May 7, 2010

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• Ford's U.S. April Sales Up 25 Percent; Fifth Straight Month Ford Sales Have Increased More Than 20 Percent
• Ford Canada Sales Up 25 Percent; Cars Up 14 Percent; Trucks Up 28 Percent
• ADT Says it will Save $5.3 Million in Fuel Costs, Meet Green Goals with Ford Transit Connect Order
• Ford Delivers on 2006 Pledge to Double Flexible-Fuel Vehicle Production in America by End of 2010
• 2011 Ford Fiesta on Late-Night Stage to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
• Mike Rowe, Ford Dealer Technicians Provide Vehicle Maintenance Tips
• Video: (WNBC-TV) Driving Skills for Life in Chicago
• Outside Voices: (Edmunds' Inside Line) Chevrolet to Launch New Ad Campaign

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In April, Ford retail sales were up 32 percent versus a year ago, and Ford gained retail market share for the 18th time in the last 19 months. Fleet sales were up 13 percent. Ford is benefiting from a fresh lineup of new, high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles delivering industry-leading levels of safety and smart design.

To read the full article, click here.

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In fact, Ford now has the highest customer satisfaction with vehicle quality among all major automakers, according to the first quarter Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study conducted by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Helping to keep sales growing are the many new products, including the all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty – in showrooms now – as well as the Ford Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer, Transit Connect Electric, Lincoln MKX and the brand's first luxury hybrid vehicle, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid midsize sedan, all coming out this year.

To read the full article, click here.

With plans to order a total of 3,000 Transit Connects, ADT, a Tyco International company based in Boca Raton, Fla., will replace nearly half of its North American fleet with Ford's new compact van.

The Transit Connects will be driven by thousands of ADT technicians who install and service security systems for millions of residential customers throughout North America.

To read the full article, click here.

The announcement was made this week by Sue Cischke, Ford's group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, at the 2010 BIO International Convention in Chicago.

To read the full article, click here.

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"We were excited to once again team up with the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' show for Fiesta," says Connie Fontaine, Ford brand content and alliances manager. "The show was instrumental in helping us reveal the Ford Fiesta last December and now they have thrown a huge party for the Fiesta on Cinco de Mayo."

To read the full article, click here.

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"Mike Rowe, ranked by Forbes.com as the fourth 'most trusted celebrity,' is the ideal partner for Ford and Lincoln Mercury service because he exemplifies sincerity, dependability, honesty and confidence – the qualities that closely match the strengths of our dealership service departments, ' explained Mike Rosingana, advertising manager, FCSD.

Rowe, who also serves as a spokesperson for Ford and FCSD television and radio advertising, is involved in webisodes where he interacts with dealership service technicians about the importance of oil changes, brake noise and tire wear.

To read the full article, click here.

The DUB Edition Mustang is based on Ford's outstanding new 3.7-liter V-6 Mustang and will be available this fall. A collaboration between Ford, DUB and Roush Industries, the DUB Edition Mustang will be offered as a coupe, convertible or with the best-of-both-worlds Glass Roof option. Both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available.

To read the full article, click here.

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• New Breed of Mustang Spotlighted in 2011 Campaign

Throughout the mission, agents will document their adventure and post it on their team page, where fans and followers can be part of the experience online at www.fiestamovement2.com. The best content will be recognized based on community engagement and online consumer interaction and will then be amplified locally and nationally.

To read the full article, click here.

About 1,800 Ford dealers will be in Detroit this week for the 2010 Ford Dealer Introduction Show. The company's dealers are critical to Ford Motor Company's drive to sustain its sales and earnings momentum that produced a 2010 first quarter pre-tax profit of $1.2 billion in North America alone. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Retail Marketing Manager Matt Bradley, who has the lead on this year's show, discusses the event with @Ford Online.

