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		<title>Ford plans to surpass its hybrid sales record this month</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 17:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Sin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has decided that this year, it will surpass its hybrid sales record. It&#8217;s highest annual amount of hybrids sold dates back to 2010, the year it sold 35,496 of its Fusion and C-Max hybrids. Currently, the car manufacturer has sold 29,561 hybrids this year alone, meaning that it only needs to sell about 6,000  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-plans-to-surpass-its-hybrid-sales-record-this-month-04280578/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford&#8217;s fuel-efficiency app call wants to decipher your car&#8217;s brain</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:54:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has issued a challenge to software developers to urge them to create applications for smartphones and other connected devices that help customers optimize their personal fuel efficiency. Ford wants the apps to use the OpenXC platform. The goal for Ford is to help customers share, compare, and learn to optimize their own personal fuel  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/fords-fuel-efficiency-app-call-wants-to-decipher-your-cars-brain-25279272/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford launches 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford continues to add new fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines to power a variety of vehicles in its global vehicle lineup. Ford recently announced a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine that will join its lineup of fuel-efficient turbocharged engines. Ford says the new engine will help to meet the strong global demand for four-cylinder EcoBoost powertrains. Ford now  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-launches-1-5-liter-ecoboost-engine-18278360/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford builds the one millionth Mustang</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of all the automobiles that Ford builds, one of the most iconic is the Mustang. This week the Ford Mustang celebrated its 49th birthday and on Wednesday the one millionth Mustang rolled off the assembly line. If you&#8217;re curious, that millionth Mustang appears to be a convertible ruby red GT with the Track Pack designed  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-builds-the-one-millionth-mustang-18278358/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Focus named best-selling car in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having the crown for the best car of the year is certainly something, but claiming the top spot for the best-selling car is just plain good for business. It&#8217;s turns out that the Ford Focus is the world&#8217;s top-selling vehicle of 2012, with a close second going to the Toyota Corolla, and third place going  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-focus-named-best-selling-car-in-2012-16278080/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford unveils &#8220;Video Snacks&#8221; to educate buyers about vehicle features</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has ever purchased a new vehicle directly from a dealership knows how tedious the process can be. Very rarely can you just walk in, sign the papers, and drive away. Typically, you end up having to sit there during the long finance process while they try to sell you a number of things  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-unveils-video-snacks-to-educate-buyers-about-vehicle-features-15277802/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford and GM team up to develop advanced nine and 10-speed transmissions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Automotive manufacturers are using every trick in the book to squeeze more fuel efficiency of their vehicles to help buyers at the pump and to meet looming federal mandates for efficiency. One of the ways many manufacturers are doing this is by going to automatic transmissions that have more forward speeds. Having a transmission with  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-and-gm-team-up-to-develop-advanced-nine-and-10-speed-transmissions-15277796/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota says Corolla outsold the Focus despite Ford&#8217;s claims</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/toyota-says-corolla-outsold-the-fusion-despite-fords-claims-10277373/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toyota and Ford are battling over numbers, each claiming to have the top numbers and the bestselling global nameplate. First Ford published its numbers, which put itself in the top slot, only for Toyota to follow up a short while later with its own numbers, which trumped Ford&#8217;s and bumped the latter company down to  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/toyota-says-corolla-outsold-the-fusion-despite-fords-claims-10277373/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition unveiled</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has unveiled the F-150 SVT Raptor, a special edition in its popular truck line that is touted as offering &#8220;unique touches&#8221; over the regular edition including a different color and interior upgrades. The truck is slated to go on sale some time this fall, although a specific date wasn&#8217;t given, and neither was a  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-ford-f-150-svt-raptor-special-edition-unveiled-09277192/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford hit with class action lawsuit over spontaneous acceleration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has been hit with a class action lawsuit by its customers across fourteen states due to an issue with certain models subject to spontaneous acceleration with no way to stop. The lawsuit specifically concerns Ford cars from 2002 to 2010, with claims that the manufacturer deliberately hid the issue from buyers, resulting in the  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-over-spontaneous-acceleration-29275862/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Winter Technology Drive in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Nguyen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch the commercials and you&#8217;d assume all cars are only designed for long, sweeping roads on scenic mountain routes and by sun-blessed beaches. As plenty of drivers have discovered this winter, however, snow, ice, and similarly treacherous