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Build Your Own Ford Transit Connect Electric : Gliders On eBayGreen Car ReportsIf you've always wanted an electric delivery van, but missed out on the Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric (its official name), you have three days and six days respectively to act. Deliveries of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric started in ...

Watch a Ford Transit Drive Itself In the Quest for Better DurabilityCarscoops (blog)Watch a Ford Transit Drive Itself In the Quest for Better Durability. Monday, June 17, 2013 Categories: Ford, Ford Transit, Ford Videos, gadgets, Video |. The main problem with factory test drivers is the fact that they are human, and this brings along ...

Ford Transit Custom: Test Drive ReviewBusinessCarThe new Ford Transit Custom has finally hit UK shores, which means the Transit range is now split in half as a new larger model, dubbed two-tonne, arrives at the end of this year. The new van is a giant leap forward on anything that has gone before ...

Future Ford cars to balance MyFord Touch with old-fashioned buttonsEngadgetWhile Ford's MyFord Touch is a popular option for tech-savvy drivers, it's not always the most intuitive -- some complain that basic tasks, like radio tuning, are relatively awkward. The company is very aware of the feedback, as it's now supplementing ...

Ford to Add More Physical Buttons to MyFord TouchCars.com News (blog)It's a significant improvement over the capacitive versions in Ford's cars and SUVs, and Williams has received little negative feedback from F-Series owners about the system. Ford's announcement comes as J.D. Power and Associates releases its ...

Use Storybook Technique to Sell Used CarsWard's Auto (subscription)I am a “storybook” advocate when it comes to selling used cars. A good storybook cannot be what it is without history, which immediately makes people think of the past and what has occurred beforehand. A good history comes with records, and those help ...

Demand for Used Cars is Up in 2013WKMG OrlandoThe good news is, some car dealerships still are able to keep a great selection of used cars in stock. Mullinax Ford boasts over 650 used cars at our five dealerships. You can search our website for exactly the used car that you are looking for. Filter ...

Five reliable late-model used carsConsumerAffairsWhen J.D. Power & Associates selected its most reliable used cars of 2013, we reviewed the list and highlighted five that may be worth special consideration. They are all three years old and represent different styles and price ranges. Even though ...

Franz Ferdinand - A Weekend In GlasgowClash MagazineFranz Ferdinand formed in the city and, despite living largely elsewhere, the band still call Glasgow home. Working on their fourth studio album, the band decided to return to their roots. Spending a weekend in Glasgow, they met up with old friends and ...

The CourierControversial pre-teen pageant organisers 'don't want living dolls'The CourierBraes High School pupil Elise Buchanan performed Beyonce's hit Single Ladies on stage at a Glasgow hotel to win the Miss Little Scotland title. The 12-year-old, who lives in Reddingmuirhead with her parents and younger brother, took home a pink and .. […]

Awards date for Glasgow restaurantGlasgow Evening TimesStravaigin, in Gibson Street, Kelvinbridge, has made the finals in the Forth Wines Passion For Wine Award category at this year's Scottish Licensed Trade Awards. Now in their 18th year, they are the longest-established awards of their kind in the ...

CITY A.M.Chabrot Bistrot des HallesCITY A.M.It turned out Rod Stewart duty meant waiting outside the ageing pop star's favourite Glasgow restaurant, Rogano, in the hope he might say something vaguely newsworthy, which he never did. Rod, the least Scottish Scotsman in the world, only came up ...

BBC NewsGlasgow major events website aims to cash-in on tourismBBC NewsA new website will be launched later to help businesses in Glasgow benefit from major events taking place in the city. The Glasgow major events site aims to help firms in tourism-related areas to identify and exploit new opportunities. It will support ...

Gig review: Half Man Half Biscuit, GlasgowScotsmanWITH their faithful cult following, dedication to the art of the song title (shameless puns and namechecking lesser-sung sporting heroes of yesteryear a speciality) and enduring reputation as John Peel favourites, Birkenhead's Half Man Half Biscuit are ...

ScotsmanControversy over bridge which spans M8 in GlasgowScotsmanThe redundant crossing, which has spanned the M8 in Glasgow for 50 years, is due to be completed in July as part of a £3 million walking and cycling route between the west end and the city centre. However, concerns have been raised about the viability ...

Scotsman (blog)Comedy review: Eddie Izzard, GlasgowScotsman (blog)Even without an acting career, with his commitment to marathon running and performing in different languages, it's a genuine wonder that Eddie Izzard has put together such a pleasurable two hours of stand-up. Eddie Izzard - Secc, Glasgow. * * *.