Ford SYNC Goes WiFi Turning Car Into Mobile Internet Hot Spot for Passengers While On The Go
Dec 22, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21 -- -- Next-generation SYNC® system to incorporate in-car WiFi system powered by customer's USB mobile broadband modem, turning entire car into hot spot -- New capability will be standard on select SYNC-equipped vehicles with no additional hardware or subscriptions required beyond the user-supp ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 18 -- -- The projected resale value of 2010 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles after 36 months in service increased by an average of $1,310 per vehicle compared to the 2009 model year - the industry's largest increase among full-line manufacturers -- The improvement allowed Ford to narrow the resi ... Continue reading
Ford Leads the Industry on Fuel Economy Improvement, Driven by Powertrain Advancements
Dec 18, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 17 -- -- Ford Motor Company records the largest increase in fuel economy gains and CO2 emission reductions over the past five years, according to Environmental Protection Agency -- Incremental engineering solutions - ranging from aerodynamic enhancements and weight reduction to energy management a ... Continue reading
2010 North American Car Of The Year Nominees
Dec 17, 2009
NORTH AMERICAN CAR AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR NOMINEES By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Good news for GM and Ford came out of a press conference at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit yesterday as four of the six finalist were from the Detroit manufacturers. An exceptionally large group of journalist ... Continue reading
Six Students, Three Months, 100,000 Apps: Ford Embraces Mobile App Innovation For Sync
Dec 17, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 17 -- -- Ford enlisted students from the University of Michigan-Dearborn for first use of new SYNC application programming interface (API) to spur innovation around future of in-car voice-controlled mobile apps -- Six students were granted use of Ford's Developers' License, becoming world's first ... Continue reading
Ford CEO to Open the 2010 Washington Auto Show
Dec 12, 2009
Alan Mulally, 'The Comeback Kid' to Keynote Public Policy Day WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company, who is credited with returning profitability to the Ford Motor Company without U.S. government assistance, will open The Washington Auto Show®: Change Happens Here. "We are delighte ... Continue reading
Ready for Winter? Ford Adds New Remote Start Feature, Heated Steering Wheel to Warm Customers
Dec 9, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich. December 3, 2009; Ford, responding to increasing consumer demand, is heating up its vehicle lineup with winter-weather options including a factory-installed remote start system and heated steering wheel. The remote start system will debut on the 2011 Ford Super Duty next spring and eventually will be of ... Continue reading
Ford Vehicles Equipped with Clarion Navigation Top J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Study
Dec 3, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich. December 4, 2009; Lincoln MKS owners report "Highest Satisfaction" with their Clarion-equipped Voice-Activated Navigation System with SIRIUS� Travel Link(TM), according to J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study. The same system in the Ford Flex is second on the lis ... Continue reading
Cars, Crossovers Drive Ford's November 2009 Share Gain
Dec 1, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich.,; Strengthened car and crossover sales fueled Ford , Lincoln and Mercury's U.S. sales performance in November. Car sales were up 14 percent and crossovers were up 26 percent for the month, with total sales of 118,536, essentially equal to year-ago sales. "Consumer demand for our new high-quality, fuel-e ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2010 Mercury Milan and Honda Insight - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Nov 18, 2009
Join The Auto Channel's Mark and Marc to look at hybrids from two marques: Mercury and Honda! SEE ALSO: 2010 Lincoln MKS Pricing and Specifications Show host Mark Fulmer and The Auto Channel's co-founder test drive the new Mercury Milan and Honda Insight while talking about the state of alternative fuels and energy. Th ... Continue reading
Ford Active Park Assist Technology Wins Popular Science 2009 'Best Of What's New' Award
Nov 12, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12 -- -- Ford Motor Company has won a 2009 "Best of What's New" award for Active Park Assist, which uses ultrasonic-based sensors to help drivers parallel park with the touch of a button -- Active Park Assist is another example of Ford's continuing commitment to deliver industry-leading solutions ... Continue reading
2010 Ford EcoBoost - How It Works
Nov 9, 2009
how Ford EcoBoost works, 2010 Highlights EcoBoost⢠technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions; the first 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines are debuting on 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex this summerhow Ford EcoBoost w ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Industry's First Inflatable Seat Belts to Enhance Rear Seat Safety
Nov 5, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5 -- -- Ford introduces the auto industry's first-ever production inflatable seat belts, which are designed to provide additional protection for rear-seat occupants, often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to head, chest and neck injuries -- Ford's inflatable rear seat belts ... Continue reading
New Products Drive Ford's October Sales, Share Gains
Nov 4, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September -- October marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased -- October retail share was up for the 12th time in 13 months -- All-new Tauru ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2010 Automotive Best Buys
Nov 2, 2009
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 2 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 12 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some-240 total 2010 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
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