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  • Chinese former Ford employee arrested for stealing Ford trade secrets

    Chinese former Ford employee arrested for stealing Ford trade secretsXiang Dong Yu, also known as Mike Yu, age 47, from Beijing, China, worked for the Ford Motor Company from 1997 to 2007 as a Product Engineer and is said to have had access to important Ford trade secrets. Terrence Berg, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan announced that Xiang Dong Yu was arrested in Chicago under the charge of stealing trade secrets and unauthorized access to a protected computer. Mike Yu accepted a job at the China branch of a U.S. company that has not been named in December 2006. According to the indictment, Xiang Dong Yu allegedly ...

    Tags: chinese, employee, arrested, stealing, trade, secrets, ford

  • Two fabulous design studies for the Lancia Delta HF Integrale and Ford Fiesta RS hit the web

    Two fabulous design studies for the Lancia Delta HF Integrale and Ford Fiesta RS hit the webIt is nice to just dream away sometimes. This is one of those times, as what we have here are two extremely interesting design studies. The photos below show two design studies done by some young students during the 2009 edition of the Berman Autostyle competition. Actually, the two design studies turned out to be the winners. The first design study shows the a Ford Fiesta RS that won the prize for the best version of the Fiesta from a representative of Ford and the second one is a Lancia Delta HF Integrale that won the Cover Award Creativity prize. The Ford Fiesta RS ...

    Tags: delta, fiesta, rs, hf, integrale, design, study, lancia, ford

  • Ford Hall is the brand new home of Picker Engineering Program

    Ford Hall is the brand new home of Picker Engineering ProgramFord, the U.S. maker made the announced, with Smith College collaboration, of a dedication involving brand new science, engineering facility, great for the Picker Engineering Program of the Massachusetts school. Called Ford Hall, this building is therefor the result of a 10 million Dollars Ford donation plus an extra 2.6 million Dollars for the engineering program's support.Jim Vella, the president of Ford Motor Company Fund stated for the press 'We’re proud of our partnership with Smith College and the opportunity to participate in the building of Ford Hall. We are confident that together we can make real advances to safeguard the health of this planet ...

    Tags: ford-hall, ford-engineering, ford-hall-picker-engineering-program, picker-engineering-program

  • Ford Kent Engine is in production again

    Ford Kent Engine is in production againThe fanatics of Formula Ford will have a reason more of celebrating in 2010, as the builder from America decided on reviving the popular engine block Kent. The new Kent's engineering work has begun already; Ford is expecting this engine to be available on market in the upcoming year. Andy Slankard, the Racing Engineering Ford supervisor stated for the press 'Our parts division has many years of expertise in re-making blocks. And we are going to take our knowledge of modern techniques to remanufacture the 'Kent' block and improve its durability. Our aim is not to make performance gains but to strengthen it and to ...

    Tags: kent, duratec, ford, engine, production

  • Ford China is returning 79 percent raise in China

    Ford China is returning 79 percent raise in ChinaThe Chinese operations of Ford are developing quite good and the American-based maker, together with all the joint ventures delivers 119,338 models total sales on the 3rd quarter. This means a raise of 79 % compared to the 2008's same period of time.Ford's September sales grew year-on-year 107 %. Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co. has 227,839 sold units in the 1st 9 months, a year-on-year 43 % raise. Jiangling Motors Corporation got 82,718 models in September, having Ford Transit the leading unit on the light commercial high-end van department receiving sales of 23,520 cars in the 1st 3 quarters.The CEO and chairman of Ford Motor ...

    Tags: china, sales, ford-china, grow, september, focus, jiangling, changan, fiesta

  • Ford is continuing the electrification action with changes in management

    Ford is continuing the electrification action with changes in managementFord likes the electrification idea and it has announced already a few green units to be debuted in the upcoming few years. Just now Ford announced an all-new measure for supporting the sector efforts - the appointment of Nancy Gioia as the new director at Global Electrification.Sue Cischke, group vice president at Ford involving Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, said: 'We recognize that pursuing electrification as one of our technology paths presents unique challenges for commercialization of the vehicles. It requires us to collaborate with new partners, define new business models, connect to a new infrastructure for the vehicles and meet new customer expectations around ...

    Tags: electric, focus, management, ford, nancy-gioia, electric-focus

  • The production of Mazda2 began in Thailand

    The production of Mazda2 began in ThailandMazda - Japanese automaker will begin Mazda2's production - aka Demio in the Japanese territory - in Thailand, at the firm's manufacturing joint venture plant with Ford. The units made by the AutoAlliance Thailand plant will be mainly sold on the ASEAN markets, stated Mazda for the public.'The Thai-produced Mazda2 will be a key element in Mazda’s future growth in the ASEAN region, which is continuing to see growing demand for small cars. We consider that the Mazda2 model will also play a pivotal role in Mazda’s global strategy' said (before the ceremony) Masazumi Wakayama - the Director, Senior Managing Mazda Executive Officer.Wakayama added 'Since ...

