FORD FOCUS FUEL CELL VEHICLE STARS AT WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE
Aug 21, 2006
Onlookers test the water vapor only exhaust from Ford's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle at Detroit's "Dream Cruise" The Ford Focus Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle is one of the stars of this year's Woodward Dream Cruise in Birmingham, Mich.--on the road and on display at the Ford exhibit in Birmingham's Shain Park. Because of th ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Production and Job Cuts - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Aug 18, 2006
NEW YORK - August 18, 2006: Ford has announced that it will cut 4th Quarter production by 21% and will eliminate about 6,000 salaried jobs. Click below to watch the video news story. ... Continue reading
Ford Cuts Back on 2006 Manufacturing
Aug 18, 2006
FORD REDUCES NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE PRODUCTION AS PART OF ACCELERATED âWAY FORWARDâ TURNAROUND 21 percent fourth-quarter reduction is part of aggressive realignment of North American production â laying the groundwork for Ford's accelerated Way Forward turnaround. Bill Ford: "We know this decision will h ... Continue reading
Ford Looks to Trim Metro Area Dealers in 18 Markets
Aug 15, 2006
Washington DC August 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that as Ford marches forward with revisions to its turnaround plan, it will urge some of its 4,300 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers in 18 metro markets â mainly Midwest and Northeast areas including Detroit â to voluntarily close or merge their ope ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review
Aug 14, 2006
By Thom Cannell Detroit Buresu The Auto Channel Perfect is an overused word, yet âhighly suitable for someone or somethingâ is an accurate description of the 2007 Explorer Sport Trac. It does everything it shouldâand moreâwith style, grace and a heaping dollop of panache. Previous Explorer Sport Tra ... Continue reading
Ford Cannot Sweeten Any Jaguar Deals with Land Rover, says Trend Tracker
Aug 14, 2006
WILTSHIRE, England - August 14, 2006: In a new white paper entitled Jaguarâs part in rescuing Ford, UK automotive research firm Trend Trackerâs analyst Michael Wynn-Williams suggests that Ford should consider selling its Ford Credit finance arm, or even Volvo, before potentially selling its premium marques, J ... Continue reading
2007 Ford Shelby GT - Offers Big Power From Balanced Small Block Engine
Aug 14, 2006
The new Ford Shelby GT adds a 4.6-liter V-8, 325-horsepower* model to the modern Shelby Mustang portfolio, joining the 5.4-liter, 500-horsepower Ford Shelby GT500. Ford reveals the âGo Fastâ decision-making and development process of new Shelby GT on its âBold Moves: The Future of Fordâ web-based do ... Continue reading
More Safety Features Standard on 2007 Models From Ford Motor
Aug 14, 2006
By John Fossen, FCN DEARBORN, Aug. 14, 2006 -- Ford Motor Company is responding to consumers' desire for increased vehicle safety by adding more standard safety features to its 2007 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineups. The company has made side air curtains or its advanced Safety Canopy system with rollover sensor standa ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Detroit-area consumers will be the first in America to test drive the 2007 Ford Edge, one of the most eagerly awaited new products from Ford Division, when the new CUV makes its "test- drive" debut at Ford Field, Thursday, Aug. 17. The Ford Racing Drive Zone, with Edge as the feature vehicle ... Continue reading
California's Best-Selling Trucks, Ford F-Series, Take Center Stage at California State Fair
Aug 11, 2006
* California Ford Dealers present a hands-on exhibit for truck lovers at the 2006 California State Fair in Sacramento * Ford's 7,000-square-foot display will be visible from all directions with its landmark F-150 on top of a 45-foot tower that dominates the skyline * F-Series has been America's favorite truck for 29 ye ... Continue reading
Eidos and Ford Motor Company Making Bold Moves Together
Aug 10, 2006
Eidos Interactive and Empire Interactive Set to Release Ford Bold Moves Street Racing in North America SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10 -- Eidos Interactive Ltd, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software today announced that it has partnered with Ford Motor Company and Empire Interactive to b ... Continue reading
Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Taxi Case Study at Orlando Science Center, August 16
Aug 10, 2006
WHAT: Ford Motor Company hybrid engineers, Pax Maguire and David Treharne, will present a case study on the successful use of Escape Hybrid taxis to local government and fleet representatives and media in Orlando. Cities across the country, including San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are successfully turning to hybr ... Continue reading
Steve Saleen to Become Vice-Chairman of Saleen Inc.
Aug 9, 2006
Brian Walsh Named President and COO IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 9 -- Steve Saleen, founder of Saleen Inc., today announced that he has promoted the company's Chief Operating Officer, Brian Walsh, to the additional post of President. As President, Mr. Walsh will be responsible for the management of all of the company's day-to- ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls Flex-fuel Cars Made in Brazil
Aug 9, 2006
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug 9, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford on Wednesday recalled 102,000 vehicles made in Brazil, saying the auxiliary gas tanks that help their popular flex-fuel cars start in cold weather were prone to cracking and leaking. Ford, which is battling shrinking U.S. market share and rising costs, has poin ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2006
* New Ford Shelby GT to go on sale in January as the newest member of the Mustang performance car stable. * New Lincoln MKS flagship sedan to go on sale in 2008 - packed with more technology and features than any Lincoln before it, including innovative capless fuel-filler technology. * Nine new Ford and Lincoln Mercury ... Continue reading
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