Jun 24, 2015
Mark Fields, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company today announces the next phase of its Ford Smart Mobility plan --€“ moving from research to the start of implementation, including new strategic areas of focus, new pilot programs and new mobility product experiments. Ford Smart Mobility is the company†... Continue reading
Ford Has Cars that Can See Around Corners
Jun 23, 2015
Exiting blind junctions can be a nerve-wracking experience for drivers, as they inch forward into traffic and strain to see and hear oncoming vehicles. Ford is introducing a new camera technology that can see around corners, even when drivers cannot, to help avert accidents. The innovative Front Split View Camera av ... Continue reading
Ford Spends Weekend Mentoring Young Men with Steve Harvey
Jun 23, 2015
Ford Motor Company joined radio personality Steve Harvey pre-Fatherâs Day weekend in Dallas for his annual Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend for Young Men program. The program is executed by the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation. ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2015
BorgWarner's Award-Winning R2S® Turbocharging Technology Improves Performance and Fuel Economy for Ford's Powerful New Downsized Diesel Engine borgWarner's regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbocharging technology improves the performance and fuel economy of Ford's new powerful 2.0-liter diesel engine, the first Ford engin ... Continue reading
2015 Ford Transit Connect and F-350 Super Duty Win Best Retained Value Awards
Jun 19, 2015
The 2015 Ford Transit Connect van and F-350 Super Duty pickup are honored with Edmunds.com 2015 Best Retained Value® Awards. These awards recognize the vehicles that have the highest projected residual values after five years based on their average True Market Value® price when sold new. The 2015 Ford Transit Connect ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2015
The North Texas Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company Fund wrapped up the school year by awarding nearly $350,000 in scholarships and technology prizes to North Texas students from more than 100 high schools located in the communities where Ford dealers operate. Ford announced and celebrated the scholarship winners at a ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2015 Ford Transit Family - The Future Of Full-Sized Vans By Larry Nutson
Jun 19, 2015
The future of full-size vans is here now By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_7688) I consider my self a car guy. And, admittedly, I am not a truck guy. However, I felt compelled to take up Ford on their invitation to get up close and personal and to also drive their all-new full size va ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2015
Ford sponsorship of The Parade Companyâs 57th annual fireworks display in Detroit highlights long-term commitment to southeast Michigan Ford Fireworks celebration this year includes special salute to nationâs military with a flyover by World War II-era airplanes from Yankee Air Museum Ford is also supporting ... Continue reading
Ford Expands Innovative College Challenge Program to Africa, Creating Sustainable Communities
Jun 19, 2015
Ford to invest more than $100,000 to launch Ford College Community Challenge (C3) program in four countries, supporting student-led projects that empower and improve communities Over the past eight years, Ford Motor Company Fund has provided more than $1.7 million globally to student teams awarded C3 grants Project run ... Continue reading
Why There Should Be a Convertible in Your Future!
Jun 18, 2015
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0809) Editor's Note: I heartily agree with the author... as an owner (and user) of a 1990 Mazda RX-7 convertible (my everyday drive) if its not raining and the temperature is above 40 degrees(F) and below 100 the top is down, making even a trip f ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2015
Ford is making strides, once again, toward changing the way the world moves highlighting key mobility mega trends and the companys environmental achievements in the release of its 16th annual Sustainability Report. The report highlights Fords achievement in reducing global waste-to-landfill by announcing Hermosi ... Continue reading
Ford GT Makes Dramatic Entrance at E3 2015
Jun 16, 2015
<div class="par parsys"><div class="parbase fordMediaText section"><p>The ultra-high-performance Ford GT descended from the rafters at E3 2015 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles today, making its world gameplay premiere as cover car for the next iteration of the leading race simulation franchise for Xbox â Forza M ... Continue reading
First Drive 2015 Ford EcoSport By Dutch FIA Champ Henny Hemmes
Jun 16, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 5, 2014. The arrival in Europe of the Ford EcoSport has been seriously delayed because of its huge success in the country where it is built: India. But now the Fiesta based crossover is ready to roll and this time, I could drive it ... Continue reading
UAW-Ford Donates $1.8 Million for State-of-the-Art Baseball Field
Jun 15, 2015
UAW-Ford today celebrated the opening of a newly remodeled ballpark in Detroit, dedicated to the late William Clay Ford Sr. The state-of-the-art field includes renovated pitching and batting cages, new bleachers, a digitized scoreboard, scenic landscaping, new lighting and restrooms. ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2015
Ford Motor Company is building on its strong commitment to the arts by contributing $500,000 to The Ark, Michigans iconic folk and roots music venue celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Ark will recognize this commitment from Ford with the naming of the Ford Listening Room at The Ark. The Ark is a cultur ... Continue reading
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