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Thursday, Nov 19
Ford, Geely hashing out Volvo deal in Sweden
Ford has long said that selling off Volvo would be difficult given the way the Swedish automaker and its technologies are so integrated into the Blue Oval’s product development and marketing programs. Earlier this month, Ford announced that Chinese automaker Geely was its preferred bi...
Friday, Nov 13
EcoBoost technology turbocharging Ford’s sales, profit margins
Ford’s EcoBoost technology has only been on the road for a few months now, but the turbocharging technology is proving to be a real boost for the Michigan automaker. Thanks to its range of EcoBoost-equipped vehicles, Ford is seeing higher-than-expected sales and juicier profit margins....
Ford confirms purpose-built Police Interceptor to replace Crown Vic
The police car wars are heating up: Just weeks after General Motors announced it will import the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, Ford confirmed today that it is planning to produce a purpose-built Police Interceptor to replace its dated but loved Crown Victoria. The developme...
Thursday, Nov 12
Ford Fusion becomes best-selling domestic car
Since its facelift for the 2010 model year, the Ford Fusion has enjoyed a record breaking year in sales – and now the Fusion can brag about becoming the top-selling domestic car in America. The Fusion has been on the market since its debut nearly five years ago, but only recently has it gained...
Ford facing possible strike at Kansas City truck, crossover plant
United Auto Worker members at Ford’s Kansas City, Missouri crossover and truck factory are considering a strike following changes to the plant’s work processes. The Kansas City plant produces the Ford F-150, Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute. According to UAW Local 249’s W...
Ford of Europe posts strongest monthly sales in 12 years
Thanks to a fresh lineup and government incentives, Ford of Europe posted its strongest October sales numbers in twelve years. The Blue Oval also increased its European market share, although its year-on-year sales are slightly down from 2008. According to Ford of Europe’s latest sales...
Wednesday, Nov 11
Geely planning big changes for Volvo
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group – better known simply as Geely – has yet to officially acquire the Volvo brand from Ford, but the Chinese automaker already has big plans for the Swedish brand, including boosting annual sales to 1 million units. According to The Wall Street Journal, G...
Tuesday, Nov 10
Stand-alone Lincoln-Mercury dealers quickly disappearing
With new business plans now in place at all three of the Detroit automakers, stand-alone dealerships are fading quickly. Multiple brands are now being lumped together at a single dealership, perhaps marking the end for stand-alone Lincoln-Mercury stores. Ford did away with stand-alon...
Monday, Nov 9
Mulally: No Ford Ka, world market Ranger for U.S.
Ford’s global product portfolio will be trickling into the United States market later this year with the arrival of the Fiesta and, later, the world market Focus, but company CEO Alan Mulally says that’s about the end of the road – for now. The European-developed Ka subcompact and Austral...
Tuesday, Nov 3
SEMA 2009: 425 horsepower Jay Leno Camaro
Ford may have EcoBoost, but General Motors has beaten the Blue Oval to the twin-turbo pony car punch, unveiling the Jay Leno Chevrolet Camaro earlier today at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Motivated by the same 3.6L direct injected V6 you’d find under the hood of the Chevrolet Camaro LS or L...
SEMA 2009: Ford, DeWalt team up for Super Duty Contractor Concept
After Ford introduced its heavily upgraded 2011 Super Duty trucks earlier this year at the State Fair of Texas auto show, it was only a matter of time before the Michigan automaker unveiled a commercial-grade concept. Designed to illustrate ways in which the Super Duty can benefit commer...
SEMA 2009: Funkmaster Flex lends hand to Ford Taurus SHO
Ford’s Taurus SHO may have just arrived in dealers recently, but that’s not stopping rapper Funkmaster Flex from adding his unique style to the high-performance Ford four-door. Though not designed for production, unlike the slow-selling Funkmaster Flex Expedition released a few yea...
Thursday, Oct 29
Review: 2010 Ford F-150 FX4
Down and dirty – that’s the way trucks like it. Despite the presence of those persnickety owners who regularly wax and scrub their cherished pickups, the Ford F-150 FX4 was designed to be used the way haulers were intended. Last year, we compared a more bling-and-lifestyle-oriented Ford F...
Monday, Nov 24
BMW considering 7-Series diesel for the U.S.
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