75 Most Significant '32 Hot Rods Chosen
Jan 21, 2006
5 MOST SIGNIFICANT ’32 FORD HOT RODS SELECTED BY PANEL OF EXPERTS Cars to be Gathered in ’07 to Honor 75 th Anniversary of Legendary Car and Innovative Engine After nominating 474 individual cars and completing 3 rounds of balloting, a blue ribbon panel of hot rod authorities has selected the 75 most signif ... Continue reading
New Look For "Minivans" From Ford?
Jan 21, 2006
DETROIT January 20, 2006; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that the Ford Motor Co. on Monday is likely to announce a new direction for its sluggish minivan line-up, a person familiar with the automaker's product plan said on Friday. The No. 2 U.S. automaker will move away from the traditional minivan look, c ... Continue reading
BETTIS GOES FROM ROLLING AS 'THE BUS' TO RUSHING LIKE POPULAR FORD TRUCK
Jan 21, 2006
Pittsburgh January 20, 2006: When Detroit native and Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Jerome Bettis takes the field this weekend in the National Football League's AFC championship game, he'll be taking a little bit of Ford Motor Company with him. Known widely as "The Bus," Bettis has taken to comparing himself to ... Continue reading
Ford to Announce Restructuring Plan
Jan 20, 2006
DETROIT Jan 20, 2006; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that in a survey released this week, Ford Motor Co. ranked last among major automakers in the use of its North American plant capacity. The company aims to change that with a restructuring plan to be announced Monday that likely will include closing some ... Continue reading
The Henry Ford Announces Special Hours of Operation During Super Bowl XL
Jan 20, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich.--Jan. 20, 2006--The Henry Ford is proud to announce that it has been chosen as a "Super" site for Super Bowl XL premier events. As a result of this exciting distinction, on Thursday, February 2, 2006, all attractions of The Henry Ford, including: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory ... Continue reading
Ford Restructuring May End Minivan Production
Jan 20, 2006
Friday January 20, 2006; USA Today reported that in an attempt to exit unprofitable and flagging markets, Ford Motor (F) is expected to say Monday that it will get out of the minivan segment, according to two sources familiar with the plan who didn't want their names used ahead of the official announcement. Ford will l ... Continue reading
Ford Residual Values Ticks Upwards
Jan 20, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN Ford Motor Company's efforts to increase the residual (resale) values of its vehicles are paying off for both the company and consumers. Taken as a whole, Ford and Lincoln/Mercury brands have increased in residual values from 40 percent after the third year-in-service for 2004 models in calendar yea ... Continue reading
Families Urge Ford to Install Fuel Tank Shields on Town Car, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis
Jan 20, 2006
Families, Ford Settle Lawsuits Arising From Three Sisters' Fiery Deaths MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 19 -- The following is issued by Perry & Haas of Corpus Christi, TX: The families of three women who burned to death in a Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine fuel tank fire settled their lawsuits against Ford Motor Co. on Wedn ... Continue reading
Jan 19, 2006
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, Dearborn, Mich. Thank you, and good morning. Some of you may have assumed I’m here today to speak as Ford’s environmental and safety chief. Those are the topics I usually talk about when I’m in front of an audience like this. ... Continue reading
Four Millionth Ford Focus Produced in Europe
Jan 19, 2006
VALENCIA/ COLOGNE, January 19, 2006 – The Ford Focus, one of Europe's most popular cars, reached another milestone today when the four mil-lionth example produced in Europe, a Colorado red, 136 PS TDCi Ford Focus 4-door, was driven off the line at Ford's assembly plant in Valencia, Spain. The Focus, which had Eur ... Continue reading
Jan 19, 2006
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 19 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, announced today that the Company's operations in China have launched production of steering and occupant safety systems and components for the new Ford Focus model built at Chang'an Ford in Chongqing, China. (Logo ... Continue reading
Flexibility Fuels Ford Concepts
Jan 17, 2006
The Ford F-250 Super Chief features the world’s first Tri-Flex engine, which can run on hydrogen, gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel. Return to Newsletter Consumers are developing a stronger interest in environmental technology that translates into an increased interest in environmentally friendly products. In the auto ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2006
The new Ford Transit New Transit leads busy year for Ford of Europe product introductions Changing customer demands reflected in 2006 Transit Variants now include all-new low-roof medium wheelbase model Even better to drive; suspension changes means a better handling van with greater 'car-like' responses All new engine ... Continue reading
Sporty to look at and drive while maximising space and flexibility – welcome to the new Ford S-MAX
Jan 17, 2006
COLOGNE, Germany, January 10, 2006 – Ford of Europe has named officially the production version of its acclaimed SAV Concept vehicle. It will be called the Ford S-MAX to indicate that it matches sports style and exquisite driving pleasure with flexible and spacious accommodation. The Ford S-MAX is a new model in ... Continue reading
German Automakers Make a Show for Diesels in U.S.
Jan 16, 2006
Washington DC January 16, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen and Mercedes both made strong showings with clean-burning diesel vehicles last week at the Detroit Auto Show, and even Toyota says it will consider a diesel version of its new Tundra full-size pickup to launch later this year. According to Th ... Continue reading
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