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#438 of 486 12 percent margins by steve_ HOST

Nov 26, 2012 (8:23 am)

"With car and truck sales on the rebound, all of Detroit's automakers are making money. But Ford Motor Co. is making a lot more on each vehicle it sells than its crosstown rivals do.
 
Ford's third-quarter operating margin in North America was 12 percent — the highest since the company began breaking out regional margins in 2000."
 
Ford leads rivals on profits per vehicle (Detroit News)

#439 of 486 bottomed out? by steve_ HOST

Nov 29, 2012 (8:26 pm)

"Ford is extending the warranty and offering another upgrade that enhances the voice-recognition and navigation technology on its much-criticized MyFord Touch infotainment system, Mark Fields, soon to be the automaker's chief operating officer, told reporters Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
 
The warranty on the MyFord Touch system will now last for five years, up from three years. MyLincoln Touch will carry a six-year warranty, said Ford spokesman Alan Hall."
 
Ford to extend warranty, update software for MyFord Touch (Detroit Free Press)

#440 of 486 First quarter production to climb by steve_ HOST

Dec 03, 2012 (8:07 am)

"Ford Motor Co. said Monday it posted November sales of 177,673, an increase 6 percent, with retail sales jumping 12 percent."
 
Ford sales up 6 (Detroit News)

#441 of 486 EPA review by dieselone

Dec 10, 2012 (8:30 am)

Looks like the EPA is going to investigate the C-Max and Fusion Hybrid mileage ratings.

#442 of 486 Re: EPA review [dieselone] by bpizzuti

Dec 10, 2012 (8:33 am)

Replying to: dieselone (Dec 10, 2012 8:30 am)
Hybrids vary pretty wildly from CR's observed MPG typically. The EPA result isn't really designed to factor in hybrid tech. It'll be interesting to see if they get the same numbers Ford did.

#443 of 486 Re: EPA review [bpizzuti] by steve_ HOST

Dec 10, 2012 (9:00 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Dec 10, 2012 8:33 am)
I doubt that anyone thought a hybrid could get up to 62 mph before the gas motor kicked in when they designed the EPA test.

#444 of 486 8hp and raring to go by steve_ HOST

Dec 11, 2012 (2:52 pm)

Bill Ford Jr. buys original 1903 Ford Model A in auction (Detroit News)

#445 of 486 new minivan coming :-) by steve_ HOST

Dec 14, 2012 (8:01 pm)

How about it Fezo?
 
"Ford claims its Transit Connect will deliver at least 5 m.p.g. better fuel economy on the highway (30 m.p.g. or better) than a Ram C/V Cargo Van while the wagon makes the same claim over a 7-seat Toyota Sienna minivan. Payload is an estimated 1,600 pounds."
  
Ford unveils redesign of Transit, Transit Connect (Detroit Free Press)

#446 of 486 and if you need a new truck by steve_ HOST

Dec 14, 2012 (8:11 pm)

President George W. Bush's 2009 Ford F-150 To Cross Auction Block
 

 
"Proceeds from the sale of the truck will benefit the Fisher House Foundation, which donates "comfort homes" built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers."
 
Hopefully it'll bring way more than TMV.

#447 of 486 Re: new minivan coming :-) [steve_] by fezo

Dec 15, 2012 (7:00 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Dec 14, 2012 8:01 pm)
Well, I am officially out of the minivan biz (though one as an extra car would be useful) but I sure hope a redesigned Transit Connect is better than the current one. When I was stuck in NYC for three months and had to take cabs everywhere I had the misfortune to ride in a Transit Connect. After the experience I made a point to not flag down another!

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