News By Topic: Ford

Ford Transit Connect Taxi Concept Offers New Perspective on Urban Transportation Options

Mar 19, 2008

- Ford reveals fuel-efficient, nimble Transit Connect Taxi concept in the taxi capital of America -- New York City. - A cavernous, easy-to-access interior marries the maneuverability and fuel efficiency of a small car, showing how perfectly suited Transit Connect is for carrying people and cargo through congested city ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company to Auction 'Knight Rider' Ford Shelby Mustangs at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach

Mar 14, 2008

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--Ford Motor Company will auction a piece of TV history when it sells two of the actual KITT Ford Shelby Mustangs used in NBC’s “Knight Rider” pilot at the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on March 29, 2008, in West Palm Beach, Fla. The cars, which will be sold to benef ... Continue reading

Ford Makes Senior Leadership Changes; Also Moves to Streamline Executive Ranks

Mar 14, 2008

DEARBORN, Mich., March 14 -- Ford Motor Company today announced several executive moves and title changes that will further strengthen the company's senior leadership team and streamline its officer-level organizational structure. Stephen Odell is named chief operating officer, Ford of Europe. Odell, 53, will report to ... Continue reading

Ford strengthens European leadership team

Mar 14, 2008

Ford Motor Company today is making a number of personnel announcements designed to strengthen its European senior management team and organization. ... Continue reading

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

Mar 11, 2008

The latest generation Ford Sport Trac, a member of the Explorer family, made its debut late in 2006. Like the original 2001 Sport Trac, it is built like a pickup with a large Explorer-based cabin mounted to the pickup truck frame. Behind is a short 4.5-foot bed. Like the Explorer and unlike F-150, Sport Trac has Indepe ... Continue reading

Smart keyless technology for Ford Focus and Mondeo

Mar 10, 2008

Thanks to Ford's new keyless entry and ignition technology, the doors unlock automatically as the driver pulls a door handle. Similarly once inside, ignition is triggered at the press of the motorsport-inspired Ford Power button. ... Continue reading

2008 Ford Shelby GT Wins Motor Trend Ponycar War

Mar 5, 2008

LAS VEGAS--Shelby and Ford once again proved to be a winning combination when Motor Trend announced the champion of its “Pony Expressed” comparison test in its April 2008 issue. When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT Mustang was challenged on the basis of performance and value, the Shelby GT smoked the competition from ... Continue reading

2008 Geneva Motor Show: All-new Ford Fiesta Twins Make Debut - COMPLETE VIDEO

Mar 4, 2008

You've seen the new three-door Fiesta, get ready to see its stylish five-door twin as the wraps come off today at the Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading

Ford Focus Retail Sales Up 36 Percent in February 2008, Punctuating Solid Month for Cars, Crossovers

Mar 3, 2008

- Ford Focus retail sales climbed 36 percent compared with a year ago; redesigned, fuel-efficient small car - and SYNC - are appealing to younger buyers. - Crossover demand growth continues; Ford Edge up 46 percent; Lincoln MKX up 22 percent. - Lincoln retail sales up 2 percent. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totale ... Continue reading

CarSponsorships.com Partners With Sun Automobile

Feb 29, 2008

We at CarSponsorships.com pride ourselves on giving our clients the best products that are available on the market. With our staff working daily adding new Sponsor companies, we are glad to bring on another company for our clients to jump on board with. The latest addition to the CarSponsorships.com family is SUN AUTOM ... Continue reading

Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China

Feb 29, 2008

Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5844/Daimler-Benz-Ford-recall-models-in -Chin a.html Shanghai. February 29 (Gasgoo.com) - Germany automaker Daimler-Benz AG announced yesterday to recall 222 imported Sprinter vehicles to fix an interior bulb that could lead to fire. The recall w ... Continue reading

Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Warns Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Owners of Fire Hazards Involving Faulty Cruise Control Switches in Recalled Vehicles That Have Not Been Repaired

Feb 28, 2008

Washington DC February 28, 2008; Owners of Recalled Vehicles are Urged to Bring Vehicles to Dealers Immediately to Disconnect Faulty Switches The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today urged owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and certain passenger cars that c ... Continue reading

First Ford Kuga rolls off the Saarlouis production line

Feb 27, 2008

Production of the all-new Ford Kuga, Ford of Europe's first entry into the highly competitive crossover market, began today at the Ford plant in Saarlouis, Germany. ... Continue reading

Jaguar, Land Rover Sale Set for March 5 or 6

Feb 26, 2008

Washington DC February 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Automotive News reported yesterday that Tata Motors will announce its purchase of Jaguar Land Rover on March 5 or 6. The dates have been agreed between Tata and Ford, which is selling the two luxury brands, following talks with trade union leaders last ... Continue reading

40-Year-Old Hot Wheel Speeds Up Its Appeal at Toy Fair - VIDEO STORY

Feb 22, 2008

NEW YORK - February 22, 2008: Hot Wheels will turn 40 this year, and to commemorate its iconic anniversary, the toy’s maker hosted a makeover competition. Automakers were asked to submit ideas combining their own brand with the toy’s motto of power, speed and performance. With no rules, federal regulations, s ... Continue reading