Ford cites several dealers for community service work

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford Motor has honored several auto dealers for their dedication to their communities. Ford's Salute to Dealers, conducted under the guidance of Edsel Ford II, a member of Ford's board, was held here Thursday.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160331/RETAIL06/160339957/ford-cites-several-dealers-for-community-service-work

Ford issues three recalls, including one that led to two fires

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford said it will conduct three separate safety recalls including one of SUVs with a defective engine heater that led to two fires in Canada, in which no one was injured.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160331/OEM11/160339970/ford-issues-three-recalls-including-one-that-led-to-two-fires

New Ram boss: Pickup prices can soar more

The new head of Fiat Chrysler's Ram brand says the pickup market has yet to reach its price ceiling. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160325/HOLD/303259973/new-ram-boss-pickup-prices-can-soar-more http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Iliff joins AN as Dallas bureau chief

Laurence Iliff has joined Automotive News as Dallas bureau chief to cover Toyota's consolidated North American operations in north Texas and the rapid expansion of the auto industry in Mexico. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160328/OEM02/303289942/iliff-joins-an-as-dallas-bureau-chief http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

When the industry looked scary, this broker penned a thriller

Dealership broker Craig Hallenstein saw an opportunity in the fall of 2007 when he sensed the car industry was about to take a dip. Figuring not many stores would be bought and sold for a couple of years, Hallenstein decided to write a novel. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160328/FEATURES/303289934/when-the-industry-looked-scary-this-broker-penned-a-thriller http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

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The new head of Fiat Chrysler's Ram brand says the pickup market has yet to reach its price ceiling. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160325/HOLD/303259973/-no-heading http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford's Fields defends investment strategy amid Trump criticism

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford CEO Mark Fields today defended the automaker's investment strategy amid criticism from Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160323/OEM02/160329924/fords-fields-defends-investment-strategy-amid-trump-criticism

Ford could still make money even if U.S. auto sales fell 30%, CFO says

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford, responding to investor fears that the U.S. auto market is peaking, told analysts it could still earn a profit even if the industry's sales plunged 30 percent in one year.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160322/RETAIL01/160329961/ford-could-still-make-money-even-if-u-s-auto-sales-fell-30-cfo-says

Nominate a top female auto exec in Europe

In September, Automotive News Europe will recognize the Leading Women in the European Auto Industry. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160321/ANE02/303219968/nominate-a-top-female-auto-exec-in-europe http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Going hard in the paint

It's not easy being a global automotive paint and coatings supplier these days. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160321/OEM10/303219958/going-hard-in-the-paint http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Name a top female auto exec in Europe

In September, Automotive News Europe will recognize the Leading Women in the European Auto Industry. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160321/ANE02/303219968/name-a-top-female-auto-exec-in-europe http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Fields earned 17% bump in compensation in 2015

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford gave Mark Fields a 17 percent raise in 2015, his first full year as CEO, the automaker said today in a regulatory filing. His total compensation was worth $18.6 million.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160318/OEM02/160319877/fields-earned-17-bump-in-compensation-in-2015

Automakers go back to school for randd on self-driving cars

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Automakers didn't build the modern self-driving car: Google did. That's a big problem for them. Hoping to catch up, Ford, Toyota, and Volkswagen are betting on academics.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160316/OEM06/160319900/automakers-go-back-to-school-for-rd-on-self-driving-cars

Ford credit rating upgraded by 2nd agency

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Standard and Poor's has upgraded Ford Motor's credit rating by one notch, to two levels above junk status, saying it expects the automaker to sustain its recent success.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160314/OEM/160319946/ford-credit-rating-upgraded-by-2nd-agency

GM lifts sales to business buyers

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA A revitalized pickup portfolio and a concierge approach to selling has helped GM make big inroads on Ford's commercial-sales lead in recent years.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160314/RETAIL01/303149959/gm-lifts-sales-to-business-buyers

Ford creates mobility subsidiary; director Hackett resigns to lead it

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford is organizing its exploration of mobility services into a formal subsidiary and putting board member Jim Hackett in charge of the new company, called Ford Smart Mobility LLC.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160311/OEM06/160319971/ford-creates-mobility-subsidiary-director-hackett-resigns-to-lead-it

Ford creates mobility subsidiary; board member Hackett named chairman of new unit

