China is filled with lots of people and things – including lots of bizarre laws and regulations. One child per family is perhaps the most well known, but did you know you have to pay homage by bowing to the elderly on the street, or that you’re actually prohibited from stopping your car at crosswalks? This next one may seem sane by comparison, but has got automakers vying for a piece of China’s growing car market jumping through hoops. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Ford kills Escape Hybrid, adds two EcoBoost engine options
Ford Motor Co.’s redesigned 2013 Escape crossover, due in early 2012, will lose its V-6 engine and hybrid-powertrain versions. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
Auto Talk: Ford To Add, Retain 12,000 Jobs And Invest $16 Billion Under UAW Pact
Ford Motor Co. said today it will add or retain 12,000 U.S. jobs as part of $16 billion in planned investments under its new labor agreement with the UAW. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford’s Sales Gain On Trucks
Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. sales rose 9 percent in September, to 175,199 vehicles, led by pickup and crossover sales. Ford’s performance light-vehicle sales gain 10 percent. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: UAW Calls Plant Leaders To Detroit, Nears Ford Deal
The United Auto Workers called its local union plant officials to Detroit for a Tuesday meeting in anticipation of reaching an agreement with Ford Motor Co. on a new four-year contact. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford Sticks To 7,000 U.S. Jobs Target In Next Two Years
Ford Motor Co. plans to add 7,000 jobs over the next two years in the United States a target set early this year as it expects the world’s largest economy to avoid another recession. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
