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Ford launches affordable made-for-India compact

Newsvine - business  Tue, 03/09/2010 - 05:06

Ford Motor Co. launched its first made-for-India compact car Tuesday, as the U.S. automaker continues its push into fast-growing Asian markets.


 

Ford adds 60 jobs at Cleveland-area engine plant

Newsvine - business  Fri, 02/26/2010 - 00:06

The Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at an engine plant in suburban Cleveland to build a fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang.


 

Woman gets $23.4M for paralyzing crash in Ford

Newsvine - business  Fri, 02/19/2010 - 11:46

A California jury has awarded a woman $23.4 million in a civil judgment against Ford Motor Co. for a 2007 freeway accident that left her a quadriplegic.


 

Ford, GM outsell recall-wracked Toyota

Topix - Business News  Wed, 02/03/2010 - 01:14

Ford Motor Co posted a 24 percent increase in U.S. sales for January and outsold Toyota Motor Corp as the Japanese automaker was sent reeling by a massive recall of some of its top-selling vehicles.


 

Ford earns first annual profit in four years

MSNBC.com: Business  Thu, 01/28/2010 - 06:15

Ford says it expects to be profitable next year as well.Ford Motor Co. says it made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.



 

Lincoln's MKX crossover takes aim at Audi, Lexus

Newsvine - business  Mon, 01/11/2010 - 23:01

Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln brand will take another run at the top luxury midsize crossover vehicles with its redesigned five-seat 2011 MKX.


 

Comments from Ford Chairman Bill Ford, CEO Mulally

Newsvine - business  Sat, 01/09/2010 - 15:40

Comments from Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford Jr. and CEO Alan Mulally from a recent interview with The Associated Press.


 

Automakers end dismal ’09 on upswing

MSNBC.com: Business  Tue, 01/05/2010 - 14:11

Ford Motor Co posted a 33 percent sales gain for December as U.S. auto sales ended a crushing 2009 on an upswing. 



 

Ford seeks tax credits to make batteries

Newsvine - business  Tue, 12/08/2009 - 17:46

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it could invest up to $500 million in Michigan for the development and production of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles if it wins state tax credits.


 

Ford: union concerns resolved at Kansas City plant

Newsvine - business  Sat, 11/14/2009 - 10:55

Ford Motor Co. said Saturday union concerns over working conditions at its Kansas City Assembly plant have been resolved.

But a union officer said members were moving ahead with a planned strike authorization vote.