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Ford Creates Silicon Valley Research Lab to Drive Innovation

Ford Creates First Silicon Valley Presence

Ford Motor Company will create a new research lab in Silicon Valley early this year. The new lab will support Ford’s vision that its future is not just about building cars but about creating personal mobility experiences for people around the world. Lab will be a hub for Ford to develop partnerships with established and startup tech firms and universities in the area, such as Stanford. DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6, 2012 – Ford Motor Company today announced plans to create and open its first dedicated research lab in Silicon Valley, further growing the company’s commitment to make technology affordable for millions. “Ford has an incredible heritage of driving innovation in the transportation and manufacturing sectors during the past 107 years,” said Paul Mascarenas, Ford chief technical officer and vice president of Research and Innovation. “Now it’s time to prepare … [Read more...]

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November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

October Sales Help Automakers 3Q Results

Chrysler CEO Marchionne

The United States automobile sales increased last month, helping Detroit Automakers to defy the sluggish economy. The carmaker who benefited the most last month was Chrysler. The automaker reported that its auto sales rose by 27 percent. Chrysler reported on Tuesday that the company has sold more than 114,500 light trucks, cars and Jeeps. It was the best month for Chrysler since the past five years and for the other carmakers too the month was the fastest pace of sales seen this year. General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) reported the slowest growth in October, with only sales of 186,895 units, a growth of around 1.8 percent. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) announced a growth of 6.4 percent, with the sale of 167,502 vehicles. Other carmakers to report impressive sales were Volkswagen AG, with sales increase of 40 percent and Nissan with a sales jump of 18 percent. Nissan got a boost from its … [Read more...]

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September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

First CNG-Powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis Begin Servicing Greater Los Angeles Area

Ford Transit Connect Taxi

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 8, 2011 – California’s first compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis hit the greater Los Angeles area today, giving taxi owners, drivers and passengers a chance to help the environment one small trip at a time. California Yellow Cab of Orange County put its first 10 Transit Connect Taxis into service – marked by an event celebrating the increased presence of CNG use in California. Clean Energy, which owns and operates CNG filling stations, also participated in the event. The first 10 Transit Connect Taxis are part of an order for 50 units that California Yellow Cab plans to put into service by 2012. In addition, Yellow Cab of Anaheim also ordered 69 units, bringing the total number of CNG Transit Connect Taxis that will soon be servicing Southern California to more than 100. Tim Conlon, president and general manager of … [Read more...]

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September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ford up 11% in August

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DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1, 2011 – Ford Motor Company’s August sales totaled 175,220, up 11 percent versus a year ago – driven by 16 percent higher Ford brand sales and 25 percent higher sales for Lincoln. “Ford’s fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks continue winning over consumers in the marketplace,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Our new product lineup – especially our newest cars – continues helping Ford grow even stronger and gain market share on the fiercely competitive East and West coasts.” Ford Brand Cars: Up 10 Percent Fiesta, Fusion and Mustang posted higher sales than a year ago. Fiesta sales totaled 5,833, up 76 percent, and Fusion sales were 17,925, up 5 percent. In the first eight months of 2011, Fusion was Ford’s top-selling car, with sales totaling 168,929, up 16 percent versus a year ago. … [Read more...]

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August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ford July Sales Up 9 %

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2, 2011 – Ford’s July sales totaled 180,865, up 9 percent versus a year ago – driven by 13 percent higher Ford brand sales and 40 percent higher sales for Lincoln. “We are encouraged to see the stronger pace of auto sales, along with continued customer demand for our fuel-efficient cars, utilities and trucks,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. Ford Brand Cars: Up 8 Percent Fiesta and Fusion posted higher sales than a year ago. Fiesta sales totaled 5,296, up 58 percent, and Fusion sales were 19,318 – a record for the month of July. Fusion has set a monthly sales record in each of the last 11 months. In the first seven months of 2011, Fusion was Ford’s top-selling car, with sales totaling 151,004, up 17 percent versus a year ago. Focus sales, constrained by low inventory, totaled 14,889, down 3 percent. … [Read more...]

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July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ford June Sales up 14 percent; Cars, Utilities Lead the Way; Fuel-Efficient New Trucks also Regain Momentum

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DEARBORN, Mich., July 1, 2011 – Ford’s June sales totaled 194,114, up 14 percent versus a year ago. Cars and utilities posted the largest gains, while trucks also posted increases, rebounding from May. “Strong demand for Ford’s fuel-efficient cars and crossovers continues, and we now are seeing truck buyers return to the market with significant appetite for our fuel-efficient V6 engines,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. Cars Ford’s two all-new small cars combined for 26,920 sales in June, up 66 percent versus a year ago. Fiesta sales were 5,535, and Focus sales were 21,385, up 41 percent versus a year ago. The Fiesta and Focus are the fastest-turning models in Ford dealer showrooms. “The Fiesta and Focus are driving Ford’s retail share gains in markets beyond our traditional geographic areas of strength,” said Czubay. … [Read more...]

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June 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Forward with Ford – Malcolm Gladwell Keynote Part 1

I've been a long time fan of Malcom Gladwell. He has an interesting way to look at things. If you want a different perspective, read The Tipping Point or Outliers or Blink or his latest, What the Dog Saw. You will never look at the world the way you did. Upending conventional wisdom has made celebrated writer Malcolm Gladwell one of the world's most recognized thought leaders. His work uncovers truth in hidden, obscure or scientific data. Malcolm welcomed an audience of approximately 200 members of the media about world trends during the 2011 Forward with Ford Forum in Dearborn, MI on June 21st. … [Read more...]

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