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Ford Motor Company turns 100

It's years since Henry Ford - an obscure car designer who had experienced limited success in auto racing and a failed car company behind him - convinced a handful of investors to back his new motor company. The Ford Motor Company was incorporated on June 16, 1903 and the now famous revolution in car production with the introduction of the Model T was set to begin. At the beginning of the 21st century Ford is attempting to re-emulate the success of the Model-T with it Model U hydrogen powered concept, as well as delving into its heritage with the production of the Living Legends series in the lead up to this year's 100th anniversary.

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Mike grew up thinking he would become a mathematician, accidentally started motorcycle racing, got a job writing road tests for a motorcycle magazine while at university, and became a writer. He went on to edit or manage over 50 print publications before embracing the internet – a dozen start-ups later, he founded Gizmag. Now he can write again.

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