Paper Says Ford to Close Plants
Dec 2, 2005
NEW YORK, Dec 2, 2005; Reuters repoirted that according to the WSJ the Ford Motor Co. is likely to close five plants that employ about 7,500 workers, or about 6 percent of the company's North American workforce. Citing two people familiar with Ford's product plans, the paper said the company was likely to shut assembly ... Continue reading
Ford's November U.S. Sales Improve Versus October But Lower Than Year Ago
Dec 1, 2005
* Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales totaled 201,711 in November, down 15 percent compared with a year ago. * November sales were 1 percent higher than October (up 5 percent at retail). * Combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr climb 34 percent compared with October. * Land Rover dealers repo ... Continue reading
New Wave of Hybrids Offer More Acceleration and Power but Aren't As Environmentally Friendly
Nov 21, 2005
SAN DIEGO November 20, 2005; Tim Molloy writing for the AP reported that when automakers rolled out the first hybrid cars, drivers who wanted their spectacular fuel economy had to settle for weird shapes and a lack of luxury options. Now it seems the high-mileage, low-frills trend in hybrid automaking may prove shorter ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2005
Report Date : November 17, 2005 at 09:37 AM New Information Added Since : November 7, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: COOPER / WEATHER-MASTER S/T2 9999 Manufacturer : COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05T018000 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 11, 2005 Component: TIRES Potential Number Of Units Affecte ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Second Major Recall in Two Days
Nov 17, 2005
DETROIT, Nov 17, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it was recalling nearly 224,000 vehicles because their windshield wipers may malfunction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the windshield wiper motor on the vehicles may have been produced without grease being applied to the output ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
DETROIT November 16, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday rolled out a new incentive program that cuts thousands of dollars off most of its new cars and trucks. The new incentives follow cross-town rival General Motors Corp.'s "Red Tag" sale, which allows anyone in the United States to buy vehicles a ... Continue reading
DIRECT DRIVE TECHNOLOGY PUTS FORD HYBRIDS IN HIGH GEAR
Nov 16, 2005
DEARBORN, Nov. 15, 2005 -- Beneath the hood of a Ford hybrid vehicle is a system of electronic controls that continuously monitors the interaction between the driver, the vehicle and the road to deliver class-leading fuel economy. Utilizing drive-by-wire (or direct drive) technology, the hybrid's electronic controls ad ... Continue reading
Incentives on Domestic SUVs Strong Possibility, Say Texas Dealers
Nov 8, 2005
Washington DC November 8, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that after slow October sales, auto dealers in Texas say domestic automakers may decide to impose consumer incentives on full-size SUVs, reports The Dallas Morning News. Automakers Ford and GM already have incentives of $2,000 on most full-size pickups and $ ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Dramatically Lowed Discounts, Rebates in October; Sales Plummet
Nov 4, 2005
DETROIT November 4, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported U.S. automakers lowered discounts and rebates dramatically in October, part of a strategy to focus more on quality and value and less on cash bonuses. But sales plummeted, and analysts wonder if automakers will have the patience to stick with their st ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show Exposes Wide Gap Between Bullish Japan and Bearish U.S. car Makers
Oct 21, 2005
CHIBA October 21, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun today reported that the gap between bullish Japanese automakers and their bearish U.S. counterparts was a study in extremes at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japan side exhibiting a tour de force and the presidents of the U.S. majors skipping the event. The show in Makuhari Mes ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Issues Sustainability Report
Oct 18, 2005
* Ford has changed the name of its Corporate Citizenship Report to Sustainability Report to better reflect its emphasis on the business case for its approach to environmental and social issues. It is tightly focused on the company's most material issues, and on Ford's overall vision, strategy, challenges and opportunit ... Continue reading
Ford's Fields and Stevens Call for New Roadmap, Innovation to Drive Auto Industry to the Future
Oct 15, 2005
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va., Oct. 15 -- The automotive industry needs to quickly develop a new roadmap and press harder for innovation to connect the industry's great past with the needs of tomorrow, two Ford Motor Company executives told industry leaders at this weekend's "Global Leadership Conference at The Greenbri ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
Lincoln Mark LT Chopper Up for Bid on eBay to Benefit Habitat for Humanity(R) Hurricane Relief
Sep 29, 2005
- Lincoln will put up for bid a Mark LT Chopper - a custom motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers - during the Habitat for Humanity International(R) Charity Auction to be held on eBay Oct. 3-13. - Proceeds from the winning bid will benefit Habitat for Humanity International's(R) 'Operation Home Delivery' for Hurric ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Technology & Tips to Help Conserve Fuel
Sep 28, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 -- From technical innovations in a variety of products to simple ideas that help customers conserve fuel and help the environment, Ford Motor Company continues to seek ways to help reduce fuel consumption. That need for conservation was made even more urgent this week when President Bush urged ... Continue reading
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