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Tuesday, Nov 17
Steve Parker: Ford Fusion "Motor Trend 2010 Car of the Year"
The Fusion, which has become one of the top 10 selling vehicles in the United States and was redesigned for 2010, exceeded its previous annual sales peak earlier in November. The car was launched initially by Ford in 2006. Fusion hybrid instrument panel
Steve Parker: Ford Fusion "Motor Trend 2010 Car of the Year"
Want an economical midsize sedan that doesn't cost much, yet won't bore you to tears? Need to please your greener side with a high-tech hybrid? Fancy a near-sport sedan with AWD, 18-inch rolling stock, and the latest infotainment and electronics? Depending on which model you choose and...
Monday, Nov 16
Bryant Welch: Fort Hood: A Harbinger of Things to Come?
If we can identify the real problem that caused the tragedy at Ford Hood we can possibly prevent such episodes in the future. Alternatively, we can continue to deny the real problem, provide sham treatments for serious psychiatric casualties, and just whoop up more resentment toward Mus...
Tuesday, Nov 10
Tom Doctoroff: Brand Management in China: Three Golden Rules
Automobiles, now a "must buy" for those who aspire to join the hallowed ranks of the new middle class, should make a statement about a man on the way up. Sport cars - i.e., visceral thrill vehicles -- are not big sellers. BMW, a Middle Kingdom winner, elegantly fuses its global "Ultimate Driving...
Friday, Nov 6
Ford Seat Belt: Inflatable Belts Bring Air Bags To Back Seat
DETROIT — Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. Now, they're in the seat belts. Ford Motor... DETROIT — Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. Now, they're in the seat belts.
Tuesday, Nov 3
25 Best Performing Stocks Since Obama's Election (RANKINGS, CHART)
Of all of the stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 index, Ford has shown the biggest leap in value since President Obama's election last November. If you were fortunate enough to invest in the only Detroit automaker to avoid a government bailout last year, you would have earned a stunnin...
Sunday, Nov 1
Mark Joseph: President Obama & America's Comedically-Challenged Funnymen
President Gerald Ford was an ace football star at the University of Michigan, yet a few slip ups like this one caused SNL star Chevy Chase to create sketches like this one which had us all convinced that Ford was a bumbler. The foreigner who hasn't been around the continental United States lo...
Steve Parker: Exclusive - SEMA Show cars!
Let Leno have his weenie Electric Fusion! Builder Aaron Vaccar says this intricate plumbing is part of what is likely the first turbo application for the 2010 Fusion Sport, a custom AGP unit built by Maryland's Turbo XS. Look for it in Ford Motor Company's booth (which traditionally takes...
Stewart Acuff: Fundamental Healthcare Reform Now.
• An employer mandate. It is critical that employers all provide health insurance for their employees. It makes no sense that Ford, GM, and Chrysler pay $1500 - $2000 more for every car they manufacture in healthcare costs than Honda, Nissan, BMW, and Mercedes.
Wednesday, Oct 28
Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford And Joe DiMaggio Swept Phillies In 1950
I'll tell you, there were four things I didn't like," Roberts said. "I didn't like Notre Dame. I didn't like Michigan, because I went to Michigan State. I didn't like the Yankees because they won even then. And the fourth was Russia. I didn't like them.
Scott Burgess: Money Doesn't Buy Reliability
Porsche Cayenne* Saab 9-3 convertible* Suzuki XL-7 Volkswagen Passat Models with declining reliability BMW 535i (RWD) BMW X3 Cadillac DTS Chevrolet Avalanche Lexus GS (AWD) Lincoln MKX (AWD) Mazda CX-7 Mini Cooper Hatchback S Porsche Boxster Subaru Impreza WRX Volvo XC90 (V8)
Friday, Oct 16
Mike Yu: Chinese Engineer Charged WIth Stealing Car Secrets From Ford
The FBI reports that Xiang Dong (Mike) Yu had been a product engineer with Ford Motor Co. for ten years, from 1997 to 2007. Yu was arrested at the O'Hare airport in Chicago after exiting a flight from China, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Tuesday, Oct 13
Steve Parker: Ford recall now totals over 16 million for same problem
Owners will be instructed to bring their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer for installation of a fused wiring harness to eliminate the potential risk of fire. Ford plans to notify dealers this week and send notification letters to owners starting Oct. 26. Ford Explorer
Thursday, Sep 10
Ford Chairman: Clunkers Program Was Great For Our Industry (VIDEO)
Ford Executive Chairman William Ford, Jr. Spoke with CNBC today from a new plant in Michigan, which will be one of the largest renewable energy manufacturing facilities in the United States. The factory should add up to 4,000 jobs, Ford said.
