Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has announced its plan to open a new auto plant in Thailand.

Ford Motor Company Expands Thai Plans

As a part of the move to boost its auto sales in the region, the US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is opening a new 215,000-square-foot plant in Thailand.

This new $450 million plant will be open by 2015 and is expected to produce about 150, 000 cars a year.

Joe Hinrichs, president of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Asia Pacific and Africa said, “The opening of this new, world-class facility is the latest example in our aggressive growth plan for this region, which represents Ford’s largest industrial expansion in half-a-century.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) stocks are currently standing at 11.10.

Price History
Last Price: 11.10
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 15.45
50 Day Moving Average: 12.19
6 Month Price Change %: -0.5%
12 Month Price Change %: -27.8%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Brazil chief has decided to step down in June.

Ford Motor Company To Say Goodbye To Brazil Head

After 28 years at the company, Marcos de Oliveira, president of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) in Brazil has announced his plan to step down in next month.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) said that Oliveira will be replaced by Steven Armstrong, current chief operating officer of Getrag Ford Transmissions in Germany.

He will assume the post June 1 and work alongside Oliveira during a transitional period until Oliveira steps down June 30.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were at 11.10 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -10.0% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 4 out of 6 in the industry

It has been reported that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is planning to introduce four new vehicles to China.

Ford Motor Company Expands China Vehicle Range

The US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is planning on revealing four new vehicles at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.

Three of the soon to be launched vehicles will be SUVs, while one of the models is in all probability likely to be Kuga for the Chinese auto market.

However, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has not yet revealed any further details about the vehicles.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) stocks are currently standing at 11.91.

Price History
Last Price: 11.91
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.18
50 Day Moving Average: 12.49
6 Month Price Change %: 4.9%
12 Month Price Change %: -20.7%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has partnered with Zipcar to help students in Canada.

Ford Motor Company Makes Canada Zipcar Offer

Under this new deal, the US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will pay $10 toward the annual student fee of $30 for the first 5,000 students in Canada to sign up for a Zipcar membership.

According to Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), “students get a break not only on their annual membership fee but also on the amount they pay per hour when they choose a Focus or Escape. Both cars are considered fuel-efficient.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were at 12.22 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 7.6% 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: 1.64
Zack’s Rank: 3 out of 6 in the industry

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has made two new appointments in Ireland.

Ford Motor Company Makes Ireland Executive Changes

Reports say that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has appointed Ciarán McMahon as the new Commercial Vehicle Sales and Marketing Manager and Donella Creedon as the new Supply and Distribution Manager in Ireland.

In her new role, Donella will look after all elements of vehicle supply chain management, liaising with Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Dealers and the relevant Supply and Distribution teams in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) of Europe.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) company shares are currently standing at 12.51.

Price History
Last Price: 12.51
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.18
50 Day Moving Average: 12.53
6 Month Price Change %: 25.4%
12 Month Price Change %: -18.7%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has unveiled its new Lincoln model in New York City.

Ford Motor Company Shows Off New Lincoln

The auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s Lincoln division unveiled its new mid-size 2013 MKZ sedan on Monday night.

The new model will go on sale later this year.

Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’ s group vice president, global marketing, sales and service said, “The MKZ will compete with the Infiniti G35, Lexus ES, Cadillac CTS, as well as mid-sized models from BMW and Mercedes. The design, fuel efficiency, service and technology — including noise-canceling technology — will help luxury buyers give Lincoln a chance.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares are currently standing at 12.62.

Price History
Last Price: 12.62
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.18
50 Day Moving Average: 12.53
6 Month Price Change %: 29.0%
12 Month Price Change %: -16.3%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has announced grants for environmental activists in the GCC and Levant region.

Ford Motor Company Investing In Environmental Projects

The US based auto maker giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is offering funds worth $100,000 to environmental activists in the GCC and Levant region to help them further their projects.

Larry Prein, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Middle East managing director said, “Since 2000, the Grants have provided much needed financial support to various local community initiatives. Through this, we are able to extend our hands and connect with the communities where we operate in together with our dealers, hoping to make a significant contribution to the betterment of the environment.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) company shares are currently standing at 12.48.

Price History
Last Price: 12.48
52 Week Low / High: 9.05 / 16.18
50 Day Moving Average: 12.53
6 Month Price Change %: 29.0%
12 Month Price Change %: -16.3%

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has decided to increase the production at its Ontario plant in Canada.

Ford Motor Company Pushing Canada Output

As a part of the move, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is putting a third shift at the Essex Engine Plant in Windsor from late April onwards.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) spokeswoman Lauren More said, “The shift is expected to open up 100 positions that will likely be filled with people who have been laid off in Windsor. It’s what we call a flexible manufacturing plant so it can quickly adjust to changes in the market and ramp up to higher levels of production quite quickly.”

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were at 12.32 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 14.0% 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: 1.64
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 6 in the industry