Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 16 Mar 2010 |
2011 FORD MUSTANG GT LEADS CLASS WITH 26 MPG HIGHWAY, 412 HORSEPOWERThe 2011 Ford Mustang GT, powered by a new 412-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine, adds yet another notch to its belt: an EPA rating of 26 mpg highway when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, giving it the best fuel economy in its class. |
| 15 Mar 2010 |
GAINS IN ITALY, SPAIN AND FRANCE DRIVE FORD OF EUROPE SALES UP IN FEBRUARYCOLOGNE, March 15, 2010 – For the ninth month running, Ford of Europe maintained its positive sales momentum in February 2010, selling 93,200 new vehicles across its 19 main European markets – an increase of 1.8 per cent (or 1,600 units) on the same month last year. |
| 12 Mar 2010 |
NEW POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURPOSE-BUILT TO LEAD MARKET, SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVE, PROTECTFord reveals its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor sedan today, showcasing a car for law enforcement officials that will exceed the durability, safety, performance and fuel economy of the industry’s leading police car – the Ford Crown Victoria – while also confirming production of a Police Interceptor utility vehicle. |
| 12 Mar 2010 |
DON’T WASTE MONEY ON OUTDATED ADVICE; FORD TAKES A LOOK AT LONGSTANDING MAINTENANCE MYTHSThey’ve been around awhile – a snippet of advice here, an old adage there. They’re the guidelines that are supposed to help keep cars running in top condition. Problem is, most of them aren’t based in fact – or they’re just plain outdated. |
| 11 Mar 2010 |
KRAFT FOODS TO REPLACE U.S. SALES FLEET WITH NEW FORD FUSIONS; WILL HELP REDUCE FUEL USE, CO2For Kraft Foods – the world’s second-largest food company – the 2010 Ford Fusion has proven to be an ideal solution in helping to reduce fuel use and C02 emissions for 2,500 members of the company’s national sales staff. |
| 10 Mar 2010 |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY DONATES $75,000 TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORIAL FUNDFord Motor Company presented the Los Angeles County Fire Department with a $75,000 donation on Tuesday to honor the firefighters’ Widows and Orphans Fund. |
| 09 Mar 2010 |
2011 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE DIESEL CLEANEST EVER; FUEL ECONOMY GREATLY IMPROVEDThe all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers best-in-class torque, horsepower, towing and payload capability – and does it all more efficiently, resulting in less fuel usage and extended maintenance intervals that can translate directly into bottom-line savings for customers. |
| 09 Mar 2010 |
INDIA: NEW FIGO COMBINES STYLING, EXCEPTIONAL VALUE, AND FUEL EFFICIENCYNEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 – Ford India officially launched the Figo today announcing pricing for the much anticipated new compact car. |
