Monthly Archives: July 2009

Ford hits 52-week high on cash-for-clunkers demand (AP)

Shares of Ford Motor Co. soared Friday as investors expressed enthusiasm for increased vehicle demand under the “cash-for-clunkers” program, which Congress is rushing to expand.source Tags: Ford

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Ahead of the Curve: Diesel’s time has come, but is anybody ready? (at MarketWatch)

It may be cheaper, more efficient and cleaner than in years past, but diesel still seems to be a dirty word to the average American.source Tags: diesel

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[video] Asia’s Week Ahead: Central Bank Action [2.0 min] (at MarketWatch)

The central banks of Australia and Indonesia will meet next week to consider monetary policy. Toyota is also expected to report a net loss for the second quarter. MarketWatch’s Polya Lesova reports.source Tags: Toyota

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Honda recalls 440,000 cars for airbag risk

Honda Motor Co said on Friday that it is recalling another 440,000 vehicles — including some of its best-selling Accord and Civic models — for a potentially lethal airbag defect.source Tags: Honda, Recall

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Ford Options Attract Bullish Traders (at TheStreet.com)

The central banks of Australia and Indonesia will meet next week to consider monetary policy. Toyota is also expected to report a net loss for the second quarter. MarketWatch’s Polya Lesova reports.source Tags: Ford, Toyota

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[video] Asia’s Week Ahead: Central-Bank Action [2.0 min] (at MarketWatch)

The central banks of Australia and Indonesia will meet next week to consider monetary policy. Toyota is also expected to report a net loss for the second quarter. MarketWatch’s Polya Lesova reports.source Tags: Toyota

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Pontiac Leaves GM Void (at TheStreet.com)

The latest money news from Andrew O’Daysource Tags: GM, Pontiac

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Geely Bidding for Volvo? Reportedly $293M (at Seeking Alpha)

The latest money news from Andrew O’Daysource Tags: Volvo

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Honda expands airbag recall by 440,000 vehicles (at MarketWatch)

The latest money news from Andrew O’Daysource Tags: Honda, Recall

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This time, Ford’s Taurus is really back

The Taurus is back for 2010, with a more-thoroughly refreshed model that boasts the kind of imposing visual presence that made Chrysler’s 300 a hit. MotorHead, by Dan Carney. source Tags: Chrysler, Ford

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[audio] Opening Bell from MarketWatch Radio Network [1.0 min] (at MarketWatch)

The latest money news from Steve Potisk.source Tags: Audi

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GM to end medium-duty commercial truck line Friday – ABC12.com

MLive.com GM to end medium-duty commercial truck line FridayABC12.com"It's not really obviously a celebration, but we do want to pay tribute to the folks that built it," said UAW Local 598 Chair Dana Rouse. …Final General Motors' medium duty commercial … Continue reading

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Ford slows down Volvo bidding process: report (Reuters)

Eyeing a better price, U.S. auto maker Ford Motor Co is slowing down the bidding process for its Volvo car unit, the Wall Street Journal said, citing a person close to the company.source Tags: Ford, Volvo

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Ford Shows Survival Instincts (at Investopedia)

German Firm Bans Staff Protests A privately owned German company, Knauf Gips, warned its Iranian employees working in Iran that they would be immediately dismissed if caught in antigovernment protests.source Tags: Ford

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GM to end medium-duty truck line Friday – ABC12.com

MLive.com GM to end medium-duty truck line FridayABC12.com"It's not really obviously a celebration, but we do want to pay tribute to the folks that built it," said UAW Local 598 Chair Dana Rouse. …Final General Motors' medium duty commercial truck … Continue reading

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