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  • July 2008

    • In Need of Big Ideas, Ford Thinks Small

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 19, 08 4:28 PM CDT

      In Need of Big Ideas, Ford Thinks Small

      (Newser) - Ford Motor Company will be repurposing some of its US plants to manufacture smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, the Wall Street Journal reports. As rising gas prices drive falling sales of behemoths like the F-150, insiders say the company will move toward making more of the passenger cars, like the Mondeo, that are mainly sold in Europe. More »

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      gas prices  • Ford  • fuel efficiency  • Big Three  • small cars

    • Drivers Order Big Extras for Small Cars

      New York Times  |  Jul 17, 08 2:12 AM CDT

      Drivers Order Big Extras for Small Cars

      (Newser) - American drivers are ditching their SUVs for smaller vehicles in droves—but they're cramming in all the extra comforts they can, reports the New York Times . Buyers are spending thousands on bonus features such as heated leather seats and top entertainment systems. The trend gives a rare glimmer of hope to Detroit, which has always struggled to make money from small cars. More »

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      auto industry  • fuel efficiency  • car dealers  • Mini Cooper  • small cars  • Toyota Yaris

  • March 2008

    • Small Is the New Big

      Newsweek  |  Mar 20, 08 2:36 PM CDT

      Small Is the New Big

      (Newser) - Ever-increasing gas prices, environmental concerns and demand in developing countries are leading worldwide small-car sales past those of larger counterparts, Newsweek reports. With cars like India’s Tata Nano set to overhaul the auto industry by offering new mobility to millions, US automakers are scrambling to retool their businesses to sells more small cars for smaller per-auto profits. More »

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      India  • General Motors  • Detroit  • Ford  • Chrysler  • fuel efficiency  • SUVs  • Tata Motors  • Tata Nano  • small cars

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