Ford matches GM discounts, ups price war
Jul 5, 2005
DETROIT July 5, 2005; Tom Brown writinfg for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co., bowing to pressure from General Motors Corp. and hoping to end a long losing streak, said on Tuesday it was matching the big consumer incentives program that delivered blockbuster sales for GM last month. Ford announced its new marketing ... Continue reading
Hybrid Sales Continue to Rise; Prius Represents More than Half of Market
Jul 5, 2005
Washington DC July 5, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that hybrid sales in the United States had their second best month ever with 19,223 units sold. Only April of this year has been stronger, with 20,974 units. For the first six months of 2005, hybrid sales were 92,558 Toyota accounted for nearly 80% of all hybrid ... Continue reading
Ford is Transforming North American Manufacturing into Flexible Facilities
Jul 2, 2005
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 30, 2005 -- Ford Motor Company is making record investments in its North American assembly plants, transforming aging factories into lean, flexible and sustainable facilities for the 21st Century. Matt DeMars, Ford's vice president of North American Vehicle Operations, said the transformation beg ... Continue reading
Racing Legend Puts Stamp of Approval on Ford's Newest Mustang
Jul 2, 2005
By: Chris Kassab | Ford Communications Network SVT director Hau Thai-Tang (left) and autmotive icon Carroll Shelby stand in front of the 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Mich. Find out more about the Ford Mustang at fordvehicles.com and the GT500 Concept at caranddriv ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports June 2005 U.S. Sales Increased From Year Ago
Jul 1, 2005
* Ford Motor Company's June U.S. sales totaled 289,449, up 1 percent compared with a year ago. * Cars continue upward climb paced by Ford Mustang, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego. June car sales up 9 percent capping first half sales increase. * Trucks lower but stronger than previous months. DEARBORN, Mich., July ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2005
By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Having watched the step-by-step development of the new Mustang by way of the buff magazines and the Detroit Auto Show I didn’t expect to be quite so taken by the retro charm of this wonderful automobile. When it’s suddenly a hands-on experience rather than an observational one ... Continue reading
Ford Statement Concerning 2005 J.D. Power VDS Quaility Performance Survey
Jun 30, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., June 29, 2005; Deborah Coleman, vice president, Global Quality, Ford Motor Company said that Ford Motor Company is very pleased to have a record number of segment winners in the 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study. The impressive performance of all of our brands, which improved f ... Continue reading
2005 Woodward Dream Cruise: Beach Boys To Headline At " Ford Cruisin Legends" Charity Event:
Jun 30, 2005
Ford Motor Company will celebrate hot rod cruisers and cool summer music as part of Birmingham ’s annual Woodward Dream Cruise festivities in August. The legendary Beach Boys will headline “Ford Cruisin’ Legends’” charity celebration Friday, Aug. 19 to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2005
Lexus Ranks Highest in Vehicle Dependability for the 11th Consecutive Year; General Motors and Ford Motor Company Earn Record Number of Model Awards WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 29 -- The automotive industry records an impressive 12 percent improvement in long-term vehicle quality, according to the J.D. Power and Ass ... Continue reading
Innovative Design Helps Ford Five Hundred Keep Its Cool
Jun 24, 2005
WALWORTH, Wis. and THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 24 -- As Ford's engineering designs heated up for its new flagship sedan, the company and its suppliers found an innovative way to keep things cool. In an effort to maximize space in the engine compartment, Ford utilized a new design for the Ford Five Hundred's cooling syst ... Continue reading
2005 Comparative New Car Rollover Rankings - Vehicles More Stable
Jun 24, 2005
The number of SUVs with a four-star rollover rating had increased substantially since U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began rating them in 2001. That year, just one SUV earned four-stars, whereas in 2005, 24 earned a four-star rating as part of the newly ... Continue reading
Ford Undercuts Rivals, Prices 2006 Fusion at $17,995
Jun 23, 2005
- The 2006 Ford Fusion to start at $17,995 for a nicely-equipped 'S' series model; top-of-the-line 'SEL' series with I-4 and 5-speed automatic transmission to cost less than $20,500. - V-6 models with a class-leading 6-speed automatic transmission to start at $21,275; top-of-the-line 'SEL' series with V-6 to be priced ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2005
Number of SUVs Earning Four-Star Rating Leaps From 1 to 24 WASHINGTON, June 22 -- SUVs and light trucks are less prone to rollover according to new rankings and reports released today by the National Highway Transportation Agency (NHTSA). Less than five years after the implementation of NHTSA's rollover rating program, ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2005
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Latest NHTSA Defect Investigations
Jun 22, 2005
New Information Added Since : June 12, 2005 NHTSA Action Number : PE05031 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make : SUZUKI Model: VL1500 Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Year : 2000 Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Date Investigation Opened : June 15, 2005 Date Investigation Closed : Op ... Continue reading
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