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Ford Motor Company Underwrites National Freedom's Sisters Traveling Exhibition Honoring Extraordinary African American Women; Washington, D.C. Celebratory Reception Unveils the Twenty Freedom's Sisters to be Honored in the Exhibition in conjunction with the Congressional Black Legislative Caucas; Freedom's Sisters Honorees, Dr. Dorothy Height, Sonia Sanchez and National Committee of Honor member ...

State Report Tommy Ford heads the field for the Senior Azalea golf tournament that begins today and continues through Friday at the Country Club of Charleston. Ford won the 2005 Senior Azalea, which was shortened to 36 holes because of weather, with rounds of 69 and ...

Ford wants to make scratchy radio reception a thing of the past. The automaker said Wednesday it plans to make HD digital radio available on nearly every 2008 model year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle as a dealer-installed option, giving motorists improved reception and more radio content. Using digital signals, HD radio provides better reception and CD-quality sound on FM stations and ...

Ford wants to make scratchy radio reception a thing of the past. The automaker said Wednesday it plans to make HD digital radio available on nearly every 2008 model year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle as a dealer-installed option, giving motorists improved reception and more radio content.

Ford wants to make scratchy radio reception a thing of the past.

Hooker Ross Ford is confident Scotland's front five will stand up to scrutiny in Saturday's make-or-break World Cup Pool C clash against Italy.

Redlands Ford will be recognized as business of the year at the 10th annual Inland Empire Hispanic Image Awards Friday, Oct. 5, at the Riverside Convention Center.

Ford Performance Racing is going for broke in a bid to win Bathurst this year and is pairing its two regular-season V8 drivers, Mark Winterbottom and Steve Richards, for an assault at Mount Panorama on Sunday week.

DETROIT Francisco Codina, group vp, North American marketing, sales and service at Ford Motor Co., will retire effective Nov. 1 after 30 years with the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker, the company said.

RICHLAND, Michigan (AP) - It's a corny tribute to the late Gerald Ford _ and it can be fully appreciated only from the air. A farm not far from where Ford grew up created a maze in a cornfield in the likeness of the nation's 38th president, who died last December.

Chennai, Sept. 25: Ford India today unveiled a limited version of its popular sedan Fiesta for the upcoming festive season.

The Affton faithful might be interested to know the Cougars are driving with a Ford again.

The Ford Escort was pretty popular at its peak, but it was often equated with a car that was el cheapo both in terms of price and quality. The blue oval seems to be ready to revitalize the nameplate, because there are rumblings that a 2011 Ford Escort is in the works and it's going to be a hybrid.

Jason Ford has a knack for snatching the momentum away from opponents of the Althoff football team, and he did it again Friday night.

Ford Motor Co. sent workers at its Dearborn Truck Plant home today after logistical problems with a supplier left the automaker without sufficient parts for F-series pickup production.

WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. will begin running ads Wednesday touting the fact that a growing number of presidential candidates are driving Ford Escape Hybrids.

Ford Fiesta limited edition version launchedUS automaker Ford has announced the launch of a special edition Fiesta sedan in the Indian market.The company aims to attract more customers for this car this coming festive season which is considered to be the best time by the Indians to make a big purchase.This limited edition Ford Fiesta [...]

Ford Motor Company Underwrites National Freedom's Sisters Traveling Exhibition Honoring Extraordinary African American Women; Washington, D.C.

Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. says that while whites should not overlook the challenges that remain in race relations, blacks should not overlook the progress that has been made.

JUNK!!! Hubs, battery, O2 sensors, engine misfires, clogged injectors, door jam indicators, power windows, heads... yes these are all things that went bad in 5 months. Buy a Ford and this is what you have to look forward too. Buy foreign stuff, much more reliable.

Montserrado County Representative for District #12 on Bushrod Island, Edward Ford, has been accused of property theft valued about US$8,825 and L$23,100 by a resident of the Municipal Borough New Kru Town.

Ford Motor Co announced the opening of its latest joint-venture (JV) vehicle manufacturing facility in China's eastern city of Nanjing yesterday, according to the state-owned Xinhua newswire.

