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Ask any movie buff in the automotive industry out there about the some of the greatest car chases captured on film and many will mention the 1968 mega-hit Bullitt, starring late screen-icon Steve McQueen. The car chase, showing McQueen flying through the streets of San Francisco in a Ford Mustang is so revered that it's inspired countless others across film, music and culture; 40 years after its theatrical release. FOX's new series Alcatraz?

Presidential candidate and former US Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman has been keeping busy since he stepped down from running as a Republican hopeful. Effective immediately, he will join Ford Motor Company's Board of Directors.

"Jon brings to Ford's board of directors extensive global knowledge and experience - particularly in Asia with trade issues - and operational experience gained as governor of Utah, a state that has grown jobs even during the economic crisis," said…

Attention safety-minded drivers: The Ford Fusion will be safer than ever for the 2013 model year with the addition of a lane-departure warning system. With origins in Japan, the potentially life-saving feature is typically reserved for luxe-car consumers willing to pay a premium for the feature. So yes, this is a very BIG deal.

How exactly does the lane-departure system work? A digital camera and imaging sensor mounted on the car's rear windshield recognizes?

News flash: You don't have to break the bank to get a fast car. To prove it, is a recent report from Forbes.com, which identifies a handful of affordable cars that accelerate from 0-60 mph in under six seconds. Most all of the cars listed actually run at about one-third of the price of sprinters from top-tier brands such as Porsche and BMW.

Featured at the top of Forbes' "Fastest Cars Under $30…