Ford Motor Company is teaming up with the Los Angeles County Lifeguards, a division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, to help save lives while protecting the environment.

Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund announced today that they plan to invest more than $1 million in Chicago community programs and charities in 2008.

Ford Motor Company today became the majority owner of the former Automobile Craiova vehicle manufacturing complex in Romania.

Number two U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co on Friday named Mei-wei Cheng, chairman and chief executive of its China operations, as a group vice president effective April 1.

Sweden-based car manufacturer Volvo, is recalling 82.000 cars globally.

Ford Motor Co is going to expand its South African operations investing 1.5 billion rand (USD 210 million) in the production of the company's next-generation pickup truck and Puma diesel engine.

Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $775 million in 2007, down $508 million from earnings of $1,283 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Motor Credit earned $1,215 million in 2007, down $738 million from 2006.

Ford is offering Fiesta ST customers in the UK a unique opportunity to buy performance upgrades for their cars through a choice of two special dealer-fit options.

Ford Motor Company today announced plans to invest US$500 million to expand its India operations, reaffirming its commitment to developing and implementing an aggressive growth strategy in the country.

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] reports a net loss of 19 cents per share, or $380 million, for the third-quarter of 2007. This compares with a net loss of $2.79 per share, or $5.2 billion, in the third-quarter of 2006.

A one day strike was held by 1500 Ford Motor’s workers near St. Petersburg , Russia, who demanded wage increases and shorter night shift.

Ford of Britain Public Affairs has strengthened its Product PR team with the appointment of Emma Bergg as Chief Press Officer.