Oct 14, 2005
US Automakers Shifting to New Incentives That Emphasize Vehicle Value
Oct 5, 2005
DETROIT October 5, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that as their popular employee-pricing discounts end, U.S. automakers are shifting to sales strategies that emphasize the value of their vehicles rather than big cash incentives. But some analysts wonder if the companies will be able to stick with the ... Continue reading
Ford's U.S. Sales Declined in September 2005
Oct 3, 2005
* Overall, Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales totaled 228,157, down 19 percent compared with a year ago.* Car sales up 3 percent. Ford Mustang, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego keep car sales increasing in advance of Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr introductions.* Truck sales down 27 percent. Most mode ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Technology & Tips to Help Conserve Fuel
Sep 28, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 -- From technical innovations in a variety of products to simple ideas that help customers conserve fuel and help the environment, Ford Motor Company continues to seek ways to help reduce fuel consumption. That need for conservation was made even more urgent this week when President Bush urged ... Continue reading
Bill Ford Remarks On Innovation
Sep 24, 2005
<i>Editors Mote: Earlier this week Bill Ford Chair of the Ford Motor Company discusseed his vision of Ford'd future. Here is the complete speech.</i><p> Dearborn, Michigan<br> September 21, 2005<p> Thank you, Gerhardt. Good morning, everyone. I want to welcome the people here in the room and everyone watching on our FC ... Continue reading
Insurance Industry (IIHS) Crash Tests Fail Several Minivans
Sep 19, 2005
Washington DC Sepember 19, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that a test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) concluded that head restraints in some minivans do not protect people from neck injuries in rear-end crashes, but some automakers are refuting the test results. According to The Asso ... Continue reading
IIHS.Org: Only Ford Seat/Head Restraints Earn Top Rating In MiniVan Category
Sep 19, 2005
ARLINGTON, VA — Seat/head restraint combinations in the Ford Freestar and its twin Mercury Monterey earn good overall ratings. Those in some Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country models are rated acceptable, based on recent evaluations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [see Addendum 1 (PDF)]. Ho ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Sep 15, 2005
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
Ford Taps Turnaround Expert Mark Fields to Revamp its Troubled North America Operations
Sep 9, 2005
Washington DC September 8, 2005; the AIADA newsletter said Ford Motor Co. switched executives around again Thursday by naming Mark Fields, its top executive in Europe, to lead the restructuring of North American operations, according to The Detroit News. Ford tapped Fields, 44, to replace Greg Smith, 54, as executive v ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2005
Executive changes announced today include: * Mark Fields named executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president, The Americas. * Mark Schulz becomes executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president, International Operations. * Greg Smith elected vice chairman, Ford Motor Company. * Lewis Booth ele ... Continue reading
Latest NHTSA Vehicle Recall Includes Ford, Toyota, Acura, Freightliner and Others - Complete Details
Sep 7, 2005
Report Date : September 7, 2005 at 06:42 PM New Information Added Since : August 28, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CUMMINS / ISB-02 9999 Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E054000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 29, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number Of Units ... Continue reading
Ford and Toyota Pick-Up and SUV Recall
Sep 7, 2005
Ford Recalls 3.8 Million Pickups, SUVs; Toyota Recalling Nearly 1 Million Vehicles WASHINGTON Ken Thomas and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the ... Continue reading
Ford Ends Employee-Pricing Discounts on 2006 Vehicles, Will Stay for 2005 Cars
Sep 6, 2005
DETROIT September 6, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday ended its employee-pricing incentive on 2006 vehicles, although the discount will remain in place for most 2005 vehicles through Oct. 3. Ford has been allowing customers to pay the employee price for 2005 vehicles since ... Continue reading
Coming Attractions ... Mercury Becomes Official Automotive Sponsor of Landmark Theatres
Aug 31, 2005
- 2929 Entertainment's Landmark Theatres provides Mercury a breakthrough platform for the promotion of independent film. - Relationship includes a complete integration of Mercury into the independent film experience. - Continues Mercury's association with independent film following the success of "Meet The Lucky Ones." ... Continue reading
Ford Direct: Five Years, Five More Divisions
Aug 30, 2005
FordDirect Celebrates Fifth Anniversary by Announcing its Expansion to Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo Brand Dealers DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- To celebrate five years in business, FordDirect is putting five candles in its anniversary cake. Not one for each year it's been operating, but one candle for each division added ... Continue reading
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