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Stocks ended narrowly mixed, after a largely directionless session. A measure of indecision comes ahead of some important news events for the market this week, including a 2-day Federal Reserve meeting that ... via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

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The Canadian Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co. have reached an unprecedented master agreement on a new contract - almost five months before the current deal expires - that freezes wages and reduces vacation pay, ... via The Globe and Mail

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“It'll be very difficult for Tracinda or anybody to take over Ford Motor Company because the Ford family owns controlling interest in the special shares they have.”

Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's company says it plans to make a cash offer of $8.50 per share for up to 20 million shares of Ford Motor Co. via WWJ-AM Southfield

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“To get those dealers, we have to get consumers to use the site.”

April 27, 2008 By Steve Miller AutoTrader.com is a popular third-party site where people find used cars with desired features. via Technology Marketing

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“I'm fourth generation here, from two separate sides of my family”

Last fall, Tom Colaluca, a nimble 40-year-old auto worker, climbed high atop a scaffolding in the old Dearborn Glass Plant, one of the many historic buildings that dot the sprawling Rouge Complex in Dearborn. via South Bend Tribune

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“We'd have to give away a Hot Wheels car”

Gene Fox helps son Caleb dry the restored 1968 Camaro that Caleb will drive to prom. via Indianola Record-Herald

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“An estimated 27 million Americans watched the Ford program, setting off one of the greatest consumer stampedes for an automobile”

DEARBORN, Michigan - Ford reached a major milestone midweek with the announcement that the 9 millionth Mustang - the longest-running nameplate in the Blue Oval brand's history - had rolled off the line. via Edmunds.com News

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The Ford Motor Company in the US has posted a US$100 million profit for the period from January to April. via Karachi News.Net

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“He was using it as a touring vehicle for his rock band. He's always told me how incredible the karma was, and that through all the miles and visiting cities across North America it never let them down.”

A tangible piece of Terry Fox's legacy has been found, and will be re-joining efforts to raise money for cancer research. via News 1130

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Ford Motor Co. is profitable - and CEO Alan Mulally has beat expectations again, as he drives Ford's turnaround faster than expected. via WZZM

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