Jan 2, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 2 -- A statewide notice program authorized by California's Sacramento County Superior Court began today, to issue notices to those who bought, owned or leased 1991-2001 model year Ford Explorers. The notices are a result of the Court establishing or "certifying," in February 2005, a class actio ... Continue reading
Ford Seatbelt Technology Extends into Second Row
Jan 2, 2006
A leader in safety innovation, Ford's new concepts will feature advanced safety technologies for backseat passengers. Second-row inflatable safety belts have the potential to significantly reduce injuries. BeltMinder™ extends into second row of new Ford concept. DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 30 – Ford is reaching b ... Continue reading
TACh 10th Anniversary Letter From Europe
Jan 1, 2006
It’s 10th anniversary time! Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Amazing though it may seem your humble correspondent has been bashing away at his computer for almost exactly 10 years. Since then technology has improved by leaps and bounds and to be fair cars and trucks are also better than they were in 1995. High ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2005
Ford Motor Company Fund Donates $25,000 to Scholarship Fund on Behalf of Ford Freedom Award Scholar Al Jarreau · Ford Presents $25,000 to University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Foundation · Donation to Support Teacher Education Students in Jarreau's Hometown MILWAUKEE, Wis., December 27, 2005 - The Ford Motor Company Fund ... Continue reading
Dec 28, 2005
Innovative lighting system emphasizes active safety, efficiency, design Headlamps on concept vehicle allow drivers to see around corners at night Another Ford first uses unique optics package DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28 – Ford Motor Company’s next generation of adaptive lighting takes “smart” headl ... Continue reading
2006 AutoGlow! Salute to the '60s in '06 to Benefit The Children's Center in Detroit
Dec 27, 2005
DETROIT, Dec. 27 -- Downtown Detroit will soon be abuzz over the excitement of the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. To help celebrate this grand event, The Children's Center, located in Detroit, will host 2006 AutoGlow! Salute to the '60s in '06, the premier afterglow party of the charity preview ... Continue reading
FORD’S NEW “FACE FOR THE CHASE:” FUSION WILL BE FORD’S NASCAR RACE CAR IN 2006
Dec 23, 2005
CHARLOTTE, NC – Ford has a new “face for the Chase.” The 2006 Ford Fusion race car, based on the production model that will hit showrooms this fall, was officially named Ford Racing’s new race car for NASCAR competition in a magical unveiling today featuring Ford’s NASCAR stars at the Boot ... Continue reading
Ford and the United Auto Workers Reach Health Care Agreement
Dec 22, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22 -- Ford Motor Company today announced that its tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to reduce the Company's health care costs has been ratified by the Ford-UAW membership. The agreement, which is currently pending court approval, calls primarily for modifications to the Compan ... Continue reading
Ford Hourly Workers Say OK to New Health Care Benefit Plan
Dec 22, 2005
DETROIT, Dec 22, 2005; Reuters reported that workers at Ford Motor Co. narrowly ratified a deal that will help the automaker save $850 million annually in health-care expenses. The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday 51 percent of its members voted in favor of the pact, which was announced earlier this month. Th ... Continue reading
Shelby Files Federal Court Infringement Action Against Wilhelm Motor Works
Dec 21, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc.'s , wholly owned subsidiary Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. (CSL) announced today that it has filed an action in the Central District of California, United States Federal Court, seeking preliminary injunction and damages against Wilhelm Motor Works (WMW) for the ... Continue reading
Ford Says Replacement Parts Used in Recall of Trucks, SUVs Won't Be Available Until February
Dec 20, 2005
WASHINGTON December 20, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that replacement parts used in its recall of 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles would not be available until February because of production delays. In September, the automaker recalled 1994-2002 model ... Continue reading
Ford to Build New Flexible Fuel Engine Plant
Dec 20, 2005
Manila, Philippines, December 20, 2005 – In his visit to the country, Ford Motor Company Corporate Vice President and President of Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, Peter Daniel, announced company plans to invest P1.1 billion (US$20 million) to build a Flexible Fuel engine plant in the Philippines. A Ford first in th ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Climate Change Report
Dec 20, 2005
Click here to read the full report (.pdf) DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2005 – In an industry first, Ford Motor Company has issued a report addressing the business implications of climate change, carbon dioxide emissions and global energy concerns. "I am proud to say that Ford Motor Company is one of the first compan ... Continue reading
Ford Japan Names Edward R. (Randy) Krieger as New President and CEO
Dec 19, 2005
TOKYO, December 19, 2005— Ford Motor Company today announced that Edward R. (Randy) Krieger has been named P resident and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Japan Limited, effective January 1, 2006. Krieger replaces Katsuhiko Satoh, who will assume the role of the Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman, Ford Ja ... Continue reading
Ford Stuck Between a Rock and a Gay Place
Dec 16, 2005
DETROIT December 15, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that the conservative American Family Association said Thursday it will consider reinstating a boycott against Ford Motor Co. because the automaker plans to continue running advertisements in gay publications. Ford said last week it planned to stop a ... Continue reading
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