Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has released details about a new commercial van with car-like luxury.

Ford Motor Company To Release New Transit

The US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is planning to introduce its next-generation Transit family of full-size commercial vans at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

Mike Levine, a Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) spokesman said, “We’re making a significant investment in the transit family to continue our leadership in vans globally. The light-duty Tourneo will have car-like features, seating for eight, luxury interior design and SYNC voice-activated, in-car connectivity system. Commercial vehicles will follow.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were at 12.53 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 26.2% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.64
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.79
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 6 in the industry

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has been recognized by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

Ford Motor Company Recognized For Female Role

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the Washington based not-profit, has selected auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) among the list of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises.

This is the first time Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has been recognized by this council.

According to the council, “They were cited for developing and driving innovative best practices across their organizations that result in productive business partnerships with women entrepreneurs and valuable products and services for their customers.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were at 12.38 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 14.8% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.64
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.79
Zack’s Rank: 1 out of 6 in the industry

Rental cars have boosted Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)’s US sales figures.

Toyota Motor Corporation Gets Rental Car Boost

The automaker Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)’s US sales in 2012 have increased with the introduction of a rental car service.

The company said that it has sold 47 percent more cars to rental companies and other fleets in the last month.

In January, the company sold 18 percent vehicles to rental companies and fleets, though it had faced problems in the second half of 2011 due to their production decline issues.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)’s US sales head Bob Carter said, “We said we would make it up to them when we were back up to 100 percent”.

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) shares are currently standing at 82.56.

Price History
Last Price: 82.56
52 Week Low / High: 60.37 / 93.9
50 Day Moving Average: 70.03
6 Month Price Change %: 6.1%
12 Month Price Change %: -13.8%

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is expecting to sell 220,000 Prius vehicles in 2012.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) Sets Prius Target

With the launch of the new Prius c, Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is planning to further boost the sale of hybrid vehicles in US.

The company plans to sell 40,000 Prius c this year, and it also targets the sale of 220,000 vehicles of the Prius liftback, Prius c, Prius v wagon and plug-in hybrid version of Prius this year.

The company has sold 1.1 million Prius units so far.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) group vice president and general manager Bob Carter said, “Since it first went on sale in Japan 15 years ago the Prius has been the number-one hybrid in the world”.

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) shares were at 78.91 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 22.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 3
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 3
Zack’s Rank: 10 out of 13 in the industry

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is set to unveil the FT-Bh hybrid city car concept at the Geneva Motor Show.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) To Unveil New Hybrid

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM), one of the world’s largest automakers, announced that it will launch a new hybrid city car concept FT-Bh at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

This concept car will be built by combining design elements of the company’s other innovative energy vehicles.

The company will debut the new car in Europe.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) said in a statement, “FT-Bh has been designed to keep manufacturing costs down, with a focus on introducing the new model at a competitive point in Europe’s hard-fought city-car market”.

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) stocks are currently standing at 78.39.

Price History
Last Price: 78.39
52 Week Low / High: 60.37 / 93.9
50 Day Moving Average: 69.48
6 Month Price Change %: 5.4%
12 Month Price Change %: -11.7%

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is set to resume the 100 Cars for Good program in 2012.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) Bringing Back Cars For Good

The Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) will relaunch its 100 Cars for Good program in 2012, which will award 100 cars to 100 non-profit organizations in 100 days.

Registered organizations can apply online from next month and the winners will be selected by public voting.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)’s philanthropy and community affairs vice president Michael Rouse said, “At Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM), we appreciate what a big difference a new car can make for organizations working to improve lives and strengthen communities across the country, and we are thrilled to have this opportunity to lend a hand”.

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) stocks are currently standing at 80.88.

Price History
Last Price: 80.88
52 Week Low / High: 60.37 / 93.9
50 Day Moving Average: 68.87
6 Month Price Change %: 10.4%
12 Month Price Change %: -8.5%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has announced the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Increases Board Size

The US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has selected Jon M. Huntsman Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) said, “Jon brings to Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s board of directors extensive global knowledge and experience – particularly in Asia with trade issues – and operational experience gained as governor of Utah, a state that has grown jobs even during the economic crisis. Jon understands the importance of strengthening the country’s manufacturing base, which will contribute to our success going forward.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were at 12.69 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 16.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.64
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.79
Zack’s Rank: 1 out of 6 in the industry

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is set to invest $195 million in Indonesia.

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) To Step Up Investment

Asia’s largest automaker Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) will invest $195 million in Indonesia to boost its capacity to 50,000 units per year.

This investment will be used to set up the Karawang 2 plant by early 2014 and to increase production.

The company will produce new model vehicles at its No. 2 plant. It sold 311,136 vehicles last year.

Yukitoshi Funo, Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)’s vice president for Indonesia, said, “The additional capacity will increase Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)’s annual output at Karawang Plant No. 2 to 120,000 units by early 2014. That will boost total local capacity to 230,000 units a year”.

Toyota Motor Company (NYSE:TM) company shares are currently standing at 81.05.

Price History
Last Price: 81.05
52 Week Low / High: 60.37 / 93.9
50 Day Moving Average: 68.49
6 Month Price Change %: 3.1%
12 Month Price Change %: -6.5%