16 hrs ago | The Post and Courier
An apparent tornado touched down on Wadmalaw Island Sunday evening, downing trees and damaging homes and vehicles. via The Post and Courier
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Lincoln Forum & PollsMonday | Paddock Talk
Ford's Teen Safe Driving Efforts Lauded As Illinois Teen Fatalities Reduced
“We are pleased to see that Driving Skills for Life is continuing to play a major role in improving teen driving skills across Illinois”
Illinois state officials are crediting Ford Motor Company Fund's Driving Skills for Life teen safe driving program for helping reduce the state's teen auto fatalities by 61 percent reduction thus far in 2008. via Paddock Talk
Saturday May 10 | Reuters UK
Kerkorian launches tender offer for Ford shares
“We are making our offer because we believe that the current management and leadership at Ford Motor Company and the pending execution of management's turnaround strategy make Ford Motor Company an attractive investment”
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian on Friday launched a planned tender offer to add to a Ford stake he called an "attractive investment," and not one he acquired to influence the automaker. via Reuters UK
Friday May 9 | The Auto Channel
Lincoln and Hip-Hop Superstar Common Announce the 'Lincoln Spotlight' Grand Champion Lyricist
“Making it to the top five was already the icing on the cake! Actually winning - I am still at a lost for words. All I can say is 'overwhelming excitement!' ”
West Hollywood, California resident and aspiring lyricist Jael Gadsen has been chosen the grand champion of the Lincoln Spotlight online music competition by a panel that included Grammy Award-winning hip-hop ... via The Auto Channel
Thursday May 8 | KAAL
Wednesday May 7 | Earth Times
Ford Motor Company Implements Chesapeake System Solutions' T-Recs Enterprise
The implementation involved high-volume accounts for payroll and other accounts payable, providing Ford an automated means to review transactions. via Earth Times
Tuesday May 6 | Domain-B
Ford first car maker to join The Climate Registry
Ford Motor Company has become the first automaker to join The Climate Registry , in a bid to support the global greenhouse gas emission initiatives. via Domain-B
Sunday May 4 | Paddock Talk
Ceres Ranks Ford's Sustainability Report Among The 'Best' In The World
“Reporting strengthens our capacity to identify and respond to opportunities and risks facing the business, which in turn will enhance our competitive position.”
For the second time in five years, Ford Motor Company has won the award for "Best Sustainability Reporting" from the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies and the Association of Chartered ... via Paddock Talk
Friday May 2 | Huliq.com
Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales
“This is the little car that delivers in a big way for customers, with outstanding fuel economy, cool features including SYNC, a fun drive and the right price, right along with the rest of our newest cars and crossovers.”
Ford's new Focus continues to defy gravity -- and the U.S. economy -- with a 88 percent jump in retail sales versus last April and the highest total Focus April sales since 2000. via Huliq.com
Friday May 2 | Jalopnik
Lincoln Navigator Gets Sync Option, Ford Focus Not Included [Gadgets]
“This product is done to perfection and works just as if it came from the factory”
For all those fans of the Microsoft Sync system not willing to strap into a Ford Focus to get it, rejoice and be glad, for now you can get it dealer installed in your new Lincoln Navigator. via Jalopnik
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