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The picture for auto sales at Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) may appear all rosy, but it might be wise to consider the recent sales in a long-term context. 

We all know that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) left the other automakers in the dust when they rebounded from 2009 lows.  However, its run may not be over yet.  In the wake of Toyota’s woes that include possible criminal probes and congressional hearings, Ford seems to be benefiting strongly as it grabs up market share.  That’s not all though, Ford is one of the 2010 darling growth stocks.  Read on.

Now that's a headline you don't always read and makes you do a double-take.  However Ford Motor's (NYSE:F) January U.S. sales beat both Toyota (NYSE:TM) and Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) by a landslide, to the tune of up 24%.

Sometimes it is best to just keep it simple.  We decided to ferret out some large companies that are projected for growth but are sitting at some reasonably cheap prices.  And out come some big names like Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT).

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has had an incredible run since the March lows, making a rise from $1.70 to current trading levels of $11.70ish (+588%). 

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is firing on all cylinders, its stock is up 7% and hit a new 52-week high of $11.24 after reporting incredible sales and a solid outlook.

Major equities are having a great day and its a time to rejoice for shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:OWW).

Despite a lack luster trading day we have three big new 52-week Highs for shares of 3M Company (NYSE:MMM), Ford Motor (NYSE:F), and News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS).

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) shares are up 1.3% today and are just 13 cents away from its 52-week high.  Ford reported flat Novemeber U.S. sales but its good enough for investors.