Ford Sues US Government - TOP 10 Auto News Today 20080714

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Ford Sues US Government - TOP 10 Auto News Today 20080714

Posted Monday, Jul 14, 2008 by autos

TOP 10 - Gotham meets Cybertron

Ford sues - Gotham

In a celebration of The Dark Knight coming out this Friday comes a very interesting concept from Jester and Jolin. Batman's Tumbler that transforms into an Autobot. I really like the Batman specific motifs like the head that is shaped like his mask, the chest logo and the belt buckle. Excellent work.

[ Source : TFLAMB ]

TOP 9 - Opel and Vauxhall versions of Volt to be built in U.S.

Ford sues - Opel

When the Volt concept was first unveiled, GM was not sure how to badge European versions of the E-Flex cars. Apparently, the decision has been made and the first Euro-bound EV's from GM will be badged as Opels, with a Vauxhall version coming shortly thereafter. All three models of the E-Flex chassis will be built in Detroit atop the next-gen Delta compact car platform which was designed to carry a large lithium ion battery pack along with a range-extending engine. Though the Europeans would likely favor a diesel powerplant, it seems that the first-generation of all three E-Flex vehicles will use a gasoline-powered engine for on-the-fly battery recharging.

[ Source : AutoBlog ]

TOP 8 - Ford considering four-cylinder EcoBoost for F150

Ford sues - F150

Are you ready for a four-cylinder full-size pickup? Sources say Ford is planning to offer a version of the F-150 with a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine by 2013. The move is a response to rapidly rising gas prices and new federal standards that raise Corporate Average Fuel Economy for light trucks to 28.6 mpg by 2015. Lending credibility to what we’ve heard from our sources, Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president for Product Development, has told Automotive News that Ford is considering this option.

[ Source : Pickuptrucks.com ]

TOP 7 - McLaren, Ferrari, close 'spy' affair

Ford sues - McLaren, Ferrari

McLaren and Ferrari on Friday said the espionage affair between them is now over.

Separate statements by the top formula one teams revealed that the decision was made following a reiterated apology by McLaren, and a final payment made by the Mercedes-powered outfit to Ferrari.

[ Source : AutoCorse.it ]

TOP 6 - VW looks to South for next US plant

Ford sues - VW

If Volkswagen AG decides to build its U.S. assembly plant in the South, the German company will join other foreign automakers that are increasingly turning the region into a hotbed of car manufacturing.

[ Source : Traverse City Record Eagle ]

TOP 5 - Toyota Prius moves to America

Ford sues - Toyota Prius

Still under construction, the new Mississippi plant was originally intended to build the Highlander SUV, but with demand for big 4x4s falling in the ‘States, Toyota has taken the decision to shift American production of the Prius there. Cars will be built there for the US market, but those for other markets – including the UK – will still be built in the Tsutfumi factory in Japan.

[ Source : Autocar ]

TOP 4 - SUVs lead the way in Ford's 2008 first-half Middle East sales

Ford sues - SUV

Led by a strong surge in Ford utility vehicle sales (up by nearly 50%), the results show an increased consumer preference across the range and Ford believes this trend would get stronger with the launch of the all-new 2009 Ford Flex full-size crossover in the next quarter.

[ Source : AME Info ]

TOP 3 - GM signs an agreement with Government of Gujarat to train ITI students

Ford sues - ITI

Auto major General Motors India on Monday signed an agreement with the Gujarat government for providing training to students of the Tarsali Industrial Training Institute.

[ Source : Economic Times ]

TOP 2 - All-new Ford Fiesta

Ford sues - Fiesta

New three and five-door Ford Fiestas will begin rolling off production lines in Europe in the third quarter of 2008 and reach SA by the end of the year.

[ Source : Motoring ]

TOP 1 - Ford sues US government

Ford Motor Company has sued the US government's Internal Revenue Service for $445.3 in interest on tax overpayments.

Ford, according to a Reuters report, posted losses totaling $2.7 billion last year. The manufacturer now alleges the IRS owes it money in interest on tax overpaymentsfrom 1983 to 1989, 1992 and 1994.

[ Source : Wheels24.co.za ]

Comments

by zhangshuo on July 14, 2008, 9:46 am

Let's all have a wager on resale/trade-in values of these first market because the market will be saturated with lighter
by zenithuk on July 14, 2008, 9:47 am

wait second. Could somebody please explain to me why he "Not surprisingly, Alison paid sticker price" emphasis on the NOT SURPRISINGLY.
by yearea on July 14, 2008, 9:48 am

I know he loaned one of them to that particular dealership to do promotional work and to display in the showroom to help generate interest.
by yannzola on July 14, 2008, 9:50 am

he didnt pay sticker because it was probably negotiated with nissan for this publicity stunt they got in return.
by wejan on July 14, 2008, 9:52 am

They had to send a tech to training, a new alignment machine was needed because the car sits lower than anything else they sell,
by v_cent on July 14, 2008, 9:53 am

The dealers I have spoken to here in the Phoenix, AZ area have told me that Nissan has told them they are allowed a maximum of k markup, or they risk losing any further allotment.
by uprc on July 14, 2008, 9:54 am

He got it for MSRP?! That lucky dude. He could turn around and sell that thing for twice that easy. Especially if it's #1.