ford brandFord Crown Victoria police cars being probed by NHTSA 3:54 pm U.S. ET | April 30, 2013  Older model Ford Crown Victoria police cars are the focus of an upgraded defect investigation by federal safety regulators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today. The agency also said it taking preliminary looks at the Porsche 911 and Dodge Viper sports cars.... Read More »
SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Ford weighs compact for China 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013  With an eye to growth in China's booming compact car market, Ford has revived an old nameplate for a new concept car. The Ford Escort Concept is an extended-wheelbase version of the Focus.... Read More »
Ford hybrid owners sue over fuel-efficiency rating claims 10:44 pm U.S. ET | April 23, 2013  Ford was sued by Pennsylvania car owners who said its hybrid models don’t deliver on fuel-efficiency claims. The inaccurate representations allowed Ford to falsely claim that those models outperformed competing vehicles, according to the car owners who filed the suit in federal court in Philadelphia.... Read More »
Ford may post record Q1 profits in North America, analysts say 7:15 am U.S. ET | April 23, 2013  Ford may post its highest first-quarter North American profit ever, the latest sign the automaker's comeback is gaining momentum. According to analyst estimates at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase, Ford probably earned a record $2.7 billion pretax profit in North America during the first three months of the year.... Read More »
Ford targets Chinese buyers with Focus-based concept 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 22, 2013 Ford Motor Co. was to have unveiled a Focus-based concept car last week at the Shanghai auto show that targets local tastes with a stretched wheelbase and larger rear doors.... Read More »
Focus or Corolla: Who's No. 1? 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  The "world's best-selling vehicle nameplate" has a nice ring to it, and last week Ford laid claim to that title in 2012, just as it had for 2011. But Toyota would have none of it, claiming that its Corolla was the real No. 1.... Read More »
Ford video library lets buyers control training 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013 Ford has amassed a library of about 150 videos, 30 to 60 seconds long, explaining Ford and Lincoln features such as MyKey, Blind Spot Monitoring and Active Park Assist.... Read More »
Ford introduces fifth version of its EcoBoost engineApril 11, 2013 23:49 CET  Ford will introduce this month a 1.5-liter version of its turbo-charged EcoBoost engine. The UK-designed engine will be offered in the Mondeo in Europe and China and in the Fusion in the United States.... Read More »
Ford begins full-scale Explorer output in RussiaApril 11, 2013 22:10 CET  The first built-from scratch Ford Explorer rolled off the assembly line today in Russia -- the first time an Explorer produced outside the United States didn't come from a knock-down kit.... Read More »
Ford begins full-scale Explorer output in Russia 4:10 pm U.S. ET | April 11, 2013  The first built-from scratch Ford Explorer rolled off the assembly line today in Russia -- the first time an Explorer produced outside the United States didn't come from a knock-down kit.... Read More »
Mid-sized crown up for grabs 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013  The Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion have entered the thick of the mid-sized sedan sales chase -- long a battle mainly between the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord -- leaving the rest of the pack a few laps behind.... Read More »
PRODUCTION Ford to boost Kuga output in Spain by 10%April 3, 2013 12:55 CET  Ford says it plans to increase output of its Kuga SUV in Valencia, Spain, this year by 10 percent, or 8,000 vehicles, to meet growing demand.... Read More »
Ford volume climbs 6% on pickups, crossovers 4:24 pm U.S. ET | April 2, 2013 Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales in March were its highest since May 2007, the company said today, led by sales of pickups and crossovers.... Read More »
Ford features EcoBoost in new ads 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1, 2013  Ford Motor Co., believing it has a competitive advantage with its EcoBoost engine family, plans to raise the profile of its engine brand in advertising and promotions.... Read More »
SUPER SEGMENT Ford counts on 5 cars and crossovers to make inroads against imports 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25, 2013 Super Segment is Ford Motor Co.'s term for five Ford brand vehicles: the Fiesta subcompact, Focus compact, Escape compact crossover, C-Max Hybrid crossover and Fusion mid-sized sedan. The vehicles are Ford's import fighters.... Read More »
Ford weighs how to make the Mustang appeal in EuropeMarch 13, 2013 06:01 CET  Ford's product development team is facing its toughest challenge yet in developing a global design language: creating a Mustang that works outside North America. The next Mustang, scheduled to arrive next year, is scheduled for sale in Europe and other parts of the world.... Read More »
Ford recalls 7,150 newly built vehicles to repair child locks 2:53 pm U.S. ET | March 12, 2013  Ford plans to recall 7,150 vehicles built in November, including the 2013 Escape crossover, because some models are equipped with a defective child lock on the left rear door.... Read More »
GENEVA AUTO SHOW Next Mustang must gallop on global stage 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013  Ford's product development team is facing its toughest challenge yet in developing a global design language: creating a Mustang that works outside North America.... Read More »
Ford's messenger for the millennials 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013  More than 42 million people have viewed "DC Shoes: Ken Block's Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco" video featuring his tire-smoking doughnuts, extreme drifting and soaring jumps.That number is music to the ears of Ford marketer Scott Denby. So is this one: More than 3.1 million people like Block on Facebook.... Read More »
Some Ford dealers miss small pickup 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 4, 2013  Ford's compact Ranger pickup is gone, but for many dealers it's not forgotten.... Read More »
Fiesta's buzz builders 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 25, 2013  Advertising material for the 2014 Ford Fiesta will come from videos, photos and other digital content created by 100 young bloggers -- not by Ford's ad agency.... Read More »
Ford dusts off Fiesta Movement to pitch refreshed subcompact 4:30 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 19, 2013  Ford is again calling on Web-savvy millennials to help launch its Ford Fiesta subcompact.... Read More »
Dealers cheer Ford facilities plan 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  By offering to match dealers' spending on facility renovations dollar-for-dollar up to $750,000 per store, Ford has taken an already good program and made it even better, dealers say.... Read More »
NASCAR builds brand appeal 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  The Daytona 500 is set for Sunday, and executives from Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota racing divisions say nothing fires up an automaker's fan base and boosts its image among consumers more than a NASCAR victory.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- FORD Ford dangles $750,000 carrot for facilities 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  Ford brand will offer as much as $750,000 in dollar-for-dollar matching funds to dealers who refurbish their facilities in line with the Ford Trustmark design program, the brand told dealers at its make meeting.... Read More »
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