    Tags: mazda2, thailand, production, mazda, demio, japan

  • New Steeda Q-Series Mustang to be unveiled in Las Vegas in November

    New Steeda Q-Series Mustang to be unveiled in Las Vegas in NovemberA few months ago we teased you with a disguised “sneak peak” of our latest high performance Mustang - now, in advance of it’s upcoming official debut in a few short weeks, we are pulling the wraps off and are releasing a much more revealing image of the newest, meanest, and best styled Steeda Mustang to ever rip the asphalt: The 2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series!With an arresting exterior appearance, that includes an aggressive front air dam that incorporates ample cooling airflow while improving aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. This new Q-Series, the result of ongoing intense development and refinement, is guaranteed to continue Steeda ...

    Tags: steeda, q-series, mustang, ford-mustang, sema, las-vegas, mustang-q-series

  • Ford`s New Fiesta To Debut at L.A. Auto Show

    Ford`s New Fiesta To Debut at L.A. Auto ShowThe car consumers can`t stop talking about, the 2011 Ford Fiesta, will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December Since its kickoff in May, the Fiesta Movement has resulted in more than 50,000 hand-raisers, 97 percent of whom currently do not drive a Ford Fiesta Movement agents embark on entertainment-themed adventures in October for their final month of missions Ford`s rollout of its next generation of small cars will hit an important milestone when the new Fiesta is revealed in December at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The reveal of the North American-based Ford Fiesta will also mark the culmination of the ...

    Tags: fiesta, la-auto-show, debut, north-america, ford-fiesta, new-ford-fiesta, 2011-fiesta

  • NHTSA investigates over a faulty airbag on Ford F-150

    NHTSA investigates over a faulty airbag on Ford F-150The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) investigates the Ford F-150 unit after a few complaints saying the side airbag of the driver is deployed without any reason. Some preliminary information reports that the error could affect 530,000 pickups, approximately. A few complaints report minor injuries like bruises, burns as the airbag opens seconds after the start-up of the engine.F-150 Ford is referred often like the best selling unit in America and Ford is promoting this pickup model as a very safe car, especially after the accident test results – IIHS provided.Susan Cischke, group vice president - Ford Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering said 'The ...

    Tags: f-150, nhtsa, error, faulty, airbag, ford, tests, crash, safety
  • april 2007 Ford C-MAX
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • january 2009 Ford Fiesta
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 180 km/h
  • january 2005 Ford Focus
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 194 km/h
  • january 2005 Ford Focus Wagon
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 194 km/h
  • june 2004 Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 209 km/h
  • october 2004 Ford Fusion
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 219 km/h
  • january 2006 Ford Galaxy
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • january 2006 Ford Ka
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 171 km/h
  • january 2006 Ford Kuga
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 183 km/h
  • march 2007 Ford Mondeo
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 186 km/h
  • january 2008 Ford Mondeo Wagon
  • 4-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 142 km/h
  • november 2008 Ford S-MAX
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 157 km/h
  • august 2008 Ford Capri
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 225 km/h
  • may 2005 Ford Cougar
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • august 2007 Ford Escort
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • may 2007 Ford Escort Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 220 km/h
  • may 2007 Ford Escort Clipper
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • february 2008 Ford Escort Wagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • may 2008 Ford Escort Cabrio
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: bio-ethanol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • august 2007 Ford Escort Cabriolet
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 235 km/h
  • august 2007 Ford Expedition
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • may 2008 Ford Explorer
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • may 2006 Ford Fiesta Classic
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • may 2006 Ford Focus C-MAX
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 208 km/h
  • november 2000 Ford Granada
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 214 km/h
  • march 2002 Ford Granada Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 212 km/h
  • october 2005 Ford Sportka
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • january 2007 Ford Streetka
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • october 2007 Ford Mustang
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • september 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • june 2007 Ford Maverick SWB
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • october 2005 Ford Maverick LWB
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 240 km/h
  • january 2005 Ford Orion
  • 3-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • march 1990 Ford Probe
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • june 1995 Ford Puma
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • june 1998 Ford Scorpio
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 211 km/h
  • january 1989 Ford Scorpio Wagon
  • 2-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • april 1980 Ford Sierra
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 150 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Sierra Stationwagon
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 201 km/h
  • october 1989 Ford Taunus
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 216 km/h
  • august 1991 Ford Taunus Stationwagon
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 244 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Taurus
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: - km/h
  • september 1985 Ford Taurus Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 188 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Thunderbird
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 188 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Tourneo Connect
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: - km/h
  • january 1985 Ford Windstar
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 196 km/h