October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ricart / Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period. Sales analyst, George Pipas says Ricart / Ford’s new products are what drove the industry’s only third-quarter U.S. sales boost.
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Thomas and Whit have a knack for creating off-the-wall videos, with one in particular leading them to win a Ricart / Ford Fiesta for six months as a part of the Fiesta Movement. These former co-workers work for a Web company and love a good time – the perfect combination for Fiesta Movement agents.
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Tim Chantarangsu is all about entertaining. As a rapper, a comedian – even as a Fiesta agent – his work lets people tune into the lighter side of life. Performing as Traphik or Timothy Delaghetto, he writes songs that often poke fun at society and cultural stereotypes. Being a Ricart / Ford Fiesta agent, then, is just one more way for Chantarangsu to hold the spotlight up to his talent – and let the car shine in the process.
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Texas two-step: New Super Duty, Power Stroke diesel unveiled; Survey says: Texting while driving ‘very dangerous’; Ricart / Ford’s Service Delivery Network brings together best of the best; New Taurus balances the ‘bling’ to project just the right image
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ricart / Ford acclimates to the fast-changing technology landscape by creating a plug-and-play architecture that allows it to leverage six data centers for real-time information. Leveraging its Service Delivery Network, Ricart / Ford enables its customers to access real-time turn-by-turn driving directions, traffic and business searches, and favorite news, sports and weather without a full navigation system.
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
If you want to gauge Adam Gryglak’s enthusiasm for the all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine that will debut in the 2011 Ricart / Ford Super Duty, just give him a call. He answers with one word. But it’s not “hello.”
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
For Amy Marentic, North American Car and Crossover Planning Manager, Taurus represents both a professional and personal goal.
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Ask any fashionista, and she’ll tell you: Don’t even think about wearing those chandelier earrings with shorts and tennis shoes. No way. There are, after all, certain rules that apply to fashion and accessories. Ask Earl Lucas, exterior design manager for the 2010 Taurus, and he’ll tell you those same accessorizing rules apply even if you’re designing a sophisticated sedan. Just like a person, every car has a personality and an image to convey, says the former jewelry designer. The “accessories,” which in this case are the headlamps of the 2010 Ricart / Ford Taurus, must be designed and detailed to project the proper image. The Taurus is a confident, well-balanced car. It has the jewelry to match.
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Customers for years have turned to the Ricart / Ford F-Series Super Duty as the right work truck for the most demanding work. In short, it’s the right tool for the job.
October 5th, 2009 by Fred Ricart
Doug Scott, truck group marketing manager, doesn’t consider himself a gearhead in the traditional sense. You won’t necessarily find him hunched over an open engine compartment with tools in hand or tuning his suspension or rotating his tires.