We've already had a glimpse of Ford's new Fiesta in its design studio, but our spies have now captured the best pictures yet of the latest prototype out on test.

Not long after a pristine original Ford XY GTHO Phase 3 Falcon went under the hammer for $AU650,000, another two GTHO’s are about to come on the market in October.

Former Congressman Harold Ford Junior says that while whites should not overlook the challenges that remain in race relations, blacks should not overlook the progress that has been made.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

Car major, Ford on Tuesday unveiled a limited version of its popular Sedan Fiesta here to cater to the coming festival season.

Ford Motor Co. is focusing on small cars and crossover sport utility vehicles to increase sales in North America and restore profit, Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally said Monday.

Preparing for the upcoming festive season, Ford India fired its first salvo targetted at the mid-size sedan market with a a limited edition variant of its popular sedan Fiesta.

Denny LaBantschnig and his associates at Denny Ford Lincoln Mercury Saturday will host Commitment to Kids, a free child safety event. Commitment to Kids will take place at the agency, 625 West Seventh St.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

Ford Motor Co, a relative latecomer in China, yesterday opened a 160,000-unit car plant in this eastern city as part of its catch-up plan in the world's second-biggest and fast-growing vehicle market.

Ford Motor Co, a relative latecomer in China, yesterday opened a 160,000-unit car plant in this eastern city as part of its catch-up plan in the world's second-biggest and fast-growing vehicle market. The second factory of the Detroit ca ...

BEIJING — Ford Motor Co. said its newest joint-venture factory in China began operations Monday and will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market.

LIVONIA, Mich. (September 24, 2007) - ROUSH Performance continues to pay tribute to Ford's legendary history with the 428R* Mustang, a limited edition pony car which follows in the tremendous success of their 427R* model introduced last year and which remains in the ROUSH product lineup for the 2008 model year.

Bloomberg News Service Ford Motor Co. is focusing on small cars and crossover sport utility vehicles to increase sales in North America and restore profit, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said.

The GM strike is raising concerns among the thousands of Ford employees in Louisville.

A slowdown in sales of the country's top-selling vehicle will close half the operations at Ford Motor Co.'s Claycomo plant for two weeks in October.

Infrastructure   Ford Motor Co, a relative latecomer in China, yesterday opened a 160,000-unit car plant in this eastern city as part of its catch-up plan in the world's second-biggest and fast-growing vehicle market.

Ford Motor Co, a relative latecomer in China, yesterday opened a 160,000-unit car plant in this eastern city as part of its catch-up plan in the world's second-biggest and fast-growing vehicle market.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

Associated Press - September 24, 2007 10:34 PM ET LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Former Congressman Harold Ford Junior says that while whites should not overlook the challenges that remain in race...

CASCADE TWP - The Gerald R. Ford International Airport has moved its short-term parking lot in preparation for a new parking ramp.

The Ford Transit is now being built with an aux-in socket which allows drivers or passengers to plug their MP3 portable music devices such as iPods through the Ford audio unit.

Fords China joint venture Changan Ford Mazda Automobile has launched the operations at its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China.

... a kind of new Old West dichotomy that rethinks the mythology and historical vagaries of a legendary outlaw and killer... There is an errant gaze to Casey Affleck's Robert Ford that seems to dart around the screen -- a perfect complement, or rather, a perfect contrast to Jesse James (Brad Pitt), whose unwavering, piercing stare holds minute wisps of madness and unshakable calm. These two ...

Four firms remain in the race to buy Ford Motor’s European luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover after Mahindra & Mahindra and vulture fund Cerberus pulled out, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

LITTLE ROCK -- Former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. said Monday that while whites should not overlook the challenges that remain in race relations, blacks should not overlook the progress...

Associated Press - September 24, 2007 7:04 PM ET LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Former Congressman Harold Ford Junior says that while whites should not overlook the challenges that remain in race...

Former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. said Monday that while whites should not overlook the challenges that remain in race relations, blacks should not overlook the progress that has been made.

RICHLAND, Michigan (AP) - It's a corny tribute to the late Gerald Ford _ and it can be fully appreciated only from the air. A farm not far from where Ford grew up created a maze in a cornfield in the likeness of the nation's 38th president, who died last December.

