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

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

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has decided to recall 13,000 chassis over a transmission issue.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) To Begin Chassis Recall

The US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is recalling more than 13,000 chassis used in motorhomes and commercial vehicles because of transmission cables that may break.

The recall is expected to begin in March and will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the ‘PRNDL’ cable assembly, free of charge.

Dan Pierce, a Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) spokesman said, “Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is committed to top quality and responding quickly for our customers concerning any safety issues. The condition does not impede the function of the transmission.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares are currently standing at 12.84.

Price History
Last Price: 12.84
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.51
50 Day Moving Average: 11.42
6 Month Price Change %: 18.1%
12 Month Price Change %: -20.1%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has decided to expand its Claycomo Assembly Plant in Kansas.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Expanding Assembly Plant

As a part of the move, the US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has begun the construction of a $1.1 billion facility at the plant.

The expansion will include construction of a 450,000-square-foot integrated stamping plant, performing renovations and additions to the existing paint shop, performing facility upgrades and the addition of new tooling equipment in the final assembly area for production of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s Transit commercial van and the next-generation F-150 pickup.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) stocks were at 12.96 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 13.5% 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

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has decided to unveil its new B-MAX MPV at the Geneva Motor Show.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) To Show Off New MPV

Reports say that the auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will unveil the new production ready B-MAX compact MPV at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Europe chairman and CEO Stephen Odell said “the B-MAX combines an exciting, innovative design with features that only previously have been found in bigger cars. It’s a brand new car that responds to the needs of an increasing number of customers who want much more from their small cars.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares are currently standing at 12.26.

Price History
Last Price: 12.26
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.51
50 Day Moving Average: 11.2
6 Month Price Change %: 5.8%
12 Month Price Change %: -22.4%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) increased its US sales by 7 percent in January.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Sees US Sales Boost

Compared to last year, Dearborn based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has improved its total sales figure in January by 7 percent.

The company sold 131,589 vehicles in the month, making it the best January sales month for the Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) brand since 2008.

Ken Czubay, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service said, “January started off with solid sales versus year-ago levels. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) saw the same solid month, with smaller vehicles in higher demand. Escape continued its record-setting run, and Focus set the pace for car sales in California, Texas and the Southeast.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares are currently standing at 12.33.

Price History
Last Price: 12.33
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.51
50 Day Moving Average: 11.16
6 Month Price Change %: 4.8%
12 Month Price Change %: -22.1%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has set a goal to reduce landfill waste in Europe.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Wants To Reduce Europe Waste

According to a report, the US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is reducing landfill waste by 70% and the water it uses by 30% in its European production.

Stephen Odell, chairman and CEO, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) of Europe said, “This plan represents our pledge to minimize Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s impact on the environment both before and after our customers get behind the wheel. This goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to develop the most fuel efficient vehicles. Sustainability makes just as much sense for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) as a business as it does for the environment.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) company shares are currently standing at 12.42.

Price History
Last Price: 12.42
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.51
50 Day Moving Average: 11.12
6 Month Price Change %: -0.5%
12 Month Price Change %: -24.5%