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Core Businesses of Ford
Core Businesses of Ford
AUTOMOTIVE
Encompassed design, development, manufacture, sales & services of cars & trucks
Comprised of Ford Motor Credit Company- wholly owned subsidiary of Ford and Hertz- an indirect wholly owned subsidiary. Ford credit provided leasing, insurance & vehicle-related financing & Hertz rented cars, light trucks & industrial equipments.
4) Created Premier Automotive Because luxury brand segment Group (PAG) to manage luxury was expected to contribute onebrands business. third of global profits by 2005.
Results of Failure
Nasser was replaced by Bill Ford in 2001. Used to be a profitable automaker till 1999, Ford in 2001 incurred loss of $500 million. Overall, the company incurred loss of $5.5 billion. Market share and quality ratings dropped.