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.

Adding still more good news to this week’s quality drive, the latest U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study shows Ford Motor Company’s line-up soared above the industry’s rate of improvement in the third quarter.

Ford Motor Company President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally today announced the appointment of Jim Farley as Group Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

The Ford Motor Company has avoided standing down thousands of workers at its Victorian plants. Ford was considering the stand downs because parts supplier, Coghlan-Russell Engineering, has gone into administration, but Ford has now rescheduled its operations.

UK Minister for Science and Innovation, Malcolm Wicks, called the University of Bath's work to make vehicles greener and more efficient "very impressive" during his visit today (Monday 16 April).