ford
Founded in 1903 by Mr. Henry Ford, the Ford Motor Company is one of the oldest automotive manufacturers in the world and has become one of the best known name brands in the world. In addition the car manufacturer, which also incorporates the Mercury and Lincoln brands. Ford also owns Volvo of Sweden and has small stakes in Mazda of Japan, and the high class car manufacturer Aston Martin of England. In 2008 it was confirmed that the total number of people employed in the US by Ford was 87,700. The total number employed world wide was 213,000. Also in 2008 the global revenue of Ford was listed at $146.3 billion.
Automotive.com provides good blog information about Ford, its latest endeavors and insight into all the latest news about the Ford motor company. This site is well used for all types of cars and so it is well maintained and easy to use.
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in BusinessDetroit Looks Toward Green Future

With the Green Jobs Initiative on the horizon, Detroit looks toward the future despite recent economic setbacks.by jfylo / on Nov 9, 2009 -
in BusinessFord Boasts First Profitable Quarter in Four Years

Ford announces $997 million profit for the third quarter of 2009; stock prices make midday jump.by bryanmckay / on Nov 2, 2009
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “ford”
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bunch of misc parts
Tampa Racing —
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All the little doodad stuff you gather when trying to finish. holley 750 mechanical secondaries, in nedw shape, no fuel since rebuild. $150 Motoport air cleaner w/ K&N filter $30 Set of polished (need to be polished) new RPI valve covers...holes for breathers not punched yet, have baffles. $50 Standard ...3 hours ago -
Family albums ‘n four-speeds – early evidence of our love of old cars
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If we needed any proof that old cars are in our blood, we sure have it now. When we put out the call for your family album photos with old cars in ‘em the other day, we got plenty of responses and some great stories. The first one to come in, above, was from Ron Peters, who writes: This is my favorite family car ...3 hours ago -
Bank Names New Royersford Manager
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ROYERSFORD PA – Cesidia A. Cauler, a Pottstown PA resident who is involved in several community organizations, has been named by Univest National Bank and Trust Co. as manager of its branch office at 328 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford PA. Cauler is active in several local chambers of commerce and the Salvation Army. She ...5 hours ago -
Local Firm’s Attorney Wins Award
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LIMERICK PA – J. Scott Maxwell, an attorney with the law firm of Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin – which operates an office at 296 W. Ridge Pike, Suite 204, Limerick PA – has been presented with the William H. Markus Award of Excellence by the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association during its ...5 hours ago -
Ford Focus Style+
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Increasing the value for money, Ford is now offering the Style+ package for the five-door Focus models as well. Offering nearly 2000 euros worth of equipments, Style+ pack includes a new and improved audio system with Bluetooth and voice control, new front seats with adjustable lumbar support for the driver side, ...6 hours ago -
Ariz. lawmakers hit reset button on loan lawsuits
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Arizona legislators responded quickly last June when bankers complained that investor-builders were abusing a post-foreclosure protection intended for homeowners. Within 23 days, a bill to give lenders more leeway to sue former owners of foreclosed properties… Foreclosure - Arizona - Real estate - Business - ...6 hours ago -
WTB: 3 or 4in Cowl Hood (BOLT ON)
Tampa Racing —
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like it says... I have a 3in pin down hood that has seen better days and now trying to freshin up the body for my paint plans in the future... So, looking for a 3-4in BOLT DOWN Cowl Hood 88-93 Mustang Notch/Fox...LMK...Thanks!8 hours ago -
Geely Steps Up Volvo Talks With Ford
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After we reported yesterday that the talks between Geely and Ford about Volvo are intensifying, China’s Xinhua news agency runs a terse one-liner today: “China’s Geely Holding Group said Friday it was having a detailed and in-depth discussion with Ford over relevant terms and contracts about acquiring Volvo.” ...8 hours ago -
Your flex-fuel Ford may be addicted to gasoline
