Ford Models Back in the Car of The Year Hunt
Dec 15, 2005
2006 Ford Fusion Ford repeats car-and-truck-of-the-year finals recognition All-new Ford Fusion mid-size sedan brings unique American character to competitive mid-size sedan segment New Ford Explorer features advancements in capability, refinement and safety Fusion and Explorer to be followed by a new wave of models, in ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., December 14, 2005 – Monday, senior executives from Ford Motor Company met in Washington D.C. with the leadership of national gay and lesbian organizations. Following is the letter sent today to the leadership attending that meeting, reiterating Ford's commitment to inclusion. The company said tha ... Continue reading
Ford Flexible Fuel F-150 Now in Production
Dec 14, 2005
* The first flexible fuel capable Ford F-150 pickups are rolling off the line at Ford Motor Company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant. * Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) have been a key part of Ford's alternative fuel strategy. Long-term, ethanol is an important step toward development of more efficient, future renewable ... Continue reading
UAW National Ford Council Endorses Tentative Agreement With Ford on Health Care
Dec 14, 2005
DETROIT, Dec. 14 -- The UAW National Ford Council today endorsed the union's tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. on health care. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by active UAW-Ford members and approval by a federal district court. "As we said Saturday, our goal in these discussions with Ford was t ... Continue reading
Ford President Jim Padilla Affirms Thailand's Importance As Key Production Hub For One-Tonne Pickups
Dec 14, 2005
* Thailand continues to be a major manufacturing hub for Ford and Mazda one-tonne pickup trucks, with exports reaching to 130 markets worldwide. * Ford-Mazda joint-venture manufacturing facility at AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) is a significant contributor to Thailand's economy -- since 1998, AAT has generated over Baht ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich.--Dec. 13, 2005--Henry Ford Museum will add a new permanent exhibit exploring American Freedom. "With Liberty and Justice For All" - opening to the public on January 16, 2006, Martin Luther King's Birthday - takes a close look at the progression of civil liberties from the Revolutionary War to the impact ... Continue reading
V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World.
Dec 13, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 12, 2005 – For the second consecutive year, the 4.6-liter 3-valve V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World. Ward's testers again praised Ford for creating a refined V-8 that produces 300 hp at an affordable price and called it “a convincing ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2005
The Ford Edge crossover utility vehicle is expected to be one of the stars of the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January. Edge's bold, American design will turn heads in the CUV market - the fastest-growing vehicle segment - in a year that CUV sales are expected to surpass traditional SUVs. "Much like F ... Continue reading
UAW and Ford Reach Tentative Agreement on Health Care
Dec 10, 2005
DETROIT, Dec. 10 -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Gerald Bantom, who directs the UAW National Ford Department, today announced that the UAW and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement on health care. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by UAW-Ford active members and cour ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces $5.5 Million Dollar Gift Toward Historic Alameda Project in San Antonio
Dec 10, 2005
* Ford continues his long and rich history in Texas with $5.5 million dollar gift for San Antonio * Ford Motor Company plays a major role in revitalizing two San Antonio treasures * Multimillion dollar gift from Ford puts San Antonio on the forefront of Latino art and culture SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 9 -- In a historic moment ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2005
Dearborn MI December 7, 2005; USA Today reported that the fate of thousands of jobs in several plants hangs in the balance Thursday as Ford Motor's (F) board of directors is expected to decide the automaker's restructuring plans. Results of the regularly scheduled meeting, which began Wednesday, aren't likely to be dis ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co.'s Board of Directors Begin 2-Day Meeting to Consider Sweeping Restructuring Plan
Dec 8, 2005
DETROIT December 8, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors began a two-day meeting Wednesday to consider a sweeping restructuring plan the company hopes will help pull it out of a slump. Thousands of jobs are on the line and several plants may shut down to help the nat ... Continue reading
Automotive Fleet: Chevrolet Impala and Ford F-150 Capture 2006 Fleet Industry Honors
Dec 8, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005--The 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup were voted Fleet Car and Fleet Truck of the Year The 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup were voted Fleet Car and Fleet Truck of the Year by fleet management professionals from U.S. commercial and public sector fle ... Continue reading
Ford 2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Dec 7, 2005
Ford Motor Company debuts an all new show stand at the North American International Auto Show. Ford unveils an all-new space for the North American International Auto Show aimed at drawing customers in to experience how automobiles meet real life Commitment to innovation in design, technology, environment and safety al ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2005
Ford’s fix-it plan AIADA summary Ford Motor Co. executives will present a restructuring plan to the company’s board of directors today that calls for closing at least 10 assembly and component plants and eliminating 25,000 to 30,000 hourly jobs in North America within five years, according to people familia ... Continue reading
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