Feb 7, 2012
UK market leader Ford has increased its car sales advantage over rivals in an almost static January market. ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2012
Six Ford dealers from across the world have been awarded Ford's Salute to Dealers award for showing exceptional generosity toward their communities Launched in 2001, the award demonstrates the company's commitment to its thousands of dealer principals who step beyond their showroom doors to make a difference in the com ... Continue reading
Ford Announces The UK Universities To Receive Blue Oval Scholarships
Feb 2, 2012
Ford has chosen 12 leading UK universities to award 100 student scholarships, worth a total of £1 million, starting in the 2012 academic year. ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2012
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales in January totaled 136,710 vehicles, a 7 percent gain compared with January 2011; retail sales increased 8 percent Focus contributed to 30 percent of Ford Motor Company sales growth in January, more than any other vehicle in the Ford product lineup. Focus sales were 14,400 vehicles, up 60 ... Continue reading
Ford's All-New B-MAX To Showcase Unique Design And Unrivalled Technology At Geneva Motor Show
Feb 1, 2012
Ford will throw open the doors to its all-new production-ready B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle when it takes a starring role at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. ... Continue reading
Falcon EcoBoost: The Fuel Efficiency Australians Need with the Performance They Want
Feb 1, 2012
Ford's new Falcon EcoBoost will deliver consumers a new standard in large car fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, outstanding performance and affordability when it goes on sale in Q2. ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Thefts: A Look at Thefts of an American Automotive Icon
Jan 31, 2012
For over 25 years, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published Hot Wheels, an annual report of America's 10 most stolen vehicles. Ã While popular expectations have been that newer, more expensive vehicles would top the list, the data has repeatedly shown quite the opposite, with older, less flashy model ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program, in partnership with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in the United States, kicks off its ninth year of saving teen lives Globally, program has trained more than 500,000 new drivers through online and professional hands-on driver instruction In the United State ... Continue reading
Ford To Slash Landfill Waste By 70 Per Cent In Five Years, Cut Water Use By 30 Per Cent
Jan 31, 2012
Ford Motor Company has committed to making massive cuts in the waste it sends to landfill, as well as the water it uses, across its European production facilities. ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Focus Review and Comparison by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Jan 30, 2012
By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau I had a few minutes to make a direct comparison as I swapped last weekâs Chevrolet Cruze for this weekâs Ford Focus. Both are fresh new designs and both represent the fastest growing segment of the auto market â the compact or small car, segment. They happen ... Continue reading
Ford's 1.0-Litre Ecoboost Turbo Petrol Engine Debuts In All-New Focus
Jan 30, 2012
Ford's high tech, ultra-efficient, turbocharged, direct injection 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine goes on sale across the Ford Focus range in the UK next month ... Continue reading
Ford Uses Kenaf Plant Inside Doors in the All-New Escape, Saving Weight and Energy
Jan 28, 2012
Kenaf, a tropical plant related to cotton and okra plants, is being used to replace oil-based materials in the doors of the all-new Ford Escape Use of this eco-friendly material is anticipated to offset 300,000 pounds of oil-based resin annually in North America Kenaf reduces the weight of the door bolsters by 25 perce ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $1.8 Billion Net Income in 2011
Jan 27, 2012
Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $1.8 billion in 2011, compared with $2 billion a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $2.4 billion in 2011, compared with $3.1 billion in the previous year. The decrease in pre-tax earnings is more than explained by fewer leases being terminated and the r ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2012
Full year pre-tax operating profit was $8.8 billion, or $1.51 per share, an increase of $463 million from a year ago Full year net income was $20.2 billion, or $4.94 per share, an increase of $13.7 billion, or $3.28 per share, from a year ago. Net income includes a favorable one-time, non-cash special item of $12.4 bil ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies 5 of Ward's "10 Best Engines 2012"
Jan 27, 2012
BorgWarner's Engine Group supplies systems and components for five engines named in Ward's "10 Best Engines 2012," including the: BMW 3.0-liter N55 Turbocharged DOHC I-6 (BMW 335i coupe) Chrysler Group 3.6-liter Pentastar DOHC V-6 (Chrysler 300S/Jeep Wrangler) Ford 2.0-liter EcoBoost® DOHC I-4 (Ford Edge) Ford 5.0-lit ... Continue reading
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