Wednesday, January 7, 2009

‘Ford’ News

GM, Ford and Chrysler Sales Could Skyrocket Says Entrepreneur

GM, Ford and Chrysler Sales Could Skyrocket Says Entrepreneur

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:18

Mitch Goldstone, a nationally-known entrepreneur and consumer advocate today initiated a grassroots campaign: “Get in the Holiday Spirit: Buy Cars.” The goal is to instantly resuscitate the economy by engaging consumers to have the courage to rekindle the American spirit by visiting car dealerships and buying cars. Goldstone, president & ...

November Auto Sales: Gas Prices and Heavy Incentives Helped Sales

November Auto Sales: Gas Prices and Heavy Incentives Helped Sales

Monday, November 24, 2008 9:36

This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 850,000 units, a 27.6 percent decrease from November 2007 and a 1.9 percent increase from October 2008, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for the month is expected ...

Taxpayer Watchdog Rips Arrogance of Automakers

Taxpayer Watchdog Rips Arrogance of Automakers

Friday, November 21, 2008 10:11

The nation’s premier taxpayer watchdog group, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), today criticized both the management of the “Big Three” automakers and the leadership of their unions for their arrogance and sense of entitlement.

Ford F-150 Rated Best Overall Half-Ton Pickup

Ford F-150 Rated Best Overall Half-Ton Pickup

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:28

PickupTrucks.com has named the Ford F-150 its Best Overall Half-Ton Pickup. The F-150 earned this title in the website’s annual shootout, which this year pitted the latest batch of half-ton trucks against each other in a head-to- head matchup to determine which was the best for everyday use. In a ...

Looking Into the Auto Industry Future

Friday, September 26, 2008 7:35

This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1.05 million units, a 19.7 percent decrease from September 2007 and a 15.7 percent decrease from August 2008, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.

Top 10 Smart Deals for September

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:31

For those who love warranties and that new car smell, MyRide.com has compiled the Top 10 Deals for September to help consumers save cash on a brand new set of wheels. Between special financing, employee pricing and cash-back incentives, dealers and manufacturers are offering their best deals now before rolling ...

Top 10 Tailgaters

Monday, September 8, 2008 3:57

It's time to dig out the camping chairs and foam fingers — football season is here, and that means it's time to tailgate. Veteran tailgaters can make do in whatever wheels are available, but having a car that's particularly suited for the event could make the difference between a good ...

Back to School Cars

Sunday, September 7, 2008 4:54

We wrote earlier this week about some of the best cars for teens (coverage), and I wanted to follow that up this morning with the best back to school cars available. If your teen’s back to school list includes a car, you will want to know which vehicles are ...

Top Cars for Teens

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 3:10

With the school year starting, many teens will find themselves behind the wheel of a car for the first time. When shopping for a first-time driver, it’s important to find a vehicle that is safe, reliable, efficient and – for most parents and their teens – affordable. To help parents ...

Alcoa Wheels Teams Up with Hot Wheels on Project Vehicle

Friday, August 29, 2008 3:27

Since 1969, Larry Wood, the Chief Designer for Mattel Toys – Hot Wheels Division, has been the driving force behind the success of Hot Wheels – the number one vehicle property in the United States.