News By Topic: Ford

Ford Simplifies Complex Trim Choices For Buyers

Oct 29, 2008

By DETROIT, Oct 29, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co is rolling out a sharply simplified vehicle line-up for the 2009 model-year by slashing thousands of configurations of features from its order book in a bid to cut costs and smooth showroom transactions. For Ford, getting back to its ... Continue reading

Ford's SmartGauge with EcoGuide Coaches Drivers to Maximize Fuel Efficiency on New Fusion Hybrid

Oct 29, 2008

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 29 -- Pushing a vehicle to the limit takes on a new meaning in the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, thanks to Ford's SmartGauge with EcoGuide - an innovative new instrument cluster that provides real-time information to help drivers maximum fuel efficiency. "SmartGauge with EcoGuide ... Continue reading

Multi-Million Pound Investment To Produce New Low Co2 Engines At Ford Bridgend

Oct 28, 2008

Ford is announcing a new investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce next generation low CO2 1.6-litre, four-cylinder petrol engines. This latest investment totals £70 million for the plant, where this year employment rose to over 2,000 for the first time in its 28-year history. ... Continue reading

Kerkorian Reduces Ford Stake

Oct 28, 2008

DETROIT, Oct 28, 2008; Soyoung Kim and Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has reduced his stake in Ford Motor Co to 4.89 percent over the past week, his investment company said on Tuesday. Kerkorian, the largest outside investor of Ford, had said last week he sold share ... Continue reading

Introducing Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko - First Driver of The New Ford Ka

Oct 28, 2008

BRENTWOOD, England - October 28, 2008: Excitement is mounting as film fans await the October 29 world premiere in London of the new James Bond adventure, ‘Quantum of Solace’, which also features a cameo appearance from the stylish new Ford Ka. In the movie the Ka is driven by Camille, the beautiful but feisty ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company - October 2008 U.S. Sales Conference Call

Oct 27, 2008

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 27 -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's October 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 Monday, November 3, 2008 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about ... Continue reading

Ford China Taking Steps To Weather Tough Times

Oct 27, 2008

Ford China taking steps to weather tough times http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008175/Ford-China-taking-steps-to-weat her-t ough-times.html Shanghai, October 27 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor Co., the second-biggest U.S. automaker, is taking steps to maintain a healthy growth in the Chinese market, the Economic Observer repo ... Continue reading

Ford Adds New Sporty Zetec S To Focus Range

Oct 24, 2008

This new addition to the UK's best selling car range is now available in Ford dealerships and is based on the existing Zetec model but with the addition of a full sports styling kit, of front and rear spoilers with lower sill extensions, 17in alloy wheels, aluminium-style foot pedals and hand brake cover, and an exclus ... Continue reading

Ford Model T Contest: The Only European University To Enter Wins The Worldwide Competition

Oct 21, 2008

A century after the Model T put the world on wheels, Ford Motor Company has announced the winners of a four-month competition that challenged five universities from around the world to create a revolutionary vehicle concept for the 21st century. ... Continue reading

Frugal Ford Vans Take Top CV Places In Mpg Marathon

Oct 20, 2008

Ford Transits were the first and second placed vans in this year's MPG Marathon, with best-in-class fuel consumption and lowest cost per mile. ... Continue reading

Ford and Chrysler To Offer Discounts on 2009 Model Pickups

Oct 20, 2008

Detroit October 20,2008; Shradhha Sharma writing for Reuters reported that car makers Ford Motor Co and Chrysler LLC, are offering discounts on their newest models to boost sales of their North-American pickup trucks, the Financial Times reported. Ford will be offering a discount on the 2009 version of its F-150 and Ch ... Continue reading

F-150 Named One and Only Truck of Texas; New Truck Offers Best Capability, Unsurpassed Fuel Economy

Oct 20, 2008

DALLAS, Oct. 19 -- The new 2009 F-150 has been recognized as the one and only "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) - the sixth consecutive year a Ford truck has won top honors. Ford's lineup of trucks also was named Truck Line of Texas, while the Ford Flex and Expedition King Ranch received top ... Continue reading

2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD Review

Oct 19, 2008

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD After major revitalization to its Escape small crossover SUV last year, Ford could be forgiven for doing little or nothing to it for 2009. There are newer nameplates from the Blue Oval to steal the limelight, and business in general has been interesting, an ... Continue reading

Ford Aiming For Cake and Eating Too - Trying to Sell Mazda Shares To Non-Competitor

Oct 17, 2008

Washington DC October 17, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ford Motor Co. is finalizing plans to sell shares in Mazda Motor Co. to about 20 Japanese firms, including insurers, and will likely outline the deal by next month, Japanese media reported on Friday. Automotive News reports that Ford is looking to sell ... Continue reading

National Grid Chooses Ford Transit Vans Again

Oct 17, 2008

When engineers respond to a reported gas leak or electrical fault on the national grid, they usually do so in a Ford Transit. That is set to continue for the next three years following an agreement between Britain's biggest utility, National Grid, and Ford. ... Continue reading