Wednesday, Sep 9
Sue Cischke: Ford's Fuel Efficient Future: Bringing Electrification to Life
Ford's electrification strategy involves three types of electrified vehicles - Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) - providing options that meet broad driving needs.
Wednesday, Aug 26
Cash For Clunkers' Top-sellers, Top-Trade-ins
3. Toyota Camry 4. Ford Focus front-wheel drive 5. Hyundai Elantra 7. Toyota Prius 10. Ford Escape front-wheel drive 1. Ford Explorer four-wheel drive 2. Ford F-150 Pickup two-wheel drive 4. Ford Explorer two-wheel drive 9. Ford F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 2. General Motors, 17.6 percent
Officials: Energy companies want closed Ford plant
LANSING, Mich. — Two alternative energy companies want to buy a shuttered Ford Motor Co. factory in southeast Michigan and convert it into a renewable... LANSING, Mich. — Two alternative energy companies want to buy a shuttered Ford Motor Co. factory in southeast Michigan and convert it into a r...
Monday, Apr 6
Ford completes tender offers, cuts $10B in debt
The automaker retired about $9.9 billion in securities in exchange for cash and shares under terms of the debt buybacks. Shares of Ford rose 52 cents to close at $3.77 Monday. Schloss said the moves give Ford "a much stronger balance sheet."
Friday, Mar 27
Opinion: Tony Schwartz: Four Reasons Ford May Be a Company of the Future
4. A mission worth believing in. Mulally believes that "to serve is to live" and he has rallied the notoriously factionalized and siloed Ford's around a shared mission that is simple and compelling: make Ford the leader in quality, safety and fuel efficiency.
Tuesday, Mar 17
Steve Parker: Detroit gets 1% of AIG loans
General Motors and Chrysler have received a total of around $17 billion in loans from the government; Ford wants to be able to draw on... General Motors and Chrysler have received a total of around $17 billion in loans from the government; Ford wants to be able to draw on a $10 billion governmen...
Wednesday, Mar 4
Ford To Cut $10B In Debt With Cash, Equity Offer
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will try to eliminate up to $10.4 billion of its debt by offering debtholders cash and... DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will try to eliminate up to $10.4 billion of its debt by offering debtholders cash and stock as the troubled au...
Monday, Mar 2
Jonathan Tasini: Memo To Business: Only Unions Will Save Your Bottom Line
Henry Ford used to say that he wanted his workers to have enough money to buy his cars. For their own self-interest, business, and their Republican allies in Congress, should embrace broad unionization. Henry Ford used to say that he wanted his workers to have enough money to buy his cars. Our...
Thursday, Dec 18
Ford To Idle 10 Plants, GM Halting Construction Of Volt Plant
The shutdown comes as General Motors Corp. said a report that it and Chrysler have restarted talks to combine the two ailing automakers is untrue. Chrysler spokesman Dave Elshoff said four plants will be temporarily closed beyond Jan. 19: two plants in Toledo, Ohio, and one each in Ontario a...
Tuesday, Dec 9
Diane Tucker: Ha! Would You Buy A Car Designed By OUR Government?
As part of a restructuring plan tied to billions of dollars in low-interest federal loans, Democrats in Congress may ask General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford Motor Co. to kick their CEOs to the curb. I wonder who they plan to replace the CEOs with -- Dennis Kucinich?
Monday, Dec 8
Aemilia Scott: Automotive Chiefs Announce Further Restructuring, Closing Ohio
Ohio is an American state between Indiana and Pennsylvania that has long been a manufacturing hub for Detroit-based automotive companies. Over the last few years, however, sustaining Ohio has become less profitable. Recently, when the state began to run at a loss, the Big Three began sel...
Sunday, Dec 7
Logan Nakyanzi Pollard: Who will be the history makers?
You. Why are GM/Ford/Chrysler in so much trouble? You. You decided you wanted better cars. Why is Obama the next president-elect? You decided you wanted change. Why is there terrorism? Some of you, yes some of you, decided this was a good idea.
Wednesday, Nov 19
Neil Young: So You Want A Big Electric Car?
Today the news is Hybrids. Everyone is making them. Some of these hybrids offer very poor mileage in the 20-30 mpg range. They may be already on their way out because of the inherent inefficiency of their design. An electric motor and an internal combustion engine both driving the wheels in one...
Wednesday, Oct 15
Steve Parker: Jaguar-Land Rover boss to PM Gordon Brown: Help!
It was just this past May that Ford sold their prestigious Jaguar and Land Rover divisions to Indian carmaker Tata for USD$2.3 billion. And now, the boss of Jaguar Land Rover has called for more action from the UK government to boost car sales by restoring consumer confidence.
