Lincoln Delivers Industry-First Three-Minute Movie Debuts On National Television - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 29, 2008
New ad campaign presents the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS and is an industry-first, featuring a three-minute movie commercial scheduled to debut during the Black Entertainment Television Awards pre-show today. Partner 30- and 15-second spots will air on select television stations beginning today. MadCrazyLove touts the dyn ... Continue reading
Dermatologist Recommended -2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang With SPF of 50
Jun 23, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., June 18, 2008 - The 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang, which is shipping to dealerships now, offers convertible-like sunbathed driving enjoyment without the need for sunscreen. That's because the best-selling sports car's panoramic glass roof - a factory-installed first in the segment - filters 90 percent o ... Continue reading
Low SUV Sales Force Ford To Idle Plants 9 Weeks
Jun 16, 2008
Sales slump leads Ford to close plant that makes Navigator and Expedition SUVs for 9 weeks DETROIT June 15, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that sagging demand for large sport utility vehicles has forced Ford Motor Co. to close a Michigan factory for nine weeks starting June 23. The Michigan Truck Plant i ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
2009 LINCOLN MKS A New Flagship for FoMoCoâs Premium Brand By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The newest entry in the full-size luxury sedan class held up well under the close scrutiny of the motoring press near the nationâs capitol this week as we put it through its paces in the rolling green V ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Ford Takeover Offer Oversubscribed
Jun 10, 2008
DETROIT, June 10; 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co Stockholders overwhelmingly sought to take up billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's offer to buy their shares at a large premium to the current stock price, his investment vehicle said on Tuesday. The stockholders offered to sell Kerko ... Continue reading
CEO Says Ford Outlook Cut Decided in Last Few Days
May 23, 2008
DETROIT May 22, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) only made its decision to pull back on its 2009 profit forecast in the past few days as it became clear there had been a structural deterioration in demand for large trucks and sport utility vehicles, Chie ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. executives to address shareholders following Kerkorian investment
May 8, 2008
WASHINGTON DC May 7, 2008; Ken Thomas writinfg for the AP reported that -- Ford's most prominent new shareholder is not expected at the automaker's annual meeting Thursday, but his formidable presence will be felt. Ford Motor Co. executives are to brief shareholders in Wilmington, Del., on the company's progress more t ... Continue reading
May 1, 2008
- Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000. - Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31 percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion and Milan set April sales records. - Tot ... Continue reading
2008 Navigator Owners Can Now SYNC Their Rides
May 1, 2008
- With a dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit, select 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L customers can enjoy the award-winning SYNC in-car communications system. - The SYNC retrofit kit costs under $550 installed. The add-on system is fully integrated, functional and upgradeable to support future SYNC features and f ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists' Annual Media Days Begins Tonight at Sundown - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 22, 2008
MONTEREY, CA - April 22, 2008: While WAJ Media Days is not quite the annual event of other "sundown commencing" events that are taking place this week, for 100-plus west coast automotive journalists it is still a big deal. Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, ... Continue reading
Apr 11, 2008
DEARBORN, MI - April 11, 2008: FORD RACING TEAMS KEEP COMPANYâS QUALITY, GREEN, SAFE AND âSMARTâ TECHNOLOGY STORIES ON TRACK EMPLOYEES ARE âDRIVE ONEâ STARS AS FORD TOUTS ITS LEAD IN QUALITY, SAFETY, âGREENâ AND SMART TECHNOLOGIES DEARBORN, Mich., April 10, 2008 â Four hundred-pl ... Continue reading
New Ford Mirror Design and Radar Systems To Minimize Blind Spot Risk
Apr 9, 2008
- Ford introduces two new features coming in 2009 to aid drivers' visibility: Blind Spot Mirror and the Cross Traffic Alert with Blind Spot Monitoring System. - The Blind Spot Mirror arrives as standard equipment replacing traditional side view mirrors and features an integrated convex spotter mirror aimed directly at ... Continue reading
March 2008 - Ford's Focus and Edge Buck Turbulent Economy
Apr 1, 2008
- Ford Focus March retail sales climbed 36 percent compared with a year ago. - Ford Edge retail sales up 35 percent as consumer demand accelerates in California and other coastal regions. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 213,074, down 14 percent. - Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, ... Continue reading
CarSponsorships.com Partners With Sun Automobile
Feb 29, 2008
We at CarSponsorships.com pride ourselves on giving our clients the best products that are available on the market. With our staff working daily adding new Sponsor companies, we are glad to bring on another company for our clients to jump on board with. The latest addition to the CarSponsorships.com family is SUN AUTOM ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2008
Washington DC February 28, 2008; Owners of Recalled Vehicles are Urged to Bring Vehicles to Dealers Immediately to Disconnect Faulty Switches The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today urged owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and certain passenger cars that c ... Continue reading
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