Cars.com Unveils American Made Index
Jun 30, 2006
Identifies top 'American' Cars CHICAGO, June 30 -- As more foreign auto manufacturers open assembly plants in the U.S., the notion of "buying American" has taken on new meaning. With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, Cars.com has created the American Made Index to help consumers identify the top ten vehicles that are tr ... Continue reading
Saleen Continues to Dominate European Racing Series
Jun 30, 2006
The Saleen S7R Captures 1st & 2nd Place in Race 1 at Val de Vienne, France IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- On Saturday at Val de Vienne, France, and racing with an 80 kg penalty weight/ballast, Team Saleen/Oreca again captured another checkered-flag victory! Drivers Soheil Ayari and Bruno Hernandez drove flawlessly by overp ... Continue reading
Green Plus Ltd Takes over Former Ford Motor Aveley Emissions Lab in UK
Jun 26, 2006
LONDON--June 26, 2006--Green Plus Ltd, sister company of Biofriendly Corporation in the U.S., announced today that it has taken over the former Ford Motor Company Emissions Laboratory in Aveley, near London. The laboratory will be used to perform independent emissions and device testing for vehicle and engine makers as ... Continue reading
Escape Hybrid Presentation to City of Denver
Jun 24, 2006
WHAT: Cities across the country are turning to hybrid-electric vehicles like the Ford Escape Hybrid to meet their clean air goals and reduce their fuel costs. To raise awareness, Ford will present Denver city officials, leaders in the taxi industry and consumers with a demonstration of the benefits of the Escape Hybrid ... Continue reading
Ford Well Positioned For Changing Consumer Car and Truck Expectations With 2007-Model Lineup
Jun 22, 2006
- New Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX are expected to shake up the fast-growing crossover market when they go on sale in November. - 12 Ford Motor Company vehicles achieve 30 or more miles per gallon EPA-rated highway fuel economy thanks to fuel-saving engine and transmission technologies. - Safety is standard on more vehicl ... Continue reading
Ford Test Track Transformation Part Of Efforts To Speed New Products To Market By A Full Year
Jun 21, 2006
New Dearborn Development Center is part of Fordâs Way Forward plan to streamline product development and bring more new products to market faster. $43 million transformation of 365-acre site includes new test tracks and special surfaces simulating roads throughout the United States and Europe. Historic 81-year-old ... Continue reading
Ford, Turner Media Group First to Deliver iTV/Mobile Phone Integration for Automobile Advertising
Jun 21, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich. & DENVER--June 21, 2006--Ford Motor Company and Turner Media Group (TMG) are giving nearly 12 million interactive TV subscribers of EchoStar Communications Corporation and its DISH Network satellite TV service a convenient way to experience the 2007 Ford Mustang and Fusion and Five Hundred sedans throug ... Continue reading
IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Results: Impala, Avalon Top Large Car Performers - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 19, 2006
ARLINGTON, VA June 18, 2006; The redesigned Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon, both equipped with standard side airbags, earn top ratings of good in side crash tests that simulate an impact from an SUV or pickup truck. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted side tests of eight large family cars. ... Continue reading
Small Cars and Commercial Vehicles Spur May 2006 Sales Ford Europe Sales
Jun 19, 2006
COLOGNE, June 16, 2006 â Spurred by double-digit gains in small cars and commercial vehicles, European sales of Ford brand vehicles in May jumped 11 per cent from a year ago to 157,200 units. "Ford sales regained momentum in May, especially in key markets such as Great Britain and Italy. We expect that strong pace ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 16, 2006--Even when fuel prices are sky-high, some drivers need the power and capability of a heavy-duty truck. Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine, has chosen the Chevy Silverado 3500 as the winner of its 2006 Heavy-Duty Truck Comparison Test. The Edmunds editorial team comp ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Selected for High-Powered Mustang
Jun 15, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, June 15 -- When the most highly sought, high- powered American sports cars need tires to match the performance level expected by both vehicle manufacturers and enthusiast drivers, the original equipment fitment often goes to Goodyear. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) With the 200 ... Continue reading
Ford Calls For Active Partnership With Government
Jun 15, 2006
Challenges oil companies and government to increase retail distribution infrastructure for ethanol. Urges Congress to make research and development tax credit permanent. Calls for an even playing field in foreign markets by ending non-tariff trade barriers and currency distortion. Ford's Way Forward turnaround plan on ... Continue reading
Ford to Invest Billions in Mexico Says Report
Jun 15, 2006
DETROIT June 14, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co., which is slashing jobs and closing plants in the United States as it seeks to return its North American operations to profitability, is preparing to invest up to $9.2 billion in Mexico to leverage its low operating costs there, a Michigan newspaper reported o ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to be Honored by Boy Scouts as Motorsports Company of the Year
Jun 14, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., June 14, 2006 â Ford Motor Company will be honored as the Motorsports Company of the Year by the Boy Scouts of Americaâs Cascade Pacific Council during the 17th annual Motorsports Breakfast on Thursday, June 15 in Portland, Ore. The breakfast takes place during festivities surrounding the Gra ... Continue reading
100 Auto Savvy Teens Battle for the Top Tech Crown in Henry Ford's Hometown
Jun 14, 2006
2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition June 27 in Dearborn 50 Two-Man Teams From Across the U.S. Will Race Against the Clock to Get the Deliberately Installed 'Bugs' Out of 2006 Mustangs and Win $6 Million Worth of Scholarships and Prizes DEARBORN, Mich., June 14 -- WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:15 a.m. -- Star ... Continue reading
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