Visteon Facilities Expected to be Transferred to Ford
Sep 13, 2005
Visteon Corp. plants and other facilities expected to be transferred by Oct. 1 to Automotive Components Holdings LLC, a temporary entity to be managed by Ford Motor Co.: Plants: Autovidrio Plant, Mexico Chesterfield Plant, Chesterfield Township, Mich. El Jarudo Plant, Mexico Indianapolis Plant, Indianapolis Kansas City ... Continue reading
New Ford Galaxy Flies in Frankfurt
Sep 13, 2005
Previewed at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year is the all-new Ford Galaxy family vehicle. True to its concept and elegant in execution, this new Galaxy was designed to emphasise comfort and luxury while providing spacious accommodation for up to seven people. This all-new vehicle blends Ford’s well-renowned char ... Continue reading
Ford Taps Turnaround Expert Mark Fields to Revamp its Troubled North America Operations
Sep 9, 2005
Washington DC September 8, 2005; the AIADA newsletter said Ford Motor Co. switched executives around again Thursday by naming Mark Fields, its top executive in Europe, to lead the restructuring of North American operations, according to The Detroit News. Ford tapped Fields, 44, to replace Greg Smith, 54, as executive v ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2005
Executive changes announced today include: * Mark Fields named executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president, The Americas. * Mark Schulz becomes executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president, International Operations. * Greg Smith elected vice chairman, Ford Motor Company. * Lewis Booth ele ... Continue reading
Ford and Fiat To Develop Joint Small Car
Sep 8, 2005
FRANKFURT September 8, 2005; Reuters reported that Italy's Fiat and U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co are in advanced talks to cooperate on developing a small car, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, confirming an earlier report. German newspaper Handelsblatt cited sources close to the negotiations a ... Continue reading
Ford Donates 150 Vehicles to Aid in Hurricane Relief Efforts
Sep 8, 2005
By: Kay Lowry | Ford Communications Network DEARBORN, Sept. 7, 2005 - Ford Motor Company has dispatched approximately $2 million worth of used trucks, vans and SUVs into the hurricane-ravaged areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. About 150 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles from regional auctions were donated by Ford to ... Continue reading
Latest NHTSA Vehicle Recall Includes Ford, Toyota, Acura, Freightliner and Others - Complete Details
Sep 7, 2005
Report Date : September 7, 2005 at 06:42 PM New Information Added Since : August 28, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CUMMINS / ISB-02 9999 Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E054000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 29, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number Of Units ... Continue reading
Ford and Toyota Pick-Up and SUV Recall
Sep 7, 2005
Ford Recalls 3.8 Million Pickups, SUVs; Toyota Recalling Nearly 1 Million Vehicles WASHINGTON Ken Thomas and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Tops $4 Million in Hurricane Relief
Sep 7, 2005
- Donates NFL TV airtime to Red Cross for fundraising campaign - Gives 160 trucks, vans, SUVs for relief efforts - Provides use of call centers for network telethon - Funds, vehicles, in-kind contributions top $4 million DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 7 -- A full-scale campaign by Ford Motor Company employees and dealers to he ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Aditional $1000 Rebate on 2005 's
Sep 7, 2005
DETROIT September 6, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday it will offer an additional cash rebate of $1,000 on most 2005 model-year vehicles to clear out inventories, but ended its employee pricing discounts on 2006 model-year vehicles. Under the program called Ford Family Plan, the automaker offe ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Supply Advanced Drivetrain, Sealing Systems for Redesigned Ford Explorer
Sep 7, 2005
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will supply the front axle assembly, as well as driveshafts and advanced sealing technologies, for the 2006 Ford Explorer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "With more than 300,000 units produced last year, the Explorer was the t ... Continue reading
Ford Ends Employee-Pricing Discounts on 2006 Vehicles, Will Stay for 2005 Cars
Sep 6, 2005
DETROIT September 6, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday ended its employee-pricing incentive on 2006 vehicles, although the discount will remain in place for most 2005 vehicles through Oct. 3. Ford has been allowing customers to pay the employee price for 2005 vehicles since ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles to Help PECO Reduce Costs During Skyrocketing Gasoline Prices
Sep 6, 2005
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 -- Twenty-six Ford Escape electric hybrid SUVs, added to PECO's vehicle fleet recently, are expected to help save the company at least $1,387 a month during the next several months. The hybrid vehicles join PECO's fleet of more than 1,303 heavy and light duty trucks and SUVs. In 2004 the company s ... Continue reading
Ford Partners with PSA Peugeot Citroen In New Diesel Development
Sep 6, 2005
PARIS, Sept 6, 2005: Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) will develop two new families of diesel engines as part of their motor cooperation accord, PSA said on Tuesday. In an invitation to an Oct. 5 news conference, PSA said the partners would present a new fa ... Continue reading
Greenfield Village Revs Up For The Old Car Festival's 55th Year
Sep 6, 2005
Continuing the Tradition - September 10 & 11 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 6 -- The weekend of September 10 & 11 will truly be paradise for any car or bicycle lover as Greenfield Village welcomes the Old Car Festival for its 55th year. This festival, the longest continuous running car show of its kind in the United States, wi ... Continue reading
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