Ford Model U H2 ICE Supercharged and Ready to Go
Oct 7, 2005
The Ford Model U Concept is propelled by an internal combustion engine (ICE) that's optimized to run on hydrogen fuel instead of gasoline. The engine is supercharged and intercooled for maximum efficiency, power, and range. Its emission of all pollutants, including carbon dioxide, is nearly zero, and the engine is up t ... Continue reading
2006 Saleen Models Continue Extreme Performance Boosting Horsepower and Igniting Passion
Oct 6, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 -- California International Auto Show: Saleen Inc., the high-performance specialty automobile manufacturer, announced today that all 2006 Saleen models now come with more horsepower under the hood and additional performance for car enthusiasts. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051005 ... Continue reading
Saleen Presents Cool Tops for Hot Cars
Oct 6, 2005
Now Introducing for 2006 - Saleen Scenic Roof & Saleen Speedster ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 -- California International Auto Show: Saleen Inc., the specialty automobile manufacturer that puts the Power In The Hands Of A Few, presents Saleen Cool Tops. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051005/LAW095LOGO) The Coo ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to Announce Significant New Nanotechnology Alliance
Oct 6, 2005
TELECONFERENCE WHO: Anne Stevens, Group Vice President, Canada, Mexico, South America, Ford Motor Company WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. CT WHERE: 800-762-4717: Conference title is "Ford Announcement" WHAT: In conjunction with the opening of the new Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center at Northwe ... Continue reading
Tower Relocates Production of Ford Ranger Frame Assemblies
Oct 6, 2005
NOVI, Mich.--Oct. 5, 2005--Tower Automotive (OTC BB: TWRAQ) today announced that it will relocate production of Ford Ranger frame assemblies from its Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility to its facility in Bellevue, Ohio. The Company said that the operational consolidation is a part of its efforts to improve operational effic ... Continue reading
EQUATOR CONCEPT JOINS NEW FOCUS AND EXPLORER AT 2005 TOKYO MOTOR SHOW
Oct 6, 2005
The Ford Equator concept (shown here as a development sketch) will make its world debut at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. TOKYO, October 5, 2005 - Ford Motor Company announced today that a world premier concept - the Ford Equator - will join the all-new Focus and Explorer at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The new Focus was lau ... Continue reading
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN STRENGTHEN DIESEL ENGINE CO-OPERATION
Oct 5, 2005
London/Paris October 5, 2005: Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën have today announced the fourth phase of their groundbreaking diesel engine co-operation, with the launch of two new families of light, clean, efficient engines for their commercial vehicle and executive car lines. This announcement is the latest ... Continue reading
US Automakers Shifting to New Incentives That Emphasize Vehicle Value
Oct 5, 2005
DETROIT October 5, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that as their popular employee-pricing discounts end, U.S. automakers are shifting to sales strategies that emphasize the value of their vehicles rather than big cash incentives. But some analysts wonder if the companies will be able to stick with the ... Continue reading
Production of the new Ford Focus ST Begins in Germany
Oct 5, 2005
Most powerful Focus road car to date to go on sale this year SAARLOUIS, October 4, 2005 – Production of the new Ford Focus ST began today at Ford's assembly plant in Saarlouis , Germany . The new model is due to go on sale later this year and will be offered in all European countries. Ford plans to manufacture mo ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigating Some Ford, General Motors Models
Oct 4, 2005
WASHINGTON October 4, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the US Government is investigating whether the rear coil spring can fracture and punch a hole in the rear tires of some models of the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, federal auto safety officials said Tuesday. In a separate probe, the government is ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2005
Bit Byte: Ford spent its development resources wisely; the 2006 Explorer is a terrific successor to America’s most popular SUV. In August, TACH provided you with an in-depth examination of virtually every aspect of the all-new Ford Explorer including model lineup, powertrain variations, options, and even color sc ... Continue reading
CROSSOVER SALES TO BOLSTER WEAK MONTH OVERALL
Oct 3, 2005
By Chris Kassab, FCN DEARBORN, Sept. 30, 2005 -- While Ford Motor Company will report weak overall September sales figures on Monday, the company also is expected to show huge gains in what some describe as the hottest of all car segments – crossover utility vehicles. The significant decline overall won't surpris ... Continue reading
Automotive Components Holdings, LLC Begins Operations After Visteon Transfers 23 Facilities
Oct 1, 2005
* Ford Motor Company closes transaction with Visteon; transfer of 17 plants and 6 facilities is complete. * Automotive Components Holdings, LLC -- a Ford-managed, temporary business entity -- is open for business. * Automotive Components Holdings will prepare most of the acquired businesses for sale, while protecting F ... Continue reading
Visteon Completes Transaction With Ford, Strengthens Competitive Structure in North America
Oct 1, 2005
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Visteon Corporation has completed a transaction with Ford Motor Company that establishes a more competitive structure for Visteon's North American manufacturing operations and allows the global automotive supplier to focus resources on core products. The two companies closed the tra ... Continue reading
Ford Equator at Tokyo Auto Show
Sep 29, 2005
Ford Motor Co will display a new concept SUV at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Called the Equator, it will hint at the next-generation of Ford SUVs. It is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine and features intelligent 4WD system. ... Continue reading
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