Classic Broncos reach ICON status

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Jonathan Ward, CEO of California-based ICON, sells refurbished and modernized classic 1960s-era Ford Broncos for between $175,000 and $230,000 - and says he can't keep up with demand.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150831/OEM03/308319964/classic-broncos-reach-icon-status

New Orleans dealers recall aftermath of the storm

Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast, killed at least 1,000 people in Louisiana and turned New Orleans into a vast flood zone. A pair of New Orleans-area dealers recall the aftermath of the storm and how it changed their business. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150829/RETAIL07/308319989/new-orleans-dealers-recall-aftermath-of-the-storm http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford feels push to return to midsize trucks

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford and its dealers have become restless on the sidelines as General Motors sells every midsize pickup it can build and Jeep makes bank month after month.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150829/RETAIL/150829883/ford-feels-push-to-return-to-midsize-trucks

The UAW benefits failure that wasn't

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Five years ago, GM, Ford and Chrysler, with the UAW's blessing, created an independent entity to provide health insurance for more than 700,000 retirees.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150828/OEM01/150829893/the-uaw-benefits-failure-that-wasnt

The UAW benefits failure that wasn't

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Five years ago, GM, Ford and Chrysler, with the UAW's blessing, created an independent entity to provide health insurance for more than 700,000 retirees.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150828/OEM01/150829893/the-uaw-benefits-failure-that-wasn-t

Ford, UAW in talks to revive Ranger sales, output in U.S.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford is in discussions with the UAW about bringing the Ranger midsize pickup back to the U.S. market, a person with knowledge of the talks said.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150826/OEM04/150829926/ford-uaw-in-talks-to-revive-ranger-sales-output-in-u-s

Meet Mazda's master of driving feel

Each MX-5 Miata now arriving in U.S. showrooms reflects the tastes of Dave Coleman, a 43-year-old engineer at Mazda's randd center in Southern California who has become the official arbiter of how a U.S. Mazda should drive. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150824/OEM02/308249982/meet-mazdas-master-of-driving-feel http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Despite growth, some dealers grumble

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA NADA's latest dealer attitude survey found Volkswagen, Infiniti and Mini dealers were the most disgruntled, while Lexus, Toyota, Subaru, Audi and Ford dealers were the most upbeat overall.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150824/RETAIL06/308249969/despite-growth-some-dealers-grumble

Tech-savvy teens help buyers learn how to use car features

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Teenagers' addiction to their smartphone may be annoying to parents and teachers, but it makes them perfect candidates to work for Quirk Ford.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150824/RETAIL07/308249971/tech-savvy-teens-help-buyers-learn-how-to-use-car-features

Connecticut offers EV rebates to jolt sales

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA In May, Connecticut became the first state to offer cash-on-the-hood rebates to customers who buy EVs or plug-in hybrids, such as the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt or and Ford C-Max Energi.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150823/RETAIL/308249987/connecticut-offers-ev-rebates-to-jolt-sales

Tesla engineer joins Apple's growing team of automated car experts

Apple has hired a senior engineer from Tesla, according to a LinkedIn posting, as part of Apple's effort to build a team of experts in automated driving. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150821/OEM02/150829965/tesla-engineer-joins-apples-growing-team-of-automated-car-experts http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

GM, Ford use 'veiled threat' of imports to gain leverage with UAW

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA GM and Ford are contemplating building cars with lower-paid workers in Mexico and China, a strategy that would improve their hand in contract talks as the UAW seeks higher pay.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150821/OEM01/150829977/gm-ford-use-veiled-threat-of-imports-to-gain-leverage-with-uaw

Former Ford Europe COO tapped to recruit for U.S.-Chinese EV startup

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Martin Leach, former COO at Ford of Europe, is recruiting staff for a new electric car manufacturer based mainly in China and California.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150820/OEM05/150829987/former-ford-europe-coo-tapped-to-recruit-for-u-s-chinese-ev-startup

Ford patents autonomous vehicle with 'reconfigurable seats'

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford received a U.S. patent on its plans for an 'autonomous vehicle with reconfigurable seats' earlier this month.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150820/OEM06/150829990/ford-patents-autonomous-vehicle-with-reconfigurable-seats

Has the Taurus comeback story come to an end?