Q: What are the highlights of this year's show?
A: It is going to be a very informative and busy day-and-a-half event for dealers, who will arrive in four waves throughout the week. The first activity will be a very extensive ride-and-drive segment on Detroit's Belle Isle, where they will test our newest powertrains and products – Fiesta, Edge, Super Duty, F-150 and Mustang – against key competitors.

There also will be business meetings during which dealers will hear from Ford leadership right up to Alan Mulally and learn about the company's sales and marketing plans for launching our new products, powertrains, and technologies, among other things.

Keeping our dealers informed and engaged is paramount to Ford's success as we journey together to profitable growth for all. We are very appreciative of our dealers and want them to know how much we value our relationship with them.

To read the full Q&A, click here.

The continued popularity of Ford Fiesta among China's young generation helped its April sales rise 68 percent from a year ago to 6,414 units, boosting total sales of this trend-setting car to 73,224 units.

To read the full article, click here.

Azure will integrate its Force Drive™ battery electric drive train into Transit Connect vehicles in Europe to support the sale of the zero-emission battery-electric models in selected markets.

To read the full article, click here.

"Ford is the first automaker in Brazil to have a national service agenda, integrating all dealer service centers. Worldwide, we did not find anything like this. Aside from the convenience of offering the most convenient time for the client, Ford Agenda helps to give full transparency in the care and service. It is an innovative and powerful tool, that we're very proud to have developed to increase our customer satisfaction," said Antonio Taranto, Ford Customer Service director.

To read the full article, click here.

The first Fiesta was built in Valencia, Spain in 1976, where the latest-generation model continues to be built. Since Fiesta production began in Europe in 1976, the car has sold over 13m units.

To read the full article, click here.

On April 20, CFMA announced a donation of RMB 1.5 million (USD 219,700) to the area affected by the earthquake.

Three days later, eight Ford Transit Ambulances donated by JMC were driven from Nanchang to the earthquake zone. Five of them were new generation Transit Ambulances and three were Ford Classic Transit Ambulances – each fitted with advanced medical equipment, including a stretcher, aspirator and defibrillator. As part of the relief efforts, each ambulance transported 42-litres of oxygen to assist hospitals in Qinghai province.

To read the full article, click here.

Fast-Growing Buick Plans to Add Three Models to Lineup
(Detroit News) Buick will stop using trim-level designations for its 2012 models and plans to introduce a compact car and small crossover in the near future, top Buick executives said Wednesday. To read the full article, click here.

GM's Hummer H3 Recalled Because Fake Hood Vent Might Fly Off
(USA Today) Hummer says it's recalling all the 2006 through 2010 model year H3 SUVs because a fake hood vent might come loose, fly off and cause who-knows-what kind of trouble. To read the full article, click here.

Toyota Targets $50,000 Price for First Hydrogen Car
(Bloomberg) Toyota Motor Corp., the biggest seller of hybrid cars, said it has cut the cost of making fuel-cell vehicles by about 90 percent since the mid-2000s and may be able to price its first retail hydrogen model at about $50,000. To read the full article, click here.

Tucson Excels in Mileage, Styling
(Detroit Free Press) Hyundai's 2010 Tucson brings new levels of style and value to the market for small crossover SUVs. With class-leading fuel economy, exceptional value and head-turning looks, the Tucson confirms the Korean automaker's status as one of the auto industry's new leaders. To read the full article, click here.

Chevrolet Corvettes Recalled for Steering Problem
(Edmunds' Inside Line) General Motors is recalling 40,028 Chevrolet Corvettes equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column because a signal interruption in the column could cause one or more brakes to apply and lead to a crash. The recall affects cars built between March 2004 and January 2006. To read the full article, click here.

Renault Is Ready to Repay French State Aid, Les Echos Says
(Bloomberg) Renault SA wants to repay French state aid of 3 billion euros as soon as possible, Les Echos reported, citing Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn. To read the full article, click here.

Students Develop Car 'Apps' as Part of Ford Contest
(USA Today) These were three of the applications that a group of University of Michigan students developed as part of a Ford-sponsored competition to develop apps that can work in cars as part of its Sync in-connectivity system. To read the full article, click here.

