WEBWIRE – Friday, July 25, 2008 * Ford adding new fuel-efficient small cars and crossovers to North American product lineup * Six European small vehicles coming to North America from global B-car and C-car platforms * Three large truck and SUV plants converting to small cars; retooling begins this December * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup to be almost completely upgraded by end of 2010 * Ford plans to be the best or among the best in fuel economy with every new product in its segment * Hybrid vehicle production and lineup to double in 2009 * Capacity for North American four-cylinder engines to double by 2011 * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury confirmed in company’s North American brand portfolio DEARBORN, Mich.– Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today announced a significant acceleration of its transformation plan with the addition of...
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