Ford Transit Is 1,000th Minibus Donated By Lord's Taverners
Sep 14, 2012
A Ford Transit Minibus donated to an Essex school was the 1,000th vehicle handed over by The Lord's Taverners. The presentation by the cricketing charity took place at Essex's Ford County Ground. ... Continue reading
Ford Appoints New Commercial Vehicle Press Officer
Sep 14, 2012
Ford has appointed Dan Jones as Commercial Vehicle press officer in readiness for the next wave of Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect launches. ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2012
New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid feature lighter, more efficient, more powerful lithium-ion batteries that are expected to reduce Ford's use of expensive, rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds annually Dysprosium, the most expensive rare earth metal used in Ford vehicles ... Continue reading
50 Years Of Ford Cortina At Goodwood Revival
Sep 13, 2012
This weekend the world's most popular historic race meeting, the Goodwood Revival, will celebrate 50 years of the Ford Cortina with a display of some rare Mark I models outside the RAC Earls Court exhibition ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2012
Survey: Americans opt for greener goods A new Ford-commissioned survey shows many Americans are paying more upfront for green products that save money over the long run. Ninety-five percent of respondents agree on the importance of fuel-efficient cars such as the all-new Ford Fusion with hybrid-based Auto Start-Stop, a ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Edge Ride and Review By John Heilig
Sep 12, 2012
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS : 2012 FORD EDGE SEL Model: 2012 Ford Edge SEL Engine: 2.0-liter Ecoboost I4 Horsepower/Torque: 240 hp @ 5,500 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.2in. Length/Width/Height: 184.2 x 76.0 x 67.0 in. Tires: P245/60R18 Cargo volume: 32.2/68. ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in 2012 Citi Global Industrials Conference
Sep 12, 2012
On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Bob Shanks, Ford Motor Company executive vice president & chief financial officer, will participate in the 2012 Citi Global Industrials Conference. The presentation will begin at 8:45 a.m. EDT and will last for approximately 40 minutes. A listen-only audio webcast and presentation mate ... Continue reading
Ford's Electrification Man Sets out EV and Hybrid Strategy
Sep 12, 2012
"I've never got love emails and notes like I get for this BEV - it brings many absolute joy," says Kevin Layden, Ford's director, Electrification Programmes and Engineering, on the customer response received from the Focus Electric. As Ford are set to bring out five new electrified vehicles to market in 2012, just-auto ... Continue reading
Ford Extends Tax Benefit Preservation Plan
Sep 12, 2012
Ford Motor Company today announced that its Board of Directors approved a three-year extension of its current tax benefit preservation plan, which is designed to preserve Ford's substantial tax assets. The current plan, adopted in September 2009, had been scheduled to expire yesterday. The extension approved by the Boa ... Continue reading
Blue Calypso Selected as a Social Engagement Partner for New Ford Escape Campaign
Sep 11, 2012
Blue Calypso, Inc. (OTCBB: BCYP), a leader in digital word-of-mouth marketing, announced today that they have been chosen by Team Detroit, Ford's Agency, to help promote the all new Ford Escape through an integrated marketing campaign that includes viral social media elements like Blue Calypso's patented peer-to-peer a ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2012
Ford and its employees donating more than $1.2 million to nonprofit organizations in the Louisville and Lexington areas this year Ford-related donations to Louisville and Lexington area nonprofits since 2000 top $10 million Donations are targeted to organizations supporting children and education, veterans, health, hun ... Continue reading
Ford Stretches UK Market Lead Heading Into Major September Sales Month
Sep 10, 2012
Market leader Ford has extended its sales advantage over its nearest rival through 2012 with increased car sales and share to the end of August, compared with the same period in 2011. ... Continue reading
NVMN: Expert Reports Electric Cars Could Drive up Lithium Prices an Additional 20 Percent Annually
Sep 10, 2012
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB: NVMN) management was pleased to learn that on Friday, International Business Times reported that "Growing global demand for electric cars like the Tesla Model S and Ford Focus Electric could drive demand for lithium up by as much as 20 percent per year, benefiting chemical and mining companies ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2012
Ford celebrates opening of a new era at Flat Rock Assembly Plant, new U.S. production home of the 2013 Ford Fusion as well as the iconic Mustang Supporting its Fusion production growth plans, Ford is adding 1,200 jobs, a second production shift, and investing $555 million, taking full management control of the former A ... Continue reading
Four More 2013 Vehicles Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick
Sep 7, 2012
Arlington, VA September 6, 2012; The Acura ILX, a small luxury car; Ford Escape, a small SUV; and Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, both small two-door cars, earn the Institute's top award for good performance in the moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations. All are 2013 models. The redesigned Esca ... Continue reading
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