News By Topic: Ford

Ford Launching Reality Show on Designing Concept Vehicles

Apr 27, 2006

DEARBORN, Mich. April 27, 2006; The AP reported that if singing, cooking and clothing design can sell as reality TV, why not designing dream cars? Ford Motor Co., a sponsor of Fox's "American Idol" reality show, is planning its own television reality program in which the participants develop concept cars with Ford desi ... Continue reading

FORD'S PAINT INNOVATION HELPS BUST RUST

Apr 25, 2006

By John Fossen, FCN Chicago-area Ford dealer John Guido remembers a time when at least one out of every two vehicles sold at his Arlington Heights Ford store was rustproofed by the dealership. "Rustproofing was a big after-sale item, said Guido. "You did it either just underneath the car or you did complete rustproofin ... Continue reading

US Hybrid Sales Flat, In Spite of Overpriced Gas Dollars Don't Work Out

Apr 24, 2006

DETROIT, April 24, 2006; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that U.S. gas prices have risen nearly a third over the past year without touching off a boom in sales of fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles, some of which are sitting on dealer lots for as long as three months. Many U.S. consumers are concluding that wha ... Continue reading

FORD SHOWCASES HYDROGEN FOCUS FUEL CELL VEHICLES IN CALIFORNIA FOR VISIT BY PRESIDENT BUSH

Apr 23, 2006

SACRAMENTO, Calif. April 22, 2006 – During a visit today to the Ford California Fuel Cell Partnership facility, President Bush was briefed on the testing of nine hybrid hydrogen Ford Focus Fuel Cell vehicles. These cars are part of a seven-city 30-car program to conduct real world testing of fuel cell technology. ... Continue reading

Ford Puts Augusta Motor Works In The Race

Apr 21, 2006

DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Ford Customer Service Division has put Augusta Motor Works on the hood of the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion for this weekend's Subway Fresh 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. As part of Ford's national "When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes, Don Weiner of Augusta Motor Works, St. Cloud, Minnesot ... Continue reading

Ford Escape Hybrid Electric Vehicle on Track for All-Time Record Sales on Eve of Earth Day

Apr 21, 2006

DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that the Escape Hybrid is expected to post its highest sales month ever, following increased marketing initiatives, increased tax relief, and increased consumer environmental awareness. In February, Ford introduced a national marketing campaign to increase ... Continue reading

Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford Comments on First Quarter Results

Apr 21, 2006

DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Below are statements by Bill Ford regarding the company's first quarter results. He will make further comments during the 9:00 a.m. EDT conference call with analysts and news media. ON FORD'S FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE: "While we are not satisfied with our performance, particularly a loss in ... Continue reading

Ford Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results

Apr 21, 2006

- Net loss of 64 cents per share, or $1.2 billion. - Earnings from continuing operations of 24 cents per share, or $458 million, excluding special items.* - Worldwide automotive pre-tax loss of $184 million, excluding special items. - Ford Credit pre-tax profit of $751 million, excluding special items. DEARBORN, Mich., ... Continue reading

Hybrid Cabs Take A Licking...But Their Meters Keep On Ticking

Apr 20, 2006

NEW YORK - April 20, 2006: The mean streets of San Francisco and New York City are the supreme torture test for any vehicle, let alone a new addition to those cities’ taxi fleets in February 2005 and last November, respectively. So there was good reason for concern among drivers, cab owners and taxi commissions wh ... Continue reading

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Pepsi 300 Advance

Apr 15, 2006

April 14, 2006 Nashville Superspeedway Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 60 Ford Fusion in the Busch Series, commented on the personnel changes announced yesterday by Roush Racing. It was announced that Edwards' Nextel Cup crew chief, Bob Osborne, would assume crew chief duties for the No. 26 Ford Fusion, while Wally Bro ... Continue reading

Shelby GT-H commemorates 40-year anniversary of famed Shelby/Hertz GT350H "Rent-A-Racer"

Apr 14, 2006

MUSTANG MUSCLE FOR RENT: FORD, SHELBY, HERTZ TEAM UP ON SHELBY GT-H Shelby GT-H commemorates 40-year anniversary of famed Shelby/Hertz GT350H "Rent-A-Racer" Shelby, Ford Racing give Mustang GT V-8/automatics extra "show," added "go" to make Shelby GT-H A special run of about 500 units will be available for rent exclusi ... Continue reading

Ford's Twin Cities and Norfolk Assembly Plants Will Be Idled As Way Forward Plan Moves Ahead

Apr 14, 2006

* Twin Cities Assembly Plant in St. Paul, Minn., and the Norfolk Assembly Plant in Virginia will be idled in 2008 as part of the company's Way Forward plan. * Ford will be able to maintain its production capacity and undisputed leadership of the full-size pickup truck market with fewer plants, thanks to flexible manufa ... Continue reading

The 2007 Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang Debuts at the New York Auto Show

Apr 13, 2006

Design Celebrates Racing Legend, Parnelli Jones, and Delivers 370 SAE hp NEW YORK, April 13 -- Specialty automobile manufacturer, Saleen, (http://www.saleen.com/ ) expands its product lineup and celebrates legendary racecar driver, Parnelli Jones, by announcing the Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang. Steve ... Continue reading

Ford Realigns South America Operation

Apr 13, 2006

* Dominic DiMarco is appointed executive director, Canada and South America * Barry Engle is appointed president, Ford Mercosul and President Ford Brazil * Antonio Maciel Neto resigns as president, Ford South America, effective May 3, to join Suzano Papel e Celulose as CEO SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO, Brazil, April 13 -- For ... Continue reading

New York Auto Show Spotlights Crossovers And Hybrids

Apr 13, 2006

By Mike Thomas, FCN New York - April 13, 2006: Crossovers and hybrids will be big in the Big Apple as automakers showcase their latest offerings at the New York International Auto Show. Running April 14 through April 23, the New York Show brings back many models previously seen at Detroit's North American International ... Continue reading