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Ford Says Beware, Takata Murder Bags Are Still Out There

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The affected Ford models span from the 2004-2012 model years, including vehicles like the 2005-2014 Mustang and the 2007-2011 Ranger. Mazda’s warning covers models from 2003-2015, such as the Mazda6 and CX-9. Ford has made extensive efforts to alert owners, including more than 121 million outreach attempts in the U.S.

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Ford advances EV executive into global design role

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On Tuesday, Ford announced that it is promoting EV Design Director Todd Willing to Global Design Director as a replacement for Anthony Lo, who left the company in May (via Automotive News ). The decision is effective as of Tuesday, following a number of other roles held by the 21-year Ford veteran.

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Junkyard Find: 1977 Dodge Tradesman 200 Mystery Machine

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The Chrysler Corporation sold vans based on the B-Series platform from the 1971 through 2003 model years, giving them Dodge , Plymouth and Fargo badging along the way. Maybe they just don't get thrown away, un like Kidnapper Vans (this one got discarded in a Northern California yard back in 2007 or so).

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Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

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If you’re confused by the news, Mitsubishi only has a minority stake in the Fuso brand with Germany’s Daimler having owned 89 percent of the whole since the early 2000s. According to Automotive News , the newly partnered Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. On Tuesday, Toyota Motor Corp.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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THE MISSES Maruti Baleno/Altura | 1999-2007 Maruti’s bold step into the premium sedan space back in 1999 was with the Baleno sedan. Maruti Grand Vitara | 2007-2015 Maruti Suzuki gave its premium aspirations another shot with the midsize Grand Vitara SUV (2007). A luxurious interior with three-row seating, a 2.7-litre,

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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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An active IEEE volunteer, Hodges served in several leadership roles including 2007 vice chair of the IEEE Awards Board and 2011–2012 vice president of the IEEE Publication Services and Products Board. He coauthored the Analysis and Design of Digital Integrated Circuits textbook, which was used by universities around the world.

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House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoena for Toyota Documents

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The US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has issued a subpoena for “all documents relating to Toyota motor vehicle safety and Toyota’s handling of alleged motor vehicle defects and related litigation” in the possession of Dimitrios Biller, who served as the National Managing Counsel for Toyota’s American operation from 2003-2007.

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