conditions can make getting behind the wheel far more intimidating. SlashGear joined Ford in the cold of Michigan&#8217;s  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-winter-technology-drive-in-michigans-upper-peninsula-29275799/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Shelby to unveil 1,200HP Mustang at New York Auto Show</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/shelby-to-unveil-1200hp-mustang-at-new-york-auto-show-26275299/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shelby is best known for its radically-modified Mustangs, as well as the classic AC Cobras from the 1960s. The company will be making an appearance at this week&#8217;s New York Auto Show to unveil its newest creation: the 2013 Shelby Mustang 1000 S/C, which will pack a whopping 1,200 horsepower under the hood. The company  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/shelby-to-unveil-1200hp-mustang-at-new-york-auto-show-26275299/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Roush announces 2014 Mustang lineup</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/roush-announces-2014-mustang-lineup-13273677/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ford Mustang is one of the more popular muscle cars on the market today. The Mustang is offered in versions using a V-6 or V-8 from the factory. Roush has been taking Mustangs of all sorts and making them look better and giving them more performance for years. The company has now announced its  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/roush-announces-2014-mustang-lineup-13273677/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announces Top Safety Picks+</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/insurance-institute-for-highway-safety-announces-top-safety-picks-08273043/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced the five vehicles awarded with its Top Safety Picks+ designation. The awards are based on each vehicle&#8217;s performance in crash tests, with the goal being to encourage safer vehicles. This has been successful, with the Institute stating that some automakers have made changes to their vehicles in  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/insurance-institute-for-highway-safety-announces-top-safety-picks-08273043/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford recalls 196,500 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans due to corrosion issue</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has recalled approximately 196,500 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans because of an issue with corrosion that could result in a safety problem with the third-row seats. Those vehicles account for the recalls in the United States, with another 33,500 or so vans being recalled elsewhere globally, although primarily in Canada.  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-recalls-196500-ford-freestar-and-mercury-monterey-minivans-due-to-corrosion-issue-07273031/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford2Go car sharing program launches in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford2go-car-sharing-program-launches-in-germany-04272344/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Automaker Ford has announced that it has launched a new Ford2Go car sharing program with its German dealer network. Ford is working with its German dealers Association and DB Rent GmbH, which is the company behind the Flinkster car sharing platform. Ford2Go will be the first automotive manufacturer backed nationwide car sharing program incorporating dealerships.  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford2go-car-sharing-program-launches-in-germany-04272344/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid can now drive in California HOV lanes</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-fusion-energi-plug-in-hybrid-can-now-drive-in-california-hov-lanes-28271887/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people think about the state of California, several things come to mind. Things like good weather, beaches, and traffic to name a few. California also has a significant problem with air pollution leading the state to have some of the country&#8217;s most stringent requirements for zero emissions and low emissions vehicles. Ford has  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-fusion-energi-plug-in-hybrid-can-now-drive-in-california-hov-lanes-28271887/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford contributes AppLink code to GENIVI Alliance</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-contributes-applink-code-to-genivi-alliance-26271527/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:37:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has announced that it has become the first American automaker to contribute open-source software code to the GENIVI Alliance. The code Ford has contributed goes with its AppLink feature allowing developers to create applications drivers of Ford vehicles can control using their voice from behind the wheel. AppLink makes controlling compatible smartphone and tablet  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-contributes-applink-code-to-genivi-alliance-26271527/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>NHTSA investigation concerns almost 750,000 Mercury and Ford vehicles</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded a safety probe that stems from complaints that had started last October, and that have grown since then. The agency is looking into complaints from drivers over engine problems that result in surging and low engine power, an investigation that involves a total of 724,982 Mercury and  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/nhtsa-investigation-concerns-almost-750000-mercury-and-ford-vehicles-25271498/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford SYNC teams up with Spotify for in-car entertainment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cory Gunther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This afternoon the folks from Ford and the SYNC team have just announced that the largest and most successful music streaming service will finally be hitting the roads with us. Here in Barcelona, Spain for Mobile World Congress both Ford and Spotify have confirmed their collaboration to bring Spotify&#8217;s over 20 million songs to the  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-sync-teams-up-with-spotify-for-in-car-entertainment-25270746/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford expanding Cleveland plant to meet growing demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is no secret the auto industry has suffered for years, but things are starting to lean towards the upswing, with Ford announcing that it will be expanding its plant in Cleveland, Ohio. This move comes in response to growing demand, and will allow the company to focus on creating more SUVs and efficient cars.  