Main Street Observer (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
November auto sales numbers are in, and they are bad all across the board. GM down 41% Ford down 31% Chrylser down 47% Toyota down 34% Honda down 32% "The economy continues to weaken and auto sales reflect this reality," said Jim Farley, Ford's head of marketing and communications. Observer sez: Don't overlook the negative effect that tightening consumer credit had on auto sales. Many auto buyers...
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
... worse state of recession than the broader economy, "and some might say bordering on a depression."Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.'s group vice president of marketing, said he expects the industry to post continued year-over-year sales declines until at least the second half of 2009.Farley said sales started the month at an improved rate but began skidding around mid-November, coinciding...
The Daily Vidette (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
... released by the company. "Every manufacturer is posting awful numbers and we are no exception."Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.'s group vice president of marketing, said he expects the industry to post continued year-over-year declines in auto sales until at least the second half of 2009."We could see some strengthening in the second half of next year, or at least some stabilization, albeit at...
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... released by the company. “Every manufacturer is posting awful numbers and we are no exception.”Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.’s group vice president of marketing, said he expects the industry to post continued year-over-year declines in auto sales until at least the second half of 2009.“We could see some strengthening in the second half of next year, or at least some stabilization, albeit at...
Signs of the Times (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... released by the company. "Every manufacturer is posting awful numbers and we are no exception." Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.'s group vice president of marketing, said he expects the industry to post continued year-over-year decines in auto sales until at least the second half of 2009. "We could see some strengthening in the second half of next year, or at least some stabilization, albeit at...
The Truth About Cars (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
Between the release of its and , today has been a big news day for Ford. But the most revealing stories coming out of Dearborn today have to do with the Blue Oval’s production plans. [sub] reports that Ford will cut its 2009 Q1 production by 37.9 percent to 430,000 units, an unsurprising move considering its monthly sales are sitting at under 125k and dropping. As Ford marketing boss Jim Farley...
Hybrid Car Blog (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Calling “the Number One producer of hybrids in North America,” marketing head Jim Farley said at the Los Angeles Auto Show that the Fusion Hybrid would be the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan on sale. The car will return 39 miles per gallon on the EPA city cycle, said chief engineer J.D. Shanahan, and highway mileage “at least 6 miles a gallon better than Camry Hybrid”—which would be 40 mpg...
Detroit News (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... nearly 35 percent. "The economy continues to weaken and auto sales reflect this reality," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president of marketing and communications, in a news release. Auto sales for November, released today, are expected to show a drop of 36 percent from a year ago to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 10.2 million vehicles, according to Joseph Amaturo, analyst at...
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... released by the company. "Every manufacturer is posting awful numbers and we are no exception."Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.'s group vice president of marketing, said he expects the industry to post continued year-over-year declines in auto sales until at least the second half of 2009."We could see some strengthening in the second half of next year, or at least some stabilization, albeit at...
Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... of 122,723, down 31%. "The economy continues to weaken and auto sales reflect this reality," said Jim Farley, Ford's head of marketing and communications.Total car sales fell 31% while truck and van sales fell 24%, amid a 19% drop for the F-series truck. SUVs slumped 40%.The Edge "crossover" -- designed to buffer Ford against the SUV decline -- plunged 60%. The car-based wagon -- designed...
The Business First of Louisville (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... and auto sales reflect this reality,” Ford group vice president of marketing and communications Jim Farley said in a news release.The biggest sales decline in November came in the sport utility vehicle category.Ford’s Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineers are made at the Louisville Assembly Plant on Fern Valley Road. The company plans to begin manufacturing the Ford Expedition...
Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... of 122,723, down 31%. "The economy continues to weaken and auto sales reflect this reality," said Jim Farley, Ford's head of marketing and communications.Total car sales fell 31% while truck and van sales fell 24%, amid a 19% drop for the F-series truck. SUVs slumped 40%.The Edge "crossover" -- designed to buffer Ford against the SUV decline -- plunged 60%. The car-based wagon -- designed...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... and spending."The economy continues to weaken and auto sales reflect this reality," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "At Ford, we are focused on executing our plan. In 2009 and 2010, we'll launch an unprecedented number of new vehicles, and every product will offer consumers the best or among the best fuel economy in its class."In recent weeks, Ford...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
... V. Esmond, Senior Vice President, Automotive Operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. -- Jim Farley, Group Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Ford Motor Company -- Earl J. Hesterberg, President and CEO, Group 1 Automotive Inc. -- Mike Jackson, Chairman and CEO, AutoNation -- Frank O. Klegon, Executive Vice President - Product Development, Chrysler LLC -- John Krafcik,...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
-- Dr. Andrew Brown Jr., P.E., NAE, Executive Director & Chief Technologist, Innovation & Technology, Delphi Corporation -- Heidi Browning, Senior Vice President, Insight & Planning, MySpace -- Marcus Chao, President, Lean Enterprise China -- Donald V. Esmond, Senior Vice President, Automotive Operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. -- Jim Farley, Group Vice President, Marketing...
