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May
7th

China’s Geely among remaining bidders for Volvo, say sources

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China's Geely Automobile Holdings is among fewer than five bidders remaining for Ford Motor's Volvo brand, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Full story...
May
7th

Q&A with Ford’s Director of product programs for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa (APA)

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In his role as Ford's Director of product programs for Asia Pacific and Africa (APA), Ian Constance is responsible for all aspects of Ford vehicle product development, from strategy and planning through design and engineering to launch in the region's markets. Based in Bangkok, Constance works closely with Ford's regional product development centres, as well as partner operations within Ford's global organisation. On behalf of Lotus Engineering's e-magazine, proActive, just-auto's editor Dave Leggett recently caught up with him. Full story...
May
7th

Q&A with Ford’s director of product programmes for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa (APA)

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In his role as Ford's Director of product programs for Asia Pacific and Africa (APA), Ian Constance is responsible for all aspects of Ford vehicle product development, from strategy and planning through design and engineering to launch in the region's markets. Based in Bangkok, Constance works closely with Ford's regional product development centres, as well as partner operations within Ford's global organisation. On behalf of Lotus Engineering's e-magazine, proActive, just-auto's editor Dave Leggett recently caught up with him. Full story...
May
7th

FRANCE: Renault unveils new EV prototype

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Renault, which plans to begin mass marketing "affordable" electric vehicles in 2011, has taken the wraps off a new prototype at its annual shareholder meeting in Paris. Full story...
May
7th

All-new 2009 Dodge Ram Best Full-size Pickup

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The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 earned top honors in Edmunds' Inside Line head-to-head competition of full-size pickup trucks. The Dodge Ram 1500 beat the 2009 Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra. The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram continues to win accolades, receiving 15 awards since its introduction last fall. Full story...
May
6th

NEWS BRAKE: Wednesday, May 6:

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In today's News Brake: GM CEO Fritz Henderson talks about filling out the Chevrolet lineup; GM stockholders are about to see the value drop to 1 penny per share; and Ford's small car plans come into Focus ... But Wait, There's More! Full story...
May
6th

CHINA: Ford JV sales up a third in April

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Ford's car joint venture in China sold 33% more vehicles in April than a year earlier, the Chinese partner said on Wednesday. Full story...
May
6th

Ford overhauls Michigan plant to build new Focus:

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Ford will spend $550 million to retool an assembly plant in suburban Detroit to build the redesigned 2011 Ford Focus. Full story...
May
6th

US: Ford to spend $500m on new Focus plant

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Ford said today it would spend $550m to turn its Michigan assembly plant into "a lean, green and flexible manufacturing complex" to build the next-generation Focus including a new battery-electric version for North America. Full story...
May
6th

Ford will spend $550 million on Focus plant in Michigan

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Ford Motor Co. is spending $550 million to retool its Michigan Assembly Plant for production of the redesigned 2011 Ford Focus. Focus production begins next year, followed in 2011 with assembly of a battery-electric Focus. Full story...
May
6th

Ford to build new Focus at revamped Michigan plant

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Ford Motor Co. is spending $550 million to retool its Michigan Assembly Plant for production of the redesigned 2011 Ford Focus. Focus production begins next year, followed in 2011 with assembly of a battery-electric Focus. Full story...
May
6th

Ford will spend $550M to make next Focus in U.S.

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Ford Motor Co. is spending $550 million to retool its Michigan Assembly Plant for production of the redesigned Ford Focus. Full story...
May
6th

Ford will make Focus in U.S., report says

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Ford Motor Co. plans to build its Focus compact car at a current SUV assembly plant in Michigan, CEO Alan Mulally told the Wall Street Journal. With reduced labor costs from new union work rules and global production, the Focus in the U.S. Full story...
May
6th

Ford gets $159 million Michigan tax credit for plant conversions

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Ford Motor Co. is looking at making a $400 million investment in its Michigan Assembly Plant and a related stamping operation in Wayne, Mich., aided by some $159 million in state tax assistance approved today. Full story...
May
6th

2009 Chevrolet Colorado 4×4 LT Crew Cab Review (video)

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What if, all of a sudden, you really needed a pickup truck? Not a dinosaur-sized, heavy-duty rig like the Dodge Ram or Ford F-150, but a small, practical and much more fuel-efficient truck -- would the Chevy Colorado ever cross your mind? Full story...
May
6th

HAJEK Motorsports will attempt to break nascar speed record in an E-85 powered Mustang FR500C

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AMES, Okla.- Brent Hajek already has a passion for living, but that passion burns brightest when he's talking about racing, racing history and his love of all things Ford. Fortunately for fans of Ford, Hajek's passion has prompted the Ames, Oklahoma native and owner of Hajek Motorsports to pursue his own place in racing history. Full story...
May
6th

2009 Chevrolet Colorado 4×4 LT Crew Cab Review (video)

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What if, all of a sudden, you really needed a pickup truck? Not a dinosaur-sized, heavy-duty rig like the Dodge Ram or Ford F-150, but a small, practical and much more fuel-efficient truck -- would the Chevy Colorado ever cross your mind? Full story...
May
6th

Ford invests $550 million to transform Michigan Assembly Plant

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WAYNE, Mich., May 6, 2009 - Ford Motor Company said today it is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a lean, green and flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford's next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Full story...
May
5th

Ford gets $159 million Michigan tax credit for plant conversions

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Ford Motor Co. is looking at making a $400 million investment in its Michigan Assembly Plant and a related stamping operation in Wayne, Mich., aided by some $159 million in state tax assistance approved today. Full story...
May
5th

Hecker ordered to pay Ford $3.15 million

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Denny Hecker has been ordered to pay Ford Motor Co. $3.15 million by a federal judge in Minnesota, a spokesman for the dealer confirmed today. The Ford ruling in U.S. District Court follows last week's $476. Full story...
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