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Ford executives would certainly deny any sour grapes about being beaten out by Nissan as the next official taxicab for New York, home to the nation's largest and most visible taxi fleet. But that's not holding them back from trumpeting little victories when it comes to showing the city's taxi authorities what a mistake they might have made.

Ford Motor Co.’s Thailand-built Fiesta compact has been introduced at the 31st Bangkok International Motor Show that runs from March 26 to April 6.

Finally, Ford gives us the European Focus we're been coveting for years. The 2011 Ford Focus is actually a global car that will be about 80% identical in every market. Even the front fascia is the same around the world.

Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Monday it is offering its 41,000 U.S. factory workers buyouts and early retirement offers in a bid to reduce its payroll costs as it aims to return to profit by 2011.

China has told the United States it is launching a trade investigation that could lead to new import duties on autos and sports utility vehicles made by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, a U.S. industry official said on Wednesday.