News By Topic: Ford

Ford Jumps on Hyundai Bandwagon to Cover Payments in Job Loss

Mar 31, 2009

Ford leads the industry in boosting consumer confidence with the new Ford Advantage Plan Ford will cover payments for up to 12 months on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle if customers lose their jobs 0 percent financing is also offered through Ford Motor Credit on select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles Ford a ... Continue reading

Geely Buys Australian Transmission Maker DSI

Mar 27, 2009

Geely buys Australian transmission maker DSI http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009775/Geely-buys-Australian-transmiss ion-m aker-DSI.html Shanghai, March 27 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese home-grown automaker Geely Automobile Holdings said in a statement that it has signed an agreement today to acquire Australian auto-parts suppl ... Continue reading

China's Geely among Volvo Suitors, Ford confirms talks

Mar 27, 2009

Geely among Volvo suitors, Ford confirms talks http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009776/Geely-among-Volvo-suitors-Ford- confi rms-talks.html Shanghai, March 27 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor has held talks with several potential buyers interested in its money-losing Swedish unit Volvo Cars, China Business News said today. Amon ... Continue reading

140 New Ford Fiestas Arrive in U.S. From Germany

Mar 27, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., March 26, 2009 – The arrival today on U.S. shores of 100 new Ford Fiestas marks an important step in the rollout of the first of Ford Motor Company’s new generation of global small cars. The European-built Fiestas arrived today at seaports in Baltimore and Oxnard, Calif., and will be loaned f ... Continue reading

Electric Truck-maker to Build Kansas City Plant

Mar 27, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Mo. March 26, 2009; The AP reported that a U.S.-British consortium plans to build an assembly plant in Kansas City to manufacture all-electric delivery vans. Documents filed with the Missouri Department of Economic Development say Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corp. plans to employ up to 200 people within t ... Continue reading

The 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan Gas and Hybrid Received IIHS Top Safety Pick

Mar 27, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., March 27, 2009 – The all-new 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid – the most fuel efficient midsize cars in North America – recently received a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), giving Ford best combination of safety and fuel-efficient li ... Continue reading

Fiesta Movement Reaches U.S. Shores; Ford's New Small Car Defies Downturn in Europe and Asia

Mar 26, 2009

- U.S. consumers one step closer to experiencing the Ford Fiesta with arrival of European-specification "Fiesta Movement" vehicles at ports in Baltimore and Oxnard, Calif. - More than 3,300 Fiesta Movement "agent" applications received and total views of video submissions on YouTube exceed 580,000 - The new Fiesta alre ... Continue reading

Sara Thurman Wins Ford 'WISE' Prize 2008

Mar 26, 2009

Mechanical engineering student Sara Thurman became the latest winner of the Ford WISE (Women Into Science and Engineering) prize, the annual award that recognises and rewards exceptional women studying engineering and promotes engineering as a career. ... Continue reading

As 45th Anniversary of Mustang Approaches, Ford Continues Nostalgic Look Back at American Icon

Mar 25, 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 in Birmingham, Ala. - During the weeks leading up to the anniversary, Ford is taking a nostalgic look back at Mustang history, continuing this week with the ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company -- March U.S. Sales Conference Call

Mar 25, 2009

You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's March U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the start ... Continue reading

Preliminary 2009 Ford Proxy Details Annual Meeting, Shareholder Proposals, Compensation Reductions

Mar 24, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- Ford Motor Company today filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary notice regarding its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ford is filing a preliminary proxy statement because of a company proposal seeking shareholder approval to issue common stock related to th ... Continue reading

IIHS: Roof Strength Study and Ratings

Mar 24, 2009

Roof strength is focus of new rating system; 4 of 12 small SUVs evaluated earn top marks ARLINGTON, VA March 24, 2009; The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is launching a new roof strength rating system to help consumers pick vehicles that will help protect them in rollover crashes. Twelve small SUVs are the firs ... Continue reading

Weak Pound Drives Ford To Increase UK Prices

Mar 24, 2009

The continued weakness of the £ against the Euro, which this week edged even closer to parity, has forced Ford to increase the price of all its models within the UK from the start of April 2009. The price increase, an average of 3.75 per cent, will apply to all new orders received after 31st March. ... Continue reading

2009 Ford Flex Heels on Wheels Review

Mar 22, 2009

MORE: Ford Specs, Comparisons and Prices – Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 FORD FLEX REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FLEX VEHICLE Ford has revitalized the wagon market with the brand new 6-passenger, third-row Flex. Reflecting styling cues from a ... Continue reading

Ford's ready-made electric car

Mar 20, 2009

Ford saved big money by partnering with parts supplier Magna to develop its competitor to the Chevy Volt. NEW YORK March 20, 2009; Peter Valdes-Dapena writing for CNNMoney.com reported that Ford is preparing to sell an electric car developed almost entirely by an outside supplier. While that may cut down on bragging ri ... Continue reading