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13286 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 12:48 AM
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Replying to: backy (Oct 30, 2008 5:36 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 30, 2008 7:19 pm) Sounds like Ford had to pay Toyota off, because they copied their work. |
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 30, 2008 7:19 pm) Whether that be the case, or not, we could speculate such a thing. (just as easily as we could speculate: "Sounds like this company paid-off that company," etc)
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Replying to: aqua33v6 (Oct 30, 2008 10:39 pm) Can we please stop spreading lies?
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 30, 2008 7:19 pm) Bartering is a form of payment. Ford paid for licensing Toyota's hybrid patents by exchanging patents of their own. I really don't see why it matters whether Ford paid cash for the licenses, or paid with a swap of patents.
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Replying to: backy (Oct 31, 2008 8:09 am)
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Replying to: m6user (Oct 31, 2008 9:36 am) In the process of comparing mainstream midsize sedans and their characteristics, it doesn't matter at all (to me). I believe we have a News and Views section, or something of that sort, where that would be a great topic to kick around. 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 31, 2008 10:13 am) What is next on the mid-sized sedans docket?
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Replying to: backy (Oct 31, 2008 10:26 am) Some things to chew on... Honda's V6 Sedan gets re-rated at 271 hp, 254 lb-ft. up from 268 hp/248 lb-ft. Toyota has a new 4-cylinder engine to replace the current 2.4L unit in the Camry when the 2010 model debuts. The new 2.5L unit that produces 179 HP at 6,000 RPM, along with 172 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 RPM in the RAV4. The Altima gets new plastic wheelcovers for low-end 2009 models. Volkswagen discontinues the 3.6L Passat, leaving the V6 to go in the new Passat CC. The Passat will use the 2.0L Turbo model, and according to VW.com, starts at $28,300. I'm sure many people knew of a lot of these changes, but I thought I'd list them as conversation points. 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 31, 2008 10:40 am) Would have been nice if they had added something useful, like standard ESC, to the Altima while they were at it. It looks like the center of attention for CY 2009 for mid-sizers is Ford/Mazda--the refresh to the 2009 Optima notwithstanding. Since the Prius is "officially" mid-sized (at least by the EPA), that is another interesting development for CY 2009--the next-gen 2010 Prius due out in early 2009. |
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