Mazda's turn.

Eight-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi finished in second position at this past weekend Monza Rally but failed to win the race for the third time in a row.

Popular Science magazine has just bestowed an award on two new technologies developed by Ford: the EcoBoost engine and the Easy Fuel capless fuel filler.

Ford has lifted the veil on the latest arrival in the F-150 lineup, the Raptor SVT. After months of production delays, the SVT is once again joining the pool of production vehicles. Style-wise, the Raptor is very different from the regular production model. Immediately apparent is the imposing grille proudly displaying the manufacturer's name across its length, updated headlamps and integrated taillamps. It also features a slew of badges, both inside and outside the colour-coordinated cabin.

The minivan craze has abated, replaced largely by SUVs and CUVs; but the shine is fading on these family workhorses as well. Recognizing the creep of boredom, Ford performed a "re-think" of the segment and came up with the Flex; a fairly radical, somewhat nostalgic looking, six-seater featuring front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations.

Is it a sign of time if the new Bond girl drives an econocar? Not really. The choice of the cheeky new small car she drives in the highly-anticipated new James Bond adventure, 'Quantum of Solace', was only influence by the timing of Ford's introduction of its 2009 Ka. It was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, on October 2.

BP Ford WRC team hit top form on the vastly shortened opening leg of Rally Japan to hold first and second places. Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen dominated in their Ford Focus RS to lead from the opening speed test in this 14th and penultimate round of the FIA World Rally Championship.

Oakville, Ontario - There was a time when the color black played a major role at Ford. However, from what I've seen on a recent tour of the company's Oakville Assembly Plant, green is becoming the prominent color nowadays. Yes, Ford is ramping up its Eco-friendly Fumes-to-Fuel program and will soon be turning emissions into "green energy".

Members of the media gathered at Ford Canada's Oakville Headquarters this week for a detailed presentation of its new EcoBoost system, and to learn a little more about what we can expect from the company in the future. Now I have to be honest here, when I first heard Ford announce its new EcoBoost plan at the Detroit Auto Show, to install smaller engines with turbo-chargers, I thought, Isn't that what the Europeans have been doing for years now?

Ford's best-selling F-150 pickup truck is one of the most accessorized vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. With plenty of companies providing add-ons, there are countless opportunities for an owner to fine-tune his or her truck to a far more specific need than the factory intended. Enter the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show- a showcase of what's new and hot from a multi-billion dollar aftermarket industry. At this year's show, Ford will showcase four special F-150 project trucks to show those in attendance what's possible with a little imagination.

New MotoGP champion, Italian Valentino Rossi has confirmed that he will also drive a Ford Focus WRC when he contests the Rally GB next month.

To commemorate the Model T, Ford recently challenged five universities from around the world to a design contest, charging them with the task of creating a revolutionary vehicle concept for the 21st century. The four-month contest has come to a close- and a hundred years after the Model T first revolutionized the modern world, the winner has been announced.

For 2009, the new F-150 can be ordered in seven different trim levels with three different engines and in three different cab styles that have three different box lengths. When you have decided on the cab and engine, you still have pages of choices to make on everything from interior trim (there are seven levels) to the rear axle ratio. Part of your choice is made easy with specific packages such as the King Ranch or an option group such as the trailer towing grouping.

A recent study has indicated that Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles have statistically tied Toyota and Honda in terms of quality for the 2008 model year. The study, carried out by the U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS), says that the American automaker's machines have continued with impressive quality gains for the fourth straight year, led by the F-Series super duty and the Lincoln Mark LT. The survey solicits input from owners of new vehicles after three months of service.

Yeah, I got the Bullitt from Ford. My editor said that in his opinion "It was about time", but I think that he misunderstood what I meant! The Bullitt that I actually got was the all new Mustang Bullitt, the car designed to refresh in our minds, that famous 1968 Steve McQueen movie of the same title. Come on now, if you really profess to love all things automotive, then you have to have seen that one! It is simply the greatest high-speed car chase film ever made.

Teenage drivers are more likely to wind up in auto accidents because of speeding, distraction and risk-taking. To help prevent mishaps caused by distracted youngsters speeding around with their music blaring, Ford's is introducing a new innovation called MyKey.

In the U.S., Ford has been awarded a $10-million grant by the Department of Energy to research, develop and demonstrate 20 plug-in, fuel/electricity-powered hybrids. The grant covers 50% of the project cost; Ford will contribute the remaining $10 million.

Three new safety and driving assist systems will be introduced on certain Ford and Lincoln products in 2009. The Collision Warning with Brake Support uses a front radar system to detect risks of imminent frontal collisions. Based on a simple gear selector, the system emits a sharp alarm and activates a warning light at the base of the windshield while preparing the brakes for a quick response.