February 9, 2010 - Industry News
CHICAGO - Ford recently unveiled the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show, confirming the zero-emissions small van will be in fleet operators' hands later this year.
Tags: electric car, Ford , Transit Connect
February 2, 2010 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - For the month of January, Ford sales to fleet customers more than doubled last January's depressed levels (up 154 percent), posting gains in every fleet market.
Tags: Ford , sales revenue
MEMPHIS, TN - With 90 Ford Transit Connects on the road and another 50 on order, ThyssenKrupp Elevator may eventually replace its 1,500 current cargo vans with the Transit Connect models.
Tags: Ford , fuel, ThyssenKrupp Elevator , Transit Connect
January 12, 2010 - Industry News
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. is investing an additional $450 million in its aggressive electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build a next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle in Michigan beginning in 2012.
Tags: assembly plant, electric car, Ford
January 8, 2010 - Industry News
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. has named Hal Feder as general manager of Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales, replacing Randy Ortiz, who is retiring March 1.
Tags: appointment, Ford , general manager, retirement, sales
December 4, 2009 - Industry News
PRINCETON, NJ - Mark Fields, executive vice president of Ford Motor Co. and president of The Americas, will deliver a keynote address April 26 at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo.
Tags: Ford , keynote speech, NAFA
December 1, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford announced a 73-percent increase in U.S. sales of its hybrid models, with hybrid sales totaling 2,361 for the month of November.
Tags: Ford , Fusion Hybrid, hybrid, sales figures
November 17, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford will produce an all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor specially designed and engineered to replace the Ford Crown Victoria law enforcement vehicle lineup in 2011.
Tags: Ford , Ford Crown Victoria, police cruisers
November 16, 2009 - Executive Fleet News
IRVINE, CA - According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch study and Market Watch report, over the past year in-market new-car shoppers have shown increased interest in the Audi, Ford and Hyundai brands.
Tags: Audi, Ford , Hyundai, KBB.com, Kelley Blue Book
November 10, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company and Serotta Competition Bicycles have developed a high-tech mobile bicycle "fitting room" for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, which will be toured across the country starting in early 2010.
Tags: bike, Ford , Serotta Competition Bicycles
November 9, 2009 - Executive Fleet News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company announced a consortium led by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. is its preferred bidder in the ongoing discussions concerning the possible sale of Volvo Car Corporation.
Tags: Ford , Geely, Volvo
November 6, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford will introduce inflatable rear seat belts on the next-generation Ford Explorer, which goes into production next year for the North American market. Over time, Ford plans to offer the technology in vehicles globally.
Tags: Ford , inflatable seat belts, safety technology
October 13, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Michigan-based Mancuso Florists has benefited from the fuel efficiency of its Ford Transit Connect, which has helped the business cut down on fuel costs while maximizing deliveries.
Tags: Ford , fuel, Mancuso Florists, small business, Transit Connect
October 12, 2009 - Executive Fleet News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford's new high-performance, fuel-saving EcoBoost technology is making waves in the engineering community, with the 3.5L version of the engine contributing 125 new patents and patent applications.
Tags: EcoBoost, Ford , Patent
October 2, 2009 - Industry News
DETROIT - The automaker reported a 23-percent increase in fleet sales, with the Taurus showing the best sales figures of all the Ford brands.
Tags: 2010 Taurus, fleet sales, Ford , sales figures, September 2009 sales
September 15, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company's new 7-seat C-MAX introduced Sept. 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show will arrive in North America beginning late 2011.
Tags: 7-seater, C-MAX, Ford , Frankfurt Motor Show
September 11, 2009 - Industry News
TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet recently surveyed fleet professionals to discover their all-time favorite fleet directors.
Tags: Chrysler LLC , factory fleet director, fleet director, Ford , GM, managing director, OEM, survey
WASHINGTON - Ford said the ban will help promote a more "rapid transition hands-free and voice-activated technologies."
Tags: driver safety, driving distractions, Ford , handheld texting, hands-free, texting ban, voice-activated technology
September 4, 2009 - Industry News
DETROIT - Ford's sales for August, including fleet customer deliveries, totaled 176, 323 - up 17 percent compared to last year.
Tags: August 2009 sales, Ford , F-Series, Ranger, sales increases, Transit Connect
August 13, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford's Escape and Focus models are its two most popular vehicles under the "Cash for Clunkers" program.
Tags: Cash for Clunkers, Ford , Ford Escape, Ford Focus, vehicle production
August 4, 2009 - Industry News
DETROIT - Progress was reported compared to overall July 2008 figures, with Ford reporting an increase since same time last year.
Tags: Chrysler LLC , Ford , GM, July 2009 sales
July 28, 2009 - Industry News
DETROIT - EcoBoost technology and hybrid powertrains are part of Ford's overall strategy to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions company-wide.
Tags: EcoBoost, Ford , hybrid powertrain
July 27, 2009 - Executive Fleet News
HERNDON, VA - BMW is thought to be working on a sub-1-series mini car, Daimler already has its Smart, and soon Audi will join the club with its own fuel-sipping urban warrior.
Tags: 500, Audi, E1, Fiat, Ford , iQ, Ka, Kia, minicar, Toyota, up!
July 24, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - For the first time in the 28-year history of the Global Quality Research System study, customer satisfaction with Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles has reached its highest level in North America.
Tags: Customer Satisfaction, Ford , Global Quality Research System, quality study, Toyota Motor Sales
DEARBORN, MI - Ford's EcoBoost engine, which produces up to 20-percent better fuel economy and 15-percent fewer CO2 emissions, will be available on the 2010 Ford Flex, Taurus SHO, and Lincoln MKS and MKT.
Tags: 2010 lineup, 2010-MY vehicles, EcoBoost, Ford , fuel, Lincoln, Mercury
Sponsored Links
Flexible & Powerful Fleet Software Chevin fleet management software - Where flexibility comes standard. Solutions for all types of vehicle and transport operations. Click Here.
Save time and money. Search for fleet jobs. Advance your career. Access our career coaching services