After a 13-month, $550 million conversion from making large SUVs, the suburban Detroit plant has started producing a conventional gasoline-powered new-generation Ford Focus that will go on sale in early 2011. @funkmasterflex

Tom Wilkinshaw, a former racer and Formula One team owner, passed away this weekend after a long fight with cancer at the age of 64. Read more and watch the video after the jump. @funkmasterflex

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Looking for a car before the new year comes?? According to Forbes, the best day to purchase a car in December is December 31st. The end of the month is always a good time to buy because dealers are eager to reach monthly sales quotas that can translate into big bonus money from the manufacturer and leave you walking away with a great deal. @iBLONDEgenius

Tom Boldry’s custom 1969 Dodge Charger R/T is a perfect example of typical Pro Tourer – old school look with modern technology upgrades. @funkmasterflex

Just days ago, Fiat rolled out one of several upcoming special edition 500 models. The new 500 Bicolore, pictured above, made its debut at the Bologna Motor Show. Details are limited, but as its name implies, the Bicolore model features a two-tone paint scheme in candy-apple red and white. Fiat finishes off the changes to the Bicolore by fitting it with unique alloy wheels and trimming the interior with some chrome accents. @funkmasterflex