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Ford Fusion named Motor Trend car of the year

The 2010 Ford Fusion was named Motor Trend magazine's car of the year Tuesday, beating out the Toyota Prius, BMW 7-Series, Chevrolet Camaro and others in the closely watched competition. It was yet another accolade for Ford Motor Co.'s midsize ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN, eTaiwan News,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Motor Trend,  Ford Motor Company,  Chevrolet,  Consumer Reports,  Honda

GM says it's back on the road to recovery

GENERAL Motors Co says it lost US$1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection to September 30, far better than it had reported in previous quarters and a sign the auto giant is starting to turn around its business. The company also says ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN AND TOM KRISHER, Shanghai Daily,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: General Motors

GM reports $1.2B loss, says it shows progress

DETROIT - General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business. The ...

From TOM KRISHER AND DEE-ANN DURBIN, AZ Central.com,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: General Motors,  United States Department of the Treasury

More airbags in the back seat

A irbags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. Now, they're in the seat belts. Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce seat belt-mounted airbags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle, which ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN, Globe and Mail,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ford Motor Company

Ford to put air bags into back seat belts of SUV

Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. Now, they're in the seat belts. Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce seat belt-mounted air bags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle, ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN, Taiwan News,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ford Motor Company

Ford to put air bags into back seat belts

DETROIT - Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ford Motor Company

Ford posts profit near US$1b in Q3

FORD Motor Co earned nearly US$1 billion in the third quarter, fueled by United States market share gains, cost cuts and the American government's Cash for Clunkers rebates. The Dearborn, Michigan-based auto maker yesterday reported net income of US$ ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN AND TOM KRISHER, Shanghai Daily,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: General Motors,  Chrysler

Ford rebounds to $1-billion profit

F ord Motor Co. F-N earned $1-billion (U.S.) in the third quarter, fuelled by U.S. market share gains, cost cuts and the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates. The Dearborn, Mich.-based auto maker on Monday reported net income of $997-million, or 29 ...

From TOM KRISHER AND DEE-ANN DURBIN, Globe and Mail,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: General Motors,  Chrysler

Meltdown 101: Ford has suffered less than rivals

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. has been riding a wave of positive public sentiment since it steered clear of bankruptcy protection and avoided taking federal bailout money - unlike its crosstown rivals, General Motors Co. ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  1 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ford Motor Company,  General Motors,  Chrysler,  Thomson Reuters,  Consumer Reports

Ford workers reject contract changes to slash labor costs

FORD Motor Co workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the auto maker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability. The United ...

From DEE-ANN DURBIN AND TOM KRISHER, Shanghai Daily,  1 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Chrysler,  General Motors

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