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford is organizing its exploration of mobility services into a formal subsidiary and putting board member Jim Hackett in charge of the new company, called Ford Smart Mobility LLC.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160311/OEM06/160319971/ford-creates-mobility-subsidiary-board-member-hackett-named-chairman

Longtime Ford executive Taub dies at 92

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Robert Taub, a 42-year veteran of Ford Motor who served as the company's director of corporate affairs planning for two decades, died this week at the age of 92.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160310/OEM02/160319982/longtime-ford-executive-taub-dies-at-92

Gimme a brake rotor and a Snickers bar

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The parts department at Brighton Ford includes a 150-square-foot convenience store for employees and customers, similar to that found on any city corner. The foot and beverages are a profit center for the parts department, and keep employees on site.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160307/RETAIL05/303079991/gimme-a-brake-rotor-and-a-snickers-bar

This time, no sweat over hot fleet sales

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler U.S. sales soared in February while GM fell. The explanation largely comes down to one word: fleet.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160307/RETAIL01/303079955/this-time-no-sweat-over-hot-fleet-sales

Store led the way with LED lighting

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA In 2013, Don Hinds Ford in Fishers, Ind., converted its showroom, service department and lot lighting from incandescent to LED, reducing maintenance and saving $4,000 a month on electric bills.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160307/RETAIL07/303079992/store-led-the-way-with-led-lighting

Shuffle aims for a meaner, leaner Toyota

Toyota may be one of the world's leanest carmakers. But in a new era of record volume and disruptive technologies, President Akio Toyoda has appointed the company's first-ever chief competitive officer, to sharpen its edge even more. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160307/OEM02/303079957/shuffle-aims-for-a-meaner-leaner-toyota http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

A new initiative for empowering women in the auto industry

In November, Automotive News' "100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry" special section delivered a thunderous message to the industry: Leadership opportunities for women must expand. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160307/OEM02/303079960/a-new-initiative-for-empowering-women-in-the-auto-industry http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

U.S. Nissan Rogue supply could rise even more

As Nissan prepares to bolster its U.S. supply of the fast-selling Rogue compact crossover with 100,000 annual imports from Japan, a top executive suggests that the number could go higher. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160307/OEM/303079985/u-s-nissan-rogue-supply-could-rise-even-more http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Hyundai's first Genesis chief took a rare path

Glance over Erwin Raphael's resume and you might wonder why Hyundai chose him to run its fledgling Genesis luxury-car brand in the U.S. When you have a problem, however, it becomes clear. http://www.autonews.com/article/20160306/OEM02/303079970/hyundais-first-genesis-chief-took-a-rare-path http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford trades 'punching' for profit in Europe

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Part of Ford of Europe's rebound to profitability has come from restricting dealers from self-registering cars, commonly known as 'punching' cars in the United States.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160305/OEM/303079980/ford-trades-punching-for-profit-in-europe

Ford F-150 faces NHTSA probe after reports of brake failure

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Federal safety regulators are investigating 33 complaints of brake failure on previous-generation Ford F-150 pickups.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160304/OEM11/160309909/ford-f-150-faces-nhtsa-probe-after-reports-of-brake-failure

U.S. sales rise 6.8% as Ford, Honda, Nissan and FCA lead gainers

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford, Honda, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler posted double-digit U.S. sales increases last month as the industry chalked up its strongest volume for a February in 15 years. Total U.S. sales grew 6.8 percent during the month to 1.3 million vehicles.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160301/RETAIL01/160309991/u-s-sales-rise-6-8-as-ford-honda-nissan-and-fca-lead-gainers

Ford, Honda, Nissan, FCA post strongest Feb. sales gains

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford, Honda, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler posted double-digit U.S. sales increases last month following forecasts that the industry would chalk up its strongest February in 16 years. Ford surged 20 percent.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160301/RETAIL01/160309991/ford-honda-nissan-fca-post-strongest-feb-sales-gains

Ford, Lincoln bounce back as fleet sales soar

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford followed a lackluster January with one of its strongest February results ever, posting a 20 percent increase in U.S. sales that included double-digit gains for two-thirds of its nameplates.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160301/RETAIL01/160309981/ford-lincoln-bounce-back-as-fleet-sales-soar