Mercury

Did Ford get burned in automaker bailout?

Textio (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

The Mercury Mariner hybrid If you analyze the total automaker bailout, according to recent research, US taxpayers are contributing $12,200 for every vehicle GM sells, and $7,600 for every vehicle Chrysler sells. So the study asks, are we punishing ’smarter’ automakers while rewarding the bad decisions of other automakers? Certainly, Ford gained market share thanks to the fact [...]

• Did Ford get burned in automaker bailout? - Hybrid Cars

What Are IIHS Least Safe Cars?

KickingTires (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its 2010 Top Safety Picks, which include all vehicles that received a “Good” rating in the different crash tests, but what about those vehicles that didn’t fare so well? USA Today wondered the...

AutoNation Seattle and BECU to Give Away a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, and BECU, the largest credit union in Washington State and the fifth largest in the nation, today announced that it will be giving one lucky winner the keys to a brand new, 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid this Saturday, November 21. The winner will be chosen at Ford Lincoln Mercury of...

Irony

Wind Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

A recent report caught my attention. There is a proposal for a large natural gas generating station in Oakville Ontario. This natural gas generating station is part of the province’s plan to phase out the coal fired generating stations. Natural gas generated electricity has about 50% of the carbon emissions of coal, and reduces [...]

Functions and scales of Transponder key programmer

Wholesale replica designer handbags (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Transponder key programmer is often used for key programming. It is more cars than any other transponder machine. And it is quite necessary for many people. Here are some introductions for the functions and coverage scale of transponder key programmer. Take T300 chip key decoder for example. Function introduces of T300 chip key decoder 1. Read [...]

Energy Suspension Hyperflex

Auto Parts Blog (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Energy Suspension Hyperflex - HYPER-FLEX also none as the Master Kit is Energy Suspension’s unique and technically advanced chemical formulation performance polyurethane. HYPER-FLEX has been used on Energy’s products that have been awarded 9 U.S. Patents. Durability is superior to most rubber components that are used for cars, trucks and SUVs. Road salt, oil, and [...]

Ford Minivans Investigated for Transmission Failure

Wheels (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has advanced an investigation, looking into transmission failures in 2004-05 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans.

2010 Ford Escape Hybrid

Auto Spectator (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Escape Hybrid Expected To Remain America’s Most Fuel-efficient and Environmentally-friendly SUV For 2010, Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner add a host of new features that improve safety and make driving more convenient. Escape and Mariner also become two of the first Ford Motor Company vehicles to feature SYNC® with Traffic, Directions and Information – helping reduce distractions while...

2010 Ford Escape

Auto Spectator (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

New Safety, Convenience Technology Bolsters Family-friendly 2010 Ford Escape For 2010, Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner add a host of new features that improve safety and make driving more convenient. Escape and Mariner also become two of the first Ford Motor Company vehicles to feature SYNC® with Traffic, Directions and Information – helping reduce distractions while accessing important...

Ford Easy Fill Capless Fuel Filler System Make Fillups a Breeze

Ford Reports (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

When Ford's Flex made its appearance at our local dealerships, some of the salespeople who were checking it out for the first time noticed something interesting, there's no screw-on cap behind the fuel-filler door. Thinking it was a mistake, in fact, a couple of the salespeople at the dealership where we made this rather startling discovery, tried...

NHTSA investigates Ford minivans over possible transmission defect

Leftlane (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Following the recall of 1.1 million minivans last month for a faulty cruise control switch, Ford may be forced to recall another 205,000 vans due to a potentially faulty transmission. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration has opened an investigation involving 2004-05 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans. The NHTSA is looking into complaints about [...]

Ford Fusion wins Motor Trend Car of the Year award

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Filed under: Hybrid , Ford , Green Daily 2010 Ford Fusion Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery For the first time ever, Motor Trend announced the winner of its annual Car of the Year award this afternoon live via webcast . Though the field of 23 contenders was highly competitive this year (follow the jump for a complete list), we guessed immediately that the winner was a Ford as soon as...

• Ford Fusion wins Motor Trend Car of the Year award - Autoblog

Ford resolves dispute with UAW workers at Mo. plant

1853 Chairman (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

Ford resolves dispute with UAW workers at Mo. plant Amy Wilson and Chrissie Thompson Automotive News | November 15, 2009 – 12:01 am EST Ford Motor Co. has resolved its workload dispute with workers at its assembly plant in suburban Kansas City, Mo., a spokeswoman said, as employees wrapped up voting to authorize a strike. Local UAW members had started their vote on Thursday and had planned to...

10 Ford Focus variants to U.S. Over Next Three Years

Range Rover (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009

While the first-generation Ford Focus certainly had its faults, it was also ahead of its time, with engaging driving dynamics and a ton of different variations. You could get a Focus sedan, a three- or five-door hatch and even a wagon. For a few years there was even a high-revving SVT Focus (those were the days). While the current Focus is relegated to only sedan and coupe variants, the 2011 Focus...

• REPORT: 10 Ford Focus variants coming to the U.S. - Autoblog

Changing hands

montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009

Charlie Wall worked for car dealerships, mostly Ford outlets, for 21 years.