Newsweek: Detroit seeking $25 billion bailout

November 27th, 2008 PartsHub.net Posted in Automotive News | No Comments »

The Big Three automakers are doing their best to secure $25 billion in low-cost federal loans that Congress authorized as part of an energy bill last year, but the current rash of government bailouts is making their pitch more difficult.


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F-150 lineup to get fuel economy boost

November 26th, 2008 PartsHub.net Posted in Automotive News | No Comments »

Ford Motor Co. today announced that it would add an “SFE,” or superior fuel economy, edition to its F-150 lineup.


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Ford’s Flex brings high style to masses

November 25th, 2008 PartsHub.net Posted in Automotive News | No Comments »

Congratulations to Ford for figuring that out what surfers with their vintage ‘woodies’ already knew — station wagons really can be cool-looking cars.The Flex is a new direction in terms of styling for Ford, but the price of gas could stall the public’s embrace of the daring new crossover. MotorHead, by Dan Carney.





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Price vs. fuel savings for Chevy Volt debated

November 24th, 2008 PartsHub.net Posted in Automotive News | No Comments »

The average U.S. driver of a Chevrolet Volt is expected to save $1,500 to $2,000 a year on fuel, compared with today’s compact cars and about $1,000 a year compared with a Toyota Prius hybrid. But the debate continues over how much consumers will pay to get the fuel savings.


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Phelan’s Corner

November 23rd, 2008 PartsHub.net Posted in Automotive News | No Comments »

BMW’s all-new 7-series luxury sedan will feature a wide range of advanced new features and technologies when it goes on sale in the United States next spring. Look for an option list that includes night vision with pedestrian recognition, four-wheel steering, side-view cameras and blind-spot warning.


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