For investors who reacted to Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) being downgraded courtesy of Morgan Stanley by shifting their loyalties to General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), the latest news truly spells disaster. In one of its most recent updates, Morgan Stanley’s auto analyst, Adam Jonas downgraded General Motors too, saying – ‘We believe many elements from…
Ford Motor Company (F) Midsize Cars Of Close to 1 Million Are Under Probe by Safety Regulators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has commenced preliminary probe into several complaints that it has received concerning Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) midsize cars. Approximately 938,000 sedans are being investigated over possible steering wheel failure. The affected vehicles are Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ of 2010-2012 model years. Another affected model is Mercury Milan of…
Ford Motor Company (F) 2020 Vision Is Improving Operating Margin and Increasing Sales By 45%
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) set out a clear plan to increase its sales from the current 6.3 million to 9.4 million by 2020. At the same time, the company wants to improve its operating margin and profitability. The U.S. automaker, which is the fourth largest in the industry, targets a sales increase of between 45%…
Ford Motor Company (F) Recalls 850,000 Cars Because of Software ‘Hiccup’
The American automobile behemoth, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), has this year been forced to recall about 850,000 cars for repair. The recall is due to a software snag detected on the company’s latest releases. The potential fatal problem is with the restraint control module. The module is responsible for the deployment of the supplementary restraints…
Ford Motor Company (F) Surpassed Its Hiring Pledge with UAW after 14,000 Hires
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) surpassed its pledge to hire 12,000 domestic workers in the next three years and it reached 14,000 after its announcement to add 1,200 jobs in the Kansas City Assembly Plant. In its contract with the United Auto Workers union in 2011, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) promised to hire 12,000 workers and…
JP Morgan Favors Ford Motor Company (F) and General Motors Company (GM) Instead Of Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)
Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) could be having all the flair in the business, but JP Morgan’s still considers it inferior stock compared to both General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). This is partly because the risks associated with the stock aren’t known to investors thus saying they still remain cautious of it.…
Ford Motor Company (F) to Cut Fiesta Hatchback Production as Demand in Europe Drops
With a slower European Automobile market, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is likely to cut the production of its bestselling European car, Fiesta hatchback. Ford will halt the production in its Cologne plant, Germany. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will halt the assembly of Ford Fiesta Hatchback for as many as 11 days between October and November.…
Ford Motor Company (F) Recalls Older Model Escapes and Mariners Due to Potential Pump Failure
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), one of the leading motor vehicle manufacturers, is recalling old model Ford Escapes and Mercury Mariners, saying that the electronic hybrid system may overheat, a prospect that might increase the chances of a crash. Though no incidences have been reported relating to the said overheating, the move is to forestall the…
Ford Motor Company (F) Company Is Downgraded Despite High-Level Growth In China
On September 8, 2014, Morgan Stanley downgraded its recommendation of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) from Overweight to Underweight. Morgan Stanley also reduced the target price of the company from $17 to $16. According to Adam Jonas from Morgan Stanley, trucks constitute important portion of the company’s profit so the starting of the production of new…
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Received A Huge Order From Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) received a huge order of 800 New 2015 Transit Vans from Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) to expand its existing fleet. Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) chose these vans because of their high fuel economy and cargo space. According to Kevin Koswick, Director for Ford North American Fleet, “Charter Communications’ choice of the low-roof-model…