Ni Hao Chongqing! Ford Opens New Plant in Chongqing; Home of the New Focus
Feb 24, 2012
The USD 490 million (RMB 3.34 billion) investment increases Ford's passenger car capacity in China by one-third to 600,000 units, and underscores Ford's aggressive expansion in the Asia Pacific and Africa region The green, highly automated, 1-million-square-metre assembly plant begins production of Ford's next-generati ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2012
Panasonic Corporation today announced that it will supply lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company's hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The upcoming models of the Ford Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids will use Panasonic battery ... Continue reading
Ford's New 1.0-Litre EcoBoost Petrol Engine Powered By Multiple Innovations
Feb 24, 2012
Ford's latest addition to its acclaimed turbo-powered EcoBoost petrol engine line-up boasts innovations which make the 1.0-litre a genuine alternative to its larger naturally-aspirated predecessor. ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2012
The all-new Ford Ranger has cemented its position as Europe's safest pick-up after passing Euro NCAP's toughest-ever safety assessment. ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2012
Simulator upgraded to help better develop safety technologies, driver aids Upgrades to Ford's full-motion virtual test track, VIRTTEX, will help continue to develop and test active safety and driver aid technologies that warn drivers of potentially dangerous scenarios behind the wheel. Upgraded image rendering technolo ... Continue reading
New Euro NCAP Crash Test Results - Honda Civic Impresses, Jeep Compass Disappoints +VIDEO
Feb 22, 2012
BRUSSELS - February 22, 2012: Since the revamp of Euro NCAP's rating in 2009, the safety organisation has upped the ante in safety by raising its criteria for 5 stars annually. This translates into significantly safer vehicles for consumers. The recently refreshed Jeep Compass, the most popular sport-utility segment in ... Continue reading
Dynamic Ford Tourneo Custom Concept Makes Global Debut At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 22, 2012
The dynamic new Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, bringing a new level of energy and style to the European personal use vehicle segment. ... Continue reading
Is B-Max The New Black? Fashion, Furniture, Gadgets Inspire New Ford Small Car's Colours
Feb 21, 2012
With an eye on the quick-drying properties that black paint offered the original Model T, Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford famously wrote that customers can choose any colour "so long as it is black." ... Continue reading
Ford and Ford Credit to Participate in J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference
Feb 20, 2012
On Monday, Feb. 27, Neil Schloss, Ford Motor Company vice president and treasurer, and Michael Seneski, Ford Motor Credit Company chief financial officer, will deliver a presentation at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami, Florida. The presentation will begin at 9:40 a.m. EST and w ... Continue reading
Ford Upgrades Virtual Reality Simulator to Help Develop Future Safety Technologies, Driver Aids
Feb 17, 2012
Ford recently upgraded its state-of-the-art VIRtual Test Track EXperiment (VIRTTEX) simulator with improved image rendering technologies and capabilities to study driver performance, helping in the development of safety and driver aid technologies VIRTTEX has helped in the development of heads-up displays, drowsy drive ... Continue reading
Ford Becomes First Automaker to Earn Top Honors for Supporting Women-Owned Businesses
Feb 16, 2012
Ford Motor Company was named as one of America's top corporations for its support of women-owned suppliers, the first time an automaker has earned the award. The Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) selected Ford for its 13th annual listing of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises. It is th ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2012
SYNC goes standard on new Fusion and Flex Drivers of more than 4 million vehicles already take advantage of mobile device connectivity provided by Ford SYNC available as either optional or standard equipment on every new Ford sold in North America. Now, that population is set to grow even more as the all-new Ford Fusio ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2012
Ford Motor Company has six vehicles among the top three in their respective award segments: Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX, Ford Ranger and Ford Taurus Ford Fusion received the Midsize Car award for the second consecutive year; Ford Explorer received the Midsize Crossover/SUV award; Lincoln MKZ re ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2012
New Ford innovations have led to a 50-fold increase in hybrid patents to nearly 500, which is expected to help the new Fusion Hybrid achieve an unprecedented 47 mpg and would make it America's most fuel-efficient, non-rechargeable sedan Ford's transformed lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles reflects a continued commitmen ... Continue reading
Ford's All-New B-Max To Make Landmark Debut At Mobile World Congress
Feb 14, 2012
Ford Motor Company executive chairman Bill Ford will unveil the all-new B-MAX on Feb. 27 at the 2012 Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona. ... Continue reading
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