News By Topic: Ford

2007 FORD MUSTANG GT/CS PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Apr 12, 2006

2007 Mustang GT “California Special” first of planned Mustang V-8 “Feature Cars” New GT/CS pays homage to the original California Special model produced in 1968 Restyled front and rear fascias compliment classic side scoops and GT/CS stripes $1,895 option package bows this summer nationwide on coupe ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Sets Up Hybrid Tax Hotline

Apr 11, 2006

Credits from $1,950 to $5,925 available for Ford, Mercury Hybrids New hotline provides Ford and Mercury dealers a single source of information on federal, state, and local incentives available for Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid owners Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid qualify for a federal tax credit worth $1,950 to $ ... Continue reading

Saleen to Honor American Racing Legend Parnelli Jones with New, Limited Edition Mustang

Apr 10, 2006

370-Horsepower Mustang Debuts at New York Auto Show on April 13 Saleen, a leading manufacturer in the specialty car arena, will be paying homage to American racing icon Parnelli Jones at this week's New York Auto Show. Saleen President Steve Saleen and Jones will be on hand Thursday, April 13 to unveil the 370 horsepow ... Continue reading

Kermit The Frog, Ford Escape Hybrid Team Up For Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Apr 9, 2006

By Michael Collins, FCN Dearborn - April 9, 2006: Since their first appearance together during Super Bowl XL, millions of people have gotten to know Kermit the Frog as the official spokesfrog for the Ford Escape Hybrid. The world's most famous amphibian and the most fuel-efficient SUV on earth will team up again for a ... Continue reading

Ford Committed To Further Growth In China

Apr 7, 2006

LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2006 – Ford Motor Company took another important step forward today in its commitment to grow in China by pledging to export more vehicles from the United States to China. Ford's successful, volume export program—which was launched in 2003—will continue to ensure that Ford's oper ... Continue reading

Ford President, COO Jim Padilla To Retire

Apr 7, 2006

* Padilla, a 40-year veteran of Ford Motor Company, is retiring as president and chief operating officer, effective July 1. * Bill Ford, chairman and chief executive officer, will assume Padilla's responsibilities through the chairing of a new Executive Operating Committee composed of the company's executive vice presi ... Continue reading

The World is Watching Bill Ford

Apr 6, 2006

In an exclusive interview with AIAG's Actionline magazine, Ford Motor Company's chairman and CEO reveals what keeps him up at night and shares his vision for how the North American automotive industry can be saved. DETROIT, April 6 -- On the heels of Ford Motor Company's Way Forward announcement, Bill Ford, chairman of ... Continue reading

2006 New York International Automobile Show: Bursting with New Models

Apr 4, 2006

NEW YORK, April 4, 2006: Many of the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2006 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2006 New York International Automobile Show from April 14th to April 23rd. "There are more all-new cars and truc ... Continue reading

Partnership Among Mazda, Ford and Changan in China Makes Another Major Step Forward

Apr 4, 2006

- With Mazda's Investment in Changan Ford, the Restructured Company is renamed as Changan Ford Mazda - HIROSHIMA - April 4, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that the Chinese government has approved Mazda's investment in Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Ford), the joint venture between Changan and ... Continue reading

Giving Concept Cars A Longer Life

Apr 2, 2006

By Michael Collins, FCN Had it not been for a Lincoln design team's vision of the future, who knows what Batman might have driven in the '60s. The vehicle that became famous as television's Batmobile started out as the Lincoln Futura, a concept car that debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in 1955. Called "Dream Cars" and ... Continue reading

Ford Explorer, Sport Trac And Mercury Mountaineer Earn Highest IIHS Frontal Crash Test Rating

Mar 31, 2006

Ford Explorer The 2006 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer, and the 2007 Ford Sport Trac, earn the highest frontal offset crash test rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. All three vehicles previously earned top NHTSA crash test ratings, taking five-stars in both frontal and side crash ratings for d ... Continue reading

U.S. Army and Quantum Technologies Unveil the Hydrogen Escape Hybrid

Mar 30, 2006

DETROIT, March 30 -- The U.S. Army and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Irvine, Calif., , unveiled a hydrogen-hybrid demonstration vehicle today at the 2006 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Using a Ford Hybrid Escape as the demonstrator platform, the Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engi ... Continue reading

Ford Philippines' Flexible Fuel Technology Program Fast Tracked

Mar 30, 2006

Manila - March 30, 2006: Ford continues to strengthen its operations in the Philippines by fast tracking its flexible fuel engine and vehicle-manufacturing program. In December 2005, Ford Philippines announced that it will invest P 1 billion to build a flexible fuel engine plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Flexible fuel engi ... Continue reading

Ford Names Nick Smither, VP & CIO

Mar 29, 2006

- Nick Smither, 47, is named vice president and chief information officer, succeeding Marv Adams, who has resigned, effective April 21, to join Citigroup as its chief information officer. - Corporate Strategy, which also reported to Adams, will be the subject of a separate announcement. DEARBORN, Mich., March 29 -- For ... Continue reading

Ford: Woman Management Key to Future Success

Mar 27, 2006

By Michael Collins, FCN DEARBORN, March 24, 2006 (FCN) -- When the U.S. Congress established March as Women's History Month in 1987, its primary goal was to spotlight the outstanding achievements of women in years past. But it also sheds light on women making history today. And nowhere is the emerging presence of women ... Continue reading