Toyota Renews U.S. Offers; Nissan Boosts Sales 35 Percent
(Bloomberg) Toyota Motor Corp. extended discounts that brought back-to-back U.S. sales increases, and Nissan Motor Co. led the largest Asia-based carmakers' gains for the second month in a row as auto demand continued recovering in April. To read the full article, click here.

GM's Docherty Swept Aside for Hyundai Marketing Whiz
(Edmunds' AutoObserver) General Motors swept aside marketing chief Susan Docherty to make way for the arrival of Joe Ewanick, the marketing whiz who helped Hyundai soar to new heights. To read the full article, click here.

2010 Mazda 6: Full Details and Pictures
(Auto Trader) The new Mazda 6 gets increased fuel efficiency across the range and adopts what Mazda describes as the new 'family face', which was first seen on the latest-generation Mazda 5. To read the full article, click here.

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Atlanta Salaried Retirees
Second Tuesday of Every Month (Roswell, Ga.)
The monthly breakfast will be held the second Tuesday of each month at J. Christopher's Restaurant (11725 Alpharetta Highway) from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. If you would like further information about the breakfast or the Ford Metro Atlanta Salaried Retirees Club, please contact Bob Loovis at COUNTRYCOVEFARM@comcast.net.

Automatic Transmission Product Design & Engineering Retiree Breakfast Club
Second Wednesday of Every Month (Northville, Mich.)
The group meets at 9 a.m. for breakfast at Senate Coney Island off Haggerty Road just south of 6 Mile Road on the west side of the street (39430 Dun Rovin Drive). For additional information, contact Mike Carlin at OLDSEADOG@wowway.com.

Building "H" Club – Michigan Information Technology Systems Retirees
Second Thursday of Every Month (Dearborn, Mich.)
The club meets at 11:30 a.m. at Building H on Michigan Avenue. For more information, call 313-402-0044 or e-mail FLCOTE@aol.com.

Canadian Ford Alumni
Third Wednesday of Every Month (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
The Ford Alumni is made up of retirees from Ford of Canada's Sales, Marketing, Parts, Service and Central staffs. Breaking Ford news is provided electronically to members and we have a luncheon on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact Bob Rideout at BRIDEOUT@sympaticao.ca.

Chicago Stamping Plant Salaried Retiree Club
Twice a Year (June, Dec) (Schererville, Ind.)
The group meets twice a year at Tiebel's (U.S. 30 & Hwy. 41). Spouses are welcome. For more information, contact Ray Schmelzer at RAYTIREE@aol.com.

Cleveland Engine and Casting Plants Salaried Retiree Club (North Olmsted, Ohio)
If you would like to join the Cleveland Engine and Casting Plants Salaried Retiree Club, it is $15 a year, which can be made payable to the Ford Retiree Club (P.O. Box 566, North Olmsted, OH 44010). It is $10 for surviving spouses and retirees over the age of 80. For more information, please contact Mary Kay Dessoffy at FORDRETIREES@yahoo.com.

Dearborn Assembly Plant Retirees
Third Wednesday of Every Month (Livonia, Mich.)
Dearborn Assembly Plant retirees and guests meet each month at Richard's Family Restaurant (39305 Plymouth Road). The group meets at 12:30 p.m. for lunch from the restaurant's menu and followed by announcements, jokes, camaraderie, and so forth. All Ford retirees from the area are welcomed to join us. For additional information, contact Rose at ROZLAF@aol.com.

Dearborn Assembly Retiree Breakfast Club
First Monday of Every Month (Dearborn, Mich.)
The Dearborn Assembly Plant Retiree Breakfast Club meets at 9 a.m. at the Big Boy Restaurant (13001 Michigan Avenue at Miller Road) the first Monday of every month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Henry Russell Jr. at HRARJR@yahoo.com.

