The Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn‚ Michigan‚ a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16‚ 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands‚ Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK. Ford’s former UK subsidiaries Jaguar and Land Rover were sold to Tata Motors of India in March 2008. In 2010 Ford sold Volvo to Geely Automobile. Ford discontinued the Mercury brand at
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Business: The Ford Pinto Fires In early 1968‚ the Ford Motor Company decided to take on the foreign car competition by introducing a compact‚ affordable vehicle they named the Pinto. What began as the decision to enter the race for the top small car ultimately led to an unprecedented court case wherein the Ford Motor Company found itself charged with reckless homicide and was the first corporation charged with criminal conduct. In this paper‚ the authors delve into the tragedy of the Ford Pinto fires
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Chevrolet Trucks vs. 2011 Ford Trucks English 100-004 April 4‚ 2011 There are many differences between different car manufacturers. Future Truck Buyers To inform buyers of major differences between Chevrolet and Ford Pickup Trucks There are many differences between different car manufacturers. However‚ Chevrolet and Ford are among the top but the rivalry of these two companies will continue to challenge each other to a new and better product. Chevrolet and Ford are two very different
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Kawasaki :- Japanese. Hero :- Indian. Kawasaki being a Japanese company has made its market firm in India too. Kawasaki automobiles are known for their performance‚ quality and looks. Kawasaki launched a 250cc bike in India namely KAWASAKI NINJA 250R. This bike has all the features as the Kawasaki is always known for (Performance‚ Quality and Looks) However to buy this machine people had to pinch their pockets. Ninja 250R was made for India but the prices were touching the sky. In comparison
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THE FORD PINTO CASE: THE VALUATION OF LIFE AS IT APPLIES TO THE NEGLIGENCE-EFFICIENCY ARGUMENT Christopher Leggett Law & Valuation Professor Palmiter Spring‚ 1999 Abstract Text of Paper -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract The cases involving the explosion of Ford Pinto’s due to a defective fuel system design led to the debate of many issues‚ most centering around the use by Ford of a cost-benefit analysis and the
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AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF MARKETING SEGMENTATION ON INCREASING MARKET SHARE IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY BY ALAGBO LATEEF OLUFEMI EAA090671 A PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA). TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE‚ FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY‚ LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY‚ OGBOMOSHO‚ NIGERIA.
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Introduction to the Indian Automobile Industry Starting its journey from the day when the first car rolled on the streets of Mumbai in 1898‚ the Indian automobile industry has demonstrated a phenomenal growth to this day. Today‚ the Indian automobile industry presents a galaxy of varieties and models meeting all possible expectations and globally established industry standards. Some of the leading names echoing in the Indian automobile industry include Maruti Suzuki‚ Tata Motors‚ Mahindra and Mahindra
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Cazul Ford Pinto Acesta caz s-a petrecut la sfarsitul anilor ’60‚ cand cererea pentru masini sub-compacte a fost in crestere pe piata. Specificatiile Iacocca pentru proiectarea masinii au fost fara compromisuri: "Pinto trebuia sa fie cu nici macar o uncie mai greu de 2.000 de pounds (aprox. 900 kg) si sa nu coste un cent peste 2.000 de dolari." In timpul proiectarii si productiei‚ totusi‚ testele de coliziune a relevat un defect serios la rezervorul de benzina. In accidente
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Ford & General Motors in Russia In July 2002‚ Ford Motor Company officially opened its first Russian car factory near St. Petersburg. The factory‚ which cost some S150 million to build‚ is 100% owned by Ford and represents the first wholly owned investment by a foreign carmaker in Russia. The factory is tiny by international standards; it will employ 800 people and initially will produce 10‚000 Ford Focus cars a year. By comparison‚ a typical auto plant in the developed world produces 200‚000
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Over the years automobiles have changed and impacted the US. “How can I show the history and mechanics of the US automobile to explain the growth and success of the US economy?” The first automobile companies in the US sparked the nation’s want for luxurious‚ fast‚ and reliable vehicles. In the early 1900’s Henry Ford begin the first to mass produce his vehicles. Which would later lead on to a multi billion dollar company. Henry Ford was the first to mass produce the gasoline automobile in the US
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