The dramatic all-new German-engineered Mondeo, Ford of Europe's most technically advanced car ever and the first production version of Ford's kinetic design styling, will be on sale from $35,990 in New Zealand later this year.

Ford employees could be next onto the picket lines after GM workers went on strike.

As a continuation of Hispanic Heritage Month, Ford and La Nueva 101.9 will present Fiesta Mexicana on Saturday, October 6, 2007,

Ford Motor Co. launched a joint-venture factory in China Monday to make small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the Chinese market, the automaker said.

Ford Motor Co. launched a joint-venture factory in China Monday to make small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the Chinese market, the automaker said. The $510 million facility -- located in the eastern city of Nanjing, in a Yangtze River Delta ec...

NANJING, China — The Ford Motor Company has officially opened its second manufacturing plant in China, in partnership with Changan Auto. The $510 million complex will build Ford and Mazda small cars, including the recently face-lifted 2008 Focus , for the Chinese domestic market.

Ford Motor Co. will idle F-150 production at its Claycomo assembly plant for two weeks in October because of anticipated lower sales, a United Auto Workers official said Monday.

SAGINAW, Mich. -- Ford says its newest joint-venture factory in China began operation today and will make small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market.

Jason Ford has a knack for snatching the momentum away from opponents of the Althoff football team, and he did it again Friday night.

Four firms remain in the race to buy Ford's European luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover after Mahindra & Mahindra and vulture fund Cerberus pulled out.

September 24, 2007 - 12:38 a.m. The United Auto Workers launched a national strike against General Motors Corp., the first nationwide strike during auto contract negotiations since 1976.

The United Auto Workers strike begun today against General Motors won't immediately affect the roughly 7,000 Ford workers who build Explorers and F-Series Super Duty trucks at two Louisville factories.

ROUSH Performance continues to pay tribute to Ford's legendary history with the 428R* Mustang, a limited edition pony car which follows in the tremendous success of their 427R* model introduced last year and which remains in the ROUSH product lineup for the 2008 model year.

Quality still looks like job none.

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Enter to win a two-year lease on a 2007 Ford Mustang. Sell your car now - NWautos listings only $2.50.

Overshadowed by General Motors the auto maker could reap real benefits from the latest union negotiations.

Butler National Corporation , a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, announces that the Dodge City Commission and the Ford County Commission unanimously approved resolutions of endorsement of the Butler National Casino Management Proposal at their joint meeting on Friday, September 21, 2007.

Ford begins production at China plant

BEIJING -- Ford Motor Co. said its newest joint-venture factory in China began operation today ill produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market.

Article summary: Ford Cologne produces cars more quickly than any other car plant in Europe, according to the respected annual Harbour Report. The Fiesta is built at the plant in just 12.6 hours per car.

Ford Motor says its newest joint-venture factory in China has begun operations and will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands.

A slowdown in sales of the country’s top-selling vehicle will close half the operations at Ford Motor Co.’s Claycomo plant for two weeks in October.

A Bolivar woman died yesterday after being ejected from a vehicle in Carter County, the Missouri Highway Patrol said. A westbound 2005 Ford reportedly ran off the road, overcorrected and overturned around 3:40 p.m. on U.S. 60, five miles east of Van Buren. Passenger Cristin E. Beasley, 26, of Bolivar was flown to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, a patrol report said. She was pronounced dead ...

An Onalaska car dealer will come to the city Plan Commission next week for approval to erect an additional sign outside its Theatre Road business. Dahl Automotive is currently permitted two pylon signs, which the company argues causes “financial difficulties” since it sells three different brands of vehicles.

BEIJING (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said its newest joint-venture factory in China began operation Monday and will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market.

A 43-year old man was stabbed to death in the Manitou Park section of Berkeley Township at his home late Saturday night, authorities said yesterday. Horace Brown, who lived on First Avenue in Manitou Park, died early yesterday morning as a result of a single stab wound to his upper abdomen, according to a release from Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford and Berkeley Police Chief John ...

The latest Ford Mustang is now available for sale in Australia thanks to the efforts of American vehicle importer Performax International.

