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Ford’s Quarterly Operating Profit Dips to $1.1 Billion
January 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Ford Motor Co. netted $13.6 billion in the fourth quarter of last year—including a $12.4 billion one-time accounting gain—compared with $190 million in the same period of 2010. Revenue rose 6% to $34.6 billion as sales rose 3% to 1.43 million units. But pretax operating income, which excludes special items, dropped 15% to $1.1 billion as overseas operations slumped. Automotive operating margin shrank to 2.2% from 3% in the year-earlier quarter. The one-time, non-cash gain came from eliminating a tax valuation allowance—a move that signals Ford expects to be able to use the huge benefits on... [Read the full story]
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Ford’s Quarterly Operating Profit Dips to $1.1 Billion
January 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Ford Motor Co. netted $13.6 billion in the fourth quarter of last year—including a $12.4 billion one-time accounting gain—compared with $190 million in the same period of 2010. Revenue rose 6% to $34.6 billion as sales rose 3% to 1.43 million units. But pretax operating income, which excludes special items, dropped 15% to $1.1 billion as overseas operations slumped. Automotive operating margin shrank to 2.2% from 3% in the year-earlier quarter. The one-time, non-cash gain came from eliminating a tax valuation allowance—a move that signals Ford expects to be able to use the huge benefits on... [Read the full story]
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Ford’s Quarterly Operating Profit Dips to $1.1 Billion
January 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Ford Motor Co. netted $13.6 billion in the fourth quarter of last year—including a $12.4 billion one-time accounting gain—compared with $190 million in the same period of 2010. Revenue rose 6% to $34.6 billion as sales rose 3% to 1.43 million units. But pretax operating income, which excludes special items, dropped 15% to $1.1 billion as overseas operations slumped. Automotive operating margin shrank to 2.2% from 3% in the year-earlier quarter. The one-time, non-cash gain came from eliminating a tax valuation allowance—a move that signals Ford expects to be able to use the huge benefits on... [Read the full story]
Reviews
LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week: 280Z Engine in Datsun 510
January 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Welcome to the first installment of the 24 Hours of LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week series, where we’ll share good racing ideas that go terribly wrong, bad racing ideas that go unaccountably right, and the general maelstrom of fabrication genius/madness that one encounters at every 24 Hours of LeMons race. We’ll start off with one of those ideas that looks great on paper: drop a big six-cylinder engine into Datsun’s beloved-but-underpowered sporty 510! We admired the Pancho Villa-style costumes of Team Dirty Sanchez Datsun in the 2011 LeMons Team Costumes roundup, but this photograph... [Read the full story]
Road Tests
Student Car Insurance
January 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Passing a driving test is always an exciting prospect for younger drivers. Most cannot wait to turn 17 so that they can obtain a provisional driving license and start taking lessons with an approved instructor. Whether drivers take 70 or just 20 lessons, there is nothing quite like that feeling of taking to the open road by yourself for the first time. It gives a sense of independence never before experienced and it is one of the first steps to becoming properly grown up. Buying a first car is the next important factor to consider once the test is out the way. Parents frequently purchase cars... [Read the full story]
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Vorsteiner Ferrari 458 Italia and BMW 5-Series Wheels
January 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment
While Vorsteiner released a new kit for the Bentley Continental GT last week, we now receive news of their custom alloy wheels for the Ferrari 458 Italia and BMW 5-Series. Both of the sets measure up to be 21-inches in diameter and come with a five-spoke design that looks great. For the Ferrari 458, Vorsteiner finished the rims in black, and the BMW 5-Series has a gunmetal finish. Vorsteiner Ferrari 458 Italia Pictures Vorsteiner BMW 5-Series Pictures Read More →
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Ford’s Quarterly Operating Profit Dips to $1.1 Billion
Ford Motor Co. netted $13.6 billion in the fourth quarter of last year—including a $12.4 billion one-time accounting gain—compared with $190 million in the same period of 2010. Revenue rose 6% to $34.6 billion as sales rose 3% to 1.43 million units. But pretax operating income, which excludes special items, dropped...
[Continue reading: Ford’s Quarterly Operating Profit Dips to $1.1 Billion]LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week: 280Z Engine in Datsun 510
Welcome to the first installment of the 24 Hours of LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week series, where we’ll share good racing ideas that go terribly wrong, bad racing ideas that go unaccountably right, and the general maelstrom of fabrication genius/madness that one encounters at every 24 Hours of LeMons race. We’ll...
[Continue reading: LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week: 280Z Engine in Datsun 510]Vorsteiner Ferrari 458 Italia and BMW 5-Series Wheels
While Vorsteiner released a new kit for the Bentley Continental GT last week, we now receive news of their custom alloy wheels for the Ferrari 458 Italia and BMW 5-Series. Both of the sets measure up to be 21-inches in diameter and come with a five-spoke design that looks great. For the Ferrari 458, Vorsteiner finished...
[Continue reading: Vorsteiner Ferrari 458 Italia and BMW 5-Series Wheels]2012 Dodge Charger SXT V6 Eight-Speed Tested: And Now the Fine-Tuning
It’s the recently redesigned Dodge Charger with the Pentastar V-6. We’ve already tested a 2011 Charger with the V-6, though. That one was even rear-wheel drive, too, just like this example. So why are we testing this one now? The first car weighed just three pounds less, and it was orange with a black and tan...
[Continue reading: 2012 Dodge Charger SXT V6 Eight-Speed Tested: And Now the Fine-Tuning]Recall: Britax child safety seat—Harness straps will not properly restrain a child
Britax Child Safety is recalling about 14,220 Chaperone infant car seats because a defect in the harness adjuster can result in ineffective safety harness straps, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported today. A defective rivet can cause the harness adjuster to detach from the seat, rendering...
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Ford’s Quarterly Operating Profit Dips to $1.1 Billion
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