Feb 18, 2005
A New Homogenized & Pasteurized SUV By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher If I call a vehicle homogenized and pasteurized does that mean that I don’t like it, or think it’s not good? No, quite the contrary: I think the Freestyle is a very, very nice car, er wagon, ah, I mean minivan or sport ... Continue reading
Feb 18, 2005
NADAguides.com Compares the Taurus, Charger and Monte Carlo Side-by-Side COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 18 -- NASCAR enthusiasts across the world are anxiously awaiting their Super Bowl of racing -- the Daytona 500 -- which takes place this Sunday, February 20th at Daytona National Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. 43 cars ... Continue reading
2005 Ford Mustang Named Canadian Car Of The Year
Feb 16, 2005
2005 Ford Mustang named “Canadian Car of the Year” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. Mustang sales galloped to a second straight sales increase in January, its best since 2001 All-new Mustang convertible model arrives in dealer showrooms this spring for an additional volume boost. TORONTO ... Continue reading
Edsel B. Ford II - Detroit's Newsmaker of the Year
Feb 16, 2005
DETROIT, Feb. 16 -- For his life-long commitment and contributions to the city and citizens of Detroit, Edsel Ford has been named Crain's "Newsmaker of the Year" for 2004. Ford, a member of the Company's Board of Directors, was honored by Crain's Detroit Business as the publication's "Newsmaker of the Year" for spearhe ... Continue reading
2005 Geneva Motor Show - Ford Focus ST
Feb 16, 2005
Performance, driving excitement and the future of motoring will dominate the news from Ford at the 75 th Salon International de L’Automobile in Geneva. The near future is represented by a preview of an all-new Ford Focus ST performance model, making its world debut at Geneva. Previewing an exciting new performanc ... Continue reading
OSRAM SYLVANIA Helps Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Light Up the North American Auto Show Circuit
Feb 15, 2005
HILLSBORO, N.H., Feb. 15 -- The new Ford Shelby GR-1 concept, a vehicle presently receiving rave reviews at a number of auto shows in the United States, features the latest light emitting diode (LED) headlamps from OSRAM SYLVANIA. The two-module, LED headlight system on the Shelby GR-1 concept features the distinctive ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby and Superformance International Settle Infringement Dispute
Feb 14, 2005
In the news release, Carroll Shelby and Superformance International Settle Infringement Dispute (OTC: CSBI), issued Friday, Feb. 4, by Carroll Shelby International, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that various textual changes should be included throughout the release. Complete, corrected release fo ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Saleen Unveils the 2005 S281 Extreme
Feb 12, 2005
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network Mercury Milan, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Mercury Mountaineer, MotorWeek Names Mustang 2005 Best of the Year, Saleen S281 Extreme, Mazda RX-8 SHINKA Special Edition, MAZDA3 SP23 Special Edition Specialty vehicle manufacturer Saleen unveiled the awesome S281 Extreme, which is ba ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Names Ford Mustang 2005 Best of the Year
Feb 9, 2005
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- MotorWeek, television's first and last word on the automotive world, today announced the selection of the Ford Mustang as "Best of the Year" for the 2005 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards. Coveted by automotive manufacturers, the Drivers' Choice Awards enjoy the prestige, not only for the artistic des ... Continue reading
Five Hundred, Freestyle, Montego Gain Share, Attract New Customers to the Showroom
Feb 8, 2005
- Sales of Ford's Chicago-built products have shown a steady increase in segment share since launch. - Conquest customers account for a large percentage of all sales, bringing new customers into the Ford and Lincoln Mercury showrooms. - Highlights of early sales include a rich mix of high-series models and all-wheel dr ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls: Honda; Ford; Dodge; Suzuki; Autocar; Jayco; Crane; HME
Feb 6, 2005
Report Date : February 6, 2005 at 02:50 PM New Information Added Since : January 27, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORD / EXPEDITION 2000 FORD / F150 2000 FORD / SUPERCREW 2001 LINCOLN / NAVIGATOR 2000 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V017000 Recall Date : JAN 27, 2005 Component: ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls Focus; Chrysler Recalls Durango
Feb 6, 2005
DETROIT February 6, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 359,000 of its Focus cars because of a potential problem with their rear door latches, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Sunday. The recall, announced on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is the sec ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby and Superformance International Settle Infringement Dispute
Feb 4, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4 -- Carroll Shelby ("Shelby") and Superformance International ("Superformance") have settled their remaining differences regarding alleged trademark and trade dress infringements with regard to the Shelby Cobra and Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe body shapes, and have also agreed to begin working together ... Continue reading
Ford Dream Team to Compete in Rolex 24 Hour in Daytona
Feb 4, 2005
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network The Rolex 24 Hour race in Daytona features a trio of Ford drivers competing for a new Ford Racing team called Crown Royal Special Reserve/Multimatic. For more information on the race, visit fordracing.com. DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 3, 2005 -- Call it the dream team of racing. Th ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS<br> <b>MODEL:</b> 2005 Mustang GT<br> <b>ENGINE:</b> 4.6-liter V8<br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</b> 300 hp @ 5,750 rpm/320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm <br> <b>TRANSMISSION:</b> 5-speed manual<br> <b>WHEELBASE: </b>107.1 in.<br> <b>LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT:</b> 187.6 x 73.9 x ... Continue reading
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