Dearborn Frame Plant Retirees (Southfield, Mich.)
Second Tuesday of Every Month
The group meets for breakfast and networking at L George's (26799 Greenfield Rd). For more information, contact Sandra Hutson at SKHUTSON@sbcglobal.net.

Field Accounting Department (F.A.D.)
Second Thursday of Every Other Month (Livonia, Mich.)
The F.A.D. retiree group meets on the odd months of the year on Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov. We meet at G. Subo's Leather Bottle Restaurant (20300 Farmington Rd.) For more information, contact Bob Briolat at REBRIOLAT@aol.com. Spouses are always welcome.

Ford 5R55 Automatic Transmission Systems Design Retirees Group
Third Wednesday of Every Month (Livonia, Mich.)
The retiree group meets at Richard's Restaurant (39305 Plymouth Road) at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Jeff Ebersole at EBERSOLE.JEFF@gmail.com.

Ford Air Transportation Office Retirees
First Thursday of Every Month (Taylor, Mich.)
Ford Air Transportation Office retirees meet once a month at noon for lunch at the Lakes of Taylor Restaurant (25505 Northline Road). For more information, contact Pauline Smart Bozyk at PSMARTY@att.net.

Ford Body & Assembly Operations/Vehicle Operations Salaried Retiree Group
Twice a Year (May, Oct.) (Westland, Mich.)
The group meets twice a year for a social get-together at Hawthorne Valley Golf & Banquet Facility (7300 N. Merriman R). Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Heavener at PHEAVENER@mi.rr.com.

Ford of Canada Ladies' Retirees Group
Second Wednesday of Every Month (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
The Ladies' Retirees group consists of all FOC Ladies retired from Head Office in Oakville, Regional Offices, Oakville Assembly Plant, and Bramalea Parts Distribution Centre. The Ladies meet at the Oakville Golf and Country Club for lunch. For more information, please contact Judy Killeavy at MKILLEAV@sympatico.ca.

Ford Chassis Retirees Breakfast (Livonia, Mich.)
First Monday of Every Month
The group (OLD Bldg #5 Chassis Designers, Checkers, Detailers, CAD retirees) meets at Big Boy's (37123 6 Mile Road) at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Vince Asta at VASTA1955@att.net.

Ford Dearborn Engine & Fuel Tank Retirees
First Thursday of Every Month (Taylor, Mich.)
Dearborn Engine & Fuel Tank retirees and guests meet the first Thursday of the month at the Fire Mountain Restaurant (14691 Huron), starting at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Hazel Fuller at HJFULLER@ameritech.net.

Ford Glass UAW Local 737 Retirees
Fourth Tuesday of Every Month (except Dec.) (Nashville, Tenn.)
Ford Glass UAW Local 737 retirees meet each month at 10 a.m. Business is discussed and problems are approached. The group has guest speakers, as well as guest representatives to help keep retirees informed. There also is a Retiree Banquet in October of each year. A very large gathering of old friends and a great time. All retirees of the UAW-FORD in the area are invited and welcome. For more information, contact Bill Fry at BFRY10@aol.com.

Ford Human Resources Retiree Group
Third Wednesday of Every Month (Detroit Area)
The Human Resources Retiree Group meets monthly. For more information, contact Don Hayes at DNLDHAYES@aol.com.

Ford Rouge Plant Railroad Operations Retiree Group
Last Tuesday of the Month (Dearborn, Mich.)
The Ford Rouge Plant Railroad Operations Retiree Group meets at Leon's Restaurant (23830 Michigan Ave.) at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ford Rouge Plant Transportation Services retirees also are welcome. For more information, contact Frank Evanko at FEVANKO123@comcast.net.

Ford Rouge Transportation Retirees
First Wednesday of Every Month (Woodhaven, Mich.)
The Ford Rouge Transportation retirees meet each month for breakfast at Louie's Restaurant (I-75 and West Road) at 9 a.m. The group has been meeting since 1999. The gatherings are well attended with good conversation and discussions on the future of Ford and the auto industry. For more information, contact Leo R. (Dick) Esper at DMESPER@chartermi.net.

