News By Topic: Ford

Shelby Autos and Ford Racing to Offer up to 37 2009 Shelby GT "R Model" Jerry Titus Edition Track Cars to the Public

Jan 30, 2009

LAS VEGAS, NV Jan 29, 2009; Four decades after Shelby and Ford collaborated on a race version of the legendary Mustang, the companies are offering a limited edition track day version of the Ford Shelby GT. Ford Racing and Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (Other OTC:CSB ... Continue reading

Premium London Minicab Fleet Addison Lee Adds 1,000 More Ford Galaxys

Jan 29, 2009

Ford is supplying 1,000 new Ford Galaxy models to Addison Lee, London's top minicab service. This latest deal brings to 1,600 the total Ford Galaxy seven seaters operated by the company. Passengers' positive response to the 600 Ford Galaxy models purchased by Addison Lee last year encouraged the company to order more o ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Credit Reports 2008 Preliminary Results*

Jan 29, 2009

Fourth Quarter 2008 $228 Million Net Loss Reported DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 29 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported a net loss of $1.5 billion in 2008, a decrease of $2.3 billion from net income of $775 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Motor Credit reported a loss of $2.6 billion in 2008, including the se ... Continue reading

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies Buyers For Highest Available Federal Tax Credit - $3,400

Jan 28, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Customers eager to purchase America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid, can take advantage of a $3,400 tax credit from the federal government. Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for the $3 ... Continue reading

All-New Ford Ka Comes with Low Cost of Ownership

Jan 28, 2009

Ford's new Ka is now on sale with lower insurance groups across the range, which, together with significantly improved residual values, offers customers minimised cost of ownership. ... Continue reading

Study Says Ford Technology Innovation Most Important

Jan 28, 2009

DEARBORN, Jan. 28, 2009 – A new study by the world’s leading patent analyst, The Patent Board™, found that Ford Motor Company outperformed all other automakers in the quality and significance of its technology patents. “Ford’s patented technologies are closer to the cutting edge than its compet ... Continue reading

Ford Appoints A New Ford at Ford

Jan 28, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 27, 2009 – Ford Motor Company today announced changes to its Global Marketing organization to create a more consistent and compelling connection with customers worldwide, while better leveraging the company’s global assets and capabilities. Leading the effort will be Elena Ford, 42, who ... Continue reading

Ford Strengthens Global Marketing Function as Next Step in Implementing 'One Ford' Vision

Jan 27, 2009

- Ford establishes a Global Marketing, Sales and Service Operations office to integrate and drive a more consistent and compelling connection with customers around the world - Elena Ford named to new position of director, Global Marketing, Sales and Service Operations to lead implementation of the company's "One Ford" ... Continue reading

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

Jan 27, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 27 -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's January 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 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about ... Continue reading

Ford Says It Doesn't Need Goverments Loans

Jan 25, 2009

NEW ORLEANS January 24, 2009; By Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co has enough liquidity to fund its restructuring plan and despite the deep downturn in auto sales still sees no need to ask for government loans, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Saturday. "We don't want to borrow any more mo ... Continue reading

Roush Expands Propane Vehicle Lineup With Propane Injected F-250 Pickup – VIDEO ENHANCED

Jan 23, 2009

LAS VEGAS January 22, 2009: Hammering home their success in offering a propane-powered truck, ROUSH® Performance unveiled yesterday at the 2009 International Builders’ Show the next product in the lineup - the 2010 ROUSH Liquid Propane Injected F-250. The ROUSH propane-powered F-250 immediately received conside ... Continue reading

New Ford Fiesta Crowned What Car? Car of the Year and Mondeo is Best Family and Estate Car 2009

Jan 23, 2009

The new Ford Fiesta has been declared as 'the perfect car for now' by leading car magazine What Car?, as it names the Fiesta 1.25i Zetec the What Car? Car of the Year 2009. ... Continue reading

Details of Ford Motor Company's January 29 Briefing for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008

Jan 22, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 22 -- Ford Motor Company will release its fourth quarter and full year financial results and 2009 outlook at 7 a.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 29. The following briefings will be conducted after the announcement. At 9 a.m. EST, Alan Mulally, Ford president and chief executive officer, and Lewis Booth, exe ... Continue reading

An All-New 2010 Ford Fusion Is We Race, You Win, Grand Prize

Jan 22, 2009

CONCORD, N.C., Jan. 22 -- One lucky fan will win a 2010 Ford Fusion in Ford Racing's "We Race. You Win." national sweepstakes, announced here today as part of the Ford NASCAR Media Day. Each time a Ford Racing driver wins a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points race in 2009, one lucky fan and a guest will win an all-expenses ... Continue reading

Inilex Launches New SmartAlert Products for Ford Motor Company Vehicles

Jan 22, 2009

TEMPE, Ariz. & NEW ORLEANS--Inilex Inc., a leading provider of intelligent telemetry solutions, is announcing at the NADA 2009 Convention and Expo that it will provide Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle owners with its GPS-based SmartAlert™ SVR (Stolen Vehicle Recovery) and SmartAlert™ Advantage products. Inil ... Continue reading