Alan E. Draper, Vice President, Purchasing, Ford of Europe

Alan E. Draper is appointed vice president, Purchasing, Ford of Europe, effective July 1, 2010. He is responsible for overseeing purchasing for the Ford brand throughout Europe.

Ford remains Europe’s No.2 best-selling car brand in August and year-to-date

COLOGNE, September 15, 2010 – Ford maintained its position as Europe’s No.2 best-selling passenger car brand in August and for the first eight months of 2010.

Ford maintains No.2 position and improves profitability despite declining market in Europe

COLOGNE, August 13, 2010 – Ford was Europe’s No.2 best-selling passenger car brand in July and for the first seven months of 2010 – and maintained market leadership in the UK, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland and Turkey – despite the fourth consecutive month of industry decline following the ending of most scrappage schemes earlier in the year.

Ford focussed on profitability in first half 2010

COLOGNE, July 13, 2010 – Despite growing signs of a weakening in the European car market, Ford remained Europe’s second best-selling passenger car brand in the first half of 2010, and continued to be the market leader in the UK, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland and Turkey.