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-expanding-cleveland-plant-to-meet-growing-demand-21270580/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. to implement strategy against China trade secret theft</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Sin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There have been an onslaught of trade secret thefts and espionage strikes that have affected many U.S. corporations, including General Motors, Ford, DuPont, Dow Chemical and Cargill, as well as many media news outlet including The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg news. All of the attacks seem to  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/u-s-to-implement-strategy-against-china-trade-secret-theft-20270354/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford mulls unibody Ranger truck replacement</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-mulls-unibody-ranger-truck-replacement-19269905/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You don&#8217;t have to go far in most parts of the United States to see a number of small trucks cruising the highways. Many of the major automakers make small trucks including Nissan, Toyota, and Chevrolet. For number of years Ford was in the small truck market with the Ranger. However, Ford ended production of  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-mulls-unibody-ranger-truck-replacement-19269905/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Amazon Cloud Player now available for Ford SYNC</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/amazon-cloud-player-now-available-for-ford-sync-13269206/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since Ford opened up its AppLink developer program, allowing anyone to submit apps for use in Ford SYNC-enabled vehicles, the company has seen an influx in compatible apps. One of the newest ones added is Amazon&#8217;s Cloud Player, which was announced during CES last month. The app will now let you control your music  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/amazon-cloud-player-now-available-for-ford-sync-13269206/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>PlugShare and Ford team up to make EV charging stations easy to find</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company has announced that it has teamed up with PlugShare to help owners of Ford plug-in electric vehicles find a charging station. PlugShare operates a crowdsourced database of charging station locations. The charging stations include those offered by ChargePoint and Blink. Since the database is crowdsourced, it also includes stations not owned by  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/plugshare-and-ford-team-up-to-make-ev-charging-stations-easy-to-find-08268599/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford begins production of Fiesta ST in Germany</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has announced that production for the new Fiesta ST has begun at its assembly line in Cologne, Germany. The Fiesta ST is the fastest production Fiesta ever produced. The vehicle is able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and promises a top speed of 220 kmh. The vehicle uses a  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-begins-production-of-fiesta-st-in-germany-08268596/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford unveils Fiesta ST racecar for Global RallyCross Championship</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-unveils-fiesta-st-racecar-for-global-rallycross-championship-07268436/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has unveiled its latest racecar aimed specifically at the Global RallyCross Championship (GRC). The new racecar is an OlsbergsMSE-built Fiesta ST based off the production Ford Fiesta ST that will go on sale this summer. The racecar will be driven by Tanner Faust and Brian Deegan in the GRC series. Ford says that later  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-unveils-fiesta-st-racecar-for-global-rallycross-championship-07268436/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Small turbocharged engines don&#8217;t deliver on fuel economy promises says report</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Automotive manufacturers all around the world are working hard to make their vehicles more fuel-efficient. The US federal government has mandated new fuel economy standards that will go into effect in coming years that require automotive manufacturers to create engines that use significantly less fuel than most vehicles use today. To do this, many automotive  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/small-turbocharged-engines-dont-deliver-on-fuel-economy-promises-says-report-06268300/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford sets all-time record for hybrid market share</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has announced that it has achieved an all-time high hybrid market share with its Fusion Hybrid. Ford also dilutes that most of its gain came from Toyota sliding in the hybrid market. Ford says that its hybrid market share jumped nearly 9% between December 2011 and December of 2012. Almost all of that gain  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-sets-all-time-record-for-hybrid-market-share-30267308/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford offers big discounts on Focus EV</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The electric vehicle market isn&#8217;t exactly booming. The vehicles tend to cost significantly more than gasoline-powered alternatives and many consumers worry that they won&#8217;t have enough driving range to take care of all of their business. Ford has been having a difficult time selling its new Focus electric vehicle called the Focus EV. To help  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-offers-big-discounts-on-focus-ev-30267302/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford, Daimler and Renault-Nissan team on fuel-cell cars by 2017</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford, Daimler AG, and the Renault-Nissan alliance will jointly a develop a fuel-cell system for eco-conscious motoring, with the first mass-market, &#8220;affordable&#8221; model tipped for 2017. The pact &#8211; which follows a similar agreement by BMW and Toyota, also concerning fuel-cell technology &#8211; will see a single fuel-cell