Ford announces cost-saving changes to CAW contract
Nov 2, 2009
Employees support deal that delivers new products to Canadian plants ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- - Competitive improvements to the national collective agreement with the CAW have been ratified by Ford employees. The contract modifications extend the agreement by one year t ... Continue reading
Hybrid Buyers Guide - Specs and Prices
Nov 1, 2009
The trendiest vehicles on the road today are hybrids, cars and trucks powered by drive-trains that use both internal combustion engines and electric motors for propulsion. The two current strategies are "full hybrids", which can operate under internal combustion power only, electric power only, or a combination of the ... Continue reading
2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid Review
Oct 19, 2009
SEE ALSO: Mercury Build, Price and Compare-Mercury Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid When you think "hybrid", Ford Motor Company is probably not the first manufacturer that you think of. Which is unfortunate, because Ford's gasoline-electric hybrid technology is every bit as a ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2009
Hybrids lead the way in 2010 The 2010 fuel economy ratings prove that hybrids have gone mainstream. Not only are 9 of the top 10 vehicles on EPA's best fuel economy list hybrids, but there's now a hybrid for everyone. It's not either a Prius or and Insight any more. The thirty-two 2010 models offer car buyers the choic ... Continue reading
Ford Switch Recall Expanded by 4.5 mln Vehicles
Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct 13, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N) is expanding its largest ever recall -- involving faulty cruise control deactivation switches that have caused fires -- by 4.5 million vehicles, regulators and company officials said on Tuesday. The action effectively closes ou ... Continue reading
Ford Intensifies Focus on Electrification Strategy as Nancy Gioia Takes a Global Leadership Role
Oct 9, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 9, 2009; Ford Motor Company is intensifying its focus on global electrification with the creation of a new position to lead the planning and strategy for Ford's future electric vehicle portfolio. Nancy Gioia, formerly Ford's director of Sustainable Mobility Technology and Hybrid Vehicle Programs, ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Engine and Drivetrain Technologies for 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan
Oct 5, 2009
BorgWarner Technologies Deliver Fuel Economy and Performance for the "Most Fuel Efficient Mid-sized Sedans in America" AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct 5 -- A key supplier to Ford Motor Company, BorgWarner is proud to support the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan mid-sized sedans, thoroughly updated for MY 2010. Engine and drivetr ... Continue reading
Ford Reports September 2009 U.S. Sales
Oct 1, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury U.S. third quarter sales increased 5 percent versus a year ago and U.S. market share increased 2 points -- Ford July sales were up 2 percent and August sales were up 17 percent, more than offsetting September's 6 percent post-Cash for Clunkers decline in the quart ... Continue reading
Ford Sees Demand for Hot Hues, 2011 Fiesta to Launch With Bold New Colors
Sep 17, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 17 -- -- Bold colors with fun names are appearing more and more in consumer products, offering consumers more individuality while bucking the traditional wisdom that conservative colors dominate in a recession -- While black, white and silver still remain top choices, Ford is seeing strong U.S. s ... Continue reading
Ford's Strong Lineup Drives August 2009 Retail Sales Up 21 Percent
Sep 1, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 21 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 176,323, up 17 percent versus a year ago -- Ford's August sales increase follows July increase, making Ford one of the only manufacturers to post back-to-back sales increases ... Continue reading
Visteon Brings Aftermarket Navigation Radio Integration to Ford Vehicles Equipped with SYNC
Aug 28, 2009
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 28, 2009 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation has developed an electronic interface which, for the first time, brings aftermarket navigation capability to Ford vehicles equipped with Ford SYNC in North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO) ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils 'Intelligent' System for Plug-In Hybrids to Communicate with the Electric Grid
Aug 19, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 18 -- -- Ford and its utility partners are testing one of the industry's first vehicle-to-electric grid communications and control systems, which enables electric vehicles to interface with the grid for optimal recharging -- The new technology allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharg ... Continue reading
Ford Ups Vehicle Production as Customers Demand More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Aug 13, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13 -- -- Ford is increasing North American production by another 10,000 units to 495,000 units in the third quarter as it builds more fuel-efficient vehicles to meet "Cash for Clunkers" demand. Ford's planned third quarter production now exceeds year-ago production levels by 18 percent -- Ford, th ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
A Greener Shade of Paint: Ford's Innovative, Sustainable Paint Technology Goes Global
Aug 4, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- -- Ford-exclusive paint technology goes global -- Ford's high-solids paint technology eliminates the need for process stages in a paint shop, replacing bulky, energy-consuming equipment with a simple, integrated booth -- Process allows three layers of paint to be applied one after another whi ... Continue reading
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