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Old 11-12-2008, 08:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Ford Trying to Become New Mileage Champ

In the wake of automakers like Ford preparing for the worst, the bygone days of fighting back against CAFE regulations are long over. These days it seems like the new motto is “35 MPG or bust (and hopefully not bust before 35 MPG)!” However, according to Wardsauto, Ford is looking to do more than just [...]

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Old 11-12-2008, 09:01 AM   #2 (permalink)
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i've alway been a "ford guy". not rabid ford guy, just my preference. i really hope they pull through this, and some new tech starts being put in.


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