Articles tagged with: Ford
By Jason Lancaster
In 2010, Ford Motor Company managed to trim away or consolidate 3.6 percent or 163 of its Lincoln and Ford dealers. Yet despite these closures, Ford and Lincoln enjoyed a 19 percent annual …
The General Motors Company, the Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Group, LLC were able to see much good come from respective February 2011 U.S. auto sales data, as each automaker reported double-digit gains for the …
Of all of the auto trends we’ve been observing in the past year, U.S. auto sales have offered one constant: they’re trending upward and they’re doing so at a clip that confirms we’re entering a …
There is a battle being waged among makers of heavy duty pickup trucks. That battle is being fought with turbo-diesel engines, found under the hoods of heavy duty truck models from Ford, GM and …
A major winter storm barreled across America’s midsection this week, bringing with it record amounts of snow across the Midwest. As it pushed eastward, the storm brought freezing rain to Philadelphia and New York, and …
U.S. auto sales data for January 2011 is in and the results are good: sales rose by 17.3 percent, with all three Detroit manufacturers reporting double-digit increases over January 2010. GM and Chrysler reported identical …
Ford announced its 2010 U.S. auto sales data today, with few surprises attached with it. That’s because the automaker has met expectations which show Ford enjoyed the best year over year gains of any major …
On Saturday we ushered in 2011, but as far as the U.S. auto industry is concerned, today is the final day of 2010. Or, at least the last day when sales can be counted for …
Okay, I give in: I’m publishing my Fab 5 auto stories of 2010 based on very unscientific data, but important facts nonetheless. Fab 5 is half of “Top 10” which means my load is lighter, …
Hey, parents! Is your kid listening to Howard Stern and other potty mouth talk show hosts when they take your Ford for a ride? Admit it – you didn’t raise your son or daughter to …
General Motors has Mr. Goodwrench, but is in the process of giving this well recognized service plan the heave-ho.[1] GM will be replacing Goodwrench with brand specific labels including Chevrolet Certified Service and Cadillac Certified …
Canada of all places should be able to deal with snow, right? Think again.
A monster lake-effect snowstorm pushed through the heart of the Canadian province of Ontario earlier this week, trapping people in their cars …
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a proposal on Dec.3, 2010, whereby it is recommending that all passenger cars and trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to10,000 pounds have a rear view …
One of the significant auto trends we’re seeing in December 2010 is the push by car manufacturers to finish the year strong. Lexus wants to hold off Mercedes and BMW as luxury segment leader, GM …
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is all new for 2011 and owes its existence to the demise of Ford’s mid-level brand, Mercury. The Mercury Milan Hybrid was a twin to the Ford Fusion Hybrid, but was …
The 2012 Ford Focus will arrive in Ford showrooms in spring 2011, the next generation and European-derived version of the Blue Oval’s popular compact sedan and hatchback. The Ford Motor Company picked the perfect …
The Ford Motor Company is in the early stages of remaking its top level Lincoln brand into a world-class luxury marque. The automaker has its work cut out for it as the company moves to …
The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500 continue to pace sales for Ford, GM and Chrysler respectively, as sales of traditional full size pickup trucks have returned closer to their normal levels. Unlike the …
Younger readers probably won’t remember Steve McQueen, the Hollywood actor who died in 1980 from mesothelioma. Avid car enthusiasts know who McQueen is, at least they recognize him as the Lt. Frank Bullitt in the …
As expected, October 2010 U.S. auto sales were up over October 2009, but down slightly from September 2010. Chrysler, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Kia and Nissan were among the big winners. Toyota, still reeling from its …
The Mercury Grand Marquis, the grand dame of the Mercury brand, is sailing away. By the end of 2010, the entire Mercury line will be canceled and more than 70 years of upscale brand memories …
The Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motors have a long and friendly relationship dating to 1971 when Mazda began to supply its compact Proceed pickup truck to Ford. That model was sold in the United …
The days of Ford neglecting Lincoln appear to be over, but there is still some hard work to be done if Lincoln is to compete effectively against other luxury makes.
As recently as 1998 Lincoln was …
Pony cars are sporty two-door models with long hoods, short decks and open mouths, youthful coupes sold since the mid-1960s. The segment was named after the Ford Mustang, introduced on April 17, 1964, and …
September 2010 may prove to be the turning point for this lagging economy if U.S. auto sales data released today are any indication of such. Automotive sales have been weak for most of the past …
Fewer model lines to manage.
The Ford Motor Company is continuing with its relentless push to remake itself, an effort that began in 2006 when Alan Mulally took over as President and Chief Executive Officer. When …
By Sarah Danielson
Television is famous for setting the standard for unthinkable automotive technology, but will Herbie and Knightrider be available for purchase soon? Well, no, but Stanley, Junior, Boss, and Shelley just might be within …
By Sarah Danielson
OnStar is a subsidiary of GM that provides subscribers with a number of desirable services related to their vehicle, including Bluetooth, navigation, onboard security, remote diagnostics, and communications (as in, you can call …
Why am I not planning a trip to Paris?!
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower are sites I’ve never seen in person, an opportunity I’m missing each passing year.
Well, skip the French …
Blue Oval continues to refine its business model.
Of the three Detroit automakers, the Ford Motor Company is the healthiest, has the newest products, is showing the biggest increase in market share and is enjoying the …
We automotive writers will sometimes use language most everyday folks don’t understand. That’s a problem, because when you’re attempting to explain something in simple language, automotive jargon can creep in and leave the reader wondering …
EV Models
Before the year is out, several all-new electric vehicles are slated to make their debuts. Ford will be rolling out its electrified Ford Transit Connect, GM will formally introduce its much-hyped Chevrolet Volt with …
All throughout the month of August, reports that the month’s auto sales would plunge surfaced time and again. This reporting was wholly unnecessary or at least overdone as an obvious factor was kicking in: August …
By Jason Lancaster
Based on an article from the July 26th edition of Automotive News, it seems that start-up automaker Tesla plans is to sell cars the same way that Apple sells iPods. Tesla won’t have …
General Motors and the Ford Motor Company are duking it out for top social media honors.
Earlier this week, Ford introduced its 2011 Ford Explorer to the world via Facebook, side-stepping the usual very public auto …
The Ford Motor Company continues to embrace change, an ongoing process that seems to have gained steam ever since Alan Mulally flew away from Boeing to take over the automaker’s reigns in 2006.
Before then Bill …
