Ford Motor Co. for the fourth consecutive year posted the most impressive gains in J.D. Power and Associates’ closely-watched survey of initial vehicle quality.
Ford’s Mercury brand was the highest-rated domestic marque, beating out Honda to claim the No. 2 non-luxury slot behind Toyota. It was the first time in recent memory that a U.S. brand […]
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Ford builds on quality gains in J.D. Power survey
Model T Turns 100: Contest Seeks Next Tin Lizzie
Ford to universities:
Design viable automobile that costs under $7,000
The Model T turns 100 this year, and Ford Motor Co. wants a modern-day version of the Tin Lizzie for the 21st century.
During Monday’s kickoff of National Transportation Week at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Paul Mascarenas, vice president of engineering at Ford, announced the […]
Ford Eyes More Cuts As Recovery Advances
In the past year, Mr. Mulally, a former Boeing Co. executive with no auto experience, has improved year-on-year earnings each quarter. In 2007, Ford startled the industry by reporting $400 million in positive operating cash flow, something General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC have been hard-pressed to match. At the same time, the quality ratings of Ford vehicles spiked (a trend that started before Mr. Mulally arrived) and now approach the lofty levels of Toyota Motor Corp. That chopped $1 billion off Ford’s warranty costs last year.
April 29th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued