News By Topic: Ford

PHILANTHROPIST JOSEPHINE FORD, ONLY GRANDDAUGHTER OF HENRY FORD, DIES AT 81

Jun 1, 2005

J DEARBORN, Mich., June 1, 2005 – Josephine Ford, the only granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford and one of the most significant philanthropists in metropolitan Detroit history, died Wednesday. She was 81 and lived in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Josephine Ford, known as "Dody" to friends and family, prov ... Continue reading

Top Ten Fastest "Turning" Vehicles are International Nameplates

Jun 1, 2005

Washington DC June 1, 2005; AIADA's newsletter reported that the ten vehicles that spent the least amount of time on dealer lots in April were all International nameplates, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). The measurement, known in the industry as days to turn, is a measure not only of model popularity ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Reports May U.S. Sales Down 11%

Jun 1, 2005

* Ford Motor Company's May U.S. sales totaled 283,994, down 11 percent compared with a year ago. * Car sales totaled 101,711, down 5 percent; truck sales totaled 182,283, down 13 percent. * Ford Mustang sales totaled 19,721, up 47 percent compared with year ago. * Ford announces third quarter North American production ... Continue reading

Most Hybrid Vehicles Not as Cost-Effective as They Seem, Reports Edmunds.com

Jun 1, 2005

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 1 -- Consumers seeking shelter from high gas prices might not find the relief they expect by turning to hybrids, announced Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "The combination of increasingly hi ... Continue reading

Ford Says Chinese Car market to Grow Steadily

Jun 1, 2005

www.chinaview.cn 2005-06-01 BEIJING, June 1 -- China's car market was set for steady growth and stable prices despite a collapse in sales growth and heavy discounting last year, the head of Ford Motor Co.’s main joint venture in China said. Ron Tyack, chief executive and president of Ford's 50-50 venture with Chi ... Continue reading

American Family Association Boycotting Ford Motor Co. Over Donations to Gay Rights Groups

Jun 1, 2005

DETROIT May 31, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that a conservative Christian group launched a boycott against Ford Motor Co. Tuesday, saying the second-largest U.S. automaker has given thousands of dollars to gay rights groups, offers benefits to same-sex couples and actively recruits gay employees. " ... Continue reading

Cosma International honoured with Ford's 2004 World Excellence Awards

Jun 1, 2005

AURORA, ON, May 31 -- Cosma International, a wholly owned operating group of Magna International Inc., received five Ford Motor Company World Excellence Awards, honouring five Cosma divisions for superior performance in 2004. This is the second consecutive year that Cosma has been recognized by Ford by these awards. Th ... Continue reading

The End of an Era? Traditional SUVs Losing Traction

May 31, 2005

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 31 May 2005 — Traditional truck-based SUVs captured just 12.1 percent of U.S. new-vehicle retail sales in April, their lowest market share since May 1996, according to Power Information Network, a division of J.D. Power and Associates. In contrast, more fuel-efficient car-based crossover ... Continue reading

Ford, Mazda, Changan engine joint venture approved

May 31, 2005

BEIJING, May 31, 2005; Chinanet reported that the Chinese Government had approved an engine joint venture between Ford Motor Co. (F), Mazda Motor Corp. (7261.TO) and Changan Automotive Group, the three automakers said in a joint statement Wednesday. The Nanjing-based joint venture is called Changan Ford Mazda Engine Co ... Continue reading

FORD TRUCKS AND THE HOME DEPOT HELP CUSTOMERS SEIZE THE SUMMER AT DEALERSHIPS AND STORES NATIONWIDE

May 29, 2005

* Built Ford Tough trucks are giving do-it-yourselfers another great reason to "Bring it Home" – buy a Ford truck, and get a choice of one of five no-charge gift packages from The Home Depot valued up to $870. * Customers also can Get in the Game by entering a sweepstakes for a chance to win a Ford F-150 SuperCre ... Continue reading

Ford Weekly North American Vehicle Production Week Ending May 22

May 27, 2005

DEARBORN, Mich., May 26 – Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending May 22 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 13,579 44,104 57,683 Canada 3,463 1,899 5,362 Mexico 1,494 455 1,949 Total 18,536 46,458 64,994 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are working ... Continue reading

Gettysburg Foundation Recieves $3 Million Grant for New Ford Education Center

May 27, 2005

DEARBORN, Mich., May 26, -Ford Motor Company Fund announced today a $3 million grant to establish the "Ford Education Center", which will be the heart of the new Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum and Visitor Center’s educational program. "The Battle of Gettysburg played a major role in shaping the final outc ... Continue reading

Ford Agrees To Pay Visteon $550 Million in Restructuring Costs and Take Back 24 Plants,

May 26, 2005

DETROIT (AP) Dee-Ann Durbin-- Auto supplier Visteon Corp., which has struggled to make a profit since it was spun off from Ford Motor Co. five years ago, said Wednesday that Ford would take back 24 ailing work sites and pay $550 million in restructuring costs as part of a deal that could eventually save the automaker m ... Continue reading

Ford Applauds the Bush Administration Commitment to Hydrogen Vehicle Technologies

May 25, 2005

-- Ford producing up to 100 hydrogen-powered E-450 shuttles for use in 2006. -- Ford partners with BP to place Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle fleets on California, Michigan, and Florida roads as part of a U.S. DOE demonstration project. -- We are actively developing four alternative-fuel technologies: gasoline-electric h ... Continue reading

Advanced Ford Technology - Work in Progress

May 25, 2005

SMART DRIVING & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CAN MAXIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY With the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend traditionally signaling the start of the summer travel and vacation season, drivers can stretch their fuel dollars through smart driving and vehicle maintenance. Ford experts Andy Acho, director, Environmental Outreach and ... Continue reading