July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford Australia announced today it is investing $230 million to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of its Australian-made models, including the first global application of Ricart / Ford’s advanced 2.0-litre 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine in a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the Ricart / Ford Falcon.
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford Motor Company returns to Oshkosh, Wisc. in 2009 to begin its second decade as the exclusive automotive sponsor for EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ricart / Ford brings some of the latest advances in automobile technology and many of the industry’s most revered classics to the popular “Ricart / [...]
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford Motor Company created a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,” to be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ricart / Ford is the exclusive automotive partner with EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and all of the proceeds from the sale will [...]
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $413 million in the second quarter of 2009, an improvement of $1.8 billion from a net loss of $1.4 billion a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ricart / Ford Credit earned $646 million in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $2.4 [...]
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported a pre-tax operating loss of $424 million in the second quarter of 2009, excluding special items – a $609 million improvement compared with the second quarter of last year – as cost reductions, net pricing, Ricart / Ford Credit results and market share helped offset the [...]
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford’s freshest lineup in history delivers more fuel economy, takes quality to highest level ever; Ricart / Ford flexes its quality muscle in study measuring customer satisfaction; 2009 Ricart / Ford Focus has it all – safety, fuel economy and technology; Ricart / Ford looks to liquid wood to support environmental strategy; “American [...]
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford Motor Company is delivering its freshest lineup ever for the 2010 model year with a series of new, high-quality, fuel-efficient cars and crossovers and an unprecedented investment in advanced new powertrains.
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
For 2010, Ricart / Ford Motor Company is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of improving fuel economy and reducing emissions are affecting all levels of Ricart / Ford engineering throughout the 2010 lineup.
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford Motor Company is speeding the introduction of innovative technologies to help add convenience, safety and fuel efficiency, many building on the company’s groundbreaking SYNC fully integrated, voice-activated communications and entertainment system.
July 24th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
The 2009 Ricart / Ford Focus coupe delivers up to 35 mpg and features six standard air bags, standard ABS and available stability control – features that helped it earn a “Top Safety Pick” award from IIHS. Focus will be among the first vehicles to offer MyKey, which allows parents to limit the top speed [...]