Ford Technical Illustration and Graphics Retirees – EEE, Bldg. 3, FMCC, WHQ (Northville, Mich.)
First Monday of Every Month
The group meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at George's Senate Coney Island Restaurant (39430 Dun Rovin Drive – first traffic light south of Six Mile Rd., on Haggerty Rd.). For more information, please contact Grant Beard at GBEARD3741@aol.com.

Ford Tool and Die Skilled Trades Retirees
First Wednesday of the Month (Mar, June, Sept and Dec) (Dearborn, Mich.)
Ford Tool and Die Skilled Trades Retirees meet at 10 a.m. at Local 600 (10550 Dix Avenue), with coffee and donuts served at 9:30 a.m. Ladies always welcome. For more information, contact Bud Lusk at BVLTAL@aol.com.

Frame Plant Survivors Salaried Retirees
Third Wednesday of Every Month (Dearborn, Mich.)
The Frame Plant Survivors Salaried Retirees meet at 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course (1300 S. Telegraph Road). For more information, contact Bob Grodus at 248-682-0422 or RGRODUS@aol.com.

FRAW (Ford Rawsonville Area Women) Retirees
First Thursday of Every Month (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
The retiree group is comprised of females that formerly worked at the Rawsonville Plant. The group meets at Haab's Restaurant (18 West Michigan Ave.) at 1 p.m. If anyone would like to be included on the group's mailing list or is interested in more information, please contact Rhonda Colthorp at RCOLTHORP@peoplepc.com.

Indianapolis Ford Retirees
First Monday of Every Month (Indianapolis, Ind.)
The Indianapolis retirees meet the first Monday of each month with the exception of September which will be on the Sept. 14 this year due to the Labor Day holiday. For more information, contact Joe Hendricks at JOE_HENDRICKS_742@comcast.net.

Kansas City Ford Salaried Retiree Club
Fourth Wednesday of the Month (Jan, Mar, May and Sep) (Kansas City, Mo.)
We're pleased to invite everyone to our next luncheon at Finnigan's Hall (505 East 18th Avenue) on Wednesday, May 26 at 11:30 a.m. If you are a retired salaried Ford employee in the Kansas City area and would like to join our club, we welcome you. We have great food, select common topic of interest to present to the membership and social time filled with laughter and smiles as we greet old friends and coworkers. If this interests you or if you would like more information, contact Johnny Caldwell at JONCAL@swbell.net.

Lorain Local 425 Retirees
Third Thursday of Every Month (Lorain, Ohio)
The Local 425 Retirees meet at the Union Hall (5300 Baumhart Rd.) at 9:30 a.m. Activities include guest speakers and members doing all kinds of trips. Come meet old friends. Spouses are always welcome to attend. For more information, contact George at WALKER4471@yahoo.com.

Maumee Ford Retirees
Second Tuesday of Every Month (Maumee, Ohio)
The Maumee Ford Retirees meet at the Region 2B Union Hall (1691 Woodlands Dr.) at 10 a.m. For more information, contact BBIRR@bex.net or 1892UAWRETIREES@gmail.com.

Nebraska – Iowa Ford Retirees (Omaha, Neb.)
Wednesdays Every Week
NIFTY (NE.-IA. Ford Together Yet) retirees and guests meet at 9 a.m. at the Summer Kitchen (130th West Maple Road). The group orders from the menu and they share fun, camaraderie and information. For more info, contact Claudia Preddy at CLAUDIAEPWORTH@cox.net.

