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Most of you already know that Jim Hossack is AutoPacific’s expert on a lot of things – fuel prices, powertrains, trucks. But did you know that he’s also an expert in minivans? For the past several years, when we’re covering the big auto shows, Jim’s assignments have always been about the new truck models and minivan breakthroughs. But recently, there hasn’t been a lot of news surrounding minivans. Ford and GM have been clear that they think the segment is dying, and their exit strategy is uncomplicated. They’re just getting out. But Jim was in the Chrysler booth to check out the new 2007 Town & Country, aka Dodge Caravan, [...]

Ford Motor Company announced that it would rename the slow selling Five Hundred sedan "Taurus" for the 2008 model year. At the same time Ford will rename the Mercury Montego sedan "Sable" and the Freestyle Crossover SUV the "Taurus X".

Ford's new ad campaign is using the slogan "Bold Moves" to sell cars. You might just think it's a just a sales gimmick but don't tell that to a crop of Ford designers who turned out some very interesting concept cars for this auto show season.

Ford's new ad campaign is using the slogan "Bold Moves" to sell cars. You might just think it's a just a sales gimmick but don't tell that to a crop of Ford designers who turned out some very interesting concept cars for this auto show season.

Ford should build the Ford Interceptor concept and get it on the market immediately.

Ford should build the Ford Interceptor concept and get it on the market immediately.

For the past thirteen years, Sport Utility Vehicles have been the product segment that is most considered by American driving public. 2006 was no exception.

Ford's Airstream looks a seeing the country with a fuel-cell and digital fireplace on board.

Ford gets modern with new voice activated interface for cell phones and iPods. Ford and Microsoft team up to offer Sync system on 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models exclusive through 2008.

The convertible concept is beautifully executed. Modern, but hanging on to enough cues to remind me of carpooling to high school in the late 70s.