Ford Motor Company - Business ExchangeMost Active Articles2009-11-23T23:53:51.848-05:00Business ExchangeBusiness_Exchange@businessweek.comurn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:ford-motor-companyRobert Piercerpierce420Ford Fusion Gets Top Marks, Company Stock Soarsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12564036953673570787-ac1769449fa071c197d7f671c04f140a2009-11-20T22:16:19.187-05:00A year ago, many people were predicting the end of Detroit. In light of the financial sector's collapse and the subsequent Big Three implosion (not to mention a few highly publicized chats between Detroit CEOs and members of Congress), naysayers...A year ago, many people were predicting the end of Detroit. In light of the financial sector's collapse and the subsequent Big Three implosion (not to mention a few highly publicized chats between Detroit CEOs and members of Congress), naysayers...SeekingAlpha.comhttp://seekingalpha.com/article/174052-ford-fusion-gets-top-marks-company-stock-soarsAutomotive SEOaseo831121200Small is big for Ford as car-buyer tastes shifturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12783676077924597294-396719b9f5934f6ff63e6a2b7f0e4cef2009-11-20T17:01:59.082-05:00Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Aging baby boomers and their finicky offspring may not see eye to eye on much these days, but both demographic groups seem to agree that smaller is better when it comes to new cars.Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Aging baby boomers and their finicky offspring may not see eye to eye on much these days, but both demographic groups seem to agree that smaller is better when it comes to new cars.MarketWatchhttp://www.marketwatch.com/story/small-is-big-for-ford-as-car-buyer-tastes-shift-2009-11-20Automotive SEOaseo8314301Ford Invests Heavily in Brazilurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18119125544524454767-a5a29fcba38eef373d5858a507dca4c32009-11-20T22:16:08.159-05:00Billion Dollar investment in Brazil plantBillion Dollar investment in Brazil plantnews.xinhuanet.comhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-11/21/content_12514708.htmAutomotive SEOaseo8314400Ford Fusion Named 2010 MOTOR TREND Car of the Yearurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3603787191159441936-75ea21ff4aa60da32f1bcd4d6745707c2009-11-20T22:18:49.013-05:00# The 2010 Ford Fusion is MOTOR TREND magazine's pick for its prestigious Car of the Year® award# The 2010 Ford Fusion is MOTOR TREND magazine's pick for its prestigious Car of the Year® awardprnewswire.comhttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ford-fusion-named-2010-motor-trend-car-of-the-year-70294947.htmlAutomotive SEOaseo8313300Ford Motor Company Announces Pricing Results of Convertible Notes Offeringurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11341185576807714944-26159ff32bc0c054f2f4dd05178ae4ff2009-11-20T22:19:47.513-05:00DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today announced the pricing of its offering of senior convertible notes due Nov. 15, 2016. Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion will be offered, an...DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today announced the pricing of its offering of senior convertible notes due Nov. 15, 2016. Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion will be offered, an...Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS15798+04-Nov-2009+PRN20091104Automotive SEOaseo8311100Trebek tours Ford plant before 'Jeopardy!' taping | detnews.comurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:303224083306880266-01bd2b31a076fd3d3697c89a4f7206d72009-11-20T22:19:18.596-05:00Last Updated: November 20. 2009 8:27AM Trebek tours Ford plant before 'Jeopardy!' taping Kimberly Hayes Taylor / The Detroit News Dearborn -- Alex Trebek, host of "Jeopardy!," one of the nation's most popular quiz shows, made a rare visit to Metro...Last Updated: November 20. 2009 8:27AM Trebek tours Ford plant before 'Jeopardy!' taping Kimberly Hayes Taylor / The Detroit News Dearborn -- Alex Trebek, host of "Jeopardy!," one of the nation's most popular quiz shows, made a rare visit to Metro...detnews.comhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20091120/ENT10/911200316/1457/ENT10/Trebek-tours-Ford-plant-before--Jeopardy---tapingAutomotive SEOaseo8311100Ford, Subaru shine in recent safety testsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11084288510820120009-b80664a1006fca02c4b255b00c1306812009-11-20T17:06:14.935-05:00Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Ford Motor Co. had another reason to toot its own horn Wednesday after a recent study found that six of its vehicles notched top safety honors, while rival Toyota Motor Corp.Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Ford Motor Co. had another reason to toot its own horn Wednesday after a recent study found that six of its vehicles notched top safety honors, while rival Toyota Motor Corp.MarketWatchhttp://www.marketwatch.com/story/ford-subaru-shine-in-recent-safety-tests-2009-11-18Automotive SEOaseo8312200Ford to Offer Air Bags in Rear Seat Beltsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9969899008306886374-21e96d5757e636a40eb3c3f801be06432009-11-20T22:20:40.918-05:00Jeff Kowalsky/European Pressphoto Agency Dean Jaradi, a research engineer at the Ford Motor Company, demonstrated the inflatable seat belts, which are meant to provide additional protection for children and older passengers. Related Times Topics:...Jeff Kowalsky/European Pressphoto Agency Dean Jaradi, a research engineer at the Ford Motor Company, demonstrated the inflatable seat belts, which are meant to provide additional protection for children and older passengers. Related Times Topics:...New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/business/06ford.htmlAutomotive SEOaseo8310000Ford Reports Nearly $1 Billion Profiturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6520840872355243856-5113d50eee82f6df4f9269dbe85e002d2009-11-02T14:35:34.078-05:00It's now fair to declare Ford Motor (F) an unqualified turnaround story. The company reported a $997 million third-quarter profit on Nov. 2, adding profits to gains in market share and improvements in quality since CEO Alan Mulally took over.It's now fair to declare Ford Motor (F) an unqualified turnaround story. The company reported a $997 million third-quarter profit on Nov. 2, adding profits to gains in market share and improvements in quality since CEO Alan Mulally took over.BusinessWeekhttp://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/nov2009/db2009112_075062.htmSean Greenesgreene35918118100Why Ford Will Make Iturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10668419283257948190-bf1ea48f265aa446426fbaf257229e742009-02-28T16:49:12.103-05:00These are interesting times in the American automotive industry. Foreign or domestic, Asian or European, pretty much every automaker that sells new vehicles in the United States has been affected by the economic crisis in recent months.These are interesting times in the American automotive industry. Foreign or domestic, Asian or European, pretty much every automaker that sells new vehicles in the United States has been affected by the economic crisis in recent months.SeekingAlpha.comhttp://seekingalpha.com/article/123195-why-ford-will-make-itMary S. Butlermbutler5351,2571,25520Ford Transit Connect To Become All-Electric Van in 2010 | CleanTechies Blogurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14223387837389182410-133943b35ad70c127866a6e4740f25622009-11-02T12:28:48.636-05:00Ford is driving closer to its goal of producing an all-electric car with the announcement of an electric van for North America for 2010. The Ford Transit Connect BEV will incorporate a drivetrain from Azure Dynamics and lithium ion batteries from...Ford is driving closer to its goal of producing an all-electric car with the announcement of an electric van for North America for 2010. The Ford Transit Connect BEV will incorporate a drivetrain from Azure Dynamics and lithium ion batteries from...blog.cleantechies.comhttp://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/02/ford-transit-connect-all-electric-van-2010/Ceylan (Oney) Thomsonconey672525200Ford Posts an Unexpected Profit of $997 millionurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7825395359984428846-0425aa270d107e14aa6151da52d5c8ce2009-11-02T10:44:57.343-05:00The Ford Motor Company on Monday posted a surprise third-quarter profit of $997 million and said it had its first profitable quarter in North America in more than four years.The Ford Motor Company on Monday posted a surprise third-quarter profit of $997 million and said it had its first profitable quarter in North America in more than four years.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/business/03auto.html?_r=1Mary S. Butlermbutler535444400Ford Motor Takes a Right Turnurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:859726497848446094-c921ff892f784af3f6874e8f7e47c28b2009-03-06T12:36:04.984-05:00Alone of Detroit's three auto makers, Ford Motor isn't begging Washington for a bridge loan. The paradox is that, if Ford's latest plan to retire as much as 40% of its debt works out, it would probably be the best-positioned to qualify for a government loan.
