Future Auto Safety Technology From Ford To Make Its Debut in Minnesota, August 22-September 1

              Minnesota highways could serve as a laboratory
                  to test future auto safety technology

From a car that sees in the dark and "talks" with cars around it, to a 500 Horsepower super car, Ford Motor Company's display at the Minnesota State Fair allows visitors to see the future of transportation.

S2RV Explorer

Imagine driving down 35W when your car alerts you that you're approaching an accident; that the road ahead is slick; or that an alternative route will get you to your destination faster. A pilot program is being developed to make this scenario a reality.

A test program is being developed, the first of its kind in the world, to put vehicles equipped with this technology on Minnesota roads. The S2RV Explorer concept vehicle is the most advanced safety and telematics vehicle in the world. It features many other futuristic technologies, including: Laser night vision, reconfigurable digital displays, and cameras that can look around vehicles ahead of you.

Ford GT

The Ford GT first made headlines when it placed 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. The new 2005 Ford GT continues this headline grabbing tradition as a 500 horsepower super car. The first 2005 Ford GT to be sold recently fetched over $550,000 at a Christie's Auction for charity.

Ford F-150

F-Series has been the best selling vehicle in America for 21 years in a row. The all-new 2004 F-150 takes trucks to the next level with a revolutionary interior, a new look, and a ton of tough truck features.

  WHEN:   Friday, August 22 - Monday, September 1
          8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

  WHERE:  Minnesota State Fair
          On Machinery Hill
          Corner of Underwood and Randall