Ford Motor China Posts Record First Quarter Sales; 47 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase
Apr 9, 2008
-- Ford Motor Company achieved record first quarter sales of 90,791 units in China -- Ford brand passenger vehicles posted sales of 47,213 units, a 54 percent year-over-year increase. -- Ford's passenger car joint-venture, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA), increased year-over-year sales volume by 58 percent to 61,7 ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Key Executive Appointments in Asia Pacific and Africa, Mazda
Mar 21, 2008
- Mei-Wei Cheng, 58, is elected group vice president, Ford Motor Company, and appointed executive chairman, Ford Motor China. - Robert J. Graziano, 48, a Ford Motor Company vice president, is appointed president and CEO of Ford Motor China. - Philip G. Spender, 54, is elected a Ford Motor Company vice president and nam ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review
Mar 11, 2008
The latest generation Ford Sport Trac, a member of the Explorer family, made its debut late in 2006. Like the original 2001 Sport Trac, it is built like a pickup with a large Explorer-based cabin mounted to the pickup truck frame. Behind is a short 4.5-foot bed. Like the Explorer and unlike F-150, Sport Trac has Indepe ... Continue reading
Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China
Feb 29, 2008
Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5844/Daimler-Benz-Ford-recall-models-in -Chin a.html Shanghai. February 29 (Gasgoo.com) - Germany automaker Daimler-Benz AG announced yesterday to recall 222 imported Sprinter vehicles to fix an interior bulb that could lead to fire. The recall w ... Continue reading
Jaguar, Land Rover Sale Set for March 5 or 6
Feb 26, 2008
Washington DC February 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Automotive News reported yesterday that Tata Motors will announce its purchase of Jaguar Land Rover on March 5 or 6. The dates have been agreed between Tata and Ford, which is selling the two luxury brands, following talks with trade union leaders last ... Continue reading
Lincoln Design Team Brings the Luxury of Contemporary Home Design to the Road
Feb 22, 2008
A New Breed of Design and Sales Growth of Nearly 10 Percent in 2007 Make This an Exciting Time For Lincoln - 2009 Lincoln MKS sedan and Lincoln MKT Concept features interiors inspired by the latest home design trends and will be on display at the annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York, March 6-9, 2008 ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Fiesta as Global Name for Small Car
Feb 15, 2008
- Ford's new-generation global small car to be previewed at 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Its worldwide name is confirmed - Ford Fiesta. - New Fiesta is the first product of Ford's new global product development process, with versions due for launch also in Asia and North America between 2008 and 2010. - European production ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Sales Buck Industry Trend to Rise 1.5 Percent in January
Feb 12, 2008
- Ford of Europe January sales rose to 142,460 despite industry downturn. - Sales for new Mondeo rose more than 50 percent to 16,800. COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 11 -- Ford of Europe made a positive start to 2008, increasing sales in its main 21 markets by 1.5 percent, to 142,460. In a reduced overall market, Ford's January ... Continue reading
17,500 Ford Flexifuel Vehicles Sold Across Europe
Feb 11, 2008
COLOGNE, February 7, 2008 â Ford of Europe sold 17,500 bio-ethanol powered Flexifuel vehicles across Europe last year. This marks an increase of 60 per cent compared to the previous year and a sales record. In January, Ford had announced a sales record for 2007 across its entire European vehicle range (including F ... Continue reading
2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible Review
Feb 6, 2008
<p>By Annabelle Frankl<br> The Auto Channel</p> <p>I have very fond memories of driving an XKR from London to Monaco for the Grand Prix some 10 or more years ago. It was a thrilling journey and the car was the perfect traveling companion, with just the right amounts of room and oomph. Evidently, this cat has changed it ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Land Rover is setting up camp for consumers delivering three luxury off-road 'Adventures' between April 18-29 in Moab, Utah -- the legendary recreation haven that is known for its images of stunning scenery, immense red rock monuments and world-class outdoor recreation. The Land Rover Moab Adv ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 225,000 Vehicles Already Repaired for Cruise Control Switch
Feb 2, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich. February 2, 2008; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. said Saturday it is recalling about 225,000 vehicles that were already repaired as part of an earlier recall to address concerns about a cruise control deactivation switch. Ford says the affected vehicles represent a small portion of the about 10 mil ... Continue reading
Ford Crossovers Stayed Hot in January 2008
Feb 1, 2008
- Ford crossovers pick up where they left off in 2007; Ford Edge sales climbed 95 percent and Lincoln MKX rose 78 percent. - New Focus bolsters Ford's share of small car market with 44 percent increase. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,355, down 4 percent. - Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Fund Continues Longtime Support to Cancer Care
Feb 1, 2008
Lead Sponsor in Karmanos Cancer Institute's Annual Dinner, May 17 DETROIT, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will upgrade its nurse paging system, thanks to the generosity of Ford Motor Company Fund, according to Nick Karmanos, vice president of development for the Institute. ... Continue reading
Report Says Tata To Get Full Ownership of Jaguar and Land Rover
Jan 30, 2008
MUMBAI, Jan 30, 2008; Reuters reported that India's Tata Motors Ltd is preparing for "an outright purchase" of Ford Motor Co's (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands, against an earlier plan for a majority stake, the Economic Times said on Wednesday. "Ford has decided not to retain a minori ... Continue reading
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