Alone of Detroit's three auto makers, Ford Motor isn't begging Washington for a bridge loan. The paradox is that, if Ford's latest plan to retire as much as 40% of its debt works out, it would probably be the best-positioned to qualify for a government loan.
online.wsj.comhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB123628613118743861.htmlCharles Dubowcdubow60242942810Ford reports surprise $1 billion profiturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14866525142817069782-ea6574abd390af3915bc5a8a030e71cc2009-11-04T21:01:32.125-05:00DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter and forecast a "solidly profitable" 2011. The automaker said Monday...DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter and forecast a "solidly profitable" 2011. The automaker said Monday...twurl.nlhttp://twurl.nl/qjoj8pRay Kwongrkwong113171700Ford Says October Sales Rose as Industry Ended Clunker Hangoverurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:280286989324702078-cc3cc399242339d51a961c7c7df5ef6e2009-10-30T16:05:31.590-04:00Ford Motor Co. said U.S. auto sales rose in October from a month earlier in the wake of reduced demand following the cash for clunkers program.Ford Motor Co. said U.S. auto sales rose in October from a month earlier in the wake of reduced demand following the cash for clunkers program.bloomberg.comhttp://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aVizU5GU4x3Y&pos=6Shirley Bradysbrady224252500Geely rises to record high on Volvo progressurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2538532935085888087-af066ef93a270e302480bf1b3bedf7d02009-10-31T20:18:14.813-04:00Even with confirmation from Ford that China’s Geely is the preferred buyer for the U.S. automaker’s Volvo marque, there are still concerns that the long-rumored deal won’t get off the ground. Bloomberg News reports that talks may yet fail as the two...Even with confirmation from Ford that China’s Geely is the preferred buyer for the U.S. automaker’s Volvo marque, there are still concerns that the long-rumored deal won’t get off the ground. Bloomberg News reports that talks may yet fail as the two...BusinessWeekhttp://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/blog/eyeonasia/archives/2009/10/geely_rises_to.html?chan=globalbiz_asia+index+page_top+storiesBruce Einhornbeinhorn468191900Ford Bucks Detroit Trend, With 3 New Car Modelsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6577180759178748881-78ea6fdb037032ea72e677e752f69e632009-03-02T11:45:57.896-05:00New-car introductions are becoming increasingly rare as the auto industry suffers through its worst downturn in 25 years. New-car introductions are becoming increasingly rare as the auto industry suffers through its worst downturn in 25 years. New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/02/business/02ford.html?_r=1&ref=businessMary S. Butlermbutler53525125010Ford Benefits as GM, Chrysler Stumbleurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:297879977828440059-e526a1feb3acb83dcceee3bcb023c1cb2009-02-20T10:06:24.948-05:00Ford Motor Co., which hasn't taken a dime of government bailout loans, is benefiting from the troubles of its two cross-town competitors in Detroit, General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. GM and Chrysler are required to seek cost concessions from...Ford Motor Co., which hasn't taken a dime of government bailout loans, is benefiting from the troubles of its two cross-town competitors in Detroit, General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. GM and Chrysler are required to seek cost concessions from...online.wsj.comhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB123508913836428083.htmlGopal Pillaigpillai45325425211Is Now The Time To Buy Stock in Ford?urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12099576737218229773-ced134b2a2916db368e1ec35bd2870af2008-12-17T14:48:46.298-05:00updown.comhttp://www.updown.com/Buy-in-large-soon,-ride-the-upside-then-diversify./stock-tip/24912Jeremy Galenjgalen93935035000Ford Posts $1.4 Billion Loss, Burns Less Cashurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:708133289396694318-7a1267e3be2678e8e2dd5d3dd74b06732009-04-24T10:55:29.892-04:00Ford Motor Co. said it has enough money to make it through this year