Ford, GM earn high marks in latest J.D. Power study ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:40:00 +0100) Both Ford and General Motors achieved impressive marks in the latest vehicle dependability study released today by J.D. Power and Associates. Read more
Ford stock reaches $14.10 ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:36:00 +0100) Ford's stock price zoomed passed $14 per share for the first time in five years Wednesday and could go higher. "I think there is still room to run," said Ronald Humenny, president of Starfire Investment Advisers in Southfield. Read more
UK to give 360 mln pounds loan guarantee for Ford ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:23:03 +0100) LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain announced hundreds of millions of pounds in aid to Ford Motor and Nissan Motor for the development of environmentally Read more Ford stock hits 5-year high ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:22:00 +0100) Ford's stock passed the $14 per share mark today for the first time in more than five years after Moody's Investor Service raised its rating on Ford's debt. Read more
Moody's upgrades Ford and says may upgrade again ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:54:04 +0100) NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday upgraded ratings of Ford Motor Co and its finance arm Ford Motor Credit Co and said Read more
Geely, Ford say they are on track to sign Volvo deal ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:01:00 +0100) Zhejiang Geely Holding and Ford Motor Co. said they were still on track to sign a deal this month for Ford's Volvo cars unit, after a Chinese newspaper said Geely's planned $2 billion purchase faced hurdles. Read more
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UPDATE 1-Geely, Ford say on track for Q1 Volvo deal signing ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:31:05 +0100) * China Daily says the deal faces hurdles * Ford and Geely say expect to sign deal by quarter-end (Updates with comment from Ford, Geely) LONDON/HONG Read more
Ford, Navistar Divorce Helps Keep Diesel Cost in Check ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:39:12 +0100) The auto makers development of the new turbodiesel marks the end of a tumultuous relationship with Navistar, which has supplied Power Stroke engines for the Super Duty since 1982. Read more
Judge says Conyers can't afford lawyer, appoints public defender ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100) Read more
The EPA numbers are in for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, and a test drive of the Mercedes E550 coupe, i ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0100) In News Brake: The EPA says the 2011 Ford Mustang GT will get up to 26 mpg on the highway, Toyota defends the Prius, and we review the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe . . . But Wait, There's More! Read more
Redesigned Ford Mustang scores high mpg for V8: ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:44:00 +0100) Completing the fuel-economy story for the redesigned 2011 Mustang, Ford said Tuesday that the V8-powered pony car is rated at 26 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in city driving. Read more Ford rivals add incentives in Europe ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100) Ford's market share in Europe is under pressure from competitors who are offering big incentives on new cars and trucks. "I've never seen discounts like this," said Ingvar Sviggum, Ford of Europe's vice president of sales and marketing. Read more Ford Europe sales up 1.8% in February ( Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:54:00 +0100) Ford said today that sales of new cars and trucks in its 19 primary European countries increased 1.8%, or 1,600 vehicles, in February, but fell short of the industry's sales increase. Read more
Fords Mascarenas Promises Value-Oriented SAE World Congress ( Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:58:56 +0100) About 10,000 attendees are expected at this years SAE World Congress, down from 49,249 in 2000. Read more Is it too late for Ford to keep Volvo? ( Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:01:00 +0100) I found the nicest new product debuting at the Geneva show to be the Volvo S60 sedan. Read more
'SNL' takes on runaway Toyotas ( Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:13:00 +0100) "Saturday Night Live" featured a spoof Ford commercial during its show last night that depicted a couple in a runaway Toyota Prius. Read more
Detroit 3 headlines: Ford looks to gain share in India ( Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:13:00 +0100) Ford said last week it will sell the Ford Figo, its small car for India, at a price affordable for Indian consumers. Ford plans to sell the subcompact Figo at a starting price of between $7,600 and $8,200, according to several reports. Read more
Revved up: What's hot and what's not in autos ( Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:16:00 +0100) Revved: Another advanced-battery plant will be located in Holland. Batteries may replace tulips as the city's symbol. Revved: Ford unveils a sleek police car to replace the Crown Victoria. You'll want to be pulled over by one of these. Read more Ford introduces patrol car to replace Crown Victoria ( Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:43:00 +0100) Ford's new police car can endure a rear-end crash at 75 m.p.h., easily jump curbs and accelerate twice as fast as Ford's outgoing iconic Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Read more Ford to replace Crown Vic police car with Taurus-based vehicle ( Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:37:00 +0100) The legendary Crown Victoria police car will be replaced with a new front-drive sedan that shares underpinnings with the Ford Taurus. Ford Motor Co. Read more Ford Unveils New Police Interceptor to Replace Aging Crown Victoria ( Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:43:11 +0100) The new Ford Police Interceptor, which has been in development for the last two years, has been modified to address the specific needs of law enforcement personnel. Read more Ford to unveil Police Interceptor ( Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:41:00 +0100) The new Police Interceptor will be shown to a group of law enforcement officials today in Las Vegas. Read more Ford Police Interceptor revealed, set to hit the streets in 2011: ( Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:46:00 +0100) Fordand#8217;s new Taurus-based squad car is set to go on patrol in late 2011, replacing the venerable Crown Victoria in police fleets across the country. Read more Ford says new Police Interceptor more durable ( Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:40:00 +0100) Ford introduced its all-new Police Interceptor today at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The automaker said it is developing a new sport utility-based police vehicle. Read more TEXT-S&P rts Ford Cred Fpln Master Ownr Tr A, 2010-3 ( Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:10 +0100) (The following statement was released by the rating agency) March 11 - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its ratings to Ford Credit Floorplan Read more