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Mulally says that he has not plan to leave Ford

Ford CEO Alan Mulally denies that he will take the CEO position at Microsoft, despite months of speculation that he would take the soon-to-be-open job. "I would like to end the Microsoft speculation because I have no other plans to do any...

Ford has certified the first 67 dealers in the US that will sell the Focus Electric that will go on sale later this spring. Ford is rolling the car out in phases across the US starting in California, New York and New Jersey in the spring.  ...

Ford is claiming that its push towards more fuel efficient technologies is spurring job creation within the company. It has doubled the size of the team working on Ecoboost, turbocharged engines and is adding positions for research and development...

Hatchbacks in the US were once looked at in the US with scorn and derision as cheap econo-boxes. Memories of the Chevy Chevette make an entire generation shudder in disgust. However, Ford thinks that it has finally brought a small shift to the market...

Ford has announced that it will be closing two more factories in addition to the Genk, Belgium, factory by the end of 2014. The Southampton and parts of the Dagenham factories will both be closed in 2013. In total, Ford will shed 5,700 e...

The UK's Auto Express magazine commissioned Ford to design a modern version of the Cortina to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original car. The Cortina model was an important and successful model for Ford of Europe, especially ...

Expanding production even further in the next year

Ford has built its two millionth EcoBoost engine since launching the turbocharged engines in 2009. Production for 2013 is up 60% from 2012, and it is the first time ever that EcoBoost engines have exceeded Ford’s diesel engine production. ...

Ford's Go Further dealer event in Amsterdam revealed more news than anyone expected. It showed us Ford's refreshed Fiesta, new Mondeo and plans for more SUVs in Europe. Included in all of the announcements, Ford says that the Mustang will ...

Ford is considering jumping on the bandwagon in Europe with Peugeot and Fiat by closing a factory in Europe. The two most likely candidates are Southampton, England, and Genk, Belgium. Southampton is specifically on the chopping block bec...

Ford is considering creating a specific brand or brands specifically for China. Ford is trying to catch up to General Motors and Volkswagen who have become stables of the Chinese market. According to Ford in China, it is in talks with other intern...