after posting a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss amid cost-cutting that helped the auto maker slow its cash burn. Ford Motor Co. said it has enough money to make it through this year after posting a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss amid cost-cutting that helped the auto maker slow its cash burn. online.wsj.comhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB124056802228652509.htmlShirley Bradysbrady22415915711Ford Motor soars after cutting its automotive debturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9427079318543059589-3ada210444f13f8e6c9c73ee7966f2b42009-04-06T16:11:41.666-04:00Ford Motor shares headed higher today after the company announced today that it is cutting its debt by $9.9B by using cash as well as common stock. This is expected to lower its automotive debt by about 40% and save the company $500M in interest each year.Ford Motor shares headed higher today after the company announced today that it is cutting its debt by $9.9B by using cash as well as common stock. This is expected to lower its automotive debt by about 40% and save the company $500M in interest each year.BloggingStockshttp://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/04/06/ford-motor-f-soars-after-cutting-its-automotive-debt/Shirley Bradysbrady22418017910Hot Quest for Green Machine Makes Nissan, GM Tap Into Voltageurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6632051555451016108-6560ef1f2772fe7840005950da6af19a2009-10-29T16:45:09.337-04:00Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Cars are going electric and Nissan Motor Co. is leading the way. At least that’s what the Japanese company was saying last spring at a media presentation in Bear Mountain, New York. Nissan’s plan for a mass-market electric...Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Cars are going electric and Nissan Motor Co. is leading the way. At least that’s what the Japanese company was saying last spring at a media presentation in Bear Mountain, New York. Nissan’s plan for a mass-market electric...bloomberg.comhttp://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=aTUdjBbyclJ0Brian Andersonbanderson1127601Ford Spending 25% of Marketing on Digital and Social Mediaurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10205423889089427899-5f2dce47f40d4b306bda804de8db0eb22009-10-16T23:18:22.201-04:00Ford Motor Co. this year will spend 25% of its marketing dollars on digital media, more than twice the amount spent by the industry. According to J.D. Power...Ford Motor Co. this year will spend 25% of its marketing dollars on digital media, more than twice the amount spent by the industry. According to J.D. Power...BusinessWeekhttp://www.businessweek.com/autos/autobeat/archives/2009/10/ford_spending_2.htmlRon Casalottircasalotti055201901China, intellectual property and Fordurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14245301194561047657-66dc59cbe8797a9b0e3d5e8814a7640d2009-10-28T15:25:49.131-04:00On Wednesday, when Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) named a group led by Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. as the preferred bidder for its Volvo Car Corp. division, there remained a big hurdle for any deal to overcome: how to safeguard Ford's intellectual property rights. The Deal Pipeline subscribers will find details here. On Wednesday, when Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) named a group led by Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. as the preferred bidder for its Volvo Car Corp. division, there remained a big hurdle for any deal to overcome: how to safeguard Ford's intellectual property rights. The Deal Pipeline subscribers will find details here. thedeal.comhttp://www.thedeal.com/corporatedealmaker/2009/10/china_intellectual_property_an.phpBrennen Wysongbwysong5988800New Fuel Economy Standards Might Kill Fordurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16577757640438436630-7eb0fbe4e05c2fa1f41cb0d67534192f2009-05-20T11:51:21.753-04:00While Ford (F) CEO, Alan Mulally stood with Barack Obama in the Rose Garden yesterday to support the new fuel economy standards, just two days prior, his company almost broke the entire deal. While Ford (F) CEO, Alan Mulally stood with Barack Obama in the Rose Garden yesterday to support the new fuel economy standards, just two days prior, his company almost broke the entire deal. businessinsider.comhttp://www.businessinsider.com/new-fuel-economy-standards-might-kill-ford-2009-5Mary S. Butlermbutler535919100