For eight weeks, Academy Award winning filmmaker Jessica Yu of Bicoastal U.S. Commercial Production Company Nonfiction Spots was busy traveling around the country shooting "Swap Your Ride" -- a series of commercials for Ford Motors featuring real people who believed they were part of a marketing research study and not a massive ad campaign of more than 25 spots for broadcast and the web.

A Newburgh woman nearly loses her home after her SUV suddenly explodes.  

Ford City scored four unanswered first-half touchdowns and held on for a 34-14 Allegheny Conference victory over Valley on Friday night.

Facility will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market

MY FIRST CAR was a 1935 Ford four-door sedan that I bought in 1949 for $50. It was pretty much worn out. The front door was a replacement in another shade of gray that I bought at a junkyard. The grille was lost to a collision with a Cadillac because the Ford's brakes weren't much good.

NEXTEL CUP Dodge Dealers 400 Results Sunday At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. Lap length: 1.0 mile (Start position in parentheses) 1. (15) Carl Edwards, Ford, 400 laps, 101.846 mph., $229,250.

LEXINGTON DIRECTOR OF ABC BOARD FACES DUI CHARGE Police say the executive director of the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control is facing a drunken-driving charge after he was arrested Saturday night near Lexington. A police citation says Chris Lilly was pulled over on U.S. 27 outside Nicholasville because his Ford Explorer was missing a headlight, and because he was weaving and driving ...

BEIJING – Ford Motor Co. said its newest joint-venture factory in China began operation today and will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market.

BEIJING—Ford Motor Co. said its newest joint-venture factory in China began operations today and will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market.

By 2009, 45 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and trucks will feature new, often trendsetting paint colors — a color changeover that will be the biggest in the company's 104-year history.

No Room for sympathy, no place for sentiment, as Old Traf ford revelled in Chelsea's week of misery.

Chang'an Ford Mazda Automobile Corporation (CFMA) held an inauguration ceremony today in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, to mark the opening of its second factory in China.

TOWNSEND - When volunteers from the Townsend Ford dealership threw Frisbees to the crowd yesterday afternoon from a parade float, Cody and Madeline Bridge were among the lucky ones.

1. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 154.440 mph. 2. (60) Carl Edwards, Ford, 153.886 mph. 3. (10) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 153.623 mph. 4. (20) Denny Hamlin, Chevrolet, 153.276 mph.

It happened a little late, perhaps misjudging the actual end of the exhibition season, but the Eagles began to play for real yesterday.

DOVER, Del. — Hard hats would have been an appropriate fan giveaway Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

LEXINGTON DIRECTOR OF ABC BOARD FACES DUI CHARGE Police say the executive director of the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control is facing a drunken-driving charge after he was arrested Saturday night near Lexington. A police citation says Chris Lilly was pulled over on U.S. 27 outside Nicholasville because his Ford Explorer was missing a headlight, and because he was weaving and driving ...

It took more than 70 years, but Evelyn Pollard finally got a second date on a Ford Tri-Motor airplane. Evelyn was 15 when three neighbor boys, all pilot students, convinced her to sneak out of her parents’ house and go for a ride in the sky.

Friday's scheduled performance by the FOCUSfish Flying Circus at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre was canceled because of rain, although activities took place on the plaza before the drizzle grew serious. But the Saturday show went on. Or, rather, some people listed in the program did.

The executive director of the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control faces a drunken driving charge after he was arrested during a traffic stop. Chris Lilly was pulled over Saturday on U.S. 27 outside Nicholasville because his Ford Explorer was missing a headlight, and because he was weaving and driving slowly, police said. Police said Lilly smelled of alcohol, lost his balance during a sobriety ...

St Patrick's Athletic will be without Anthony Murphy for the FAI Ford Cup quarter-final against Bohemians at Richmond Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm. Murphy, who actually has not featured for Pat's in recent weeks, was sent off in the third round win away at Bray Wanderers.

* Roush Fenway Racing is the first Ford team to win 100 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races. * Jack Roush began his NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series career as a car owner with Ford Racing in 1988 when he selected Mark Martin to drive the No. 6 Ford Thunderbird.