Norfolk Ford Assembly Plant Retirees
First Monday of Every Month (Chesapeake, Va.)
The Norfolk Assembly Plant Retirees meet at Shoney's (721 Battlefield Blvd. N) starting at 7 a.m. All Ford Motor Company retirees and former employees in the area are welcome. For more information, contact Theron Koon at TEKOON@cox.net

PDC/Body Engineering Illustration Retirees
First and Third Tuesday of Every Month (Canton, Mich.)
PDC/Body Engineering Illustration Retirees meet twice a month at the 4 Friends Bar & Grill (44282 Warren Road; on the North side of Warren Road nestled in a small strip mall just east of Sheldon Road) at 1 p.m. The group mainly consists of illustrators who produced manuals that instructed assembly plants how to assemble Ford car and trucks. Anyone who ever had dealings with our unique artistic provisions etc. are more than welcomed to join the group and enjoy stepping on a path down memory lane! For more information please contact Al McDonald at COOKY015@earthlink.net.

Plant Engineering Office Retirees
Second Tuesday of Every Month (Livonia, Mich.)
The Plant Engineering Office retirees meet at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Elks Lodge (31117 Plymouth Road). All retirees, associates and friends are invited to attend. This group has been in existence since 1993. For more information, contact Russ Van Zanten at 734-728-7308 or RUSS514@comcast.net.

Product Development, Body Design and Engineering Retirees
First Wednesday of Every Month (Riverview, Mich.)
The group meets at 11 a.m. at the Riverview Highlands Golf Course (15015 Sibley Rd – east of I-75, between Allen Road & Fort St). For more information, contact Jim White at JWHITE13453@gmail.com.

Research Laboratory Retiree Brunch Club
First Monday of Every Month (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
The group meets at 10 a.m. for brunch at Flim Flam (2707 Plymouth Rd). For additional information please contact Mohammad Haghgooie at RAMMGB@sbcglobal.net.

UAW Eastern Carolina Retirees
Second Wednesday of Every Month (Little River, S.C.)
The UAW Eastern Carolina Retiree Council invites retirees to join them for a monthly meeting at the Little River S.C. V.F.W. Hall (111 Highway 57 North). For more information, contact Bob Artus at 803-481-3622.

Van Dyke Plant Retiree Luncheon Club (Sterling Heights, Mich.)
First Tuesday of Every Month
The group meets for its monthly luncheon at noon at various local eateries. Although the group consists of mostly salaried retirees, all are welcome. For more information, monthly notices and reminders, contact Allan Yee at ALLAN.YEE@att.net.

May 26:
Cleveland Engine and Casting Plants Salaried Retiree Club Luncheon (Olmsted Township, OH)
The Ford Salary Retiree Club meets 3-4 times a year for luncheons, which are held at the German American Cultural Center (7370 Columbia Road). There is a $10 fee and they require a reservation, which must be received two weeks before the event. To reserve, send checks made to the Ford Salary Retiree Club at the following address: P.O. Box 566, North Olmsted, OH 44070. For more information, contact Mary Kay Dessoffy at FORDRETIREES@yahoo.com.

August 27 - 28:
Chicago Stamping Reunion (Wildersville, Tenn.)
This year's Chicago Stamping Reunion will be held at Natchez Trace State Park (24845 Natchez Trace Road). For more information, contact (Ace) Dempsay at ADEMPSAY@frontiernet.net or call 931-260-0427.

May 16 & May 23:
Ford Motor Company Chorus (Westland and Lincoln Park, Mich.)
Ford Motor Company Chorus is proud to present our 2010 Spring Concerts. The first concert will occur Sunday, May 16 at 3 p.m. at Dix United Methodist Church (1911 Horger St., Lincoln Park) and the second will occur Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m. at Joy Baptist Church (37055 Joy Rd., Westland). Click here for more information.

May 30 - 31:
SAAC-MCR 35th annual Show and Go (Dearborn, Mich.)
On May 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (show and swap meet) will take place at Ford World Headquarters SE lot (Southfield Freeway and Michigan Ave.) and on May 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ("Go" track event) will take place at the Waterford Hills Road Race Course (4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI). For more information, click to http://www.saac-mcr.net/ or contact Jim Binder at SASGROUP@comcast.net

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