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    Skullbussa: After sitting in a Ford Flex at a carshow it finally dawned on me that this is the first affordable American car made in my lifetime that isn't a comp... more »
    FriscoFairlane: He says "Motherfuck this. I am NOT buying a minivan AND a Chrysler." more »
    GoPadge: "... and they've got a lot of nice cars replacing ugly ducklings (we're looking at you Focus, 500/Taurus)" But I like the look of the 500/Taurus... Wh... more »
    ThreeLitre: For the first time, news that Ford might do well again is actually making me happy. Bets on them being the only independent American car maker left by... more »
    A strolling player: I mean, whose fault is that? GM might be getting the short end of the stick, but when you realise that the newest Malibu came three years after the F... more »
    SirNotAppearing: But lean a little closer, roses smell like boo boo boo. more »
    .357: It's a bittersweet victory. On one hand, 1.5 of our automakers are about to go bankrupt. The Government is creating national debt that our grandchildr... more »
    PowerTryp, Starless wonder.: The look on that guys face says it all. Although as a Ford guy myself this does get me excited in suprising ways. more »
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    Ford Gains On GM, Chrysler Pain

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    Car Industry Carnage: US Auto Sales Down 18.8% For June

    Everybody knew it was coming, but the extent of the disintegration of the US automotive market came clearly into view today as automakers reported their sales figures for June. During a month when the national average price of gasoline topped an average of four bucks, what does one expect? Well — how about an 18.8% decline in sales. Fercrissakes, the Hummer brand saw a year-over-year fall of almost 60%! Un-freakin'-believable. What we have here folks is an automotive bear market — actually probably the worst bear market in the history of the industry. And like all bear markets, there are some clever companies which manage to shine even during the worst of times. Follow along as we discuss today's car industry carnage. These numbers are sourced from Automotive News as well as directly from manufacturers and are unadjusted unless otherwise noted. More »