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This story is a bit humorous and may even end up saving you a few bucks if you own a flex-fuel vehicle. Local San Antonio news station WOAI is reporting that a number of flex-fuel vehicles that have been running on regular unleaded gas may flash the check engine light the first few times you [...]8 hours ago -
Why ‘Nine,’ ‘Precious’ and ‘A Single Man’ scare me
Hollywood Hills —
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There are a lot of movies, both out now and coming up, that I will be seeing, but there’s something (or someone) about each of them that I’ve secretly been thinking makes them less legitimate. For example, Fergie in “ Nine .” I know she has like one song and is in like one scene or something. But ...9 hours ago -
Ford F-150 Floor Mats
Supercars - Sweet & cool car site for super fast sport car —
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Floor mats, which help us to keep our truck clean, are great for those amongst us who like to step into a clean truck. These will help keep everything you dont want in your Ford F-150 from getting in, including dirt, road salt, snow, and plant debris. There are actually two types of floor mats [...]9 hours ago -
UPDATE: Google Maps Now Includes Munis Upcoming Service Changes
Akit's Complaint Department —
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This is an interesting piece of news, Google Maps updated their "transit planner" for Muni when you tell the system you plan to take a trip on or after 12/5/09. I noticed this change on the map posted on a recent entry on my blog addressing Muni about why new bus and train schedules are not posted for the public to ...9 hours ago -
Apple’s iPhone set to make splash in South Korea
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The iPhone’s arrival in South Korea is generating considerable buzz among consumers and industry watchers amid expectations it will shake up a market dominated by world-beating domestic manufacturers. “I can’t wait to get my iPhone,” said Na Hae-bin, a 30-… iPhone - Apple - South Korea - Smartphone ...9 hours ago -
A shiny performance from Ford Ikon
Vicky.in | Indian Automobile Blog —
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The entry-level sedan from Ford, Ikon, secured a slot as the highest number in the mid-size segment, said the report from JD Power Asia Pacific 2009 India. Ford Ikon’s feat is amidst the increasing competition from new faces and clinched the spot with a score of 90PP100 in the study. The score is viewed [...]10 hours ago -
Chevrolet Volt gets driver-activated warning system for the blind
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Whether it’s voluntary or enforced , it seems to be a safe bet that most electric vehicles will eventually break their silence in one way or another to warn nearby pedestrians — especially the blind. Chevrolet looks to be taking a slightly different approach than most with the Volt, however, and it ...10 hours ago -
Volkswagen to invest $3.5 billion in Brazil
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Germany’s Volkswagen AG on Friday announced plans to invest euro2.3 billion ($3.5 billion) in Brazil and said it hopes to be building a million vehicles a year in the country by 2014. Volkswagen said the planned investment through 2014 is aimed at increasing… Brazil - South America - [...]11 hours ago -
Thanksgiving Game Under Siege
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It has been rumored for some time now, but the City of Detroit must acknowledge the reality that the Thanksgiving Classic is under siege from the NFL. In a league where great traditions have been altered and tweaked for greater revenue, there is no doubting that the league will take a look into Detroit’s ...11 hours ago -
BMW, Porche, Ferrari, Ford, Rolls Royce, Limousine, Toyota :: Jet-Powered Ford Guns for 300 MPH
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Author: awais Subject: Jet-Powered Ford Guns for 300 MPH Posted: Nov 27, 2009 (GMT 0) Jet-Powered Ford Guns for 300 MPH Joe Wilkins knew there was only one way to give his supercharged, alcohol-injected Hemi-engined hot rod more power: Put a jet engine in the trunk. It started as a11 hours ago -
Bureaucracy trips up renewable energy projects
Business Blog —
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California’s renewable power boom is off to a slower start than planned. Delays have hit more than half of the big solar, wind and geothermal energy projects under development throughout the state, according to a recent government report. They’re still moving… Renewable energy - California - Solar power ...12 hours ago -
Tom Ford Private Blend- Noir de Noir
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Noir de Noir from tom Fords Private Blend was not a love from first sniff on my part. My first thought was "too rosy, too boozy". I first tested it on a warmish day, when it promptly went sour on my skin, as too many rose scents tend to do. I got the saffron note, but there was nothing dark or mysterious about it, and ...12 hours ago

