Apr 12, 2012
Weight reductions of up to 750 pounds on future Ford vehicles are key to meeting fuel economy and electric vehicle range targets Ford and Dow engineers and researchers will combine efforts to develop low-cost carbon fiber and component-level manufacturing processes Cutting the weight of new cars and trucks by up to 750 ... Continue reading
Apr 11, 2012
Ford, Yahoo! launch reality series starring Focus Electric Ford and Yahoo! are teaming up to launch "Plugged In," a unique reality series featuring the Ford Focus Electric, America's most fuel-efficient five-seat car. Plugged In features two-person teams competing against each other in challenges centered on the chance ... Continue reading
Ford Canada teams up with Best Buy Canada to Help Ford Focus Electric Owners Get Charged Up
Apr 11, 2012
Ford is working with consumer electronics leader Best Buy to offer a 240-volt home charging station for owners of the all-new Ford Focus Electric battery electric vehicle Best Buy intends to supply the charging station, and offer complete consultation and installation services through its Geek Squad tech support servic ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
Program to promote new Ford Focus Electric representing unique marketing approach to electric vehicle market Casting is now under way in 10 U.S. cities Ford and Yahoo! , the premier digital media company, today announced a new program to promote the launch of America's most fuel-efficient five-seat car, the Focus Elect ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
Teens face special risks associated with impaired driving, reckless driving and distracted driving during this time of year The Governors Highway Safety Association reports a slight upward trend in teen traffic fatalities during the first six months of 2011, the most recent data available $100,000 in new Ford grants su ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2012
USABC AWARDS $5.48 MILLION BATTERY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT TO JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, today announced the award of a $5.48 million lithium-ion battery technolo ... Continue reading
Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again Says Polk Report
Apr 9, 2012
While the selection of hybrid models in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2007, only 35 percent of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk (See Table A). If repurchase behavior among the high volume audience of Toyota Prius owners ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2012
Ford Fusion Auto Start-Stop delivers thousands in fuel savings The brand-new Ford Fusion is the first non-hybrid midsize sedan available with Auto Start-Stop, with the technology offered in the U.S. for only $295. Auto Start-Stop saves fuel when the car is standing and running at idle. Savings vary depending on driving ... Continue reading
Ford Growth Bucks UK Car Sales Trend and Extends Market Lead
Apr 6, 2012
UK market leader Ford has increased its car sales and share for the year to date. Ford's car sales in the first quarter of 2012 were up 3.5 per cent, compared with 2011, while the UK car market overall was up 0.9 per cent. ... Continue reading
Edsel Ford 1934 Speedster at NY Auto Show
Apr 5, 2012
Edsel Ford's 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster will take the stage alongside Lincoln's stunning new car lineup at the 2012 New York International Auto Show beginning today, April 5. Restored to its timeless elegance, the Speedster offers a glimpse into the early years of Edsel Ford's design and automotive styling vision ... Continue reading
Inflation-Busting Ford Engine Means Motorists Pay Less For Fuel Than Four Years Ago
Apr 5, 2012
Ford is tackling soaring fuel prices with an economical new engine that helps motorists pay less per mile for petrol than they did four years ago. ... Continue reading
Ford and Dealers to Raise Record-Setting $1 Million for High Schools in April
Apr 4, 2012
Educational budget cuts are common, forcing schools in every state to either eliminate valued programs or search for other means of funding. To address these needs at a local level and empower communities to support and protect valued programs, Ford Motor Company and its dealers partner with high schools across the Uni ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2012
Ford Motor Company posts its strongest U.S. March sales in five years with 223,418 vehicles sold --- a 5 percent sales increase over last March Ford Fusion posts its best sales month ever at 28,562 vehicles Ford Focus has its best March sales ever at 28,293 vehicles Ford Edge has its best March ever at 14,058 vehicles ... Continue reading
MotorCity Casino Hotel Puts Their Loyal Customers in Brand New Cars
Apr 2, 2012
Today MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit's ultimate entertainment destination, will unveil for the first time ever in the casino industry an exciting, new rewards program that allows customers to redeem rewards toward a lease or purchase of a new Chrysler, Ford, or GM vehicle among other valuable on-premise amenities. Mot ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2012
Ford of Canada and Zipcar, Inc. the world's leading car-sharing network today announced the launch of a national partnership designed to accelerate the use of Zipcar across Canada and introduce a new generation of drivers to Ford vehicles. The strategic alliance is an expansion of the program that Zipcar and Ford launc ... Continue reading
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