And back in the good ol' US of A, all things are just rosy

Ford cuts aim to align supply with sales
Company: More details about 'Way Forward' plan to be revealed in Sept.


(AP)
Updated: 8:54 p.m. ET Aug. 18, 2006

DETROIT - In a sign it will no longer cling to market share at the expense of profit, Ford Motor Co. on Friday announced deep production cuts designed to bring its supply of vehicles in line with withering demand for its biggest sellers — pickups and SUVs.

Ford said it will temporary shut down 10 assembly plants across North America through the end of this year to cut its fourth-quarter production by 21 percent.

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Yet the MSM keeps telling me that we're living in properous times, thanks to Bushco.

Anonymous