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Ford plans to further differentiate the Lincoln and Ford division product lineups, while giving the luxury Lincoln brand a ‘point of view,’ company leaders promise. Ford is also planning for fewer Lincoln dealerships in major metro areas.

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Chevrolet has tapped actor and comedian Tim Allen to be its voice, beginning with TV advertising for the new Cruze compact. The first ads for the Cruze will air Tuesday, Sept. 7, Chevrolet said today.

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The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout…

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Ford dealers begin taking orders today for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor pickup, featuring a larger standard engine and more seating capacity. For starters, all 2011 Raptors will come standard with a 6.

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The U.S. Treasury is concerned about how many foreign investors it should allow to buy big stakes in General Motors Co.’s proposed initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal said.

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Japanese design lion Yoshihiko Matsuo, creator of the first Nissan Z sports car in 1969, eyes his young visitor warily.

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Joel Ewanick, General Motors Co.’s new marketing chief, says he’ll keep bringing in new blood until the automaker gets its marketing messages right.

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Mini USA’s lineup is rapidly expanding; it’s adding models and entering new segments.

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Eight months ago, Frank Bork sold his Ford dealership near Buffalo, N.Y., to Ford Motor Co. “I regret it,” says Bork, 59. “Ford has become a better company. Had we kept it and new products came out, we might have been OK.”

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While Mercedes-Benz and BMW move into smaller and less expensive segments in the United States, aspiring lower-volume Europeans plan bigger and more luxurious models.

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The new Chevy Camaro video shows that the car is back and in better form than ever.

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The choice can be yours after you watch both perform in car videos that feature the Ferrari vs. Lamborghini.

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You can see new Camero videos that not only feature the concept car, but also the new Cameros that will soon be available to the public.

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It is just as small as the Hummer is large, making the Smart Car video featuring the Smart Car vs. Hummer to be very interesting.

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If you want to know how it handles or stands up against other cars in its class, the best way to find out about the car is to watch a video review that features the Ford Boss Mustang.

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