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Ford Motor Co. announced that it has successfully completed the debt restructuring initiatives it announced last month, reducing its automotive division’s debt by $9.9 billion — a move that the car manufacturer said will save the company approximately $500 million per year.
Read More »2010 Ford Mustang GT Review – Reliving the Glory Days
Ask any enthusiast what they think the glory days were for the Mustang’s long lineage, and most will tell you 1969 or 1970. Specifically, the days of the Boss 302, the model which established its thoroughbred racing heritage. The days of Parnelli Jones, the Trans Am racing series and the epic battles between the Mustang and Camaro.
Read More »Ford’s Cleveland Plant Begins Production of EcoBoost V6
Good news is few and far between in the car world these days, but here’s some from Ford. Cleveland Engine Plant No.1, which had been idled since 2007, is now open for business and it has began production of the firm’s new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engines. The EcoBoost V6 will be optional on the 2010 […]
Read More »Ford Turns Focus on Geneva Motor Show This Week
The Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland this week will provide opportunities for automakers from around the world to generate buzz over their new vehicles. This includes Ford Motor Co., who needs a positive response as much as anyone. This is another make or break moment for Ford. They’ve been praised for having some great new […]
Read More »Euro-spec Ford Ranger To Show At Geneva
What’s this, the all-new Ford Ranger makes its debut at the Geneva show? It gets even odder than that, while we have to make do with a moderately updated Ranger for now, the rest of the world will be getting an all-new version of the small pickup for 2009. So what is debuting in Geneva […]
Read More »Ford Giving Free Fiestas to People 30-and-under
Tough economic times require new innovative forms of marketing, and that’s exactly what Ford Motor Company is doing by shipping 100 European Ford Fiestas to young Americans throughout the country and soliciting their feedback about the vehicle. That’s right—FREE cars! Why didn’t they do things like this when I was young? (about 25 years ago!) […]
Read More »Ford: Nearly 50% Drop In Warranty Repairs Since 2004
For all the hard knocks that American car companies have been getting lately, it’s great to see some good news, and I have to say, this is good, AND pretty impressive. Ford recently announced that it had cut its warranty repairs by nearly FIFTY percent since 2004. Ford’s worldwide warranty repair costs are down by […]
Read More »Ford Wants to Unload Volvo
Needing cash fast, Ford wants to unload Volvo. The first move is to show that the car line is making money. Who is going to purchase a company that’s losing money? Sales are down by almost half, which will most likely scare away even the most speculative investors. Volvo is a popular car with families, […]
Read More »Ford MyKey System – Keeping teenage drivers safe when you can't be there
In 2010 Ford will unveil a vehicle key that parents can give to their teenage drivers, which changes the settings on various safety features within the car. It’s called MyKey and it’s creating quite a controversy with parents and their kids who are of driving age. Teenagers in cars can be a deadly combination. How […]
Read More »Ford Sells 20% Of Its Stake In Mazda
In an effort to raise cash and prop up its faltering balance sheets, Ford Motor Company has sold 20% of its stake in Mazda, netting the blue oval boys $540 Million. This follows on the heals of GM selling of 3% of their stake in Suzuki (netting the General $230 Million). According to statements from […]
Read More »2009 Ford Flex Limited AWD Review – Character that can’t be Classified.
Ford Flex Consumer Reviews Ford Flex More Expert Reviews 2009 Ford Flex Photo Gallery 2009 Ford Flex Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Cavernous interior Unique styling Incredible fit and finish Dings: Lazy transmission Polarizing brick look - aka - biggie-sized Scion xB Some may think it’s overpriced Ruling: The highest quality, best built Ford we’ve driven in…dare we say…decades?
Read More »2008 Ford F-150 4×4 King Ranch Edition – Boring but Functional
Ford F-Series Consumer Reviews Ford F-Series Overview Ford F-150 Photo Gallery Ford F-150 4×4 Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: High-Quality Hide Luxurious for a truck Solid, reliable performer Deals galore can be had on them right now Dings: Outpowered by competitors Four speed automatic with no tow/haul feature Heavy (duh) Thirsty (double-duh) Ruling: The F-150 […]
Read More »2008 Ford F-250 4×4 Crew Cab Diesel Harley Davidson Edition – Whew!
Ford F-series Consumer Reviews Ford F-250 SD Overview Ford F-250 Photo Gallery Ford F-250 SD 4×4 Diesel Specs by Kurt Gensheimer Blings: More torque than a locomotive Luxurious and spacious interior Ridiculously large in every way, shape and form Dings: Embarrassing fuel economy Kidney-bursting suspension Ridiculously large in every way, shape and form Ruling: I […]
Read More »Ford Announces New F-Series Super Duty Harley-Davidson and Cabela’s FX4 Editions
Ford officially announced the introduction of two special edition packages to its 2009 F-Series Super Duty line-up co-branding with Harley-Davidson™ and Cabela. The F-450 Harley-Davidson™ and Cabela edition FX-4.
Read More »2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Video Review
Ford Mustang Consumer Reviews Ford Mustang More Expert Reviews Ford Mustang Bullitt Photo Gallery Ford Mustang Bullitt Specs This is Ford’s 40th anniversary edition of the ’68 Mustang made famous in the Steve McQueen movie “Bullitt”. The crew at CarReview.com took the Bullitt out for a spin and had fun all day long roasting the […]
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