Ford gives Ferrari played

Ford filed a complaint against the sports car manufacturer Ferrari to use the name "F150" to the new machine will compete in the Formula 1 season 2011. Ford has a pick-up model with the name F-150, sold very well in the U.S..

Italian manufacturer has created a website, www.ferrarif150.com for the new Formula 1 car. Ford claims that its name is too close to name his pick-up model, the Ford F-150. U.S. manufacturer Ferrari intends to block the entry name in the United States, according to documents before the court in Detroit. Blocking imports would include the construction or sale of any products in the U.S. named F150.

Ferrari Ford also requires all profits to the United States as a result of the use of the name F150. Furthermore, the manufacturer sued for U.S. $ 100,000.

On January 25 announced the Ferrari F150 and appoint new Formula 1 car, referring to the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy.

Source: http://www.ford.com/