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Ford engine plant builds number 10 million

Ford's 90-degree, overhead-cam Modular V8 has covered a wide spectrum since it was introduced in 1991--powering luxury cars, SUVs, pickups and high-performance sports cars. A large number of those engines have come from a Ford plant in Romeo, Mich., which has now built its 10-millionth engine--a 4.6-liter V8 that is headed for a 2010 Mustang GT. The Romeo engine plant was converted from a tractor factory.

Skoda trio voted 'best in Britain'

BRITISH drivers are happier with their cars than ever before, especially if they own a Skoda. According to new figures collected by Auto Express magazine's annual Driver Power survey, the average satisfaction rating for a car in the top 100 was a huge 88.36%, which equates to a 7% rise since the survey’s launch in 2002. Steve Fowler, editor-in-chief of Auto Express, said: “The UK car market is booming at the moment with over two years of consecutive growth and new car registrations up 3%, and it is no surprise given the Driver Power results.

One Lap of the Web: Porsche product planning secrets leaked, a visit Ferrari factory circa 1988 and the $30 million Chevy Nova

-- A Porsche insider might have just leaked all of the German automaker's big reveals for the next few years if a photo posted at Jalopnik can be trusted. There aren't any real earth-shakers here, but be on the lookout for a Boxster and Cayman GTS, the Macan and an old-school targa top for the 911http://edit.autoweek.com/apps/pbcsedit.dll/red# at the next few auto shows. -- How much is a '75 Chevrolet Nova worth to you?