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Ford Smiles, the Company Has Become Competitive
Ford Smiles, the Company Has Become Competitive

31 Mar 2009, 12:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has just lost its CEO and it still screams for support. Chrysler has been given 30 days to continue negotiations with Fiat and decide on the restructuring plan it forwards to the gove...

 
Ford Reportedly Planning to Drop Fiesta RS
Ford Reportedly Planning to Drop Fiesta RS

31 Mar 2009, 09:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Yet another model that might bite the dust under the strong pressure of the economic recession... It may seem like American automaker Ford is planning to cancel the sporty hatchback Fiesta RS, citin...

 
Ford Recalls 90,000 Territorys in Australia
Ford Recalls 90,000 Territorys in Australia

27 Mar 2009, 14:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As if the economic recession wasn't enough, Ford is now facing a major problem in Australia where it has to recall more than 90,000 Territorys due to what seems to be glitch affecting the braki...

 
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick

27 Mar 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2010 Ford Fusion is surely one of the most promoted model in the entire Ford production line, despite the fact that it hasn't reached the market yet. Every once in a while, the American com...

 
Ford in Advanced Talks to Sell Volvo
Ford in Advanced Talks to Sell Volvo

26 Mar 2009, 14:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is again claiming that somebody is interested in buying Volvo, confirming it has moved a step closer to selling the company but refused to provide clear details regarding the buyers. A February...

 
Ford Executives Still Fly Private Planes
Ford Executives Still Fly Private Planes

25 Mar 2009, 14:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the perks of being the only manufacturer out of the infamous Big Three gang not to have requested (yet) any financial support from the US government is that you, as an employee, can be proud ...

 
Ford Cuts Mulally's Salary by 30 Percent
Ford Cuts Mulally's Salary by 30 Percent

25 Mar 2009, 11:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if the company experiences probably the toughest times in history, Ford's CEO Alan Mulally received a total of $13.57 million, a 37 percent decrease compared to the year before. Moreover, ...

 
Women Like Men in Expensive Cars, Study Shows
Women Like Men in Expensive Cars, Study Shows

24 Mar 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / "Don't judge a book by its cover" says an old proverb but apparently, this saying has become quite old-fashioned nowadays. A study conducted by psychologists has shown that women feel...

 
Ford Thinks Increasing UK Prices Is a Good Strategy
Ford Thinks Increasing UK Prices Is a Good Strategy

24 Mar 2009, 13:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although Ford repeatedly said it doesn't need government money as it can get through the crisis by its own, the company admitted it experienced some of the toughest times in its history, as sal...

 
Mazda Not Interested in Marketing-Aimed Fuel Efficiency Systems
Mazda Not Interested in Marketing-Aimed Fuel Efficiency Systems

23 Mar 2009, 16:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While most automakers become more and more interested in developing new fuel consumption reduction technologies, Mazda says it will remained focused on other characteristics such as design and value...

 
Ford Would Not Be Happy if GM Went Bankrupt in Europe
Ford Would Not Be Happy if GM Went Bankrupt in Europe

20 Mar 2009, 15:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford of Europe fully supports the European division of General Motors to get the requested funds and survive the economic downturn, CEO John Fleming told Automotive News Europe. Basically, Fleming s...

 
Buick and Jaguar Produce the Most Reliable Cars
Buick and Jaguar Produce the Most Reliable Cars

19 Mar 2009, 15:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Buick and Jaguar produce the most reliable cars in the industry, overtaking Lexus, the company that topped the overall chart for no less than 14 years, the latest research published by J.D. Power an...

 
Chery Admits It Wants Volvo, But Won't Fight for It
Chery Admits It Wants Volvo, But Won't Fight for It

19 Mar 2009, 14:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chinese manufacturer Chery decided to stop our head from spinning and finally, following denial after denial, admitted it is interested in acquiring Ford's Volvo. But, as in anything related to...

 
2009 Ford Fiesta Wins red dot Award
2009 Ford Fiesta Wins red dot Award

19 Mar 2009, 11:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Ford Fiesta has just received the prestigious "red dot" award for international product design, a verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries, as the Ameri...

 
Ford Celebrates the Mustang's 45th Birthday
Ford Celebrates the Mustang's 45th Birthday

19 Mar 2009, 11:46 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / On April 17, Ford has an important reason to celebrate as one of its most appreciated models turns 45. The Detroit-based automaker will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Ford Mustang with a f...

 
2010 Mustang ROUSH 427R Detailed
2010 Mustang ROUSH 427R Detailed

18 Mar 2009, 17:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The first Mustang to feature the ROUSHcharger, a piece of technology which boosts the engine power output to 435 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft, promises to be a breeze of fresh air compared to the previ...

 
2010 Lincoln MKZ Details, Photos and Prices
2010 Lincoln MKZ Details, Photos and Prices

18 Mar 2009, 16:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The 2010 Lincoln MKZ is now available for US customers in new clothing and boasting features Ford says will outclass rivals Lexus ES350 and Cadillac CTS. Even if this remains a subject for debate, i...

 
Ford Mondeo Estate Sport Limited Edition Released in Germany
Ford Mondeo Estate Sport Limited Edition Released in Germany

18 Mar 2009, 11:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford isn't quite one of the companies that are doing well in a difficult environment so every single model that comes out should be supposed to help the manufacturer increase its sales. However...

 
First 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Up for Auction
First 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Up for Auction

18 Mar 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first production 2010 Shelby GT500 plus two Mustang GT concepts will be auctioned at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car auction to be held next month. Before proceeding to auc...

 
Ford Confirms Production Cuts in Spain and Germany
Ford Confirms Production Cuts in Spain and Germany

16 Mar 2009, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is again fighting against the economic turmoil in Europe, announcing a series of new anti-crisis measures supposed to help align production with the market demand. To be more specific, the auto...