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Ford Can't Seem to Take a Joke, but It's Not the End of the World

4:30PM 2/07/2012

Chevy's Super Bowl ad poking fun at Ford's pickups has turned into an all-out brawl in Detroit. Has Ford just lost its sense of humor, or is there more at stake here than meets the eye? Actually, there's a lot more -- and some of it's great news.

The 8 Brands That Wasted the Most Money on Super Bowl Ads

1:00PM 2/06/2012

By 24/7 Wall St.

Investing, Media, Ford Motor Co, Coca-Cola Company, Pepsico, Time Warner, Anheuser-Busch InBev, General Motors

Between 2002 and 2011, companies spent a whopping $2.5 billion on Super Bowl advertising; this year, a 30-second commercial cost an average of $3.5 million. But what do you get for all that cash. In the case of these eight major advertisers, not as much as they'd hoped.

Detroit's New Focus on Small Cars and Quality Pays Off

6:00AM 2/04/2012

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos

Not long ago, each time gas prices shot up and car buyers turned to more fuel-efficient models, the Detroit automakers would get hammered. Their lineups favored gas-hogs, and their smaller models left much to be desired. Oh, how times have changed.

Toyota's Still Tops to Consumers, but Ford's Closing In Fast

3:20PM 1/31/2012

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors

Despite its troubles in recent years, Toyota retained its crown in Consumer Reports' annual survey of auto-brand perception, but the survey also showed that Ford is rapidly closing the gap, and other brands aren't far behind.

Is American Manufacturing on Track for a Comeback?

12:45PM 1/25/2012

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

Economy, Ford Motor Co, Apple, Wal-Mart Stores, Toyota, General Motors, Chrysler, Caterpillar

Detroit's Big Three are in hiring mode again, and Japanese automakers are building cars in the U.S. to export to Asia. And they aren't the only ones ramping up U.S. production. Is America at the beginning of a new industrial age? The answer lies in China.

Will the Next New Corvette Be the Last?

1:45PM 1/24/2012

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors

Last week, the auto paparazzi brought us pictures of the prototype 2013 Corvette, which will apparently reprise the classic Vette formula. But in an era of high gas prices and tightening environmental regulations, how much longer can GM's horsepower party last?

Will You Buy an Electric Car? Tesla Hopes So

9:30AM 1/23/2012

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Technology, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors

Upstart automaker Tesla Motors confirmed this week that its groundbreaking Model S, an all-electric luxury-sports sedan, was on track to enter production by this summer. It already has pre-orders for more than 8,000. Is the moment coming soon when electric cars go mainstream?

GM's New Cadillac ATS Takes Bold Aim at BMW

2:30PM 1/13/2012

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos

BMW's 3 Series is the undisputed global king of the entry-level luxury sedans, but GM is looking to stage a bit of a coup with its Cadillac ATS. The car has all the right moves, inside and out -- but there's one thing missing.

Ford Fusion Revamp Stylishly Steals the Detroit Auto Show

4:45PM 1/11/2012

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors

There was nothing wrong with the old Ford Fusion. In fact, it had its best sales year ever in 2011. It's a good-looking, high-quality sedan and a good value. But when Ford took the wraps off the new Fusion this week, it had been transformed from a good hybrid to a deluxe hottie.

CES 2012 Preview: Fast, Connected, and Super-Skinny Devices

4:15PM 1/09/2012

By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool

Technology, Ford Motor Co, Google

The motto of this year's Consumer Electronics Show: You can't be too fast, too skinny or too connected. Beginning Tuesday, anorexic HDTVs and super-skinny laptops will vie for attention with accelerated WiFi devices and TVs that smartly connect to multiple devices simultaneously.