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Article: nation and world.(Front)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- August 14, 2009
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Ford plans to boost production
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it will build more of its Focus and Escape models and boost total vehicle production later this year to help dealers restock depleted showrooms.
Ford needs to keep up with demand for its Focus compact and Escape crossover, both ranked as top sellers under the federal Cash for Clunkers program. It also wants to maintain a reasonable level of cars and trucks so its dealers won't run short on hot models during the final months of the year.
Cash for Clunkers, which has revived industry sales for the moment, uses rebates of up to $4,500 to entice drivers to trade in older, gas guzzlers for ...