FordDirect launches DealerConnection Elite Plus
Feb 2, 2015
FordDirect Announces Product Launch, Executive Speaking Session During NADA Convention ; Announces its General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Beth Hill, will speak on data privacy at annual conference DEARBORN, Mich. â January 22, 2015 â FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its fr ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2015
Ford previews the all-new Focus RS at a special event in Cologne, Germany, to be live-streamed worldwide at 12:45 on 3 February Preview will showcase the third generation of the Focus RS in the city where the RS badge was first introduced Senior Ford executives including Jim Farley, executive vice president, and presid ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns Full-Year 2014 Pre-Tax Profit of $1.9 Billion; Net Income of $1.7 Billion
Jan 29, 2015
Ford Motor Credit Company reported a pre-tax profit of $1.9 billion in 2014, its highest since 2011, up from $1.8 billion a year earlier. The improvement is more than explained by higher volume, partially offset by unfavorable lease residual performance in North America and lower financing margin. Ford Creditâs ne ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company : âWe expect strong growth and improved financial performance in 2015 driven by our investments in new products and capacity.â Full year 2014 pre-tax profit of $6.3 billion, a decline of $2.3 billion compared with a year ago; full year after-tax earnings, excluding special items, were $1.16 ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company Fund and North Texas Ford Dealers make education a priority by launching initiatives that will help 14,000 students. Unique collaboration to award $350,000 in scholarships, more than doubling last yearâs support. Every dollar invested by Ford dealers is matched by Ford Fund. Ford Driving Dreams ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2015
Ford is issuing two safety recalls. No accidents or injuries are attributed to either of these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans for interior door handle issue Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately ... Continue reading
Ford, Lincoln Dealers Give Communities Nearly $100 Million in 2014
Jan 23, 2015
Last year, 82 percent of Ford and Lincoln dealers contributed financially and 95 percent volunteered time to local causes, according to annual Ford Survey on Dealer Giving Ford and Lincoln dealers donated nearly $100 million and volunteered nearly 1 million hours in 2014 Six dealers honored with this yearâs Salute ... Continue reading
Jan 23, 2015
Ford is opening the Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto to accelerate its development of technologies and experiments in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data Ford forms research alliance with Stanford, delivering Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle to university engin ... Continue reading
FordDirect Announces Product Launch, Executive Speaking Session During NADA Convention
Jan 22, 2015
FordDirect launches DealerConnection Elite Plus; Announces its General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Beth Hill, will speak on data privacy at annual conference DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 22, 2015 -- FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, today announced the launch of its ne ... Continue reading
Highest Safety Rating for the 2015 Ford Expedition
Jan 21, 2015
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awards 2015 Ford Expedition a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program 2015 Ford Expedition offers drivers comprehensive safety systems that include AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Controlâ¢, Safety Canopy® side-curtain airbags, SOS Post ... Continue reading
Ford Celebrates Official Launch of All-New Mustang Going Global; Iconic Pony Car En Route to Asia
Jan 20, 2015
Ford celebrates the official launch of export of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang to customers around the world Mustang is available in more than 100 markets in both left- and right-hand-drive configurations Ford is a top U.S. exporter of automobiles, which supports American jobs DEARBORN, Mich.--The iconic Mustang is off ... Continue reading
Shelby American Launches 2015 Shelby GT Muscle Car for Enthusiasts Worldwide
Jan 19, 2015
Spectacular new Shelby GT unveiled at Barrett-Jackson in Ford Motor Company booth Available with 627 HP for both manual and automatic transmission cars The first Shelby GT also designed for international markets LAS VEGAS -- January 19, 2015: Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International In ... Continue reading
50th Anniversary Edition Big Block Shelby Cobra Sells out within 48 Hours of Unveil
Jan 19, 2015
The entire run of 50th Anniversary Shelby Cobras from Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK), sold out within 48 hours of its public unveil at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Tuesday, January 13. The limited run of 50 cars was announced on Dec. 30 ... Continue reading
Ford and Lincoln Dealers Use Tablets to Enhance Customers' Service Experience
Jan 19, 2015
Ford introduces next phase of SMART Technology (SMARTT) program, using convenience of tablets and customized dealer management system to improve and simplify the overall service experience Next phases of SMARTT program use mobile technology to create innovative service solutions including enhanced customer service and ... Continue reading
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