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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: 193
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: 187
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: 181
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: 183
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: 196
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: 157
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: 642
Ford's industrywide U.S. auto sales forecast more optimistic than foes' | detnews.com | The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. expects industrywide U.S. auto sales this year will be between 12 and 12.5 million, a more optimistic projection than ones made by rivals General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. Demand during the first half of the year will remain weak before recovering, Ford CEO Alan Mulally told reporters Saturday at the National Automobile Dealers Association in New Orleans. Last year, U.S. car and light truck sales fell 18 percent to 13.24 million vehicles, a reflection of soaring gas prices, a lack of... Article added: 2009-01-26 06:38:16 Article Views Rating: 273
Ford talks to Treasury | detnews.com | The Detroit News Ford Motor Co., the only U.S. automaker to forgo federal loans, said its finance unit is in talks with the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve on how to unfreeze the credit markets. Margaret Mellott, a spokeswoman for Ford Motor Credit, wouldn't say whether the discussions included a request for funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program, which is being tapped by the lending arms of Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp. [source] Article added: 2009-01-19 14:47:00 Article Views Rating: 200
Mazda, Ford alliance complex | detnews.com | The Detroit News Ever since Ford Motor Co. said it would sell its controlling stake in Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. in November, the two automakers have insisted that their close, collaborative relationship will not change. The reality is more complex. Behind the scenes, walls are going up in Hiroshima and Dearborn. Ford employees have been instructed to stop sharing confidential information with their Mazda colleagues, while Mazda has barred Ford staff from attending some meetings. Many of these moves are driven by... Article added: 2009-01-19 14:46:59 Article Views Rating: 221 |
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