Ford news articles 
All-new Ford Fiesta designed to meet the differing needs of customers around the world
The all-new Ford Fiesta has been designed and developed to meet the differing needs of customers around the world, from Western and Eastern Europe to North America, China, Australia and South Africa. At first glance, such a global population may not have much in common, so Ford carried out extensive research on customer needs, wants and desires around the world when planning its new small car – long before the creation of the Verve Concept pre... [more]
Ford launches special edition Fiesta ST
The Fiesta ST is renowned for its punchy 2.0-litre 150PS engine, sports-tuned steering, lowered and stiffened sports suspension and short-shift, close ratio gearbox. A special edition Ford Fiesta ST packed with extra equipment is set to thrill Fiesta fans across Britain. Priced from £15,000 and called ST 500, it will be limited to just 500 and will be distinguished by unique styling touches and extras. The sporting heritage of the best Fo... [more]
Origo Industries turn CO2 emissions from your vehicle into fuel at your own home
Origo Industries has developed a system that captures the CO2 from your vehicle’s engine and then allows you to turn these emissions into fuel at your own home to re-power your car. The same fuel could also be used to power your house. The system uses a new approach where CO2 is regenerated through algae in a home unit, allowing the user to produce bio-oil (up to 2500 litres per year tax-free). Origo Industries is displaying its technology for... [more]
Citroën C5 Tourer goes on sale on 17 June
The Tourer adds a new dimension - and a lot more space - to the C5 range, as one of the most luxurious ‘estate’ cars in its class. The Tourer features a highly versatile and spacious interior without compromising the C5’s styling. The C5 Tourer boasts an impressive array of driver comforts and innovative touches along with new features tailored to the vehicle’s functional design philosophy. The combination of Citroën’s self-levelling suspensio... [more]
Looking for the UK's greenest motorist
Smart driving techniques deliver environmental, financial and safety benefits through reduced fuel consumption and a smoother driving style designed to reduce wasteful acceleration and braking. Ford and the Energy Saving Trust have announced a nationwide smart driving challenge to find the UK's greenest motorist. Ford's ECOnetic range of low CO2 models, showcased at this year's 'Sexy Green Car Show', will go on to regional smart driving events... [more]
Ford in the news
G.M. and Ford Jump on Reports of Deal for Auto Bailout (New York Times)Shares of General Motors and Ford Motor jumped around midday Thursday after a Senate Democratic aide said four senators had reached an agreement on a bipartisan deal to bail out the auto industry. |
GM, Ford shares soar on bailout optimism (Reuters via Yahoo! News)Shares of General Motors and Ford Motor Co soared on Thursday after a Senate Democratic aide said senators had reached agreement on a bipartisan auto aid deal. |
Auto news in brief: Ford rating lowered more (Detroit Free Press)Ford Motor Co.'s debt rating was lowered by Standard & Poor's further into junk status as the cash burn accelerates at the second-largest U.S. automaker. |
Ford recalls European chief to run factories (Toronto Star)Ford Motor Co. has pulled an executive back from Europe to run its North American factories in an effort to free the current manufacturing chief to focus on standardizing the automaker's operations across the globe. |
S&P cuts Ford ratings on cash burn and lower sales (AP via Yahoo! Finance)Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its ratings on Ford Motor Co. one notch further into junk territory Thursday, as the automaker continues to burn cash and sees lower sales. |
GM Tumbles to Lowest Since '30s, Ford Falls as Aid Plan Falters (Bloomberg)Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. fell toward its lowest since the 1930s after U.S. lawmakers deadlocked on an auto-industry bailout, raising the prospect it could run out of cash before a new Congress can come to the rescue next year. Ford tumbled to a 28-year low. |
Anderson Ford Mercury helping CISD through test drive incentive (Cleveland Advocate)In an innovative twist on conventional fundraising, the community of Cleveland will have the opportunity to earn money for Cleveland High School simply by test driving a new Ford vehicle. |
Tamara Mitchell Ford speaks out about Connie Matthews new job (WMCTV Memphis)Tamara Mitchell Ford has never been one to hold back. Mitchell Ford, who seems focused and healthy, talked about Connie Matthews and showed letters sent to her by John Ford. |
Red River Ford extends canned food drive (Durant Daily Democrat)DURANT — Red River Ford is extending its canned food drive and its offer to donate $25 for each car sold until Saturday because of the popularity of the food drive and fundraiser. |
Ford Family Fortune Takes Hits with Firm (Washington Post)The Ford family is paying a heavy price to maintain its controlling stake in the automaker. In less than seven months, the family has lost $533 million on the special shares that give it 40 percent of the voting rights in the company. |
