Jun 20, 2008
The Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCi Titanium auto has beaten tough competition to be awarded overall winner in the second annual Towcar Awards, as judged by experts from What Car?, Practical Caravan and The Camping and Caravanning Club. ... Continue reading
Ford S-MAX Steals Top UK Security Award
Jun 18, 2008
Ford S-MAX has been named winner in the large MPV category at the British Insurance Car Security Awards for the second year running. ... Continue reading
Drivers Test Green Driving Skills with Ford and Save on Fuel
Jun 18, 2008
Drivers eager to limit the impact of rising fuel prices have flooded Ford with applications for its summer Smart Driving Challenge. The strong response to the Ford Focus ECOnetic eco driving competition, launched in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, has led to the challenge being extended to run throughout the ... Continue reading
Low SUV Sales Force Ford To Idle Plants 9 Weeks
Jun 16, 2008
Sales slump leads Ford to close plant that makes Navigator and Expedition SUVs for 9 weeks DETROIT June 15, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that sagging demand for large sport utility vehicles has forced Ford Motor Co. to close a Michigan factory for nine weeks starting June 23. The Michigan Truck Plant i ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Sales Continue to Grow in Challenging Environment
Jun 12, 2008
Ford of Europe's business momentum continued through May despite the challenging economic environment. Year-to-date sales in the company's 51 markets have risen by 18,400, to 828,300 vehicles - an increase of 2.3 per cent compared with the same period last year. ... Continue reading
It's Official: Ford Focus RS Will Return
Jun 12, 2008
Ford RS is back and the all-new Focus RS is on track! An early prototype of the fastest Focus road car to date is now undergoing performance and durability testing at the challenging Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, in preparation for its launch in 2009. ... Continue reading
New Sporty Limited Edition Fiesta ST
Jun 11, 2008
A special edition Ford Fiesta ST packed with extra equipment is set to thrill Fiesta fans across Britain. Priced from £15,000 and called ST 500, it will be limited to just 500 and will be distinguished by unique styling touches and extras. ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
MILWAUKEE, June 10 -- As increasing numbers of consumers look for fuel-efficient, low emission vehicle options, a test fleet of Ford Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is making its way on the road today. Powered by lithium-ion batteries from Johnson Controls-Saft, the demonstration fleet will examine the ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Ford Takeover Offer Oversubscribed
Jun 10, 2008
DETROIT, June 10; 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co Stockholders overwhelmingly sought to take up billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's offer to buy their shares at a large premium to the current stock price, his investment vehicle said on Tuesday. The stockholders offered to sell Kerko ... Continue reading
Ford Says Mercury Brand Still Important Part of Ford Model Lline-up
Jun 10, 2008
DETROIT June 9, 2008; Poornima Gupta and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co's Mercury brand is an important part of the U.S. automaker's line-up and the company is continuing to invest in the nameplate, Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, said on Monday. "It is an important part of ... Continue reading
Hybrid Car Sales Hurt by Battery Shortage - HUH?
Jun 9, 2008
Washington DC June 9, 2008; The AIADA Newsletter reported that with gasoline at $4 a gallon, the market is screaming for more hybrids. But sales of hybrids dropped significantly in May. Battery shortages are crimping supplies of the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota Prius, two of the top-selling hybrids. According to Autom ... Continue reading
New Managing Director at Ford Aachen research centre
Jun 9, 2008
Dr. Charles Wu has been appointed Managing Director of the Ford Research Center in Aachen, Germany. He takes up his new position on July 1. In addition to this role, Dr. Wu will remain Director, Manufacturing, Vehicle Design and Safety, Research & Advanced Engineering, based in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. ... Continue reading
May 2008: Honda Civic Models Replace Ford F Series Pickups as Top-Selling Vehicle in U.S.
Jun 4, 2008
Washington DC June 4, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Ford F-150 pickup truck has been dethroned in May as America's favorite vehicle for the first time in a month since 1991 - by four sedans. According to preliminary sales figures, Ford sold 42,973 F-series trucks in May, while Toyota sold 52,826 Corollas ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Employee Pricing to All on F-Series Pickups in June
Jun 3, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., June 2, 2008; Ford Motor Company is offering its truck customers the opportunity to purchase or lease a 2008 model year pickup for the same price Ford employees pay. Beginning today and running through June 30, Ford's Employee Pricing Program will be available on 2008 model F-Series pickups, including ... Continue reading
May 29, 2008
Test drivers at automotive information Web site Edmunds.com wanted to find out what kind of "fuel-efficient car" really got the best mileage. To do so, they pitted a hybrid, a diesel, a compact, and a really tiny mini-compact against one another on a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Obviously, the life of a tes ... Continue reading
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