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U.S. gets hatchback Fiesta:

The U.S. market's hatchback stigma might be weakening--Ford will sell a hatchback version of its forthcoming Fiesta small car here, the automaker said today.

U.S. gets hatchback Fiesta:

The U.S. market's hatchback stigma might be weakening--Ford will sell a hatchback version of its forthcoming Fiesta small car here, the automaker said today.

Diesels (still) equal savings

With the price of diesel fuel pushing $5 a gallon, many Americans might not think this is the best time to buy a diesel car or sport-utility vehicle. But they'd be mistaken.

BMW confirms X1 production:

BMW plans to build the new X1 small sport/utility vehicle at its plant in Leipzig, Germany, the automaker said today. The timing of the production launch has not been finalized.

BMW confirms X1 production:

BMW plans to build the new X1 small sport/utility vehicle at its plant in Leipzig, Germany, the automaker said today. The timing of the production launch has not been finalized.

Toyota weighs decision on Prius plant in U.S.

Toyota said Friday that nothing had been decided yet on using its California joint venture plant with General Motors to produce its Prius hybrid — a move that would mark the first North American plant for the hit "green" car.

Mercedes to move California design studio to former Chrysler site:

Mercedes-Benz will move its Southern California advanced design studio to the former Chrysler Pacifica design center in July.

MARKET: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Coupe:

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ESCAPE ROADS: 1958 Ferrari 412S: Italian hot rod

To Ferrari cogno-scenti, chassis 0744 is one of racing's holy grails. A revered icon from the Church of Maranello, it is one of the most respected thorough-breds to leave Italy.

GM says 19,000 workers taking buyout

General Motors Corp. will furlough entire shifts of workers at some truck factories and may move them to nearby car plants as it restructures.