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Roush Equips Ford Trucks with Propane Roush Performance has already modified Ford F-150 for alternative fuel and now offers two more Ford vehicles that run on propane. Customers that chose this option, will be happy to know that autos with propane consumption produce 18% less greenhouse gases, emit 20% less nitrous oxide and make 60% less carbon monoxide compared to gasoline autos. The first propane kit from Roush was presented on Ford F-150 in 2007. This year the company made kits for F-250 and E-250. All three trucks are equipped with... Article added: 2009-02-23 15:09:06 Article Views Rating: 208
Ford Motor Credit will cut 1,200 jobs | detnews.com | The Detroit News Layoffs begin this week at Ford Motor Credit, the lending arm of Ford Motor Co. The Detroit News has learned that layoffs, which first were announced last month, will come this week. The Dearborn automaker plans to eliminate some 1,200 jobs, or 20 percent of the total work force, at Ford Credit to reduce costs as it struggles to return to profitability in 2011. The company said the layoffs will be spread over several months. "We have told employees that departures will occur from mid-February to late... Article added: 2009-02-16 09:31:17 Article Views Rating: 248
Ford, GM execs see market stabilizing | detnews.com | The Detroit News CHICAGO -- Auto industry executives are seeing signs that the U.S. auto industry is beginning to stabilize, after months of free-falling sales that have threatened some of the sector's biggest players. Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.'s global marketing chief, said Wednesday that seasonally adjusted retail sales demand has held steady for four months. Meanwhile, the country's used car market has come "roaring back" since January. "That shows me that credit's available," Farley said after a Ford presentation... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:14 Article Views Rating: 196
Sneak peek: Ford's Coyote V-8 | detnews.com | The Detroit News Code-named "Coyote," the 5.0-liter, four-valve, naturally aspired V-8 will be offered in the 2011 Mustang, as well as the F-150. We're estimating 400 horsepower, and 400 pounds-feet of torque, with the fuel economy close to that of today's 5.4-liter engine. [source] Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:09 Article Views Rating: 244
Ford urges more buyer incentives | detnews.com | The Detroit News A day after the U.S. automobile industry reported its worst sales since 1982, Ford Motor Co. executives said they were encouraged by moves in Washington to bolster car and truck sales, but added that the government needs to do more to give consumers the confidence to return to their showrooms. "I see some real exciting developments in the stimulus package," said Jim Farley, head of sales, marketing and service at the Dearborn automaker. Congress is considering a number of incentives to boost the sale of... Article added: 2009-02-05 07:31:57 Article Views Rating: 224
Ford plans to sell French transmission factory | detnews.com | The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. today said it plans to sell its automatic transmission factory near Bordeaux to HZ Holding France SAS. Ford would not say how much it is getting for the plant, which is located in the French city of Blanquefort. But the company said there would be no change in employment at the plant. Moreover, HZ Holding will invest over 200 million euros in the facility between now and 2013 "When we revealed our intention to sell the Bordeaux automatic transmission plant, we firmly stated our intention... Article added: 2009-02-03 07:09:25 Article Views Rating: 209
No bailout for Visteon, Ford execs say | detnews.com | The Detroit News Auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. must make it on its own. Former owner Ford Motor Co. will not bail out the supplier should that become necessary, Ford executives said during the automaker's earnings call on Thursday. "Visteon is a standalone company," said Ford Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth, referring to the supplier's roots as Ford's components operations until it was spun off in 2000. "We're not contemplating dramatic action," Booth said. "Like all of our suppliers, we talk to them and when... Article added: 2009-01-30 07:07:53 Article Views Rating: 205
Howes: Future uncertain for Ford | detnews.com | The Detroit News In what alternative reality could Ford Motor Co. deliver the largest annual loss in its 105-year history -- $14.6 billion -- burn $19.5 billion in cash in all of 2008, draw down its revolving credit line and get qualified applause from Wall Street? In a world where perspective is in the eye of the beholder because business conditions are so awful. Ford's cross-town rivals exist on a federal lifeline: Chrysler LLC is looking for a deal, even multiple deals, to survive into the next quarter, and General... Article added: 2009-01-30 07:07:51 Article Views Rating: 216
Ford: Feds can do more to lift sales | detnews.com | The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. is calling on Washington to do more to stimulate the economy and get consumers back into its showrooms, after posting a record loss of nearly $14.6 billion for 2008 on Thursday. Despite capping an already dismal year with a fourth-quarter loss of $5.9 billion, the Dearborn automaker insisted that it has enough cash to weather the economic crisis and does not need direct aid from the federal government. However, Ford has lobbied lawmakers for financial aid for its cross-town rivals... Article added: 2009-01-30 07:07:50 Article Views Rating: 177
Ford Focus RS in detail The new Ford Focus RS has easily been one of the most highly anticipated new models for 2009, and with production already well underway, Ford has released every minute detail on its scorching hatch.Over 100 engineers from Ford Europe and Team RS have been involved in the development of the Focus RS, adamant in producing a sports hatch to honour the namesake’s 40-year long heritage. Thanks to this incredible level of intensive engineering development, Ford eagerly boasts that the new Focus RS will... Article added: 2009-01-29 11:33:22 Article Views Rating: 730 |
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