Innovative Ford "Easy Fuel" System Counters Rising Fuel Thefts
May 16, 2012
Ford's Easy Fuel system which prevents the expensive mistake of misfuelling is also proving a deterrent to petrol and diesel thieves. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Crowned Best Medium Car At The 2012 Diesel Car Awards
May 15, 2012
The all-new Ford Focus is best diesel medium car thanks to its contemporary style and refinement - as declared by Diesel Car magazine at its 2012 awards. ... Continue reading
CNG/PROPANE - Eight New U.S. EPA Certifications For JTG II Propane Liquid Injection Bi-fuel Systems
May 14, 2012
ICOM NORTH AMERICA EARNS EIGHT NEW EPA AUTOGAS CERTIFICATIONS FOR FORD VEHICLES NEW HUDSON, Mich. â Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certific ... Continue reading
May 14, 2012
The real story in this year's rankings of automakers by their suppliers in the 12th annual study of OEM working relations is not their overall rankings, but rather the dramatic and continuing slide of Toyota and Honda, and the continuing improvement of Chrysler Group, General Motors and Ford since 2005. While still in ... Continue reading
Brose to Expand Manufacturing in Michigan; Add 450 Jobs
May 14, 2012
Fueled by significant growth with domestic OEMs, Brose North America, Inc., the leading manufacturer of mechatronic components and systems for vehicle bodies and interiors, signed a purchase agreement for an existing 380,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in New Boston, Mich. near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County ... Continue reading
Ford Plans To Triple EcoBoost-Powered Car Output For Europe By 2015
May 14, 2012
Ford is planning to more than triple the production of its vehicles equipped with fuel-efficient and powerful EcoBoost petrol engines to approximately 480,000 a year by 2015, from 141,000 in 2011. More than 135,000 of which will be vehicles equipped with the 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine, manufactured in Bridgend, Wales. ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby Dead At 89 +Video
May 11, 2012
For additional photos, click here. Carroll Shelby, Automotive Legend Dies DEARBORN, Mich., May 11, 2012â Carroll Shelby was a member of the Ford family for the better part of 60 years, producing stunning performance vehicles from concepts to production models. He once said his energy and passion for performance pr ... Continue reading
Ford Warriors in Pink Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors with 'Models of Courage' Campaign
May 11, 2012
Ford Warriors in Pink honors breast cancer survivors who have demonstrated strength and courage in their battle with its "Models of Courage" program -- 11 women and men to be featured as role models in 2012 campaign 2012 Ford Warriors in Pink's collection of apparel and accessories is now available at www.fordcares.com ... Continue reading
Ford Volunteers, Community Partners Dig into Environmental Projects for a Better World
May 11, 2012
More than 700 Ford volunteers are digging, chopping and hammering their way to complete community projects today in nine states -- Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina and Washington. The Ford Accelerated Action Day projects are focused on the environment. MODEL Teams of F ... Continue reading
May 10, 2012
All-new 2013 Ford Fusion will be first midsize family sedan in America available with such a wide array of driver assist technologies, including Lane-Keeping System with Driver Alert, adaptive cruise control and collision warning, and active park assist These technologies form the basis for Ford's research and developm ... Continue reading
Ford Appoints New Company Officers in Europe and Asia-Pacific
May 10, 2012
Jeff Wood, Ford director of manufacturing for North America Vehicle Assembly Operations, has been elected a company officer and named vice president of Manufacturing, Ford of Europe. Gary Johnson, vice president of Manufacturing, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa has been elected a company officer. Kumar Galhotra, vice pres ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Presentation at AFSA Finance Industry Conference for Fixed Income Investors
May 8, 2012
On Tuesday, May 15, Marion Harris, assistant treasurer, Ford Motor Company, will deliver a presentation on Ford Motor Credit Company at the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) Finance Industry Conference for Fixed Income Investors in Boston. The presentation will begin at 1:45p.m. EDT and last for approximat ... Continue reading
Ford Boosts Vehicle Production By Reducing Summer Shutdown In North America Plants
May 8, 2012
Ford will produce nearly 40,000 additional vehicles this summer by reducing its summer shutdown in several North America plants, including six assembly plants, from the traditional two weeks to one The summer production boost is consistent with Ford's plan to increase annual production capacity by 400,000 Ford Motor Co ... Continue reading
New Ford Galaxy Deal Further Reduces Addison Lee Fleet Emissions
May 8, 2012
The Ford Galaxy is set to become an even more familiar sight on the streets of London following a new agreement with Europe's largest minicab firm, Addison Lee. ... Continue reading
HELLA Electronics Plant Wins Coveted Ford Q1 Award
May 7, 2012
HELLA's San Jose Iturbide electronics plant in Mexico has received Ford Motor Company's top award for quality and customer service. (Ford's Q1 award recognizes suppliers for outstanding levels of performance, product quality and service and is a prerequisite for suppliers seeking to win additional business from Ford. G ... Continue reading
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