Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 07 Apr 2010 |
2011 FORD SUPER DUTY MARKETING DEMONSTRATES TRUCK’S CLASS-LEADING CAPABILITY, FUEL ECONOMYFord today kicked into high gear its advertising and marketing campaign for the all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty at a preview of Web and TV spots at the grand opening of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill. |
| 05 Apr 2010 |
CREATE A CUSTOM 'BILLBOARD ON WHEELS' WITH NEW FORD TRANSIT CONNECT GRAPHICSFord is taking the “wraps” off an innovative new program designed to help business owners customize the vinyl graphics on their Ford Transit Connects. |
| 01 Apr 2010 |
FORD’S U.S. SALES UP 43 PERCENT IN MARCH; NEW PRODUCTS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING QUALITY AND FUEL EFFICIENCY NET 1Q SALES INCREASE OF 37 PERCENT AND SHARE GAINSFord punctuated a strong first quarter with a 43 percent sales increase in March. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivered 178,546 new vehicles in March. First quarter sales totaled 428,596, up 37 percent. The 43 percent gain matches a similar increase in February. These are the highest monthly sales increases since February 1984. |
| 01 Apr 2010 |
NEW FORD FIESTA BREAKS THE MOLD, PROVES SMALL CARS CAN BE QUIETFor years, car buyers have understood the rule of thumb in the auto industry – small cars deliver better fuel economy but are no match for larger, heavier vehicles when it comes to quietness inside the cabin. |
| 01 Apr 2010 |
CANADA: FORD SALES UP 29%; FIRST QUARTER SALES UP 29%Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is the top-selling auto manufacturer in the country for the month of March and for the first quarter. Ford of Canada sold 22,018 units which represents an increase of 29.1 per cent compared to last March. Results were led by strong Taurus and F-150 sales which saw an increase of 230.2 per cent and 51.8 per cent, respectively. First quarter sales totaled 51,491, up 29.2 per cent compared to the same period last year. |
| 01 Apr 2010 |
CHINA: FORD Q1 SALES JUMP 84 PERCENT TO ALL-TIME QUARTERLY BESTSHANGHAI, APRIL 1, 2010 – Ford Motor Company delivered its best-ever quarterly performance during the first quarter, with sales of its joint ventures and wholly-owned entities increasing 84 percent over the same period last year to 153,362 units. The record quarter was fueled by the continued strength of Ford brand passenger cars and commercial vehicles, which achieved robust first quarter growth of 75 percent from the period last year to 88,084 units. |
| 01 Apr 2010 |
BARK BUCKLE UP HAS TAILS WAGGING FOR TOP DOG: FORD EDGE NAMED PET SAFE VEHICLE OF THE YEARBark Buckle UP – the recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety – awarded the Pet Safe Choice Vehicle Awards "TOP DOG" today at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. This year, Bark Buckle UP's founder Pet Safety Lady Christina Selter and her furry friends awarded "TOP DOG" Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice and announced the Pet Safe Hotel, Retailer, and Airline of choice. During the presentation, Greg Kleva, host of Martha Stewart radio show "It's a Dogs Life," the Pet Safety Lady, and furry friends wearing the Doggie Seat Belt hopped in and out of cars and stole the show with their animal antics and demonstrations of dog and car travel safety. |
| 01 Apr 2010 |
INDIA: FIGO DRIVES NEW SALES RECORDS FOR FORD[New Delhi], [1st April] – The all-new Ford Figo has received more than 10,000 orders less than one month after it went on sale, a new Ford India record. In response to the strong demand, Ford India will launch a second production shift at its plant in Chennai. |
| 31 Mar 2010 |
FORD, MICROSOFT TEAM UP TO HELP ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS RECHARGE MORE EFFECTIVELY, AFFORDABLYToday, Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers. |
| 31 Mar 2010 |
AUCTION RESULTS FOR UAW VEBA’S SALE OF FORD WARRANTS ANNOUNCEDFord Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today that the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (“UAW VEBA”) has priced a secondary public offering of 362,391,305 warrants to purchase Ford common stock. The offering was priced at $5.00 per warrant through a modified Dutch auction that took place on March 30. The aggregate net proceeds to the UAW VEBA from the offering are expected to be approximately $1.78 billion. |
| 31 Mar 2010 |
LINCOLN INTRODUCES FIRST HYBRID; NEW MKZ HYBRID TO BE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT LUXURY SEDAN IN AMERICALincoln today introduces its first hybrid – the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – a premium midsize car poised to be the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America. |
| 29 Mar 2010 |
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT: PERFECT ‘ADDITION TO THE FAMILY’ FOR ‘MOM AND POP’ BUSINESSESFor a growing number of “mom and pop” businesses across the country, the Ford Transit Connect is proving to be the perfect addition to the family. Since its U.S. introduction late last summer, small businesses have added more than 13,000 units to their daily operations. |