stack and system that will form the basis  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-daimler-and-renault-nissan-team-on-fuel-cell-cars-by-2017-28266951/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>2013 Shelby Focus ST debuts at the North American International Auto Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve see a lot of interesting cars announced during the 2013 North American International Auto Show. The 2013 Ford Focus ST wasn&#8217;t one of the cars unveiled at the show. This turbocharged hot hatchback has been around for a while now. Shelby American has unveiled a hopped up version of the Focus ST at the  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2013-shelby-focus-st-debuts-at-the-north-american-international-auto-show-16265502/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Atlas concept is likely the next F150</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-atlas-concept-is-likely-the-next-f150-16265477/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ford F150 is a hugely important vehicle to the automaker as one of its most popular and bestselling vehicles. Ford is showing off a new concept vehicle called the Atlas Concept that the automaker is billing as the future vision for pickup trucks. What we&#8217;re looking at is likely the next generation of the  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-atlas-concept-is-likely-the-next-f150-16265477/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford OpenXC platform exits beta</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-openxc-platform-exits-beta-11264888/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford is serious about allowing developers to create applications designed specifically to run inside Ford automobiles. Early last year we talked briefly about the Ford OpenXC platform when it was first announced and entered beta. At CES 2013, Ford has announced its first software developer program and the automaker has now announced that its OpenXC  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-openxc-platform-exits-beta-11264888/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Developer Program now open to all, we go hands-on with new apps on Sync</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-developer-program-now-open-to-all-we-go-hands-on-with-new-apps-on-sync-09264585/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A couple days ago here at CES 2013, Ford held their presser and announced a few new things, specifically concerning the company&#8217;s Developer Program for its in-car Sync AppLink API. Ford announced open and free availability of the SDK to any mobile app developer. We ended up stopping by the company&#8217;s booth to find out  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-developer-program-now-open-to-all-we-go-hands-on-with-new-apps-on-sync-09264585/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford AppLink expands with Amazon Cloud Player and a developer-friendly future</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-applink-expands-with-amazon-cloud-player-and-a-developer-friendly-future-07263792/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week Ford has made it clear that they&#8217;re pushing forward with the app connection between their vehicles and apps of all kinds, not least of these being Amazon&#8217;s Cloud Player. This new integration works with Ford&#8217;s SYNC AppLink, here appearing with voice commands so you&#8217;ll be able to switch through songs and albums by  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-applink-expands-with-amazon-cloud-player-and-a-developer-friendly-future-07263792/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford Developer Program announced to bring 3rd party groups into the fold</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-developer-program-announced-to-bring-3rd-party-groups-into-the-fold-07263780/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week the folks at Ford have introduced their mobile app Developer Program for SYNC AppLink. This program works not just with its own developer groups, but with third party groups as well. What this means for you, the everyday awesome developer, is that you&#8217;ll be able to create apps that work specifically with Ford&#8217;s  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-developer-program-announced-to-bring-3rd-party-groups-into-the-fold-07263780/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rhapsody comes to Ford and Lincoln vehicles through SYNC AppLink</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/rhapsody-comes-to-ford-and-lincoln-vehicles-through-sync-applink-07263651/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Abent</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While we&#8217;ve got all sorts of cool little gadgets to check out here at CES, a number of car manufacturers are also showing off whats new with their vehicles. One of these car manufacturers is Ford, which today announced that Rhapsody will soon be available in Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC AppLink. This  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/rhapsody-comes-to-ford-and-lincoln-vehicles-through-sync-applink-07263651/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford announces Sync AppLink support for Kaliki app</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/ford-announces-sync-applink-support-for-kaliki-app-07263581/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford has offered its Sync system in a number of its automobiles for several years now. The system allows control of many of the cars infotainment system functions using only the driver&#8217;s voice. Ford also has a newer feature for some Sync equipped vehicles called AppLink. AppLink allows the driver to control certain smartphone applications  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-announces-sync-applink-support-for-kaliki-app-07263581/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ford on track to hit 2.2 million US sales in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Abent</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a loyal Ford owner, then you might like to know that 2012 is shaping up to be another great year for the company. Ford announced today that it&#8217;s on track to hit 2.2 million US sales in 2012, marking the second consecutive year it settles above the the 2 million mark. That isn&#8217;t  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/ford-on-track-to-hit-2-2-million-us-sales-in-2012-31262605/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
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