Mustang Celebrates 45 Years as King of the American Road
Apr 16, 2009
- April 17, 2009 marks the 45th anniversary of the iconic Ford Mustang - Thousands of Mustang enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering in Birmingham, Ala. to join Ford and the Mustang Club of American for a four-day celebration, including several original owners of the 19641/2 Mustang - In conjunction with the ... Continue reading
New Fiesta Sales Approach 170,000 As Ford Of Europe Continues To Grow Market Share
Apr 15, 2009
Ford of Europe has sold over 108,000 new Fiestas this year, bringing to almost 170,000 the total purchased by customers since the car was introduced last autumn. ... Continue reading
Auto Facility Investment Improves Competitiveness
Apr 15, 2009
The new $20 million Advanced Centre for Automotive Research and Testing (ACART) at Ford's Proving Ground and the University of Melbourne will increase the competitiveness of Australia's automotive industry through the availability of world-class emissions, environmental and engine development facilities. ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels : Recommended 2009 3-Row SUVs and SUVs
Apr 12, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 3-ROW VEHICLE Three-row seating offers an added benefit to families needing SUV or CUV (crossover utility vehicles) space: More room. But not all three-row vehicles are created alike. First, the exterior shape is of the vehicles that o ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Prius Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 9, 2009
2010 Toyota Prius â The Green Giant By Rex Roy 2010 Toyota Prius In the U.S. alone, Toyota has sold more than 670,000 Prius hybrid models. The car has become an icon of the environmental movement. We've just driven the all-new, third-generation Prius, and we believe that it will continue to be popular with the eco ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - April 9, 2009: Yesterday, Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter was interviewed by Yahoo! Finance and Henry Blodgett on the auto industry and economic situation. That video can be watched by clicking on the PLAY button in the window below. The following is Marc Rauchâs response to Congressman McCot ... Continue reading
Notes from the 2009 New York International Auto Show
Apr 9, 2009
NEW YORK April 8, 2009; The AP reported that amid the fanfare of a three-piece band and performance by jazz singer Dianne Reeves, Mercedes-Benz unveiled four new vehicles Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show, including a high-performance version of its E-Class sedan and two hybrid models. The new generatio ... Continue reading
Ford CV Share Hits Eight-Year High
Apr 7, 2009
Ford's share of the UK commercial vehicle market in March has set a new record. The 10,136 Ford vans sold last month constitute a 28.8 per cent share of the market. ... Continue reading
Ford Grows UK Market Share Again In March
Apr 6, 2009
Strong consumer demand for Ford's exciting new product line-up helped to increase the blue oval brand's market share during March's changeover to the "09" plate. This continues a positive trend for Ford's UK share in exceptionally challenging market conditions. ... Continue reading
NLPC Blasts Ford Motor Company For Bankrolling Sharpton Convention Featuring Biden
Apr 6, 2009
FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 6 - Ford Motor Company is receiving billions in taxpayer funds*, and has an additional $9 billion line of credit to access TARP funds. Yet, the company was a financial sponsor of Al Sharpton's national convention last week that featured a speech by Vice-President Joseph Biden. In a Complaint fi ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2009
- In total, Ford and Ford Credit will use $2.4 billion in cash plus 468 million shares of Ford common stock to reduce Ford's outstanding Automotive debt by $9.9 billion from $25.8 billion at Dec. 31, 2008. This will reduce Ford's annual cash interest expense by more than $500 million based on current interest rates - T ... Continue reading
2009 Shanghai Auto Show - Ford Focus
Apr 6, 2009
Ford Focus has quickly become one of China's best-selling cars, and for model-year 2009, Ford introduces a Focus with dramatic exterior styling, refined interior design and impressive safety technology. Safety and comfort features for new Focus (model-year 2009) Driver and front passenger airbags and front seat-mounted ... Continue reading
Horbury To Lead Design at Volvo Cars; Callum Will Head Ford Americs Design
Apr 3, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2009; Ford Motor Company today announced key changes to bolster vehicle design leadership at both Volvo Cars and Fordâs Americas operations. Peter Horbury executive director, Ford Americas design, will return to Volvo as vice president, design, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Horbury will re ... Continue reading
As Mustang's 45th Anniversary Approaches, Ford Continues Nostalgic Look Back: 1983 to 1993
Apr 1, 2009
- On April 17, 2009, Ford and the Mustang Club of America will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, an American icon, with a four-day celebration at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. - During the weeks leading up to the anniversary, Ford is taking a nostalgic look back at Mustang history, ... Continue reading
Ford Gains Retail Share in March, Delivers First Fusion Hybrids, Launches Ford Advantage Plan
Apr 1, 2009
- Ford retail share climbs in March capping two consecutive quarters of retail share gains - First Fusion Hybrids are delivered to customers - Ford Advantage Plan offers customers peace of mind in uncertain times - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 125,107, down 41 percent versus year ago but were 30 percent high ... Continue reading
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