Ford Expands Program for Measuring Suppliers' Carbon Footprint
Oct 12, 2011
Ford is surveying the energy use and carbon emissions of 128 global suppliers, accounting for nearly 60 percent of the company's $65 billion in annual purchases Understanding suppliers' carbon footprint is key to reducing the total environmental impact of the auto industry Ford Motor Company , an industry leader in col ... Continue reading
Ford Vehicles Top Their Classes in MPG Marathons in the UK
Oct 12, 2011
UK market leader Ford demonstrated the class-leading efficiency of its vehicles in this year's MPG Marathon based in Gloucestershire. ... Continue reading
VoltDelta and LSSiDATA Offers Telematic Assistance and Data Services for Automotive Applications
Oct 11, 2011
VoltDelta and LSSiDATA, both Volt Information Sciences companies, have teamed with MyAssist to provide Operator Assist and data services to the Ford Motor Company for its popular Ford SYNC in-vehicle information system. VoltDelta and LSSiDATA uniquely combine geo-located contact information and a virtual agent infrastr ... Continue reading
TomTom Partners with Ford Offering Semi-Integrated Navigation in Europe
Oct 11, 2011
TomTom, today announces that it will integrate its GO LIVE 1000 and GO LIVE 1005 models with a specifically designed cradle for Ford models in Europe*. This solution provides a clean semi-integrated solution, with all wires worked away in the dashboard, no suction mount and automatic powering of the device. In addition ... Continue reading
Leviton and Ford Receive UL Certification for Focus Electric Home Charging Station
Oct 10, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, and Ford Motor Company today announced the new Ford Electric Vehicle (EV) Home Charging Station has achieved UL certification for UL 2231, UL 2251 and UL 2594. The new Level 2 EV charging device, designed exclusively for Ford, is also compatible with all add ... Continue reading
Ford Tops in Supplier Diversity: Recognized with Corporation of the Year Award
Oct 7, 2011
Ford Motor Company was named Corporation of the Year by the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) this week. This is the second year in a row Ford has received the award, which recognizes an automaker's commitment to developing and growing a diverse supply base. Last year, Ford exceeded its supplier di ... Continue reading
Ford Leads September Market With Top Sellers In Cars And Commercials
Oct 7, 2011
Ford was the clear UK market leader in September, the month when sales are boosted significantly by the registration plate change. ... Continue reading
Terry Reels in All-New Ford Ranger
Oct 7, 2011
Queenslander Terry Vallance has been given the keys to his very own all-new Ford Ranger 4x4 after winning of one of the toughest truck challenges in Australia - the Ford Global Ranger Challenge. ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company are researching the use of coconut fiber reinforcement for molded plastic parts to reduce the use of petroleum and make the parts lighter and more natural-looking The coconut coir, or husks, are a waste stream from Scotts' soil and grass seed products. The team is investigating t ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 40/52
Oct 6, 2011
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2011
Ford, General Mills team up for Box Tops for Education Ford and General Mills are partnering to provide additional funding to schools through the popular Box Tops for Education® program. Ford, the first automaker to partner with General Mills on this initiative, kicked off the two-month program that aims to generate $ ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Present at Deutsche Bank 2011 Leveraged Finance Conference
Oct 5, 2011
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, Michael Seneski, chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, will deliver a presentation at the Deutsche Bank 2011 Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. The presentation will begin at 12:55 p.m. EDT and last for approximately 35 minutes. ... Continue reading
Wish You Were Charging Here: Ford Names 20 Cool Places to Charge Your Electric Vehicle
Oct 5, 2011
Ford has named its 20 cool places to charge an electric vehicle, including CenturyLink Field in Seattle, wineries in Napa Valley, downtown Chicago and a resort in Hawaii Charging locations were evaluated based on a number of factors including proximity to a scenic view, landmark/attraction, or dining and shopping cente ... Continue reading
Ford Engineers Get "Out Of This World" Visions Of Ford Products In Their Quest For Quality
Oct 5, 2011
The surface of an alien planet or a drop of oil? A piece of abstract art or a close-up of a metal surface? As Dunton-based engineers develop new parts, thesehugely magnified images, produced by Ford's Scanning Electron Microscope, can uncover the tiniest defects invisible to the naked human eye. ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
Fuel economy leadership remains the bull's-eye for Ford's new utility lineup for 2012, addressing the top influencer driving consumers' vehicle purchase decisions Three four-cylinder engines in the all-new Ford Escape deliver improved mileage versus outgoing models; 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine debuting in the U.S. in new ... Continue reading
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