Glass Roof Mustang Shines Light On 45th Anniversary of Ford's Iconic Muscle Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2008
Ford Mustang, the country's best-selling sports car for 22 consecutive years and one of the auto industry's most successful nameplates ever, celebrates its 45th anniversary with a new panoramic glass roof option that opens the world to pony-car enthusiasts from Maine to Maui and all points between. The segment first, f ... Continue reading
Summer Car Sales Stretch Ford Lead
Aug 7, 2008
Sales of new Ford cars in July rose by over 8.5 per cent to 25,301 compared to the same month last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). ... Continue reading
Barack Obama Calls for Sweeping Energy Overhaul, Perhaps Ensuring His Election - VIDEO
Aug 4, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher (August 4, 2008) Hopeful Presidential candidate Barak Obama gave a half-hour midday speech in Lansing, Michigan today that, in my opinion, is the most important policy statement given by any 2008 candidate so far, and may very well put him in the White House for at le ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Alesha Dixon Fires Up Ford Fiesta Launch - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Aug 2, 2008
LONDON - August 2, 2008: England's singing-dancing sensation Alesha Dixon unveiled the all-new Ford Fiesta Zetec S at the British International Motor Show and The Auto Channel was there to cover the entire event. The performance took place on a spectacular stage at the centre of the British International Motor Show at ... Continue reading
Ford Reports July 2008 Sales-Down
Aug 1, 2008
- Ford Focus sales were up 16 percent in July and 26 percent year-to-date. - Total car sales up 8 percent. - Consistent with industry trends, crossover sales in July were down 8 percent, sport utilities were down 54 percent, and trucks and vans were down 18 percent. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 156,406 in ... Continue reading
Ford Tunes Into Digital Future With DAB Radios
Aug 1, 2008
Ford drivers can now listen to digital quality radio while on the move thanks to the latest in-car DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) audio systems. DAB offers drivers a wider choice of radio stations in a sound quality free from the type of interference which can affect traditional AM and FM broadcasts. ... Continue reading
Fresh, Funky and Fun - Introducing the All-New Ford Ka
Aug 1, 2008
The exciting new Ka, Ford's fresh, fun and funky small car, will take centre-stage at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in October. The all-new Ford Ka brings new levels of style and enjoyment to affordable city cars. ... Continue reading
10 Year Ford Employee Mark Kaline Global Media Manager Gone
Jul 31, 2008
DETROIT July 31, 2008; Jean Halliday writing for AdAge.com reported that Mark Kaline, the high-profile global media manager of Ford Motor Co., left the automaker this week, according to executives close to the matter. Mr. Kaline is a casualty of Ford's latest move, announced in June, to cut 15% of its white-collar staf ... Continue reading
Energy Company Selects Ford As Green Option
Jul 31, 2008
Energy company E.ON has renewed its Ford contract with the environmental performance of Ford vehicles a deciding factor. The agreement with E.ON will see some 2,000 Ford vans and cars added to their UK fleet this year as part of the three-year deal. ... Continue reading
Ford To Establish National Sales Company In Romania
Jul 31, 2008
Ford of Europe is planning to establish a dedicated National Sales Company (NSC) organisation in Romania, which will take full responsibility for the marketing, sales and service of Ford vehicles there from August 2010. ... Continue reading
Ford and Retainagroup Tackle Catalytic Converter Theft
Jul 30, 2008
Retainagroup, the car security marking and registration systems specialist, is working with Ford to provide a simple yet effective method of permanently marking catalytic converters to give them a unique identity. ... Continue reading
Honeywell wins contract to develop turbochargers for V-6 engine in Ford's new EcoBoost line
Jul 30, 2008
DETROIT July 30, 2008; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. has picked Honeywell International Inc. to develop turbochargers for a V-6 engine in the automaker's line of EcoBoost engines. Honeywell said it will make twin turbos for the 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine that will go into the 2010 Lincoln MKS luxury sedan. Lin ... Continue reading
New Saleen Inc. Brand Racecraft 420S Outfitted With Bridgestone-Brand Potenza Tires
Jul 28, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 28, 2008; The 2008/2009 Racecraft 420S Mustang, unveiled by Saleen Inc. on Saturday, July 26 during Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is equipped with Bridgestone-brand Potenza tires. The first model in Saleenâs new Racecraft performance vehicle brand lineup, the 420S comes with Bridgestone ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 Ford Escape
Jul 27, 2008
SEE ALSO: Ford Prices, OPictures and Specs - Ford Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE ESCAPE The Escape definitely gained some muscle for 2008 and now better embodies Fordâs beefy truck image and genetics. The Escape made its public debut at the North American International Auto Show in 200 ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich. July 24, 2008; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. posted the worst quarterly performance in its history Thursday, losing $8.67 billion in the second quarter. The company also said it will retool two more North American truck and sport utility vehicle plants to build small, fuel-efficient vehicles, and ... Continue reading
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