Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 03 Sep 2009 |
FORD PLANT TRANSFORMATION BUILT AROUND QUALITYFord's $500 million investment to transform its integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai is about more than producing a new car – it's about making a quantum leap in quality. |
| 03 Sep 2009 |
FRESH PAINT – CHENNAI PLANT PIONEERS FORD'S FIRST THREE-WET PAINT PROCESS FOR CARS GLOBALLYFord's expanded manufacturing facility near Chennai will be the first Ford car assembly plant in the world to pioneer a new, high-tech paint process that not only delivers higher-quality finishes but also brings important environmental benefits. |
| 03 Sep 2009 |
VOLUME-READY: $500 MILLION EXPANSION OF FORD’S INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING FACILITY NEAR CHENNAIFACT SHEET: Ford Maraimalai Nagar Plant |
| 03 Sep 2009 |
FORD'S $500 MILLION INVESTMENT IN INDIA PAYING OFF AS PLANT READIES FOR PRODUCTION OF NEW SMALL CARFord's integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai is readying for volume production of its soon-to-be-introduced new car after a comprehensive transformation to double its capacity and become a strategic production hub for Ford Motor Company. |
| 02 Sep 2009 |
FORD FOCUS NAMED A TOP CAMPUS CAR AS CONSUMERS SEEK BACK-TO-SCHOOL VALUESWith the National Retail Federation predicting a 7.7 percent drop in 2009 back-to-school spending, cars offering uncompromised safety, fuel economy and value will be high on shoppers' lists. That's why Ford Focus was named one of AutoWeek magazine's "2009 Best Cars for College" and made a repeat appearance on Kelley Blue Book's "Coolest Cars under $18,000" list. It's also the reason Focus was the No. 1 vehicle nationwide purchased using Cash for Clunkers funding in July. |
| 02 Sep 2009 |
Changan Ford China Sales Surge 111 PercentCHONGQING, September 2, 2009 – Changan Ford Sales Company today reported record August sales in China for Ford brand vehicles totaling 21,127 units, a 111 percent increase over the same period last year. The strong August performance follows a record July, marking seven straight months of year-over-year growth for Changan Ford. |
| 02 Sep 2009 |
FORD OF CANADA: RECYCLE YOUR RIDE AND GET UP TO $3,300 TOWARD A NEW FORDStarting September 3, consumers turning in 15-year-old (or older) vehicles for recycling will get up to $3,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle from the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, the company announced today. Ford's scrappage program builds on the Canadian government's Retire Your Ride initiative which offers $300 and other benefits to eligible participants. |
| 01 Sep 2009 |
FORD'S STRONG LINEUP DRIVES RETAIL SALES UP 21 PERCENTFord, Lincoln and Mercury dealers reported a 21 percent increase in retail sales in August as customer demand for Ford's fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks enabled the company to post its second consecutive increase in monthly sales. Total sales – including fleet customer deliveries – were 176,323, up 17 percent versus last year. |
| 01 Sep 2009 |
NEW FORD ESCAPE E20 HITS MARKET WITH NEW 4X2 XLT MODELBANGKOK, September 1, 2009 –- Ford Thailand today unveiled the Ford Escape E20 4x2 XLT edition – setting a new benchmark by boasting superior safety and comfort features previously found only in 4x4 models. The latest in its Ford Escape E20 lineup, the 4x2 XLT embodies the real SUV spirit and ruggedness, with better driver’s vision, making it the ideal SUV for both the city and highways. |
| 01 Sep 2009 |
FORD CANADA SALES UP 7%; MARKS THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF SALES GROWTHFord Motor Company of Canada, Limited increased sales by 7.1 per cent compared to last August marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. August also marked the tenth consecutive month of market share growth for the company. |
| 01 Sep 2009 |
2010 TAURUS AND CURB APPEAL: MAKING FIRST IMPRESSIONS LASTING ONESCurb appeal – that first and lasting impression – is key to selling a house. Ford designers realize a car also has curb appeal. |
| 31 Aug 2009 |
Ford Individual: Creating Unique VehiclesIndividuality is a growing trend and it is evident in all areas of the consumer goods industry. Rather than buying things off the shelf, more and more people prefer personalised products, from laptops or mobile phones with artistically designed surfaces to furniture and clothing items with a unique appeal. |