BEIJING -- Ford Motor Co. said its newest joint-venture factory in China began operation Monday and will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese...

Carl Edwards captured the Dodge Dealers 400 at the Dover International Speedway in a race that saw just one other "Chase" driver finish on the lead lap. The No.99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford crossed the finish line 0.617 seconds ahead of teammate Greg Biffle.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” - George Santayana (1905) “History is more or less bunk.” - Henry Ford (1916) Headline: “Ignorance of U.S. History shown by College Freshmen.

For someone who earlier in the week was as beaten up as a Muhammad Ali sparring partner, Will Ford was more than ready for battle Saturday. The South Carolina State running back looked in mid-season form against Winston-Salem State.

Ford Motor Co. said its newest joint-venture factory in China began operations Monday and will produce small cars under the Ford and Mazda brands for the fast-growing Chinese market.

The 17-year-old Ehrhardt man was driving his mom's 1998 Ford on Chestnut Street approaching St. Matthews Road. Another car cuts in front of him. The two cars collide, doing about $1,000 damage to each.

Natchez High wide receiver Thomas Hughes tries to avoid being tackled by Franklin High Bulldogs Darnell Ford and Carlos Johnson during the Sept. 21, 2007 game in Meadville.

George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola subject of Starz documentary.

Chester County sales were recorded in June; Chadds Ford's in April Chester County and Chadds Ford, Delaware County Birmingham 457 Crescent Dr Judith L Mathison Deed of Trust to James E Jr and Kathleen A Feehery, $495,000.

The Spring-Ford Area School District celebrated the opening of Evans Elementary School in Limerick when students and school officials joined special guests from Limerick, Ireland, for a dedication ceremony Sept. 9.

A 15-year-old bicyclist was taken to a Quad-City hospital Sunday afternoon after he collided with a Ford Escape.

LAKE HALLIE — There were plenty of Ford cars and trucks in the parking lot surrounding Chippewa Ford Lincoln Mercury late Tuesday morning.

Michael Weigand’s family sold Fords for 63 years. He admits it tugs at his heart when he hears that Chippewa Falls Ford Lincoln Mercury, based in Lake Hallie, is closing.

If you are a customer of Chippewa Falls Ford Lincoln Mercury, the Chippewa Herald would like to talk to you for an article.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

2008 Ford Focus, Saturn Aura and Sky. (Daily Auto News)

RICHLAND, Michigan (AP) - It's a corny tribute to the late Gerald Ford _ and it can be fully appreciated only from the air. A farm not far from where Ford grew up created a maze in a cornfield in the likeness of the nation's 38th president, who died last December.

Police say the executive director of the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control is facing a drunken driving charge after he was arrested near Lexington Saturday night. A police citation says Chris Lilly was pulled over on U.S. 27 outside Nicholasville because his Ford Explorer was missing a headlight, and because he was weaving and driving slowly. Police say Lilly smelled of alcohol, lost his ...

TORONTO BLUE JAYS-Purchased the contract of OF John-Ford Griffin from Syracuse (IL). Placed OF Vernon Wells on the 60-day DL. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS-Recalled OF Fred Lewis from San Jose (Cal).

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Monday its new $510 million auto manufacturing plant in east China has started operation, boosting its car production capacity in the country to more than 410,000 units.

Carl Edwards captured the Dodge Dealers 400 at the Dover International Speedway in a race that saw just one other "Chase" driver finish on the lead lap. The No.99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford crossed the finish line 0.617 seconds ahead of teammate Greg Biffle.

Travis Kvapil captured the pole for Saturday night's Smith's Las Vegas 350 Craftsman Truck Series race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The No.6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford circled the 1.5-mile variable-banked oval in 30.789 seconds (175.387 m.p.h.).

Travis Kvapil fought off all challengers down the stretch and captured Saturday night's Smith's Las Vegas 350 Craftsman Truck Series race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The No.6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford driver crossed the finish line about eight lengths ahead of Johnny Benson.

Carl Edwards' race-winning Roush Fenway Racing Ford failed postrace inspection Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Edwards won the Dodge Dealers 400 earlier today, but the right rear of his car fell below the 1/2-inch tolerance for height, NASCAR said.

