Ford Says Cash For Clunkers Increasing Sales Sharply
Jul 30, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., July 30 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N) has seen a sharp increase in sales over the past week since its dealers began accepting trade-ins under the U.S. government's "cash for clunkers" incentive program, the automaker's U.S. sales chief said on Thursday. "We were having a strong month before (cash for ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang AV-X10 "Dearborn Doll" Auctioned Off in Oshkosh
Jul 27, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2009 â Ford Motor Company created a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 âDearborn Doll,â to be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the worldâs greatest aviation celebration. Ford is the exclusive automotive ... Continue reading
Ford Starts Second Decade as Auto Sponsor of EAA's AirVenture Oshkosh
Jul 27, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23, 2009 - Ford Motor Company returns to Oshkosh, Wisc. in 2009 to begin its second decade as the exclusive automotive sponsor for EAA's AirVenture Oshkosh, the world's greatest aviation celebration. Ford brings some of the latest advances in automobile technology and many of the industry's most r ... Continue reading
Ford Intros Advanced Liquid Injection LPG System and Clean Diesel 2.7L Turbocharged V6 Engine
Jul 27, 2009
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 24, 2009 â Ford Australia announced today it is investing $230 million to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of its Australian-made models, including the first global application of Fordâs advanced 2.0-litre 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine in a rear-wheel drive vehicle, ... Continue reading
Alistair Darling Visits Ford Bridgend
Jul 24, 2009
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling visited Ford Bridgend today, two months after the UK Government launched its scheme offering new car discounts in return for models aged 10 years and older being scrapped. ... Continue reading
Ford Australia Invests $230 Million in New Fuel-Efficient Engines for Locally Produced Vehicles
Jul 24, 2009
Ford Australia announced today it is investing $230 million to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of its Australian-made models, including the first global application of Ford's advanced 2.0-litre 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine in a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the Ford Falcon. ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Ford Is Motability's Favourite
Jul 23, 2009
Ford's 2009 sales success with Motability customers has been marked by the company receiving the Scheme's volume manufacturer award. The award for best manufacturer with annual Motability registrations over 10,000 went to the blue oval in recognition of vehicles supplied to Motability drivers and the accompanying deale ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- Ford's freshest lineup in history delivers more fuel economy, takes quality to highest level ever Ford Motor Company's 2010 lineup - the freshest in its history - will hit dealer showrooms with best-in-class fuel efficiency, quality, technology and safety. Continuing the EcoBoost momentum, F ... Continue reading
Ford's Global Product Plan Delivering Even More Fuel-Efficient, High-Quality Vehicles to Customers
Jul 22, 2009
Dearborn, Mich., July 21 -- -- 2010 model lineup is "freshest" in Ford history -- Among the new and substantially upgraded 2010 model vehicles are: -- All-new 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO -- 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost(TM) -- 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor -- 2010 Ford Transit Connect -- 2010 Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost ... Continue reading
Crash Tests of Volvo & Ford Coupes Earn Top Safety Pick VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 21, 2009
Crash tests demonstrate that occupant protection in all kinds of vehicles is improving. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety doesn't routinely test vehicles in every size/type category. Emphasizing vehicles for family use, the Institute usually crash tests 4-door models. To evaluate the extent to which a ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Management Changes While Continuing Progress on Transformation
Jul 16, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., July 16 -- -- Peter Daniel, senior vice president and controller, is retiring after 38 years with Ford -- Darryl Hazel, senior vice president and president, Ford Customer Service Division, will retire after more than 37 years of service with the company. He will serve as a special advisor to Ford on gl ... Continue reading
Ford's Focus on the Customer Drives Higher Satisfaction Scores
Jul 16, 2009
Dearborn, Mich., July 16 -- According to J.D. Power and Associates, the Ford , Lincoln and Mercury brands improved in its 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, the industry's top study measuring customer satisfaction in design, content, and vehicle performance. Results from the study show the ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Titanium and Wagon to New Mondeo Range
Jul 16, 2009
Ford Australia today announced the release of a new MB series Mondeo range, headlined by the introduction of an all-new wagon bodystyle and an all-new, high-series model nameplate, the Mondeo Titanium. ... Continue reading
Funky Ford Ka Records Half a Million Sales
Jul 15, 2009
More than half a million UK customers have bought Ford Ka models thanks to its iconic design, low running costs and fun-to-drive personality. ... Continue reading
Ford Dagenham Hero Honoured in Anniversary Year
Jul 10, 2009
Celebrations marking 80 years of manufacturing at Ford Dagenham have included a dedication to the estate's best-known hero. On 3 July 2009, 58 years to the day since the quick actions of boilerhand Sidney Tillman avoided a major incident, his grandchildren gathered in the boiler control room of London's largest industr ... Continue reading
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