Ford Launches All-New Entry-Level Ford Focus Studio For September Rush
Aug 1, 2011
Access to the all-new Ford Focus range becomes easier with the arrival of the all-new Focus Studio which goes on sale in September, as customers rush for new "61-plate" cars. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive Factoids - In Case You Weren't Paying Attention
Jul 31, 2011
Published July 31, 2011 Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. * General Motors has confirmed that it will offer a Diesel engine version of the Chevy Cruze in 2013. Fuel economy ratings are expected to be in the mid-40 mpg range on the highw ... Continue reading
MSX International Joins Ford Motor Company's Aligned Business Framework Preferred Supplier Network
Jul 29, 2011
Ford Motor Company (Ford/NYSE:F) has announced the addition of Warren, Mich.-headquartered MSX International (MSXI) to its preferred vendor network, Aligned Business Framework (ABF). With the ABF recognition, MSXI joins a select group of preferred suppliers chosen by Ford to build long-term, strategic business relation ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2011
TechShop Detroit, a joint project between Ford and do-it-yourself (DIY) enterprise TechShop, is scheduled to open in November in Allen Park, Mich. Ford and TechShop will preview the facility this week during Maker Faire Detroit, held July 30-31 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn Ford reveals plan to incorporate a first-of-i ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 30/52
Jul 28, 2011
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Ford Explorer Sets New Standard for SUV Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 28, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., July 28, 2011 -- The completely reinvented Ford Explorer powered by EcoBoost delivers a class-leading EPA rating of 28 mpg on the highway, besting Honda Pilot by more than 20 percent and Toyota Highlander by 12 percent The hot-selling Ford Explorer the 2011 North American Truck of the Year has already ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics To Begin Integrating Plug-In Hybrid Technology in Ford F-Series Super-Duty Trucks
Jul 27, 2011
Azure's plug-in hybrid technology to be initially integrated on Ford's market leading F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, expected in early 2013 Agreement provides for Azure to integrate its plug-in-hybrid technology on other Ford F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, including the F-350 and F-450 The commer ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's July 2011 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Jul 27, 2011
Ford Motor Company will release its July 2011 U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Tuesday, August 2, 2011. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Ken Czuba ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
Ford cars and trucks earn high APEAL from J.D. Power All of Ford's newer retail vehicles earned fuel efficiency ratings above their segment average, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. APEAL measures customer satisfaction in design, content and vehicle performanc ... Continue reading
Ford's Quality Vehicles Earn High APEAL Rankings from Customers for Fuel Efficiency
Jul 27, 2011
All of Ford's newer retail vehicles earned fuel efficiency ratings above their segment average, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study Eight Ford vehicles, including Fiesta, Explorer and F-150, ranked in the top three in their respective segments Ford F-150 is the on ... Continue reading
J.D. Power APEAL Study -- Vehicle Appeal Reaches All-Time High
Jul 27, 2011
Automakers Face up to Tough Market Conditions by Offering the Most Appealing Lineup of New Vehicles in History BMW and Dodge Each Receive Three Segment-Level Awards; Ford and Honda Receive Two Each according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released ... Continue reading
Ford Doubles Nectar Reward Points In August
Jul 27, 2011
Ford customers will have another chance to boost their Nectar points balance in August thanks to the latest double-points offer which returns for MOTs, servicing and non-warranty repairs at participating Ford dealers during the month of August. ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $383 Million in the Second Quarter of 2011
Jul 26, 2011
Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $383 million in the second quarter of 2011, a decrease of $173 million from a year earlier. ... Continue reading
$2.4 Billion Net Income for Ford in Second Quarter 2011
Jul 26, 2011
Second quarter net income was $2.4 billion, or 59 cents per share, a $201 million decrease from second quarter 2010. Pre-tax operating profit was $2.9 billion, or 65 cents per share, a decrease of $64 million from second quarter 2010. Automotive pre-tax operating profit was $2.3 billion for the second quarter, an incre ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2011
Honda Motor Co. won five categories in the 2011 Lowest True Cost to OwnAwards, given by Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The awards name the 2011 model year cars and trucks in 23 categories that offer the lowest True Cost to Own which is the projected ownership cost over a five-year ... Continue reading
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