It happened a little late, perhaps misjudging the actual end of the exhibition season, but the Eagles began to play for real today.

DOVER, Del.— For an hour or so, Carl Edwards and his No. 99 Ford stood out like a beacon over the ravaged grounds of Dover International Speedway. For one bright, shining moment, it was Camelot.

Times staff report New: (Updated: 9:04 p.m.) A 15-year-old bicyclist was taken to a Quad-City hospital Sunday afternoon after he collided with a Ford Escape.

Carl Edwards won the race and climbed into third place in the standings, but perhaps only temporarily as his Ford failed the postrace inspection because its right rear was found to be too low.

DOVER, Del. - Carl Edwards’s No. 99 Ford exceeded the half-inch tolerance in the right-rear and failed post-race inspection on Sunday. NASCAR elected to take the car back to its research and development center in Concord to verify the measurements. If the findings remain the same, Edwards is likely to face a 25-point penalty and $25,000 fined for crew chief Bob Osborne – the same penalty ...

DOVER, Del. - Carl Edwards’s No. 99 Ford exceeded the half-inch tolerance in the right-rear and failed post-race inspection on Sunday. NASCAR elected to take the car back to its research and development center in Concord to verify the measurements. If the findings remain the same, Edwards is likely to face a 25-point penalty and $25,000 fined for crew chief Bob Osborne – the same penalty ...

DOVER, Del. -- Carl Edwards ' race-winning No. 99 Ford failed post-race inspection following Sunday's Dodge Dealers 400 at Dover International Raceway, which could lead to penalties assessed against the Roush Fenway Racing operation later this week.

Fourteen-time NHRA POWERade Series Funny Car world champion John Force was transported to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas via medical helicopter after a second-round accident that involved his Castrol GTX High-Mileage Ford Mustang and Kenny Bernstein’s Monster Energy Drink/Lucas Oil Dodge Charger.

Carl Edwards captured the Dodge Dealers 400 at the Dover International Speedway in a race that saw just one other "Chase" driver finish on the lead lap. The No.99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford crossed the finish line 0.617 seconds ahead of teammate Greg Biffle. The victory, in the second race of the 10-race "Chase for the Nextel Cup," was Edwards' third of the season and seventh of his "Cup" career. ...

DETROIT, Sept 23 - General Motors Corp and the United Auto Workers union were working on Sunday to clinch a watershed labor contract expected to provide a framework for still-pending talks with Ford Motor Co and Chrysler LLC.

Carl Edwards captured the Dodge Dealers 400 at the Dover International Speedway in a race that saw just one other "Chase" driver finish on the lead lap. The No.99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford crossed the finish line 0.617 seconds ahead of teammate Greg Biffle.

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Carl Edwards wins his first Chase race in two seasons and vaults five spots in the Chase for the Championship standings on Sunday, but his No. 99 Ford fails the Dover postrace inspection because the right-rear fender was too low. NASCAR will likely fine him and dock points that will push him down the standings.

New Delhi, Sept. 23 (PTI): The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has turned down a proposal that a subsidiary of the US-based financial services firm Bear Stearns Companies Inc be given two more years to increase the paid-up capital of Ford Automotive Finance Co India, which it wants to acquire.

Brad Pitt stars as Jesse James in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" - one legendarily famous person playing another - and that's one of the few injections of reality in this otherwise otherworldly production.

Ford will pay indemnities worth EUR 28.5 M to the Romanian State in the first four years after completion of the transaction in case it will liquidate or change Craiova based automotive plant object of activity.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

Bear Strategic Investment Corp, its subsidiaty, plans to buy 100% stake in Ford Automotive Finance. The stake is to be purchased from Ford Credit International.

QUINLAN — Colton Clay had a 68-yard touchdown run and caught a 53-yard score Friday in Princeton's 25-14 loss at Quinlan Ford in non-district play.

First proclaimed by President Gerald R. Ford in 1974, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the various contributions of the Hispanic community to everyday life.

KEARNEY, Mo. -- Hollywood offers a new spin on the legend of Jesse James when "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," starring Brad Pitt as James, opening this month.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

For Ford Motor Co. designer Anthony Prozzi, a recent visit to Fashion Week in New York was a homecoming.

