Topic: Alan Mulally

Ford: Future of the auto? Gridlock.

Ford great grandson says congestion will be major concern by 2040. Bill Ford Jr. calls for automakers and governments to find technology to solve huge looming traffic jams in the world's cities.

Does America need a CEO in the Oval Office?

Mitt Romney has been both vaunted and vilified for his business background. Here's how running a corporation really compares to running a country. 

Ford: Income skyrockets. Best year in a decade.

Ford saw its income jump 200 percent last year with a special tax allowance. Even without that, Ford has notched 10 consecutive quarters of profits.

CES: Why car gadgets are making inroads at Las Vegas electronics show

At CES, six of the top 10 automakers are promoting their technological gadgetry, an increasingly important factor in car sales. The Las Vegas electronics show is coinciding with the Detroit Auto Show.

Ford dividend: It's back. But will it help?

Ford dividend of 5 cents per share will go out at the end of the first quarter. Ford dividend will help the stock price a little, but it's trumped by worries over auto sales in struggling Europe.

UAW agrees to contract with Ford: How much did the union give up?

UAW workers at Ford from across the US voted late Tuesday to accept a four-year contract with the automaker. The vote pitted today's labor costs against future union membership.

Ford workers edge closer to nationwide strike over labor deal

United Auto Worker members at a Ford plant in Chicago overwhelmingly rejected a proposed labor deal Thursday, leading union leadership to prepare for a strike. All UAW locals have until Tuesday to ratify the deal.

Ford success: Time to share it with union workers?

Ford profited from smart moves by management. Now, will Ford reward its workers in contract talks?

This Labor Day we need protest marches rather than parades

It's been the worst decade for American workers in a century. That hardly calls for a celebration.

Hybrid trucks: Ford, Toyota to collaborate

Hybrid trucks joint venture would create an engine for Ford and Toyota pickups. A new engine for hybrid trucks is still at least three years away.

Ford stock: CEO Mulally gets $56.5 million of it

Ford stock – nearly $57 worth' – has been awarded to its CEO. Is the Ford stock package too generous?

Ford Motor Company: Huge profits, but stock falls

Ford Motor Company earnings were 30 cents per share vs. an expected 48 cents. Executives pointed to $1 billion in cost increases for launching new vehicles.

Ford Explorer: Will consumers pay more for less power?

Ford Explorer in 2011 comes with two engine options. The less powerful one saves fuel but costs more.

As 2011 Ford Explorer turns heads, so does its marketing campaign

The Facebook campaign for the 2011 Ford Explorer illustrates how corporations increasingly rely on social media to reach consumers.

Ford reaps solid profits, surprises Wall Street

Ford Motor Co. has posted a net income of $2.6 billion in the second quarter, its fifth straight quarterly profit.

Ford Motor to repay $4 billion more in debt

Ford Motor Co. will reduce its debt by another $4 billion as it continues to show signs of strength.

Mercury may have its wings clipped by Ford

Ford Motor Company is considering the elimination of its Mercury brand automobiles and SUV's.

Exit of GM's Fritz Henderson: Four messages

The unexpected departure of GM CEO Fritz Henderson signals the board's impatience with the pace of change – especially compared with Ford.

With Fritz Henderson gone, should an outsider head GM?

Outsider Whitaker is already GM's interim CEO after Fritz Henderson's departure.

Car sales down, but Ford is catching its Japanese rivals

Overall sales plummeted with the end of 'cash for clunkers.' Ford has taken a hit too, but it's still doing better than Toyota, Honda, or Nissan.

With Whitacre at GM, Detroit outsiders will be 'in'

Ford doing better than GM and Chrysler, but still not very well

So far, Ford is avoiding bankruptcy or a government bailout. Consumer confidence will be most important in securing its financial situation.