Ford Powershift Combines Auto Ease With Manual Efficiency
Aug 13, 2009
Ford's new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission delivers the performance and fuel economy of a manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of an auto. ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2009
NAPOLEON Ohio Aug 12,2009; Jared Orzolek reported that Henry County commissioners on Tuesday approved a revolving loan fund agreement with Revenge Designs Inc., an Indiana-based car company that is seeking to market a high-mileage engine a local firm is developing. The board approved the $300,000 loan agreement with Pe ... Continue reading
Lopsided Award Against Ford, $8M Is Upheld
Aug 7, 2009
Lawyer implored jurors to base their award on 'human decency' EDISON, N.J., Aug. 7 -- An appeals court last week upheld a product liability verdict against Ford Motor Co. for $8 million in compensatory damages and $42,050 in punitive damages, despite the plaintiff's contention that the award was lopsided because Ford's ... Continue reading
Ford Accelerates New Product Rollout, Leverages World Wide Resources
Aug 6, 2009
Global Product Acceleration: By 2012, Ford plans to replace or refresh 70 to 90 percent of its vehicle lineups by volume in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific and Africa. By 2014, Ford plans to replace 140 to 160 percent of its lineup by volume in those regions. Leaner, more efficient operations: By the end of 2009 ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, August 5 -- Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007 predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier mo ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Crowned Auto Express Car Of The Year 2009
Aug 5, 2009
The new Ford Fiesta has been selected as the Car of the Year 2009 by leading motoring title, Auto Express. Fiesta also won the Best Supermini award and the Ford S-MAX was judged Best MPV. Ford had a total of seven nominations with Ford Ka, Kuga and two Mondeo models commended. ... Continue reading
A Greener Shade of Paint: Ford's Innovative, Sustainable Paint Technology Goes Global
Aug 4, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- -- Ford-exclusive paint technology goes global -- Ford's high-solids paint technology eliminates the need for process stages in a paint shop, replacing bulky, energy-consuming equipment with a simple, integrated booth -- Process allows three layers of paint to be applied one after another whi ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Taurus Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick award
Aug 4, 2009
The 2010 Ford Taurus, a large family car, is the Institute's newest 2009 Top Safety Pick award winner. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough because the aw ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Sportvan Redefines White Van Man
Aug 4, 2009
White Van Man is now has the ultimate drive thanks to the launch of the latest Ford Transit SportVan - available in white. The limited edition Ford Transit SportVan has been created for customers who want to make a bold statement. The model is based on the popular 260, short wheelbase Transit with front wheel drive, th ... Continue reading
Hybrid Ford Fusion Gets Excellent Rating in Consumer Reports, Now on Par With Toyota Camry Hybrid
Aug 4, 2009
Four and six-cylinder versions much improved, Audi Q5 tops tests of compact luxury SUVs YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now Consumer Reports' top-rated domestic sedan. Essentially tied with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Fusion Hybrid achieved an excellent 34 mpg overall in ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 9 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 158,838, up 2 percent versus a year ago -- Ford is first among major manufacturers to report sales increase in 2009; year-over-year total sales gain is the first for Ford since ... Continue reading
Ford Performance Vehicles Launches its Latest Model - The Stylish F6 E
Aug 3, 2009
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today officially revealed the latest addition to their FG range, with the unveiling of the all-new F6 E. Setting a new benchmark for luxury and performance, today's launch of the F6 E ends months of public speculation of "will they or won't they". ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2009
New Ford models were on display at the cultural festival "Anansekrom" at the Orsett Showground in Grays, Essex, this month. ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
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