The 16th annual North American Car of the Year jury of 50 automotive journalists voted the Ford Flex, Hyundai Genesis and Volkswagen Jetta TDI as the three finalists in its annual quest to name the most outstanding and significant new car. Its the first time that a Korean car has made the list (and [...]

2009 Ford Flex

MIAMI, May 9, 2008 – Ahoy, Ahoy, Ahoy; Attendees of the Ninth Annual Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise will find more than lounge chairs and an Olympic size swimming pool aboard the cruise’s ship. In fact, they’ll find the new 2009 Ford Flex parked in the pool deck area of this luxurious cruise [...]

Ford Performance Website

DEARBORN, Mich., April 17, 2007 – Ford Racing has launched an all-new web-based initiative, www.FordPerformance.com, that puts a face and a place on Ford Motor Company’s connection to enthusiast clubs and the performance aftermarket. The Ford Performance Group is centered on a web portal that helps facilitate a more interactive relationship between Ford [...]

Ford Wayne Assembly Plant

WAYNE, Mich., April 15, 2008 – Ford Motor Company said today that North American production of the Ford Focus will increase by nearly 30 percent in 2008 to keep pace with strong demand for the newly redesigned small car.
The new Focus – which delivers 35 miles per gallon and industry-first technology such [...]

Drive One

DEARBORN, Mich., April 10, 2008 — Four hundred-plus employees, thousands of hours of blood, sweat and tears as well as dealer insights are fueling Ford’s quest to win customers on the strength of its vehicle quality, fuel economy, safety advances and smart technology.
“The best part of Ford’s story is unfolding in the studios, labs, [...]

Ford Wins EPA’s 2008 Energy STAR Award for its energy conservation efforts

DEARBORN, Mich., April 2, 2008 — Ford Motor Company’s actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its U.S. operations have earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s coveted 2008 ENERGY STAR Award. A three-time ENERGY STAR Award [...]

Ford reaches agreement to sell Jaguar, Land Rover brands to Tata Motors

DEARBORN, Mich., March 26, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors.
The transaction is the culmination of Ford’s decision last August to explore strategic [...]

Tata Motors today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Ford Motor Company for the purchase of Jaguar Land Rover, comprising brands, plants and Intellectual Property Rights.
The transfer of ownership to Tata Motors is expected to close by the end of the next quarter, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.
The total amount [...]

Ford Hydrogen Powered Bus

DETROIT, Mich. March 17, 2008 – Ford Motor Company and U.S. Congressman John Dingell and the Wayne County Airport Authority today announced the delivery of two hydrogen-fueled Ford E-450 shuttle buses to be used for transporting airline passengers between terminals at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Today’s delivery is the result of a partnership [...]

FoE President and CEO John Fleming helped unveil the new Fiesta.

GENEVA — Ford of Europe’s response to how mobility can be made more sustainable — today and for the near future — can be seen at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The company is showing a broad range of practical and affordable low-CO2 vehicle solutions.
“Sustainable [...]