Ford Five Hundred Hits Bull's-Eye with Boomers
Mar 12, 2006
By Kristopher Spencer The Ford Five Hundred is quietly winning over a wide variety of customers, including aging middle income Baby Boomers; its target market. Roominess, ease of getting in and out and safety features are among the reasons for its popularity with older consumers. "The Five Hundred offers a tall seating ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: After Further Review, Prius and Civic Hybrids DO Save Money
Mar 10, 2006
Washington DC March 10, 2006: The AIADA newsletter reported that Consumer Reports Magazine has corrected an error in its April issue that said no hybrid vehicle can save money compared to a gasoline powered car. Revised figures show that the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrid do indeed save owners money in the first f ... Continue reading
2006 Ford Fusion Chosen International Car Wash Association's "Most Washable Car"
Mar 9, 2006
Americans are passionate about their cars, but it’s time to come clean, according to a revealing and ironic survey by the car-wash industry Americans definitely "feel the love" for their cars and trucks, but they’re not showing it when it comes to keeping up with their babies’ hygienic needs, accordin ... Continue reading
Ford VP Calls For Integrated Push Toward Renewable Fuels Before Senate Committee
Mar 9, 2006
WASHINGTON - March 9, 2006: Calling on lawmakers to "act with urgency," a Ford executive today told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that policies are needed to support an aggressive, integrated approach by industry and government stakeholders to develop renewable fuels and advanced technology vehicles ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Second Quarter Dividend
Mar 9, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., March 8 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a second quarter dividend of 10 cents a share on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the first quarter of 2006. The second quarter dividend is payable on June 1, 2006 to shareholders of ... Continue reading
Ford Fuels Environmental Change In The Midwest
Mar 8, 2006
New Ethanol Corridor Gives Consumers Green Fuel Alternative <p>Los Angeles – March 8, 2006: When Ford Motor Company needed an alternative fuel source to help power its ongoing commitment to vehicles that run on clean and renewable energy, it turned to an unlikely source: America’s farmland. </p> <p>Specific ... Continue reading
All New Ford Ranger Makes World Debut in Thailand
Mar 8, 2006
<p>The All New Ford Ranger makes its world debut in Thailand at the Bangkok International Motor Show. The All New Ford Ranger shares the bold "Built Ford Tough" design features with the American Ford F-series pickup, the best selling truck in the world for 29 consecutive years. The All New Ford Ranger’s powerful ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Indonesia Launches The New Ford Ranger SORV
Mar 8, 2006
Ford introduces the Ford Ranger Severe Off-Road Vehicle (SORV), an extra tough Double Cabin Pick-Up for areas with difficult terrain <p>BALIKPAPAN - March 8, 2006: Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) officially launched the New Ford Ranger Severe Off Road Vehicle (SORV) – the only tough double cab pick up in the Indonesia ... Continue reading
Diesels Poised For American Comeback?
Mar 7, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN Driven by fuel economy needs and the development of clean diesel technology, new life is being breathed into the possibility of diesel powertrains making a comeback in America's light-duty vehicles. At the North American International Auto Show in early January, at least five major automakers announ ... Continue reading
Ford Re-Affirms Its Commitment To Vehicle Manufacturing In Germany
Mar 7, 2006
Innovative Cost-saving Agreement promises Improved Competitiveness COLOGNE, March 6, 2006 – The management and central works council of Ford-Werke GmbH (Ford of Germany) have signed an agreement securing vehicle assembly in the Cologne and Saarlouis plants for the next five years. Under the terms of the agreement ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Potential Problems with Ford Trucks, Audi, Toyota and Chrysler Pacifica
Mar 3, 2006
Government Investigating Reports of Fires in Audi Sedans; Another Look at 2004 Recall WASHINGTON March 3, 2006; The AP reported that the U.S. government said it was re-examining a 2004 recall of Audi sedans for wiring problems after it received six reports of fires starting in the driver's side dashboard. In March 2004 ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Value Pricing For Sporty S-Max MPV
Mar 2, 2006
GENEVA - March 2, 2006: The price of Ford's new seven-seat sporty S-MAX people carrier will start at £16,767 including a comprehensive array of safety and convenience equipment. Unveiled at the Geneva Show on Tuesday for the European market, the S-MAX range goes on sale in the UK in June. Ford's acclaimed Shared Techn ... Continue reading
Ford Lifts The Roof On The New Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
Mar 1, 2006
GENEVA -March 1, 2006: Ford returns to the world of open-topped motoring with the elegant yet practical Focus Coupé-Cabriolet – making its preview debut at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. The introduction of the Focus Coupé-Cabriolet has been led by customer response to Ford's Vignale Concept, which was displayed a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports February 2006 U.S. Sales
Mar 1, 2006
* Ford sales totaled 244,021, down 4 percent compared with a year ago. * Ford's F-Series truck up 6 percent. * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars up 2 percent on continued strong demand for all-new Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr. * Land Rover dealers report record February sales. * Ford announces second quar ... Continue reading
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