Ford brings theater to Argentina's countryside in tales of magic realism ( Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:07:00 +0100) Tapping into Latin America's literary tradition of magic realism, Ford Motor Co. is bringing wondrous tales along with trucks to little-used theaters in rural Argentina. Read more
2010 Ford Fusion SEL, an AW Drivers Log: ( Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:09:00 +0100) EDITOR WES RAYNAL: While I find the price a bit steep, this is a perfectly fine midsize sedan. The styling is spot-on to my eye. I have heard some beefing about the front grille being too big, but I like the way the car looks. Read more
Improving Ford, GM need to get quality message across ( Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:52:00 +0100) Consumers continue to avoid automotive brands that perform well in J.D. Power and Associates' long-term dependability survey -- evidence, the firm says, of the nagging perception gap that has challenged Detroit automakers for years. Read more
Man sent to prison in Oxford Township girl's shooting ( Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100) Read more Geely says talks on Volvo hit snag -paper ( Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:30:06 +0100) HONG KONG, March 19 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Geely Holding Group chairman Li Shufu indicated talks to buy Ford's Volvo car unit had hit a snag due to problems Read more
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Toyota, Lexus slip in key dependability study ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:49:27 +0100) * Toyota slips two notches to No.6 in quality study * Lexus ranks behind Porsche, Lincoln, Buick * Ford's three brands all place in top 10 rankings By Read more
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
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
Man sent to prison in Oxford Township girl's shooting 
Ford stock reaches $14.10 
Geely, Ford say they are on track to sign Volvo deal 
The EPA numbers are in for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, and a test drive of the Mercedes E550 coupe, i 
Fords Mascarenas Promises Value-Oriented SAE World Congress 
Revved up: What's hot and what's not in autos 
