Transportation equipment industry
The Stevenson Patriots' 64-56 victory over the Libertyville Wildcats marked a significant turn for the Patriots, who had dropped their two most recent tournament games by close margins. Stevenson coach Ken Johnson credited his team's poised defense and offense, noting that they played well from beginning to
Motor vehicles
The editors of AutoWeek magazine have selected four stand-out vehicles as winners of their show choice awards at the 81st North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The winners were chosen from a wide range of vehicles, including production-based and full concept cars, trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles.
Motor vehicles
In a record-breaking year for the company, Ford and its Lincoln-Mercury dealers delivered a total of 2,066,033 trucks during calendar 1995, surpassing the previous peak by 133,768 units and propelling Ford to the top spot in the US truck sales market for the first time since 1970.
Transportation equipment industry
Vietnam's government has made a sharp U-turn on its car industry policy, swinging from protectionism to allowing a flood of foreign investors. The result is a rush of new investments, with 11 car manufacturers, including Toyota Motor Corp. and Ford Motor Co., pledging around $650 million in the
Transportation equipment industry
As the United Automobile Workers (UAW) begins negotiations with the Big Three auto companies this year, the issue of outsourcing and shifting work to outside suppliers is expected to be a major concern. However, for many UAW members, the protection and extension of retirement benefits are of paramount importance. With
Automobile industry
Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Ford Motor Company have continued their long-term relationship, with HP managing Ford's private internet under a new three-year service and technology contract. The agreement, estimated to be worth $18 million over three years, follows the successful growth of Ford's private internet from 35
Automobile industry
Murray L. Reichenstein, a veteran finance executive with Ford Motor Company, is set to retire at the end of 1995 after a 31-year career with the automaker. Reichenstein, who joined Ford in 1964, has served as Controller of Ford Automotive Operations since May 1994, overseeing key financial functions and guiding
Automobile industry
General Motors' corporate culture can be summarized as a tale of two cousins - the optimistic Ford Motor Company and the Chrysler Corporation. While Ford and Chrysler have been predicting robust sales this spring, General Motors, widely teased for its relatively gloomy outlook last year, has taken a more
Automobile industry
Prosecutors in Germany are widening an investigation into white-collar crime, announcing examinations of kickback allegations against Ford and Volkswagen. The move follows a report published in the weekly magazine Focus, which claimed employees at both auto makers were involved in kickbacks. Prosecutors in Braunschweig will investigate Volkswagen, while those in
Automobile industry
The Japanese market's preference for foreign cars over American models is often attributed to non-tariff barriers and a closed market. However, the reality is that the main issue lies in the design of American cars, which are suited for the US market but fail to cater to the
Automobile industry
In the nation's top high school auto technician showdown, a two-person team from Hawaii demonstrated exceptional speed and accuracy, winning the 1995 Ford/AAA STUDENT AUTO SKILLS National Quality Care Challenge with over $40,000 in prizes. The Maui High School duo, Jesse Kaimikaua and Chris Olsten, both
Insurance
Two students from the Lenawee Vocational Center, Jess McKimmy and Michael Pilarski, have been named the state's best high school automobile technicians after winning the 1995 STUDENT AUTO SKILLS National Quality Care Challenge at the Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village. The duo achieved top honors by recording the
