Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With more than 324,000 employees worldwide, the Company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Motor Credit Company and The Hertz Corporation. 

Fondé en 1903, Ford est le 2e constructeur automobile mondial (23,7% de pdm aux États-Unis, 11% de pdm en Europe). Son activité s'articule autour des 2 métiers suivants :
- automobile . En 2001, le groupe a vendu 6,9 millions de véhicules sous les marques Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Volvo, Mercury, Jaguar et Aston Martin (environ 70 modèles). Ford possède 20 000 points de vente répartis dans 250 pays. Le groupe détient également 33,39% de Mazda 
- financement  : présent dans 40 pays, Ford Credit est le 1er établissement de crédit pour automobile au monde (10 millions de clients)
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO SELL JAGUAR LAND ROVER TO TATA MOTORS
DEARBORN, Mich., March 26, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors. 
The transaction is the culmination of Ford’s decision last August to explore strategic options for the Jaguar Land Rover business, as the company accelerates its focus on its core Ford brand and “One Ford” global transformation. 
The sale is expected to close by the end of the next quarter and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals.
The total amount to be paid in cash by Tata Motors for Jaguar Land Rover upon closing will be approximately US $2.3 billion.   At closing, Ford will then contribute up to approximately US $600 million to the Jaguar Land Rover pension plans. 
"Jaguar and Land Rover are terrific brands," said Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company.  "We are confident that they are leaving our fold with the products, plan and team to continue to thrive under Tata’s stewardship.  Now, it is time for Ford to concentrate on integrating the Ford brand globally, as we implement our plan to create a strong Ford Motor Company that delivers profitable growth for all."
"This is a good agreement.  It provides the Jaguar Land Rover management team and employees with the assurances needed to maintain their focus on delivering the best results for the business," said Lewis Booth, executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, who has responsibility for Ford of Europe, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover.  "I am confident that, under its new owner, Jaguar Land Rover will continue to build upon the significant improvements and product successes it has achieved in recent years." 
As part of the transaction, Ford will continue to supply Jaguar Land Rover for differing periods with powertrains, stampings and other vehicle components, in addition to a variety of technologies, such as environmental and platform technologies.  Ford also has committed to provide engineering support, including research and development, plus information technology, accounting and other services.
In addition, Ford Motor Credit Company will provide financing for Jaguar and Land Rover dealers and customers during a transitional period, which can vary by market, of up to 12 months. 
The parties believe these arrangements will support Jaguar Land Rover’s current product plans, while providing Jaguar Land Rover freedom to develop its own stand-alone capabilities in the future that will best serve its premium manufacturer requirements.
The parties do not anticipate any significant changes to Jaguar Land Rover employees’ terms of employment on completion. 

Ford Motor Company Reports November U.S. Sales 
Ford's November U.S. sales totaled 182,259, down 10 percent compared with a year ago. 
Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ pace car sales increase to retail customers. 
All-new Expedition (up 14 percent) and Navigator (up 65 percent) post double-digit gains in November. 
Ford November inventories are 122,000 units lower than a year ago. 
Ford updates fourth quarter 2006 North American production plan and announces first quarter 2007 plan.
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) dealers delivered 182,259 vehicles to U.S. customers in November, down 10 percent compared with a year ago.
November car sales were 3 percent lower than a year ago, reflecting lower deliveries to fleet customers. Sales to individual retail customers were up reflecting higher sales for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ). Fusion was up 66 percent, Milan was up 29 percent and MKZ was up 83 percent. These 2007 models feature standard side-air bags and available all-wheel drive.
Overall, truck sales were down 13 percent, but the company's all-new, full-size sport utility vehicles (Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator) posted higher sales. Expedition sales were up 14 percent and Navigator sales were up 65 percent.

FORD REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS 
Net loss of 64 cents per share, or $1.2 billion. 
Earnings from continuing operations of 24 cents per share, or $458 million, excluding special items.*
Worldwide automotive pre-tax loss of $184 million, excluding special items.
Ford Credit pre-tax profit of $751 million, excluding special items
DEARBORN, Mich., April 21, 2006 - Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported a net loss of 64 cents per share, or $1.2 billion, for the first quarter of 2006.  This compares with net income of 60 cents per share, or $1.2 billion, in the first quarter of 2005. 
Ford's first-quarter earnings from continuing operations, excluding special items, was 24 cents per share, or $458 million.* 
Ford's total sales and revenue in the first quarter was $41.1 billion, down $4.1 billion from a year ago. 
* Earnings per share from continuing operations excluding special items is calculated on a basis that includes pre-tax profit and provision for taxes and minority interest.  See table following "Safe Harbor/Risk Factors" for the nature and amount of these special items and a reconciliation to GAAP.
"I am confident that we are confronting our challenges head-on and that we will succeed in our   turnaround and getting back on track to ensure our long-term success," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Ford.  "We are clearly in a period of transition.  However, I am pleased with the changes underway to make Ford a leaner, more innovative company.  I also am grateful to our employees for the cooperation and confidence in Ford that they have demonstrated by embracing these changes, which can be very difficult." 
Special items reduced earnings by 88 cents per share in the first quarter.  The pre-tax effect of these items include: 
A charge of $1.7 billion, or 61 cents per share, for costs associated with expected North America Way Forward-related layoff and jobs bank benefits and voluntary termination packages; 
A charge of $414 million, or 14 cents per share, of related non-cash pension curtailment charges; 
Facility-related costs, primarily associated with last month's idling of the St. Louis Assembly Plant, of $281 million or 10 cents per share; and 
Costs of $95 million, or 3 cents per share, associated with additional personnel reduction programs not directly related to Way Forward. 
First-quarter highlights included:
Launched Way Forward plan to return North America automotive operations to profitability no later than 2008.  Plan includes idling and ceasing operations at 14 manufacturing facilities through 2012, including seven vehicle assembly plants, and initiatives to generate net material cost savings of at least $6 billion by 2010, improve quality and invest in new products. 
Introduced U.S. products that are performing well in the marketplace, including Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr. 
Launched all-new Ford Ranger in Thailand, Ford Fiesta in India, Ford Focus in China and confirmed Volvo S40 would also be locally produced in China. 
Best ever first quarter global sales for Land Rover, increasing 26 percent over a year ago.