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LaFontaine Honda Earns Honda President’s Award

March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
La Fontaine Honda

Dearborn, Michigan – American Honda Motor Co., Inc.  has announced LaFontaine Honda of Dearborn as a recipient of the President’s Award for 2010. This annual award is presented to top-ranking Honda dealerships across the country, based on their achievement of excellence in all areas of operation – customer service and satisfaction, sales, training, and facility. This is Honda’s highest dealership honor, and LaFontaine Honda has earned this prestigious award in 2008 and 2010. More than 1,000 Honda automobile dealerships participated in the President’s Award program, with 118 … [Read more...]

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Ford Releases Vintage Photo Archive

February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Shelby Roadsters Display, Venice, CA, 1963

DEARBORN, Michigan – Thousands of images dating to the earliest days of Ford Motor Company are being hauled out of the Ford archives and licensed for sale for the first time. FordImages.com features more than 5,000 images for sale including commemorative and limited-edition prints, vintage signs and advertisements. The site launched in January. Hundreds of more images are being added weekly with another 5,000 to be added by the end of 2011, said Betsy McKelvey, marketing manager, Global Brand Licensing. The purpose is to create brand awareness and preserve the Ford legacy using … [Read more...]

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Severstal Wins Patent Infringement Lawsuit

January 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
Dearborn Severstal NA Hot Strip Mill

DEARBORN, Mich. -- Severstal North America (SNA) announced today that it has achieved a favorable decision in a patent infringement lawsuit brought against SNA by ArcelorMittal France and ArcelorMittal Atlantique et Lorraine. The patent concerns some of the technology used in the production of aluminum-coated, boron-bearing carbon steel, the end use for which is predominantly in high-strength automotive applications. As a result of the decision, which was reached in a Delaware U.S. District Court on January 14, 2011, Severstal is able to sell this aluminum-coated, boron-bearing carbon … [Read more...]

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Ford Focus Wins Big at CES-2011 in Vegas

January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Standing next to a cherry red 2012 Ford Focus in a large booth in the middle of the the Consumer Electronics Show (CES-2011) Ford CEO Alan Mulally talked about the integration of digital gadgets inside Ford automobiles. The Ford Focus was the official car of the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  Last year, the Ford Taurus took the award.  This year Mullaly was promoting Ford Sync and MyFord Touch along with an announcement about the new all electric Focus. Mulally attended CES as a keynote speaker for the past several years.  "What's really neat about the … [Read more...]

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Korte’s Collision Tops WDIV’s “4 the Best List”

October 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Before photo of Ford Escape repaired by Korte's Collision

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Lisa and Matt Korte, co-owners of Korte’s Collision, attribute strong customer loyalty and support for placing second in WDIV’s 2010 '4 the Best List' among more than 190 auto repair businesses throughout metropolitan Detroit.  WDIV’s latest annual competition featured more than 6,100 of Detroit best local businesses.  Winners were determined by popular vote. “If we take care of our customers, they’ll take care of us,” said Matt Korte.  “We strive to build our business on the reputation we earn through satisfied customers and their … [Read more...]

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Alan Mulally to Speak at Dearborn Chamber’s Business Breakfast

February 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Alan Mulally - Ford Motor Company President and CEO

DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builders Breakfast, Tuesday, March 2, 7:30 am at the Dearborn Inn. “We are thrilled to host Alan Mulally and showcase the accomplishments of Ford Motor Co. under his leadership, especially as it relates to Dearborn,” said Chamber President Jennifer Knott Giering. “We are honored that he has chosen this event to showcase the successes of this valuable institution to our members and the community.” Mulally came to Ford Motor Co. … [Read more...]

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Ford Educates Teens About Dangerous Driving

September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Kate Voegele - Ford Driving Skills for Life

DEARBORN, Michigan - (Press Release) Ford Motor Company, through its nationwide Ford Driving Skills for Life initiative, has created a special training module designed to help teens recognize and avoid driving distractions. These methods will be demonstrated in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 29 Research shows that driver inattention leads to most accidents, more so with novice drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); auto accidents remain the No. 1 cause of death for teenagers Ford research shows teens tend to take their eyes off … [Read more...]

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