DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, 2007 – Ford unveiled three new limited-edition models today – the Shelby GT500KR, the F-150 Foose Edition and the Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition – all of which will be make their public debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.
DEARBORN, Mich., March, 12, 2007 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Aston Martin, its prestigious sports car business, to a consortium comprised of David Richards, John Sinders, Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co.
DEARBORN, Mich., Mar. 1 - Ford Motor Company’s February U.S. sales declined 13 percent compared with a year ago. Sales to daily rental companies were 30 percent lower than a year ago as the company continued its planned reduction in this market.
Mazda Motor Corporation welcomed Alan Mulally president and CEO of the Ford Motor Company, to Mazda headquarters in western Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture today. Ford is Mazda’s largest shareholder and strategic business partner, and this was Mulally’s first visit to Mazda in Hiroshima. Mazda’s President and CEO, Hizakazu Imaki, and several Mazda senior executive officers greeted Mulally at Mazda’s head office.
“He seems to be studying Toyota very intently.”
That’s a quote from my colleague, Edward A. Sanchez, about Ford CEO Mulally. Like most of the enthusiast community, I had been trying to figure out why Ford Motor Co. brought back the Taurus moniker after barely discontinuing it.
CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2007 - Ford Motor Company today announced it is bringing back the well-known Ford Taurus name, introducing a new name – Taurus X – for its three-row crossover and returning the Mercury Sable to the lineup as upgraded 2008-model versions of all three vehicles go on sale this summer.
The new 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty – the boldest, most capable and cleanest F-Series truck ever – hits dealerships this week; 50,000 orders placed even before truck went on sale.
WASHINGTON, D.C., January, 2007 – Ford Motor Company announced today 20 new hybrid research vehicles will be delivered later this year to demonstrate a dual mission; help reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
With Ford Motor Co. in the midst of a massive turnaround, solid products have never been more critical to the success of the company. So what does it do with its 2008 Focus but take away almost all the attributes that endeared it to enthusiasts?
It seems with Alan Mulally in charge, there are no sacred cows at Ford Motor Co. any longer. Or should I say sacred bulls, as in the Taurus. In an article in Business Week , author David Kiley hints that the bread-and-butter nameplate that was staple of Ford’s passenger car line for two decades could be ready for a comeback tour.