Catégorie - Ford
Ford workers say no to cost-saving effort
DETROIT, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Union workers at Ford Motor Co. factories rejected contract changes the U.S. automaker wanted to reduce its labor costs, officials said Saturday.
2009-11-01 -
UPI
Ford workers reject contract changes
Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals.
2009-10-31 -
MSNBC
Briefing: Ford workers reject contract changes
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage against Detroit rivals GM and Chrysler as the company continues its struggle to return to profitability. The United Auto Workers union had given local unions until Monday to complete voting but a person briefed on the balloting ...
2009-11-01 -
Pioneer Press
Ford workers are said to vote no on contract changes
DETROIT—Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, a source said yesterday. The rejection leaves Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability. The United Auto Workers union had given local unions until tomorrow to complete voting. But a person briefed on the ...
2009-11-01 -
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Ford workers reject pact changes
Associated Press DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability.
2009-11-01 -
New Haven Register
Ford to close Canadian plant
ST. THOMAS, Ontario, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Co. will close one of its Canadian assembly plants, wiping out 1,500 jobs there, union officials say.
2009-10-31 -
UPI
Ford rejects union deal
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability.
2009-11-01 -
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser
Meltdown 101: Ford has suffered less than rivals
(11-01) 12:03 PST DETROIT (AP) -- Ford Motor Co. has been riding a wave of positive public sentiment since it steered clear of bankruptcy protection and avoided taking federal bailout money _ unlike its crosstown rivals, General Motors Co. and... Sponsored Topics: General Motors - Ford Motor Company - Bankruptcy - Associated Press - Ford Motor Co
2009-11-01 -
San Francisco Chronicle
Ford, CAW reach tentative labour deal
Faced with threat of Ford Motor Co. pulling its operations out of Canada, the Canadian Auto Workers reached a tentative labour deal with the Detroit automaker Friday that will see it scale back its op...
2009-11-02 -
MalaysiaNews.net
Wall Street ouvre en hausse après une semaine difficile
La Bourse de New York a ouvert en hausse lundi après une semaine difficile, aidée par les résultats de Ford en attendant des indicateurs économiques sur la construction et l'industrie aux Etats-Unis: le Dow Jones gagnait 0,48% et le Nasdaq 0,29%. Vers 14H35 GMT, le Dow Jones Industrial Average prenait 46,48 points à 9.759,21 points et le Nasdaq, à dominante technologique, 5,89 points à 2.051,00 ...
2009-11-02 -
France 24
Ford Fusion named Motor Trend 2010 car of year
DETROIT, US (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's Fusion mid-size sedan was named Motor Trend magazine's 2010 "car of the year" on Tuesday, adding to the perception that changes to the No. 2 US automaker's vehicle lineup are gaining traction.
2009-11-18 -
AsiaOne
Ford Fusion named Motor Trend car of the year
The 2010 Ford Fusion was named Motor Trend magazine's car of the year Tuesday, beating out the Toyota Prius, BMW 7-Series, Chevrolet Camaro and others in the closely watched competition. It was yet another accolade for Ford Motor Co.'s midsize sedan, which... Toyota Prius - Ford Fusion - Chevrolet Camaro - BMW 7-Series - Autos
2009-11-17 -
San Francisco Chronicle
Ford exec: Profit shows turnaround
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Co.'s third-quarter profit is evidence the U.S. automaker is successfully turning its fortunes around, a top executive says.
2009-11-22 -
UPI
Ford's turnaround gains momentum
Ford Motor Co.'s North American division, the automaker's largest and long-troubled division for the United States, Canada and Mexico, is emerging from survival mode for the first time since 2005 and sees a brighter future on the horizon.
2009-11-22 -
Detroit Free Press
Engineer in Ford theft case may face more charges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Chinese engineer arrested on suspicion of stealing Ford Motor Co. trade secrets will likely face additional charges after more secret data was found on his computer, U.S. prosecutors said this week.
2009-11-22 -
The Star
Ford’s prophet keeps focus
OAKBROOK TERRACE – When he made the comments in 2003, George Pipas thought he might be out of a job with Ford Motor Co. “The best days for SUVs [sport utility vehicles] are behind us,” Pipas told a group of Lehman Brothers automotive investors in Miami, Fla.
2009-11-22 -
Business Journal of McHenry County
Ford installs 4000-tonne KraussMaffei machine for fascia molding
Ford Motor Co.’s Saarlouis, Germany production plant has been running a 4000-tonne KraussMaffei MX 4000-24500 injection molding machine since September, using the massive press to mold bumpers for its Focus, Focus ST, C-Max, and Kuga models. The machine is part of a complete cell that features a Kuka KR 210 L100 K robot, with a 3900-mm reach and 100-kg payload, as well as a two-belt conveyor ...
2009-11-23 -
PlasticsToday.com
Former Ford engineer denied bond
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A U.S. judge ordered a former Ford Motor Co. product engineer to remain in jail while awaiting trial on charges of industrial espionage.
2009-11-23 -
UPI