News By Topic: Ford

Vincentric's Best Value in America™ Awards

Jul 22, 2007

Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading

AutoAlliance Thailand Celebrates One Million Units of Production

Jul 19, 2007

- Successful Mazda-Ford Joint Venture Reaches Milestone, Underscoring Strength and Synergies of Ongoing Partnership - RAYONG, Thailand, July 19, 2007—AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) - the successful joint venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company - today celebrated the historic milestone of one mi ... Continue reading

Ford of Europe 1H 2007 Sales Rise

Jul 15, 2007

COLOGNE , July 13, 2007 – Ford of Europe's acclaimed new models continue to make an impact in the market, contributing to increased sales in June and the first half of the year. With strong performances across its model range, Ford of Europe's sales in the first-half of 2007 increased by 4.6 percent, to 952,500, r ... Continue reading

Report Says Ford Considering Selling Volvo Cars Business

Jul 15, 2007

LONDON July 15, 2007; Mathieu Robbins writing for Reuters reported that U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. is considering selling its Volvo Cars business as it assesses the future of its European operations, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. The review of Volvo was still at a very early stage and may not res ... Continue reading

FORD to attempt land speed record for Fuel cell powered vehicle with Fusion Hydrogen 999 Racer

Jul 14, 2007

Ford to attempt land speed record for production-based fuel cell powered vehicle at Bonneville with the Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999. Ford, Ohio State University, Ballard and Roush are collaborating to build and engineer the hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. Ohio State University will attempt to set the land speed r ... Continue reading

Wind Blows Eco-efficiency For Ford at Dagenham

Jul 12, 2007

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 12 July, 2007 – Ford diesel engine production at its wind-powered Dagenham plant is saving thousands of tonnes of CO 2 and diverting almost twice as much waste from landfill. New figures from Ford's award-winning Dagenham Diesel Centre reveal that 6,500 tonnes of CO 2 a year are avoided by wind t ... Continue reading

Ford, Lear to Launch Industry's First Soy Based Seat Foam in 2008 Ford Mustang

Jul 12, 2007

- Ford Motor Company and Lear Corporation have joined forces to produce seat foam made from soy-based materials. The first application will appear in the 2008 Ford Mustang. - Ford has a rich history in incorporating soy-based materials into its products that dates back to the Model T. Ford's industry-leading work with ... Continue reading

Gerald L. Shaheen Joins Ford Board of Directors

Jul 11, 2007

DEARBORN, Mich., July 11 -- Ford Motor Company announced today the election of Gerald L. Shaheen to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Shaheen is a group president at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, Ill. "Gerry is a respected business leader with more than 40 years of service in a variety of managemen ... Continue reading

Freedom from Oil Campaign Applauds Promise by Ford and Southern California Edison to Build 20 Plug-in Hybrids by 2009

Jul 9, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO July 9, 2007; Rainforest Action Network Campaign Director Sarah Connolly and Global Exchange Campaign Director Mike Hudema today released the following statement in response to Ford Motor Company’s announcement that it would team with Southern California Edison to build as many as 20 Plug-in Hybrid E ... Continue reading

Ford and California Utility Partner To Promote Plug-in Hybrids

Jul 9, 2007

DETROIT July 9, 2007; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. and Southern California Edison will team up to test rechargeable hybrid vehicles in an effort to speed up mass production of the new technology. The utility, which serves 13 million people in 11 central, coastal and Southern California co ... Continue reading

Ford and Southern Edison to Promote Plug-in Vehicles

Jul 7, 2007

DETROIT, July 6, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and power utility Southern California Edison will announce an unusual alliance on Monday aimed at clearing the way for a new generation of rechargeable electric cars, the companies said. Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally and Edison In ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Fiat's Stock Price Has Nearly Doubled in the Past Year While Ford is Down

Jul 6, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c61881) has announced the addition of In it for the Money, Who’s Making it? A Financial Review of the World’s Top Car Groups – 2007 Edition – Management Briefing to their offering. It has been an extraordinary year for ... Continue reading

Ford Retail Sales 'Edge' Higher in June as New, Redesigned Crossovers Soar

Jul 3, 2007

- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury posted combined retail sales increase in June - the first such increase since October 2006. - Combined crossover sales increased 83 percent, driven by strong demand for all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX, and redesigned Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. - Lincoln registers ninth month in a row ... Continue reading

2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Lineup Delivers More Products Customers Want

Jun 29, 2007

- More Crossovers: New 2008 Taurus X crossover builds on Ford's industry- leading sales growth in this fast-growing segment. Through May, Ford's crossover sales have grown 37 percent, year-over-year. - More Innovations: Including Ford Sync(TM), a first-of-its-kind, in-car voice-activated communication and entertainment ... Continue reading

2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards

Jun 28, 2007

.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 — Honda captures four model segment awards—more than any other vehicle nameplate this year—according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading