Planet Shelby Cobra to Open Shelby Mod Shop as Centerpiece of New Shelby Super Center
Jun 11, 2014
Shelby American and Carroll Shelby Licensing, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (CSBI:PK), have signed agreements with Planet Shelby Cobra to create a new Shelby Mod Shop. The historic agreement will create a Mod Shop that will be a true centerpiece for what will become a âShelby ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2014
Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the "Company"), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce it has been invited to attend and present at the EyesOn Design automotive show as part of the fest ... Continue reading
You Say Tomato; We Say Tom-Auto: Ford Tests Tomato Fiber as a Bio-Plastic
Jun 10, 2014
Ford and H.J. Heinz Company explore the use of tomato fiber to develop a more sustainable bio-plastic material for vehicles Ford researchers are testing the materialâs durability for potential use in vehicle wiring brackets and storage bins Success in developing a new more sustainable composite could reduce the us ... Continue reading
Ford Momentum in China Continues with May Sales Up 32 Percent
Jun 6, 2014
Ford China May sales reach 93,323 wholesales, up 32%; year-to-date sales reach 461,473 vehicles, up 39%; CAF passenger car May sales reach 67,454 wholesales, up 32%; year-to-date sales reach 330,771 vehicles, up 43%; JMC May vehicle sales reach 21,342 wholesales, up 25%; year-to-date sales reach 113,926 vehicles, up 21 ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2014
Ford Motor Company and Ford Driving Skills for Life hosted a unique experience and discussion aimed at educating teens and parents about critical life-saving driving skills âTeen Safe Driving: The Next 10 Yearsâ addressed challenges facing new teen drivers today, as well as issues and trends expected to shape ... Continue reading
The Ford Fireworks To Light Up The Detroit Skyline On Monday, June 23
Jun 6, 2014
The Ford Fireworks will light up the sky, Monday, June 23, at 10:06 p.m., with views of the Detroit River in downtown Detroit. Created and produced by The Parade Company, this annual event now in its 56th year, attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators for one of the most anticipated summer nights in Detroit. "We ar ... Continue reading
Ford UK car sales lead increased 27 per cent for the year to date
Jun 6, 2014
UK market leader Ford has increased its car, commercial vehicle and total vehicle sales for the year to the end of May, extending its total vehicle sales lead over its nearest rival to almost 48,000 units. According to the official May sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): Ford car s ... Continue reading
California, Texas and Florida Lead U.S. in Diesel and Hybrid Vehicles
Jun 5, 2014
Diesel car registrations have increased 30% and hybrids have increased 64% since 2010. ​WASHINGTON June 5, 2014; NACS Online reported that California, Texas and Florida lead the country in registrations of fuel-efficient clean diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles, according to a new analysis and data released yes ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2014
All-new 2015 Ford Transit low- and medium-roof regular-wheelbase wagons with available 3.5-liter EcoBoost® have a 46 percent better EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating* than Ford E-Series with premium gas engine Proven 3.5-liter EcoBoost offers gas engine torque rating of 400 lb.-ft. â best in class among ... Continue reading
Ford and Samsung Research Next-Generation Battery Technology
Jun 4, 2014
Dual-battery system research combines lithium-ion with lead-acid batteries enabling regenerative braking and greater fuel savings Ford and Samsung SDI research new ultra-lightweight lithium-ion battery concept that could one day render traditional lead-acid batteries obsolete Leveraging innovation in consumer electroni ... Continue reading
Ford Builds on Advanced Materials Use in All-New F-150 with Lightweight Concept Car
Jun 4, 2014
Ford Lightweight Concept vehicle represents Fordâs ongoing research for future light-weighting and advanced materials applications, building on the all-new Ford F-150, which sheds up to 700 pounds through use of high-strength steel and aluminum alloys Light-weighting is a key component in Fordâs Blueprint for ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2014
Ford Fusion and Ford Escape establish best-ever monthly sales records Ford Explorer, Americaâs best-selling midsize utility, has its best sales month since 2005 Lincoln MKZ sets a new sales record for May; all-new Lincoln MKC now on sale Total May U.S. sales up 3 percent with 254,084 vehicles sold; retail sales up ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2014
Fordâs technology leadership across Asia Pacific continues with the introduction of Ford AppLink to three new markets in 2015 â Taiwan, New Zealand and Thailand On display in Taiwan for the first time, the all-new Ford Mustang will deliver the latest smart technology and outstanding performance when it goes o ... Continue reading
Ford India Sells 12,288 Vehicles in May, Up 105 Percent
Jun 2, 2014
Ford India May domestic wholesales reach 6,053 vehicles, up 51 percent from a year earlier Export momentum remains strong with 6,235 vehicles in May Ford India reopen bookings of its most awarded, urban SUV Ford EcoSport Ford India more than doubled its sales in May, selling 12,288 vehicles in combined domestic wholesa ... Continue reading
2015 F-150 Wins Ford's First- Ever Yankee Cup for Trucks
May 30, 2014
With help from Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineering faculty, the New England Motor Press Association awarded the 2015 Ford F-150, with more than 100 patents, the Yankee Cup The Yankee Cup is a technology award recognizing an automotive feature, system or vehicle that significantly makes driving safer, more ... Continue reading
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