Archive for the 'Ford' Category
The big carmakers will be begging Congress for a $50B loan, this immediately after the Government takes over control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two mortgage giants who account for about 9 mortgages out of 10 in the USA.
Read more about the carmakers plea:
Auto industry allies hope to secure up to $50 billion […]
DEARBORN – Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will introduce its new blind-spot mirror this fall on the 2009 Ford Edge crossover.The automaker had planned to bring the mirror to market next year but moved up the date after getting so much positive feedback, said Kelly Kohlstrand, a member of Ford’s advanced product marketing and […]
Just a week after Ford’s disastrous quarterly earnings announcement on July 24, (BusinessWeek.com, 7/24/2008), Mazda, the Japanese company one-third owned by the ailing U.S. automaker, on July 31 once again highlighted how much better it is faring than its larger partner.
In a tough environment for all automakers, Mazda’s operating earnings slid an expected 12%, to […]
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Posted By: ashley | Aug 4th
You work hard for your money, and the gas prices are certainly not treating you right. Here’s a list of the top ten cars that won’t pillage your pocket at the pump, as compiled by Car and Driver.com.
2008 Toyota Prius
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
2008 Smart Fortwo
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
2009 […]
The latest full-size pickups square off on paper.
At January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, automakers of every stripe were falling all over themselves to trumpet their innovations to improve fuel economy and reduce exhaust emissions. That included Ford, which unveiled its stylish Verve compact car, and Chrysler, which had a trio of concept […]
Tags: Chrysler, Ford|
Posted By: ashley | Jun 12th
CHONGQING, China, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Changan Ford Sales Company, Ford Motor Company’s joint venture in China, today announced the opening of its 200th full-service dealership, completing a sales and service network that now covers the whole country.
“We’re continuing with the rapid expansion of our authorized Ford dealer network in China to support our exceptional […]
430 layoffs ordered at V8 engine plant, but some workers land jobs at Ford’s busy Oakville complex.
May 23, 2008
Ford says it will trim as many as 430 jobs at its Windsor engine plant in the fallout from major new production cuts by the struggling automaker.
The company confirmed yesterday it sent out layoff notices to affected […]
Tags: Ford, Jobs, People|
Posted By: ashley | May 23rd
Tweaks to the compact SUV include engines and transmissions to improve fuel use and performance
ANN ARBOR, MICH.–Well, I can honestly say I’ve been to Hell and back – the village in Michigan, that is. In fact, I drove through it three times, smack dab in the middle of the test route for the 2009 Ford […]
Tags: Ford, SUVs|
Posted By: ashley | May 23rd
In a contest back in 1954, car designer Alden Giberson came up with a name that would power a hot new Ford product every bit as effectively as its standard V-8 engine. That name was the Ford Thunderbird, and, for his efforts, Giberson won a $95 suit and a $42 pair of trousers.
Even when you […]
“Auto buffs love to rave about burled walnut, custom rims, and V-12 engines, but most car buyers just want a pleasant car at a good price. Especially now. With the housing-boom excesses dragging down the economy and a possible recession looming, extravagance is out. Like investors fleeing exotic securities for the safety of gold or […]