Ford Honors Top Global Suppliers at 17th Annual World Excellence Awards
May 27, 2015
Ford is honoring its top performing global suppliers during the 17th annual World Excellence Awards. Fifty-two awards are being presented to suppliers who exceed company expectations and distinguish themselves from their peers by achieving the highest levels of global excellence in ten categories. Fords World Excel ... Continue reading
2015 Ford Edge Earns Top NHTSA Safety Award
May 27, 2015
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awards the all-new 2015 Ford Edge a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program 2015 Edge offers available driver-assist technologies like adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support, 180-degree front camera with washer, inflatabl ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America
May 27, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich., May 27, 2015 â Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Four minor accidents and no injuries are attributed to one of these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2011-2013 Ford Taurus and Flex vehicles, Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles, for certain 2011- ... Continue reading
Cars.Com USA Today Compact SUV Challenge Picks Honda CR-V as "Best"
May 26, 2015
But First Snide's Remarks: This media event may have been good publicity for the sponsors, but as a meaningful guide for potential buyers it is worthless. The only three fixed criteria; Compact SUV, Under $28,000 and Minimum 26 MPG Combined Highway and City, adds up to trying to compare apples, oranges and grapefruits. ... Continue reading
Ford Expands Operations in North Africa
May 26, 2015
As part of its global growth plan, Ford Motor Company is expanding its operations in North Africa with a new regional sales office in Casablanca and a purchasing office in Tangier. Morocco is a great place to do business, said Kalyana Sivagnanam, Director, Ford Middle East & North Africa. Morocco has a very skill ... Continue reading
May 26, 2015
Ford Motor Company will begin making its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service available to the public. The service offers flexible, practical and affordable access to a fleet of cars for one-way journeys with easy parking throughout the city. ... Continue reading
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle U.S. Federal Tax Credits
May 24, 2015
Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qualify for this credit, but they may qualify for an ... Continue reading
2015 Ford F-150 Named Official Winter Vehicle of New England by New England Motor Press Association
May 22, 2015
New England Motor Press Association has named the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 its Official Winter Vehicle of New England. This marks the first time F-150 has captured this coveted award.Voters from New England Motor Press Association look for vehicles that offer the best combination of winter-specific features and options, ... Continue reading
Forbes Best Memorial Day New Car Deals
May 22, 2015
Memorial Day is a national holiday set aside to honor our country's fallen military heroes, but you wouldn't know it from the plethora of broadcast and print ads that otherwise seem to treat it as an extended weekend's new-car bargain bonanza, reports Forbes. To be sure, the coming holiday weekend is one of the best ti ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Named Top-Selling Vehicle Across All Branches of the Military by USAA
May 22, 2015
Ford F-150 is the top-selling vehicle for members of the United States military â across all branches â according to an analysis of former and active-duty military personnel using United Services Automobile Associationâs car buying service. This is the latest in a series of achievements for the toughest, ... Continue reading
Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 Ford F-150 +VIDEO
May 21, 2015
Ford, Americas truck leader, pioneers towing innovation again by introducing Pro Trailer Backup Assist for the 2016 Ford F-150 a segment-first technology that makes the challenge of backing up a trailer easier than ever for both experts and infrequent towers alike. Backing up a trailer can be tricky. The truck ... Continue reading
May 20, 2015
Ford Credit Dream Drive Sweepstakes celebrates the new Mustangâs launch and Mustangâs 50th birthday Two winners, one in Canada and one in the United States, will choose one of six legendary four-day road trips for two using a 2015 Mustang. Winners can customize their travel, worth up to $8,500. Contest runs t ... Continue reading
U.S. DOT Announces National Recall of Takata Air Bags
May 19, 2015
Washington DC May 19, 2015; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will organize and prioritize the replacement of the defective air bag inflators that were used in nearly 34 million vehicles. NHTSA will also be coordinating with Takata and automakers that used the defective inflators in their vehicles, to ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Named One of the Ten Coolest Cars Under $18,000
May 18, 2015
For the second straight year, Ford Fiesta has been named to kbb.comâs list of its 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. Two criteria â being fun to drive and fun to own â are critical to what the editors say is a very subjective âcool factor,â the No. 1 attribute a vehicle must have to make the list. ... Continue reading
Auctionata hits the road with American street cruisers of the 1950s and 1960s
May 18, 2015
A unique collection of American vehicles of the 1950s and 1960s will go under the hammer at the Berlin-based online auction house Auctionata on May 30, 2015. This era of American automobile history stands for roaring engines, tailfins, and chrome on each trim. With the auction "Classic Cars - US Cars Collection", Aucti ... Continue reading
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