| 29 Mar 2010 |
FORD ANNOUNCES SECONDARY PUBLIC OFFERING BY UAW VEBA OF WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCKFord Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today that the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (the “UAW VEBA”) has commenced a secondary public offering of up to 362,391,305 warrants, each of which represents the right to purchase one share of Ford’s common stock at an exercise price of $9.20 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. |
| 29 Mar 2010 |
POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION PRODUCTION BEGINS, DRIVING FORD SMALL CAR FUEL ECONOMY LEADERSHIPHelping deliver on Ford Motor Company’s commitment to class-leading fuel economy and exceptional driving quality, production is launching today of the PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. |
| 29 Mar 2010 |
500,000TH FOCUS PRODUCED AT FORD CHINA'S CHONGQING PLANTCHONGQING, MARCH 29, 2010 – Today, the 500,000th Ford Focus to be built by Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Company (CFMA) rolled off the assembly line at Ford's joint venture plant, in Chongqing, China. The popular Focus continues to extend its global success and has become Ford's best-selling model in China. The 500,000th model is a 1.8-liter silver, 4-door sedan. |
| 28 Mar 2010 |
FORD REACHES AGREEMENT TO SELL VOLVO CARS AND RELATED ASSETS TO GEELYFord Motor Company today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Volvo Car Corporation and related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. |
| 25 Mar 2010 |
FORD IS WINNING MORE NEW CUSTOMERS FROM COMPETING BRANDS, FUELING MARKET SHARE GAINSFord Motor Company is increasingly attracting customers who are trading in vehicles from competing brands, one of the keys to Ford’s recent market share gains in U.S. |
| 25 Mar 2010 |
FORD DRIVES INTO BANGKOK MOTOR SHOW WITH HOT NEW FIESTA AND CUTTING EDGE DISPLAYSBANGKOK, Thailand, March 25, 2010 – Ford Motor Company’s new Fiesta sedan makes its ASEAN debut at the 31st Bangkok Motor Show. Two models of the Thailand-built global compact – a Highlight Silver four-door sedan and a Chilli Orange five-door hatchback – take centre stage at the automaker’s display, kicking off the show that runs from March 26-April 6. |
| 25 Mar 2010 |
GREAT NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES TO GREET VISITORS TO FORD'S BEIJING AUTO SHOW STANDBEIJING, March 25, 2010 – Visitors to the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, which starts April 25 at the China International Exhibition Centre, will be greeted by the wonderful experience of Ford’s great new products, smart technologies and exciting interactive displays. They can even star in their own film. |
| 24 Mar 2010 |
FORD SYNC HITS 2 MILLION MARK; BOOSTS RESALE VALUE AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONThe popular Ford SYNC voice-controlled communications and infotainment system has been winning over buyers at its fastest pace ever, with Ford announcing SYNC has now been installed on more than 2 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. |
| 23 Mar 2010 |
AAA RELEASES ITS TOP VEHICLE PICKS FOR COMMUTERSWith commuters spending 41 minutes a day driving to/from work, having the right vehicle is key to saving money and providing comfort and safety on the road. AAA released its top vehicle picks for commuters today. Long commutes have become an increasingly common daily activity for many Americans, and having the right vehicle for those long drives is key not only to saving money and being environmentally-friendly, but also staying safe and comfortable during many hours on the road. The Ford Fusion made the list with its appealing combination of power, riding comfort and handling competence. Click here to read the full article. |
| 22 Mar 2010 |
PRELIMINARY 2010 FORD PROXY DETAILS ANNUAL MEETING, SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONFord Motor Company [NYSE: F] today filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary notice regarding its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. |
| 22 Mar 2010 |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES BY ETHISPHEREFord Motor Company has been recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading business ethics think tank. |
| 18 Mar 2010 |
CANADA POST SELECTS FORD TRANSIT CONNECT TO REPLACE AGING NATIONAL FLEET OF LIGHT VEHICLESThrough an open and competitive RFP process, Canada Post has selected Ford Transit Connect to begin replacing its aging national fleet of light vehicles and modernize its business, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, announced today. In total this year, 1,175 Ford Transit Connect vans will be purchased. This is the largest fleet sale of Ford Transit Connect vehicles in Canada to date. |
| 17 Mar 2010 |
FORD FIESTA, TOP 12 ‘AMERICAN IDOLS’ GET PERSONALFord Motor Company is adding an exciting new element to its sponsorship of the hit television series “American Idol,” giving the top 12 Idols a unique opportunity to work with Ford designers and create their own personalized 2011 Ford Fiesta. |
