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skinsfan125 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,549 Points:281,240 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 11:35:07 AM Ignore skinsfan125 Report Abuse In Greek mythology, Atlas was burdened with carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. In the Ford product line, that task goes to its F-150 pickup, which sells in higher volumes (and likely at higher margins) than any other vehicle in its catalog. Visit http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1081791_fords-atlas-concept-previews-the-future-of-the-pickup-tru for full article

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In Greek mythology, Atlas was burdened with carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. In the Ford product line, that task goes to its F-150 pickup, which sells in higher volumes (and likely at higher margins) than any other vehicle in its catalog.

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