Ford Motor Co’s North American President said on Wednesday that the creation of a plug-in hybrid would rely on U.S. government assistance.

By Aranee Jaiimsin, Bangkok Post, Thailand May 20--Ford Motor Co has urged the government to come up with a "common long-term strategy" for promoting alternative fuel, instead of the contrasting campaigns it has at the moment.

By Kevin Krolicki ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - In a feud that recalls the glory days when Detroit's top car makers dominated the U.S auto market, Ford Motor Co and General Motors Corp. sparred on Sunday over bragging rights to the top-selling auto brand for 2005.

By John Crawley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Michigan lawmakers, responding to proposed plant closings and up to 30,000 job cuts at Detroit-based Ford Motor Co, pressed the Bush administration on Monday for changes in trade and tax policy to help U.S. automakers better compete with overseas rivals.

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co intends to cut the number of its suppliers around the world to around 800 over the next few years from about 2,500 now, industry paper Automotive News reported on Monday.