| 31 Aug 2009 |
ADAM GRYGLAK: PROVIDING 'STINGING' INSPIRATION FOR ALL-NEW FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINEIf you want to gauge Adam Gryglak's enthusiasm for the all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine that will debut in the 2011 Ford Super Duty®, just give him a call. |
| 31 Aug 2009 |
ALL-NEW FORD-ENGINEERED, FORD-TESTED, FORD-BUILT DIESEL MAXIMIZES 2011 SUPER DUTY'S PRODUCTIVITYA new era in Ford diesel technology arrives with the Ford-engineered, Ford-tested and Ford-manufactured 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. |
| 31 Aug 2009 |
FIRST FULL MONTH OF TRANSIT CONNECT SALES TOP 2,000 AS SMALL BUSINESS OUTLOOK IMPROVESThe first full month of sales for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect tops 2,000 units. Vehicles are selling in fewer than 10 days of arriving on dealer lots, significantly quicker than industry norms. |
| 27 Aug 2009 |
FORD ADDS SHIFTS AT PLANTS IN MISSOURI, MICHIGAN TO MEET DEMAND FOR FUEL-EFFICIENT ESCAPE, F-150Ford Motor Company today announced it is adding third production shifts at its Dearborn Truck Plant and Kansas City Assembly Plant's sport utility line to help meet strong demand for Ford F-150 pickups and Escape utility vehicles. |
| 26 Aug 2009 |
DIGITAL TOOLS EXPEDITE DEVELOPMENT OF 2010 FORD TAURUS, SAVING TIME, MONEY; ENHANCING CREATIVITYThe car glides from the garage area, coming to a smooth stop on a round platform. It turns slowly, offering viewers a detailed, 360-degree look at every angle, line and curve. On the 25-foot screen, the image is crisp and clear, highlighting even the merest glimmer of the metallic flakes in the paint. |
| 26 Aug 2009 |
FORD TRUCKS AND TOBY KEITH TEAM UP TO BRING MORE MUSIC TO MORE PEOPLEFord Trucks and country singer Toby Keith are teaming up this fall to bring more music to more people. |
| 25 Aug 2009 |
FORD BRIDGEND RESERVIST COMMENDEDBRENTWOOD, Essex, 25 August 2009 – A Ford Bridgend employee who served in Iraq as a naval reservist has been honoured by military superiors for his exemplary contribution. |
| 24 Aug 2009 |
2010 FORD MUSTANG, YOUR WAY: NEW CUSTOMIZER SITE LETS YOU BRING YOUR ULTIMATE MUSTANG TO LIFEThe 2010 Ford Mustang – America's favorite muscle car for 45 years straight – is ready to be customized. In fact, as one of the most customized cars ever, Ford is making it easier for pony car lovers to create the virtual Mustang of their dreams. |
| 24 Aug 2009 |
SMART ALL-WHEEL DRIVE HELPS FORD KUGA SCALE SALES CHARTSBRENTWOOD, Essex, 24 August 2009 – Britain's best selling compact 4x4 boasts clever all-wheel-drive technology combining outstanding handling and traction with excellent fuel economy. |
| 22 Aug 2009 |
GREG BIFFLE, MATT KENSETH SCORE TOP-10S AT BRISTOLGreg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 Ford Fusion, started second and stayed near the front most of the race en route to a fourth-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Biffle improved two positions, to eighth, in the standings with just two races remaining before the Chase. Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Ford Fusion, finished 10th, but lost a spot in the standings and is now in 12th place, just 34 points ahead of the 13th-place driver. David Ragan (14th) and Carl Edwards (16th) also turned in top-20 finishes for Ford. |
| 21 Aug 2009 |
GREG BIFFLE, MATT KENSETH BOTH QUALIFY IN TOP FIVE AT BRISTOLGreg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 Ford Fusion, qualified second at Bristol on Friday. His teammate Matt Kenseth will start fifth. |
| 21 Aug 2009 |
Teammates Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth Ready for BristolCarl Edwards and Matt Kenseth have combined each of the last four August Saturday night races at Bristol Motor Speedway. Greg Biffle has has four career top-five finishes at the .533-mile track. |
| 20 Aug 2009 |
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY MARKS 50-YEAR MILESTONEFord Motor Credit Company today celebrates its 50th anniversary. It was incorporated as Ford Motor Company's financing subsidiary on Aug. 20, 1959, dedicated to supporting Ford, its dealers and its customers. |
