Oct 28, 2008
DETROIT, Oct 28, 2008; Soyoung Kim and Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has reduced his stake in Ford Motor Co to 4.89 percent over the past week, his investment company said on Tuesday. Kerkorian, the largest outside investor of Ford, had said last week he sold share ... Continue reading
2008 AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS-DAY 4
Aug 15, 2008
Day Four â The Heavyweights Pontificate By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This morningâs lineup of speakers was impressive: Mark Fields, Fordâs president of the Americas; Michael Stanton, president and CEO of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc.; Tom LaSorda (not ... Continue reading
Barack Obama Calls for Sweeping Energy Overhaul, Perhaps Ensuring His Election - VIDEO
Aug 4, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher (August 4, 2008) Hopeful Presidential candidate Barak Obama gave a half-hour midday speech in Lansing, Michigan today that, in my opinion, is the most important policy statement given by any 2008 candidate so far, and may very well put him in the White House for at le ... Continue reading
Ford Reports July 2008 Sales-Down
Aug 1, 2008
- Ford Focus sales were up 16 percent in July and 26 percent year-to-date. - Total car sales up 8 percent. - Consistent with industry trends, crossover sales in July were down 8 percent, sport utilities were down 54 percent, and trucks and vans were down 18 percent. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 156,406 in ... Continue reading
10 Year Ford Employee Mark Kaline Global Media Manager Gone
Jul 31, 2008
DETROIT July 31, 2008; Jean Halliday writing for AdAge.com reported that Mark Kaline, the high-profile global media manager of Ford Motor Co., left the automaker this week, according to executives close to the matter. Mr. Kaline is a casualty of Ford's latest move, announced in June, to cut 15% of its white-collar staf ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Ford Takeover Offer Oversubscribed
Jun 10, 2008
DETROIT, June 10; 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co Stockholders overwhelmingly sought to take up billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's offer to buy their shares at a large premium to the current stock price, his investment vehicle said on Tuesday. The stockholders offered to sell Kerko ... Continue reading
Ford Says Mercury Brand Still Important Part of Ford Model Lline-up
Jun 10, 2008
DETROIT June 9, 2008; Poornima Gupta and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co's Mercury brand is an important part of the U.S. automaker's line-up and the company is continuing to invest in the nameplate, Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, said on Monday. "It is an important part of ... Continue reading
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD Review
May 25, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID FWD HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE MARINER HYBRID The mid-size SUV Mariner, the more refined hybrid twin of the Ford Escape, has received its fare share of recognition from Green supporters, from the Green Car Journal to the U.S. Environmental Projection Agen ... Continue reading
CEO Says Ford Outlook Cut Decided in Last Few Days
May 23, 2008
DETROIT May 22, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) only made its decision to pull back on its 2009 profit forecast in the past few days as it became clear there had been a structural deterioration in demand for large trucks and sport utility vehicles, Chie ... Continue reading
2008 Mercury Sable Premier Review
May 10, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mercury Sable Premier The Sable was the core of the Mercury lineup from its debut in model year 1986 until it mysteriously vanished for model year 2005, to be replaced by the Montego. And then, for model year 2008, the Montego disappeared, replaced by the new Sable. Which look ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. executives to address shareholders following Kerkorian investment
May 8, 2008
WASHINGTON DC May 7, 2008; Ken Thomas writinfg for the AP reported that -- Ford's most prominent new shareholder is not expected at the automaker's annual meeting Thursday, but his formidable presence will be felt. Ford Motor Co. executives are to brief shareholders in Wilmington, Del., on the company's progress more t ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Escape and 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Reviews
May 5, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrid Engine: 3.0-liter V6 (E)/2.3-liter Atkinson cycle I4 (M) Horsepower/Torque: 200 hp/193 lb.-ft.(E)/133 hp/torque NA Transmission: 4-speet automatic (E)/ECVT (M) Wheelbase: 103.1 Length x Width x Height: 174.7/71.1/68.0 in. Tires: P ... Continue reading
2008 Mercury Mariner Premium 4WD Review
May 2, 2008
Cute Compact SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Ford is really missing the boat here. The Mercury brand used to be a Ford with lots of extra style. Iâm thinking of the late 50s particularly when Mercury featured slanted rear windows, plenty of extra chrome and interiors that would knock your sock ... Continue reading
May 1, 2008
- Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000. - Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31 percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion and Milan set April sales records. - Tot ... Continue reading
2008 Navigator Owners Can Now SYNC Their Rides
May 1, 2008
- With a dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit, select 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L customers can enjoy the award-winning SYNC in-car communications system. - The SYNC retrofit kit costs under $550 installed. The add-on system is fully integrated, functional and upgradeable to support future SYNC features and f ... Continue reading
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