Aug 18, 2014
This is the first time in 50 year history that the Ford Mustang will be available in a factory-built right-hand-drive configuration More than 25 new right-hand-drive markets will be able to purchase the new Mustang, including the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa For the first time ever, a right-hand-drive For ... Continue reading
2014 Transit Connect Wagon Donated to the Michigan Science Center
Aug 18, 2014
Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development and Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and CEO, Michigan Science Center, unveiled an all-new 2014 Transit Connect Wagon that will serve as the centerâs traveling MiSci van. Donated by Ford Motor Company, the van will support the centerâs traveling sci ... Continue reading
New version of Toyota FT-1 Sports Car Concept Unveiled
Aug 15, 2014
Revised premium interior treatment with saddle tan elements FT-1 interior inspired by modern superhero movie posters Latest version available for download in Playstation® game Gran Turismo 6, alongside original FT-1 and high performance FT-1 Vision GT. Hot in the wheeltracks of the high-performance FT-1 âVision ... Continue reading
2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Gains in Popularity, Contributes to Nameplate's Best-Ever Sales
Aug 14, 2014
U.S. sales of new Ford Transit Connect and Transit Connect Wagon up 27 percent for the three-month period ending July 31, compared to the same period last year June was best month ever for Transit Connect, with 4,573 sales of the van and wagon model combined â a 29 percent year-over-year increase So far this year, ... Continue reading
Secrets of the All-New Ford F-150 Seamless Sliding Rear Window
Aug 14, 2014
Ford to launch new seamless sliding rear window design, available on the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 â the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 yet New technology hides window seams, setting a new trend for power sliders by improving looks and functionality while reducing components and manufacturing complexity Seam ... Continue reading
Ford, DTE Energy to Build Michigan’s Largest Solar Array
Aug 14, 2014
Ford and DTE Energy work together to build Michiganâs largest solar array, second largest solar carport in the Midwest The project, funded by DTE Energy, will provide 360 covered parking spaces and facilitate for 30 charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn Carport expe ... Continue reading
2015 Ford Mustang Will be Available with Three Audio Systems
Aug 12, 2014
2015 Ford Mustang will be available with three audio systems including a standard six-speaker configuration, a premium nine-speaker system with an eight-inch touch-screen or a 12-speaker ShakerPro with trunk-mounted subwoofer New carâs improved structure and aerodynamics provide a better acoustical foundation for ... Continue reading
2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid named a Top Safety Pick by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Aug 11, 2014
C-MAX Hybrid earned a rating of âgoodâ in moderate overlap front, side, head restraint and seating tests C-MAX Hybrid safety features include standard multiple airbags, AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control⢠and antilock brakes The 2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insu ... Continue reading
1 in 5 Ford vehicles Sold in Europe in 2014 were Equipped with the 1.0-Litre EcoBoost
Aug 9, 2014
Fordâs fuel-efficient and surprisingly powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is Europeâs best-selling turbocharged petrol engine Compared with the first six months of 2013, Ford this year sold 15 per cent more vehicles equipped with 1.0-litre EcoBoost The 1.0-litre EcoBoost is the first engine ever to win Intern ... Continue reading
Ford China July Sales Up 25 Percent, Annual Sales Reach 640,031 Vehicles, Up 33 Percent
Aug 8, 2014
Ford China July sales reach 90,775 wholesale vehicles, up 25 percent; year-to-date sales reach 640,031 vehicles, up 33 percent; CAF July sales reach 64,130 wholesale vehicles, up 19 percent; year-to-date sales reach 462,088 vehicles, up 36 percent; JMC July sales reach 22,031 wholesale vehicles, up 33 percent; year-to- ... Continue reading
Killer Selfies: Don't Click and Drive
Aug 7, 2014
Ford highlights the risks of using smartphones at the wheel as part of its national free driver training programme, Driving Skills for Life A new Ford-sponsored survey showed that British drivers are the most likely to snap a so-called âselfieâ at the wheel (33 per cent), ahead of all other Europeans The surv ... Continue reading
Consumer Confidence Drives Booming Sales of Motorhomes Built on Ford Chassis and Vans
Aug 7, 2014
Sales of Class A motorhomes, which can retail for more than $150,000, are up 12 percent year-to-date through May, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., reflecting a growing economy and increasing consumer confidence; sales of smaller Class C motorhomes are up 14 percent for the same period Ford motorhome chassis sales ... Continue reading
Ford, Suppliers Help Develop Industry-First Technologies for Mustang, F-150
Aug 7, 2014
Ford announces details on innovative techniques used to develop its all-new 2015 Mustang and F-150 â two of 23 products coming to market globally in 2014 that are the result of the companyâs strong supplier relationships Fordâs Aligned Business Framework with its Matched Pairs and Executive Business Tech ... Continue reading
The Ford Fiesta was the UK's best-selling car in July
Aug 7, 2014
UK market leader Ford has secured the two top sales positions for cars and commercial vehicles in July and for the year to date. According to the official figures for the first half of 2014 from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): Ford Fiesta and Focus are the number one and two best-selling cars For ... Continue reading
Aug 5, 2014
2014 marks Ford's eighth consecutive year as title sponsor of the 2014 Neighborhood Awards hosted by Steve Harvey, comedian and best-selling author - Ford will present the winner of the Community Leader of the Year Award with a check for $30,000 to be used as a donation to his or her nonprofit organization of choice - ... Continue reading
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