Active Safety Systems Turn Vehicles into 'Co-Drivers'
Nov 29, 2005
Featured Stories Press Releases By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network Volvo's BLISS system alerts drivers to objects in the car's blind spot. Adaptive Cruise Control on Jaguars monitors the distance between the car and the vehicle ahead. Nov. 28, 2005 -- Engineers across the Ford brands are creating intelligent ... Continue reading
NEW FORD 4-TRAC PICK-UP CONCEPT POINTS TO STYLISH FUTURE FOR TRUCKS
Nov 27, 2005
BANGKOK, Thailand, November 24, 2005 – Ford Motor Company today staged the world premiere of a stunning concept pick-up truck at the Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. The concept, dubbed 4-Trac, is a dynamic package that brings together Ford’s “tough truck” DNA with ideas that explor ... Continue reading
Ford CEO Pushes for Tax Incentives
Nov 23, 2005
Washington DC November 23, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that in a speech at the National Press Club, Ford Motor Co. Chairman and CEO Bill Ford urged Congress to "dramatically increase" tax credits for research and development of alternative vehicles and consider tax incentives to help American manufacturers mode ... Continue reading
MORE SUCCESS FOR FORD IN BEST CAR AWARDS
Nov 23, 2005
Featured Stories Press Releases Ford Focus Ford Australia has continued its run of success in the prestigious Australia's Best Cars Awards, scoring two trophies in the 2005 awards. The Focus CL was judged Australia 's Best Mid-size Car under $28,000 and the Ford Territory Ghia AWD was named Australia 's Best Recreation ... Continue reading
Ford Asks US For Help Financing APV
Nov 22, 2005
WASHINGTON, Nov 22, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. wants federal tax credits and other incentives to help drive development of more fuel-efficient vehicles, its chairman and chief executive said on Tuesday. Bill Ford, who planned to meet with White House officials later in the day on his ideas to lessen con ... Continue reading
BILL FORD: Through Innovation, America Can Address Energy, Manufacturing Challenges
Nov 22, 2005
* Unveils six broad initiatives to secure America's energy and manufacturing future * Challenges industry and government to respond to 'economic challenges of our time' WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- In a speech before the Business Roundtable, Ford Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Ford talked about the energy and manu ... Continue reading
New Wave of Hybrids Offer More Acceleration and Power but Aren't As Environmentally Friendly
Nov 21, 2005
SAN DIEGO November 20, 2005; Tim Molloy writing for the AP reported that when automakers rolled out the first hybrid cars, drivers who wanted their spectacular fuel economy had to settle for weird shapes and a lack of luxury options. Now it seems the high-mileage, low-frills trend in hybrid automaking may prove shorter ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Edwards Wins Ford 400 Pole
Nov 20, 2005
RICKY RUDD – No. 21 Motorcraft Genuine Parts Taurus (Qualified 25th) – “We were in pretty serious trouble yesterday. We didn’t test here. We would have liked to, but as a single-car team you can’t really cheat the system like these other guys do by having two or three cars. They sort of bl ... Continue reading
Ford Plans to Fire Thousands of White-Collar Employees in North America
Nov 19, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich. November 19, 2005; Tghe AP reported that Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate about 4,000 white-collar jobs in North America early next year as part of what the automaker has called a painful but essential restructuring plan. Spokesman Tom Hoyt said the cuts, which will be made in part through attrition an ... Continue reading
Ford To Reduce Work Force by 4000 in North America
Nov 19, 2005
NEW YORK November 18, 2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co., facing a deepening financial crisis, said on Friday it plans to eliminate 4,000 salaried jobs, or 10 percent of its North American white-collar work force, as part of a larger restructuring plan. A majority of the job cuts -- a ... Continue reading
Toyota November U.S. Retail Sales Beating Ford, Beating Chrysler and Closing In On GM
Nov 18, 2005
DETROIT, Nov 18, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. grabbed more U.S. retail market share than Ford Motor Co. in early November and it was less than one share point behind General Motors Corp., J.D. Power and Associates said on Friday. A report from the industry tracking firm's closely watched Power Informa ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2005
Report Date : November 17, 2005 at 09:37 AM New Information Added Since : November 7, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: COOPER / WEATHER-MASTER S/T2 9999 Manufacturer : COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05T018000 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 11, 2005 Component: TIRES Potential Number Of Units Affecte ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Second Major Recall in Two Days
Nov 17, 2005
DETROIT, Nov 17, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it was recalling nearly 224,000 vehicles because their windshield wipers may malfunction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the windshield wiper motor on the vehicles may have been produced without grease being applied to the output ... Continue reading
IRS CERTIFIES FORD HYBRIDS FOR TAX DEDUCTION
Nov 17, 2005
By Mike Thomas, FCN The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has certified Ford Motor Company's hybrid SUVs as being eligible for the clean-burning fuel deduction. The certification means that customers buying either a model year 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid or Mercury Mariner Hybrid during calendar year 2005 may claim a tax dedu ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
DETROIT November 16, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday rolled out a new incentive program that cuts thousands of dollars off most of its new cars and trucks. The new incentives follow cross-town rival General Motors Corp.'s "Red Tag" sale, which allows anyone in the United States to buy vehicles a ... Continue reading
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