Ford VP expects UAW would give Ford same deal as GM, Chrysler if concessions deepen

October 13th, 2009 Ford, UAW agree to tentative deal on contractDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday reached a deal to alter its contract with the United Auto Workers union that helps the automaker keep costs in line with rivals but risks alienating rank-and-file workers.

October 13th, 2009 Ford, UAW reach tentative deal on contractDETROIT — The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative deal with Ford Motor Co. on contract concessions.

October 8th, 2009 UAW calls Ford union leaders to DetroitWASHINGTON — The United Auto Workers union has summoned representatives from Ford factories across the nation to Detroit on Tuesday to discuss contract talks with the automaker. Union President Ron Gettelfinger confirmed the meeting after a charity appearance in Washington on Thursday night but would not elaborate.

September 23rd, 2009 Ford to make low-cost compact car in IndiaNEW DELHI — Ford Motor Co. will manufacture a low-cost compact car in India from early next year, the automaker said Wednesday, as it seeks to boost sales in fast-growing Asia.

September 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - US auto giant Ford Motor Co Wednesday unveiled its first small car for the Indian market, "Ford Figo". The Figo, which is colloquial Italian for "cool", will be manufactured at the company's Chennai facility and launched in markets by early 2010.

September 8th, 2009 Ford Canada begins talks with unionTORONTO — Ford Motor Co.'s Canadian division and the Canadian Auto Workers union began labor talks on Tuesday after the union made substantial concessions to both General Motors and Chrysler earlier this year. Ford asked the CAW to reopen its current labor contract, which doesn't expire until 2011.

July 7th, 2009 CAW says Ford Canada wants to reach new labor dealTORONTO — The Canadian Auto Workers says Ford Canada has asked the union to match recent concessions reached in labor deals with General Motors Canada and Chrysler Canada so the company can remain competitive. CAW negotiator Mike Vince said Tuesday the union met with Ford management last night and the company outlined why the automaker needs a new contract to remain competitive in its Canadian and U.S operations.

June 30th, 2009 UPS and Ford extend logistics contractATLANTA — UPS Inc., the world's largest shipping carrier, said Tuesday it has extended a contract to deliver new Ford Motor Co. vehicles from assembly plants to dealerships in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

June 22nd, 2009 Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca at a glanceNAME — Lee Iacocca AGE-BIRTH DATE-LOCATION — 84 (born Oct. 15, 1924, in Allentown, Pa.) EDUCATION — Industrial engineering degree from Lehigh University in 1945; master's in engineering from Princeton, 1946.

June 17th, 2009 Ford CEO says regulation often hurts innovationDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally said government regulation in many ways has hurt innovation among businesses and manufacturers in the United States.

June 5th, 2009 Ford Canada wants new deal with CAWTORONTO — Ford Canada wants to negotiate a new labor deal with the Canadian Auto Workers to become more competitive with its auto counterparts now that Chrysler Canada Inc. and General Motors Canada have inked new cost-cutting labor agreements with the union.

April 30th, 2009 Ford says Chrysler bankruptcy won't harm businessDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says it doesn't expect to experience disruptions in its supply chain due to Chrysler's bankruptcy filing.

April 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Company, trying to avoid the fate of Chrysler and GM, Friday posted a $1.4-billion first quarter loss that was, however, better than analysts had expected. Revenues dropped 43 percent compared to the same period last year, to $24.8 billion, the company said.

March 25th, 2009 NEW YORK - Despite record losses, the chief of Ford Motors, Alan Mulally, earned $13.6 million in 2008. The money included $2 million in regular salary plus long-term stock options, the country's second largest car producer said Tuesday in a statement.

March 10th, 2009 TORONTO - Ford Motor Company has asked the Canadian government to give monetary incentives to people to scrap old cars to boost sales of new vehicles. Incentives for owners of 10-year or older cars to scrap them will boost sales of new cars, and thus save the ailing auto sector, Ford Canada president David Mondragon told a parliamentary sub-committee in Ottawa Monday.