Ford Motor Company
Industry: Auto & Truck Manufacturers

Ford Motor Company is a producer of cars and trucks. The Company and its subsidiaries also engage in other businesses, including financing and renting vehicles and equipment. Ford's business is divided into two business sectors: the Automotive sector and the Financial Services sector.

Business Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is a global company operating in two business sectors: Automobile sector and Financial Services sector. The Automotive sector sells cars and trucks through out the world. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company changed the reporting of its Automotive sector from two segments (Americas and International) to three segments: The Americas, Ford Europe and PAG, and Ford Asia Pacific and Africa/ Mazda. The Financial Services business includes the operations of Ford Motor Credit Company (Ford Credit), a provider of vehicle-related financing, leasing and insurance, and The Hertz Corporation (Hertz), which operates a car and equipment rental business.

Financial Summary
For the nine months ended 30 September 2005, Ford Motor Company's revenues rose 3% to $130.54B. Net income from continuing ops. fell 45% to $1.87B. Revenues reflect automotive sales gains in Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Net income was offset by an unfavorable product mix and rising raw material costs. Ford Motor Company manufactures, assembles and sells cars, trucks and related parts and accessories.