Last Meeting: On Sept. 26, 2004, at Ford Field in Detroit, Donovan McNabb passed for 356 yards with touchdowns to Terrell Owens and Mike Bartrum, Jevon Kearse had three sacks and the Eagles beat the Lions 30-13.

ROYALTON — Thieves made off with a pickup truck from a Riddle Road address Saturday but were foiled in attempts to steal a classic Ford Mustang, Niagara County sheriff’s deputies said.

OAKHAM -- Kathleen Usher sat on a wooden bench in juvenile court in Worcester last winter, as her 15-year-old son stared blankly, answering questions from the judge. The week before, he had disappeared with the family's Ford Explorer, joyriding around the countryside for hours until he hit something and smashed the passenger's side.

An Inside summary last Sunday about "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" misspelled the given name of the actor who stars in the film. He is Brad Pitt, not Bratt.

OAKHAM -- Kathleen Usher sat on a wooden bench in juvenile court in Worcester last winter, as her 15-year-old son stared blankly, answering questions from the judge. The week before, he had disappeared with the family's Ford Explorer, joyriding around the countryside for hours until he hit something and smashed the passenger's side.

At around 99k miles the DIS went, checked out the local junkyard got one for $20 replaced it myself and went on. At 110k I had the top 60k service done because of oil leaking into the plug wells, changed the plugs and wires as well.

WASHINGTON - They build these places and hope to fill them with memories and wonderful days and people, mostly people, if you want to know the truth, and sometimes that even happens.

AUTO RACING ROADLOANS.COM 200 RESULTS (Yesterday at Dover, Del.) (Starting pos.), Make Laps, Money 1. (4) D. Hamlin, Chevy ------------------------ 200, $49,875 2. (7) M. Truex Jr., Chevy-------------------------200, $25,025 3. (33) Matt Kenseth, Ford-------------200, $27,625

LAKE HALLIE — There were plenty of Ford cars and trucks in the parking lot surrounding Chippewa Ford Lincoln Mercury late Tuesday morning.

Michael Weigand’s family sold Fords for 63 years. He admits it tugs at his heart when he hears that Chippewa Falls Ford Lincoln Mercury, based in Lake Hallie, is closing.

RICHLAND, Michigan (AP) - It's a corny tribute to the late Gerald Ford _ and it can be fully appreciated only from the air. A farm not far from where Ford grew up created a maze in a cornfield in the likeness of the nation's 38th president, who died last December.

A little yellow sweater changed Rachel Ford’s life. Had the Ben Lippen sophomore chosen one of her typical collared shirts to wear for her school picture, her mother might not have noticed the knot on her neck that turned out to be cancer. On that day, Aug. 31, Ford sat for her school picture, her regular class schedule and CAT scans at the Childrens’ Oncology Center. Three days later, the lump ...

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

When I was 15, my older brother and I purchased a project car -- a 1968 Mustang GT 390. The car had a special history. It was built by the Ford Dearborn plant as a paint test car and was loaded with options.

Travis Kvapil fought off all challengers down the stretch and captured Saturday night's Smith's Las Vegas 350 Craftsman Truck Series race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The No.6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford driver crossed the finish line about eight lengths ahead of Johnny Benson.

Kansas City artist David Ford netted a write-up in the Sept. 18 Village Voice for his recent “Maximon” performance at Jack the Pelican Presents gallery in Brooklyn.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

An Onalaska car dealer will come to the city Plan Commission next week for approval to erect an additional sign outside its Theatre Road business. Dahl Automotive is currently permitted two pylon signs, which the company argues causes “financial difficulties” since it sells three different brands of vehicles.

NEW YORK - Needing to add depth for the final week of the season, the Toronto Blue Jays purchased the contract of outfielder John-Ford Griffin from triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and placed Vernon Wells on the 60-day disabled list.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

Jason Ford has a knack for snatching the momentum away from opponents of the Althoff football team, and he did it again Friday night.

