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Mysterious Ad Outside Ford Complex Raises Questions - Popular Mechanics (#)

„The free subscription offer appears on the front wall of one of its newest buildings: the Ford Conference and Events Center in the company's giant Dearborn, Mich., complex—the very heart of Ford country. While the giant poster for “Winding Road” seems to be big-time publicity for some automotive-oriented website, other Ford buildings in the area carry only the scripted company logo or banners promoting Ford products—no free offer included.“

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Ford burns $12.7 BILLION in 2006! - Autoblog (#)

„North America : For 2006, Ford's North America Automotive operations reported a pre-tax loss of $6.1 billion, compared to a loss of $1.5 billion in 2005. The increased losses primarily reflected unfavorable net pricing, largely reflecting higher incentive spending, unfavorable mix, lower market share and a reduction of dealer stocks, partially offset by cost reductions. For the year, North America's sales totaled $69.4 billion, compared to $80.6 billion a year ago.“

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Autoblog (#)

„var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/Bring_back_the_Ford_Taurus_SHO_baby'; Those that know me are well aware of my infatuation with the Ford Taurus SHO. Those not among the automotive literati scoff that I would waste my affections on a Taurus, but those in the know realize that in 1989 Ford introduced a pivotal sports sedan with a gem of a motor called the Taurus SHO, a.k.a. Super High Output. With the “

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2005 Mustang GT Concept - Concept Cars - Motor Trend (#)

„For '05, everything old will be new again. Ford Automotive Operations Vice President of Design J Mays and his team have cooked up a strong, heritage-flavored design for this important nameplate, sporting a stance that's bold, visually well-proportioned, and containing a tangy blend of late-'60s ponycar cues. "We've obviously chosen to embrace our heritage," Mays says. "This is as close to a modern interpretation of this icon as we could provide.“

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Ford reports biggest loss in company history (#)

„For 2006, Ford™s North America Automotive operations reported a pre-tax loss of $6.1 billion, compared to a loss of $1.5 billion in 2005. For the year, North America™s sales totaled $69.4 billion, compared to $80.6 billion a year ago. For the fourth quarter, North America Automotive operations reported a pre-tax loss of more than $2.8 billion, compared to a pre-tax loss of $217 million in 2005.“

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Lincoln (#)

„Last week, Ford announced it would delay the launch of its Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX to mid-December in order to resolve some minor issues with the two crossovers. It's no secret Ford is trying to perfect both vehicles before bringing them to market, and trade publication Automotive News got a chance to ask program manager Dave Pericak for some specifics.“

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Ford to Participate in Merrill Lynch Global Automotive Conference | Auto Newswire Article from Motor Trend (#)

„DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Monday, March 5, Lewis Booth, executive vice president Ford Motor Company overseeing Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group, will participate in the Merrill Lynch Global Automotive Conference. The presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Geneva time (11:30 a.m.“

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Automotive News Europe New Powertrain Technologies Conference (#)

„In 1992, he moved to the United States where he worked for Finance Staff in Dearborn. From 1993 to 1996, Booth held a variety of positions in Car Product Development, Body & Assembly, Vehicle Operations and the Manufacturing Business Office for Ford Automotive Operations before accepting the position of Group Managing Director at SAMCOR in South Africa.“

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Ford Europe Exec: Addressing Climate Change Requires Radical Change of Mindset (#)

„Stating that tackling the challenge of climate change requires a “complete and radical change of mindset,” Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice president overseeing Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group, said the company acknowledged the importance of climate change and the responsibility to take action.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/02/16

Land Rover (#)

„In a new white paper on the PAG restructuring at Ford, U.K. automotive research firm Trend Tracker suggests Ford should consider selling its Ford Credit finance arm, or even Volvo, before potentially selling its premium marques, Jaguar and Land Rover ...“

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For U.S. Sale? - AutoWeek (#)

„He spoke after Ford announced a $12.7 billion loss for 2006, the worst financial results in its 103-year history. Dragging down those results was a dismal performance in North America, where Ford reported a 2006 automotive operating loss of $6.1 billion before taxes and charges.“

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Ford Mustang GT Convertible - RSportsCars.com (#)

„And because the convertible was designed alongside the coupe and not as an afterthought, it is much more solid than coupe-derived convertibles of the past. Better still, it retains all of the personality that has made the Ford Mustang one of the most-loved automotive nameplates in history.“

