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Current brands from the four major American automakers

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Referring to Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and Tesla. Ford Ford Ghia Lincoln General Motors Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Stellantis Abarth Alfa Romeo Chrysler Citroen Dodge DS Fiat Jeep Lancia Maserati Opel Ram Trucks Vauxhall Tesla Tesla

David Duchovny did this advert back in 1997

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It was for Ford Mondeo and yes, there is an X-Files  feel to it.

Did you know that Ford almost bought Ferrari?

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So, back in 1963, Ford announced plans to acquire the Italian luxury carmaker as founder Enzo Ferrari wanted to focus more on the racing side of the company and the deal was revealed in full on May 21, where once the acquisition was finalised, the automobile side would be called Ford-Ferrari and the racing side would be called Ferrari-Ford. However, the acquisition never materialised as Enzo, who initially approved it, discovered a clause that the racing team to request its funds from Ford, feeling it would threaten his autonomy. Because of this, Ford would create their own racing car to compete against Ferrari called the GT40.

Best selling cars from these major American car giants

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Four, past and present. This excludes brands that these four once owned 100% or a stake such as Think, De Tomaso, Volvo, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda (Ford), Vauxhall, Opel, Saab, Isuzu, Suzuki (GM), Smart, Mercedes, Maybach (Chrysler) and AM General (American Motors). Ford's best selling car is the Ford F-Series (40 million). General Motors' best selling car is the Chevrolet Impala (13 million). Chrysler's best selling car is the Plymouth Fury (3.68 million). American Motors' best selling car before merging with Chrysler is the Rambler Classic (1.46 million).

From a block of steel...

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To a Ford Transit.