Ford Motor China Sold 306,306 Vehicles In 2008
Jan 12, 2009
Ford Motor China reported sales of 306,306 units in 2008, including passenger car sales of 204,334 units by Ford Motor's passenger car joint-venture, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA). According to the latest data released by China Passenger Car Association in December, CFMA maintained its sales position among the T ... Continue reading
Ford Planning New Electric, Hybrid and Plug-In Vehicles in Next 4 Years
Jan 11, 2009
-- Ford announces aggressive new electric vehicle plan to bring pure battery-powered vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrid vehicles to market -- To start, Ford will introduce in North America: - A new battery electric commercial van in 2010 - A new battery electric small car in 2011 to be developed jointly with Magna In ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Ford F-150 Named North American Truck of the Year
Jan 11, 2009
-- The all-new Ford F-150 is named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) -- Since its launch in October, 2008, the all-new F-150 has earned many awards and accolades, including 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year(TM) -- The 2009 F-150 also America's safest full-size picku ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2009
- The 2010 Ford Taurus leads a wave of introductions from Ford Motor Company. Available this summer, this distinctive sedan combines class- leading technologies with engaging driving dynamics - The new Taurus delivers unsurpassed highway fuel economy from the 3.5- liter V-6 Duratec engine, available SelectShift(R) with ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review - A Serious Hybrid From Detroit
Jan 9, 2009
By Rex Roy The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the perfect vehicle from Detroit to put before somebody ⦠anybody ⦠who doesn't think Detroit builds fuel-efficient, high-quality cars that people want. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one great car. The hybrid shares the new styling of the non-hybrid 2010 Fusion that ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Tops Toyota Camry, Honda Accord Again With Best-in-Class 34 MPG 4-Cylinder Model
Jan 9, 2009
- The Ford Fusion is now America's most fuel efficient mid-size sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models - The four-cylinder Ford Fusion S is now certified at 34 mpg highway and 23 mpg in the city, topping the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord - This entry-level 2010 Ford Fusion S is powered by a new 2.5-lite ... Continue reading
Goodbye Assembly Line, Hello Nursing
Jan 9, 2009
DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- The first class of the Henry Ford Health System's nursing recruitment program for displaced auto workers is underway. In partnership with Oakland University, Henry Ford developed the program to assist those seeking a career change and to address the nursing shortage. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti ... Continue reading
Toyota Fights for Title of Most Fuel Efficient Midsized Car
Jan 9, 2009
Washington DC January 9, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that a feud is simmering over who has the more fuel efficient midsize car. Ford and Toyota are battling over the title when car sales are at their lowest point since 1992 and this past summer American's moved to smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. Accordin ... Continue reading
Ford Grows UK Share In Challenging 2008 Market
Jan 8, 2009
Strong consumer demand for Ford's exciting new product line-up continues to increase the blue oval brand's market share, with major gains both last month and for the 2008 full year. ... Continue reading
New Ford Sync Features Help Drivers Save Time, Fuel With Personalized News, Traffic Details
Jan 8, 2009
Ford is expanding its connectivity leadership by introducing exclusive new SYNC real-time information features that deliver personalized news updates to drivers' mobile phones while helping them navigate around trouble spots, saving time and fuel. ... Continue reading
Say It Ain't So - Consumer Interest in Larger Autos Continues to Rise as Gas Prices Fall
Jan 7, 2009
New Year, Relaxed Credit and Pent Up Demand May Help Revive Auto Sales ATLANTA, Jan. 7 -- Larger vehicles continued to see increases in views across AutoTrader.com as gas prices fell to around $1.60 nationally. The new Ford F-150 led the way with the most overall views of any new vehicle on AutoTrader.com during the mo ... Continue reading
2009 Ford F-150 Becomes America's Safest Full-Size Pickup by Earning Top 5-Star Crash Ratings
Jan 7, 2009
- The 2009 Ford F-150 is the only pickup to earn both the government's top 5-star crash-test ratings and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick award". - Ford has more U.S. government 5-star safety-rated vehicles than any other brand and more IIHS "Top Safety Picks" than any other automake ... Continue reading
Camaro, Mustang Take Top Vehicle Honors in CarDomain People's Choice Best of 2008 Awards
Jan 6, 2009
ICONIC VEHICLES NAMED "MOST EXCITING NEW VEHICLE LAUNCH," AND "MOST MOD-FRIENDLY CAR" SEATTLE, Jan. 6 -- The 2010 Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang were the top vehicle vote getters in the CarDomain People's Choice Best of 2008 Awards. (http://blog.cardomain.com/2009/01/05/cardomains-peoples-choice-2008-wi nners/) The ... Continue reading
TechTeam Global Announces Contract Renewal with Ford Motor Company
Jan 6, 2009
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 6 -- TechTeam Global, Inc. , a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services, today announced the renewal of its Global Single Point of Contact (SPOC) contract with Ford Motor Company, under which TechTeam provides support services for ... Continue reading
F-Series Drives Ford to Higher 2008 Market Share for Third Consecutive Month
Jan 5, 2009
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury market share climbs again in December, marking third consecutive month of higher share - Market share increases driven by F-Series truck; new F-150 piles up more sales and accolades - Ford Flex caps 2008 with best sales month so far - Ford Focus posts best sales year since 2004 - Ford Fusion ... Continue reading
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