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On the Ropes - AutoWeek (#)

„CAW President Buzz Hargrove told Automotive News that Ford executives have told the union that Town Car production won't shift to the St. Thomas, Ontario, plant. That plant makes the Town Car's sister products, the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis.“

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The-Grayline (#)

„Ford has announced it’s latest in propulsion technology development , the Ford Edge with HySeries Drive. The development of hydrogen fuel cells for use within the automotive industry is a mark that Ford is innovating the industry.“

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Nuccio Bertone inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame - Autoblog (#)

„Legendary designer Nuccio Bertone (1914-1997) has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit, taking his place alongside other automotive icons, including Henry Ford, Giovanni Agnelli, Louis Renault and the Michelin brothers.“

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Ford expects PAG profit in 2007 (#)

„Ford expects its struggling Premier Automotive Group will turn a profit this year, Ford's financial chief Don Leclair said. "We expect PAG to be profitable this year," the CFO told Automotive News.“

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Ford GTX1 Roadster - RSportsCars.com (#)

„“The Ford GT has been an amazing automotive icon that I’ve had the pleasure to work on,” said Ewing. “The X1 project is a great way to answer the question, ‘What if?’ and utilize the power of the SEMA’s members in the aftermarket to get it done.“

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Ford to Begin Production of Hydrogen ICE Shuttles (#)

„Speaking at the Handelsblatt conference on automotive technologies in Munich, Gerhard Schmidt, Ford’s vice president for Research and Development, said the hydrogen internal combustion engine program helps pave the way to other applications.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/06/07

AutoWeek Design Forum | Speakers (#)

„After a day of automotive design for Ford Motor Company, Mr. Pardo continues to explore other avenues of art and design. With the integration of Design principles and the abstractions of Fine Art, he explores alternative design solutions.“

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Ford faces more red ink in '07 - AutoWeek (#)

„But Ford's total automotive results will worsen again in 2007. That's largely because of the interest charges stemming from the $23.4 billion financing package that Ford secured in 2006, he said.“

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Ford Lincoln (#)

„Ford Frontpage   Ford Automotive Operations   Ford Financial Service Operations  “

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Ford Automotive Operations (#)

„Ford Frontpage   Ford Automotive Operations   Ford Financial Service Operations  “

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Ford: Volvo Cars (#)

„The truck business still remains independent. Volvo Cars is member of Ford Premier Automotive Group with Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Lincoln. “

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Report: Toyota, Ford executives meet to discuss partnership (#)

„Most of Ford's NADP automotive product is based on it's Mazda relationship (1/3 ownership) and a pretty good plant run by Mazda in Flat Rock, MI.“

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Ford's Fields: SVT lives - Automotive News (#)

„queryvar="fords,fields:,svt,lives"; Amy Wilson  |  Automotive News / April 17, 2006 - 1:00 am“

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100 Years Of Ford - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Having just celebrated our 100th anniversary, we understand what it takes to overcome a century of challenges to survive and thrive in a constantly changing world. In recognition of its first 100 years, we proclaim the Ford Motor Company PM's Honored Marque . It is certainly the year's most noteworthy automaker.“

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Ford's Mustang-Based Interceptor Concept: Detroit Preview - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Ford designers describe the shape as made up of "substantial, sometimes brutal surfaces and segments." The interior décor is "minimalist," offering just four seats and with many of the controls set behind covers in the instrument panel. Under the hood is a 400-hp, “

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Automotive News (#)

„ Give Ford a break, Automotive News“

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Autoblog (#)

„Now that C&D has broken the embargo, every website across this great internet of ours is releasing all the info it has on the Lincoln MKR Concept. The heavyweight trade journal Automotive News has just posted what it's got, which includes a video that was taken at the “

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DEALER WEEKLY -- DealerTrack’s Raj Sundaram in Frontline Ready; Edmunds Eyes Stronger February; More (#)

„None of the 7 Ford dealerships in Syracuse area may be profitable Read Quotes “

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Popular Mechanics (#)

„Ford's Mustang-Based Interceptor Concept: Detroit Preview“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/search/pm/do/.../ ?kw=ford&cat=%2fautomotive%2fnew%5fcars%2f - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:47 PM