Ford eNews -- May 30, 2012
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DEARBORN, MI--May 30, 2012:
Sounds of Fusion
Three Detroit-area Techno musicians
used the sounds produced by the 2013 Ford Fusion to make original
electronic music. They recorded doors slamming along with a sound bank of
Fusion chimes and tones. Ford was there to capture the event, and the
results are tunes that groove. more...
Craig Daitch |
cdaitch@ford.com
| 313.594.7903
2013 Ford Fusion -- by the sustainable numbers
Renewable and recyclable materials such as 38.9 clear plastic 16-ounce
bottles, 31,250 soybeans, and post-industrial denim equivalent to about two
average-sized blue jeans are used in various ways in the 2013 Ford Fusion.
Fuel economy remains as Ford's highest priority in green developments, but
using sustainable materials is another way the company is reducing its
impact on the environment. more:
Craig Daitch |
cdaitch@ford.com
| 313.594.7903
Ford, Microsoft tout Focus Electric technologies as the future
As the first Focus Electric gas-free models arrive at dealers, Ford and
Microsoft are highlighting the car's connectivity and recharging
technologies as the kind of innovations required to help address global
transportation challenges such as congestion and oil dependency.
more:
Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com |
313.390.5660
Boss Laguna Seca: Best of the Best
Proving to be exceptional in the luxury world, the Ford Mustang Boss 302
Laguna Seca has been included in Robb Report magazine as a "2012 Best of
the Best Coupes and GTs" honoree. For 24 consecutive years, Robb Report has
released its choices for the best purchases of the affluent lifestyle in
several categories including cars. more:
Elizabeth Weigandt | eweigand@ford.com |
313.845.4147
Voting open for best pony car created by women
Voting is open until June 3 to help select
the first-ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women -- a
collaboration between Ford and the Specialty Equipment Market Association
(SEMA). The winning design -- all options created by women
-- will be implemented on a 2013 Mustang GT and debut at the
2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas. more...
Elizabeth Weigandt | eweigand@ford.com |
313.845.4147
Ford Escape eases the stress of weekend getaways
With summer upon us, an online Harris Interactive survey commissioned by
Ford found leading stress factors for people taking weekend road trips are
gas prices, traffic, other drivers, and packing and unpacking. With 30 mpg
or better, BLISŪ technology, SYNCŪ connectivity and a hands-free
liftgate, the all-new 2013 Ford Escape has the answer to almost any road
trip hassle. more:
Aaron Miller | amill226@ford.com |
313.845.4467