Kenny Wallace will again fill in for the injured Ricky Rudd as driver of the No. 88 Snickers Ford Fusion this weekend as Rudd continues to recuperate following a shoulder injury at California earlier this month.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

DETROIT -- As General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers resumed bargaining Wednesday under hour-by-hour contract extensions, the unique issues that each of the Detroit Three automakers faces could make it difficult to use an agreement with GM as a pattern contract for Ford and Chrysler.

WASHINGTON - And on the ninth day, the bullpen still didn't rest. After carrying the Phillies for more than a week, there was apparently some baggage left to haul, although last night certainly would have been a nice spot for a break.

The auto company joins with Microsoft to offer a voice-activated music-selection and text-messaging system. Digital music, Bluetooth-enabled cellphone, text messages you can hear -- all in one integrated package.

EVERETT — The U.S. Navy band played "When the Saints Go Marching In" and a throng of spectators squealed in delight while waving tiny American flags. Aided by a tugboat, the USS Ford eased up to the Naval Station Everett pier.

Rob Johnson isn’t the only professional baseball player from Butte. A.J. Ford, who grew up in The Mining City, is currently a pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels farm system.

This isn't really a review; consider it a breathless, extemporaneous appreciation. I saw The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford a few hours ago and it doesn't feel like something to sit down and matter-of-factly dissect. God,...

SEATTLE: Both are American icons, built on supplying the masses. Both have a chairman named Bill. And both have a reputation for being difficult to work with.

At Boyertown, Trevor Sasek threw four touchdown passes to lead Spring-Ford to a PAC-10 victory Friday night. The Rams (1-1, 1-3) also benefited from a combined 260 yards rushing by senior Nick Reidenouer and sophomore David Tyler.

The Allegheny Conference showdown between Ford City and Valley turned out to be nothing but an easy win for Ford City. ...

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

FORT MILL — McBee’s Justin Bristow rushed for 202 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Panthers to a 28-14 win over Nation Ford on Friday night in Bob Jones Stadium.

LAKE HALLIE — There were plenty of Ford cars and trucks in the parking lot surrounding Chippewa Ford Lincoln Mercury late Tuesday morning.

Michael Weigand’s family sold Fords for 63 years. He admits it tugs at his heart when he hears that Chippewa Falls Ford Lincoln Mercury, based in Lake Hallie, is closing.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

Ford Motor president and CEO Alan Mulally has announced changes to his senior leadership team with the elevation of two key executives and the retirement of another.

DETROIT -- As General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers resumed bargaining Wednesday under hour-by-hour contract extensions, the unique issues that each of the Detroit Three automakers faces could make it difficult to use an agreement with GM as a pattern contract for Ford and Chrysler.

Ford Kenya yesterday invited applications from interested parliamentary and civic candidates countrywide.

“The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” is the first epic of pre-technology America in ages that deserves a long running time. At two hours and forty-two minutes, it’s a film that is epic in a large historical telling, yet daring at how pensive and reflective it is of old times.

Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” a rumination on celebrity and obsession.

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Nano Technology Ford Fusion, has qualified for the Chase in each of the format's four seasons, and was the last driver to win the championship under the previous format. He heads into this weekend's race in seventh place in the standings.

Founded 23 years ago, Hemborg Ford is the largest auto dealership in Norco but still remains a family business. Hemborg Ford offers the complete line of Ford trucks, cars and vans. It also has a state-of-the-art service facility.

New Delhi, Sept. 21 Leading financial services firm Bear Stearns Companies Inc’s subsidiary has evinced interest in acquiring 100 per cent stake in Ford Automotive Finance Company India.

REDLANDS, Calif.----Hyatt Advertising www.hyattadvertising.com announced today that it had been awarded the Hemborg Ford advertising account. Hemborg Ford www.hemborgford.com is based in Norco.

(Memphis) A judge decided today the case against Memphis City Councilman Edmund Ford and former MLGW President Joseph Lee will begin November 20. Both men are charged with extortion and bribery in Operation

DETROIT Francisco Codina, group vp, North American marketing, sales and service at Ford, will retire effective Nov. 1 after 30 years with the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker, the company said.

Jason Ford has a knack for snatching the momentum away from opponents of the Althoff football team, and he did it again Friday night.