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The Taurus -- a once-revolutionary nameplate that Ford Motor Co. already killed off once, until Alan Mulally arrived and gave it new life -- again has an uncertain future, at least on this side of the globe.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150817/OEM04/308179967/has-the-taurus-comeback-story-come-to-an-end

What a difference a Trump -- and a day -- can make for Ford

Score another one for Donald Trump. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150817/OEM02/308179962/what-a-difference-a-trump-and-a-day-can-make-for-ford http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Obituary

Jean Mayer, who rose through the ranks at Ford Motor Co. to become a global purchasing executive, died Aug. 5. She was 61. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150817/OEM02/308179974/obituary http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Henrik Fisker designs exotic convertible for Galpin

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Luxury designer Henrik Fisker has created a convertible variation of the Ford GT Mustang to be sold by Galpin Auto Sports of Los Angeles.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150816/OEM03/150819898/henrik-fisker-designs-exotic-convertible-for-galpin

De Nysschen's Cadillac: On track, but a slow one

Johan de Nysschen says his first-year report card offers a glimpse of his vision for the future, one in which Cadillacs are coveted luxury goods rather than simply decent cars that consumers will consider if the deal is enticing enough. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150816/OEM02/308179972/de-nysschens-cadillac-on-track-but-a-slow-one http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

The man charged with meeting Nissan's profit-margin goal

Trevor Mann, Nissan's chief performance officer and a self-declared efficiency fanatic, has the automaker within striking distance of its goal of an 8 percent operating-profit margin by spring 2017. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150815/OEM02/308179991/the-man-charged-with-meeting-nissans-profit-margin-goal http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford headlight failures and wrecks draw second U.S. probe

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Some Ford sedans are being scrutinized by U.S. regulators for the second time since 2008 after continuing reports that headlights suddenly turn off, leading motorists to veer off roadways and sometimes crash.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150814/OEM11/150819902/ford-headlight-failures-and-wrecks-draw-second-u-s-probe

After ripping Ford, Trump says other automakers building in Mexico are next

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Donald Trump told a Detroit newspaper that he plans to broaden his recent criticism of Ford to include other automakers that are expanding production in Mexico instead of the U.S.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/W23Ja3IFQKE/after-ripping-ford-trump-says-other-automakers-building-in-mexico

Ford begins output of commercial trucks in Ohio

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford today started building its medium-duty F-650 and F-750 commercial trucks at a Cleveland-area plant.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/5v7PogEBP8A/ford-begins-output-of-commercial-trucks-in-ohio

Ford remains 'bullish on China' long term

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford's head of global purchasing today said the company remains "bullish on China" despite a drop in auto sales recently. "Longer term, we're still very bullish on China," said Hau Thai-Tang, head of global purchasing for Ford.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/w-utChtkEg8/ford-remains-bullish-on-china-long-term

Ford to begin output of commercial trucks in Ohio today

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford today will start building its medium-duty F-650 and F-750 commercial trucks at a Cleveland-area plant.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/Wni-FiSXiPY/ford-to-begin-output-of-commercial-trucks-in-ohio-today

Donald Trump bashes Ford in Mich. speech

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump came to the home state of the auto industry and attacked Ford for building factories in Mexico. And the Michigan faithful in attendance sided with the outspoken mogul.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/ZQTOwHIoDPo/donald-trump-bashes-ford-in-mich-speech

Detroit 3 will flex performance, marketing muscles at Woodward Dream Cruise

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Dodge, Ford and Chevy are embracing speedsters this week as automakers seize on the Woodward Dream Cruise -- Detroit's annual automotive enthusiast extravaganza -- to create marketing buzz.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/0jXUxIbm8SI/detroit-3-will-flex-performance-marketing-muscles-at-woodward-dream

Ford to build Rangers in Nigeria as it eyes West Africa

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford said it plans to assemble its Ford Ranger pickup truck in Nigeria by the fourth quarter, as it expands in Africa and the Middle East.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/l1q3EXjRnqU/ford-to-build-rangers-in-nigeria-as-it-eyes-west-africa

Ford hires exec who helped build up Buick in China

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA A former GM sales and marketing executive, Joseph Liu, has joined Ford's China unit -- a move ex-colleagues of the auto industry veteran describe as a big gain for Ford.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/autonews/BreakingNews/~3/8kcTy8b4GeM/ford-hires-exec-who-helped-build-up-buick-in-china