Ford, Visteon Ask UAW to Back Restructuring Deal That Would Allow Spinoff of Unprofitable Plants
May 24, 2005
DETROIT May 24, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that United Auto Workers union leaders approved a restructuring plan for Visteon Corp. on Tuesday that would allow the struggling auto supplier to spin off 15 unprofitable plants, union officials said. Under the plan, former Visteon parent Ford Motor Co. ... Continue reading
Additional Lawsuit Filed Because of Ford Fires
May 24, 2005
TAMPA, Fla., May 23 -- The Peacock Law Firm and the law firm of Dale R. Sisco, P.A., both of Tampa, Florida, filed a class action lawsuit today against the Ford Motor Company and a local Ford dealership. The lawsuit alleges that a fire that destroyed a 2001 Ford Expedition was caused by a defect in the cruise control s ... Continue reading
William Clay Ford, Jr. Elected Chairman of Detroit Economic Club
May 23, 2005
DETROIT, May 23 -- William Clay Ford, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Ford Motor Company, today was elected Chairman of the Detroit Economic Club. The election took place at the Detroit Economic Club's Annual Membership Meeting at The Masonic in Detroit. Immediately following the election, former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Pac ... Continue reading
May 23, 2005
NEW YORK, May 23, 2005; Bob Jeffrey, Worldwide CEO and Chairman of JWT, the largest advertising agency in the U.S. and fourth largest in the world, today announced two executive moves designed to further strengthen JWT's 62-year relationship with Ford Motor Co. George S. Rogers, an automotive advertising veteran, has b ... Continue reading
News: Toronto Mustang Club Annual Event Continues MADD Support
May 20, 2005
For Immediate Release: Mustang Club Annual Event Continues MADD Support Toronto, Canada -- May 20, 2005 -- On Sunday, June 12, the Greater Toronto Area Mustang Club will host its 5th Annual BBQ and Show 'n Shine event. Held on the grounds of Heart Lake Conservation Area in Brampton, Ontario, the gathering is the larges ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Downgrades Ford & Ford Credit; Outlook Negative
May 19, 2005
CHICAGO--May 19, 2005--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the senior unsecured debt ratings of Ford Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Credit Corporation (FMCC) to 'BBB' from 'BBB+'. Ratings on the Capital Trust II securities have been downgraded to BB+ from BBB-. The Rating Outlook remains Negative. Fitch also affirms the 'F2 ... Continue reading
Ford Joins World's Toughest Endurance Event as Title Sponsor Of Ironman Triathlon
May 19, 2005
* Ford will be the title sponsor for Ford Ironman North America series of triathlon events for three years. * This year's Ford Ironman Triathlon races include five U.S. qualifying events and the Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kailua- Kona, Hawaii. * Ford SUVs will serve as pace and chase vehicles during e ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Teams With U.S. Government to Rescue Thousands of Wild Mustangs
May 19, 2005
- 1 Ford to provide funding to preserve thousands of wild mustangs. - 2 Ford has created a "Save the Mustangs" fund to enlist public support to help ensure ongoing care for the horses in their new habitats - http://www.savethemustangs.org - 3 U.S. Bureau of Land Management is resuming sales of wild horses and burros. - ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group Announces Competitive Price Allowance Agreement with Ford Motor Company
May 18, 2005
COOPER CITY, Fla.--May 18, 2005--Coach Industries Group, Inc. ("Coach") (OTCBB:CIGI), which offers an array of financial services including insurance products to commercial fleet operators, today announced Coach has entered into a Competitive Price Allowance (CPA) agreement with Ford Motor Company (Ford) through the wh ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby to Host Car Show at Volo Auto Museum May 28, 2005
May 18, 2005
VOLO, Ill., May 18 -- Carroll Shelby, world champion racecar driver and legendary car builder, will host the Volo Auto Museum's 4th Annual Shelby Show on Saturday, May 28. The event will raise money for children who need a heart transplant. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Roa ... Continue reading
Motor Muster Celebrates 50 Years of the Ford Thunderbird at Greenfield Village
May 17, 2005
World Class Cars Roll into the Village Father's Day Weekend June 18 - 19 DEARBORN, Mich., May 17 -- Give Dad an unforgettable gift this Father's Day -- a trip to Greenfield Village for Motor Muster. From classic cars and trucks to motorcycles and bicycles, Motor Muster brings the best of the American road to Greenfield ... Continue reading
May 16, 2005
FORD FOCUS ST ZX4 Just Plain Fun – Really Plain Fun By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Our pal Pete Olsen at Ford Media Services knew that I had recently reviewed the awesome Neon SRT-4 pocket rocket when he offered a ride in the Focus ZX4 ST. He cautioned me not to expect the little Ford to match up to the little Neo ... Continue reading
Ella Fitzgerald and Al Jarreau in Ford Freedom Award Special Airing Saturday, May 21, on WXYZ-TV
May 16, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 16 -- WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 will present a half-hour special honoring the 2005 Ford Freedom Award recipients, the late "First Lady of Song" Ella Fitzgerald and musical song stylist Al Jarreau. "Ford Freedom Awards: The Songstress and The Stylist" airs Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7. ... Continue reading
May 14, 2005
CONTACTS: Ntouch Communications Group Edna Sims Bruce, (310) 827-9727 Tracy Walker, (313) 657-7018 Charles H. Wright Museum Raymond Tate, (313) 494-5829 Ford Freedom Award Fundraiser Hits High Note by Honoring Ella Fitzgerald and Al Jarreau for Contributions to the Arts * Gala Celebrating Honorees Benefits the Museum o ... Continue reading
Latest Recalls From NHTSA - May 13, 2005
May 13, 2005
Report Date : May 13, 2005 at 05:35 PM New Information Added Since : May 3, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KEYSTONE / CAMBRIDGE 2006 Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V201000 Recall Date : MAY 05, 2005 Component: WHEELS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 174 Summary: ON CERTAIN ... Continue reading
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