Dec 16, 2010
LEAD Customer Program concludes after surpassing sales target to marquee customers in government, utilities, couriers and commercial fleets in the U.S. and Canada Ninth LEAD customer is a Washington D.C. based governmental organization Tenth LEAD customer places record order of 30 units LEAD program attracted nearly 15 ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2010
U.S. Competitive Car Parts Alliance today announced that it had discovered variances in the weight of key Ford braking system components and is examining parts from other original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The umbrella organization, which has a following among automotive consumers, declared the testing of the brak ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Prices Of All-New High-Tech Focus
Dec 16, 2010
Ford's all-new Focus range, priced from £15,995, will introduce an impressive equipment list of high technology smart features to the medium car market when it goes on sale in March 2011. ... Continue reading
Ford Figo Wins 2011 Indian Car Of The Year
Dec 16, 2010
The phenomenal Ford Figo has won the coveted India Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2011. ... Continue reading
Ford's Michigan Plant Enters New Era
Dec 16, 2010
Green thinking has helped transform Ford Motor Company's Michigan Assembly Plant. ... Continue reading
Sports Car Market Not Recovering Despite Strong Sales for Domestics, says Edmunds.com Analysis
Dec 14, 2010
While the domestic 'pony cars' are bucking the strong downward trend, the other sports cars continue to endure significant declinesâ This year, sports cars have made up about 2.9 percent of all car sales, down from its recent high of 3.1 percent in 2002. However, some sports cars from the domestic automakers are b ... Continue reading
First Glimpse: New Ford Territory
Dec 14, 2010
The company has revealed the first official image of its new-look Territory SUV, set for release next year. The eagerly awaited preview signals what will be an unprecedented new-model onslaught Ford has planned for 2011. ... Continue reading
New 2012 Ford Focus Crashed More Than 12,000 Times in Virtual and Real World Tests
Dec 13, 2010
Ford engineers expanded safety testing for the new 2012 Ford Focus, including more than 12,000 virtual and real-world crash tests globally, to prove out its new safety technologies The new Focus features advanced restraint systems with innovative next-generation airbags that provide enhanced chest protection Ford Focus ... Continue reading
New Ford Focus and C-Max with Continental Technology
Dec 13, 2010
Innovative technologies by international automotive supplier Continental figure prominently in the most recent generation of the all-new Ford Focus and the Ford C-MAX multi-activity vehicle (MAV). The latter shares a common platform with the Focus. This marks the first time that an emergency brake assist is available o ... Continue reading
Four What Van? 2011 Awards for Ford Commercial Vehicles
Dec 10, 2010
Judges at Britain's leading van magazine, What Van? have recognised Ford's range of commercial vehicles as winners and leaders in their 2011 awards. ... Continue reading
Ford Investing $600 Million, Adding 1,800 Jobs to Produce Next-Generation Escape in Louisville
Dec 9, 2010
Ford is investing $600 million to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant into a state-of-the-art facility, becoming Ford's most-flexible high-volume plant in the world When the fully transformed Louisville Assembly Plant re-opens in late 2011, it will operate on two production shifts, requiring 1,800 incremental jobs ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer V6 Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy of 25 mpg Highway, up 25 Percent
Dec 9, 2010
2011 Ford Explorer V6 fuel economy ratings are now EPA-approved at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 25 percent improvement over the previous V6 model The Explorer V6 combines an enhanced aerodynamic body with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), a six-speed automatic transmission and electric power-assi ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Supercab Snags Award; New Supercrew Headed To Dealers Soon - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 9, 2010
F-150 SVT Raptor raised the bar for high-speed off-road performance trucks by adding a SuperCrew option and more standard power and towing capability for 2011. More than 2,700 orders have been placed for Raptor with the SuperCrew option LOS ANGELES - December 9, 2010: The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has been awarded Pic ... Continue reading
Ford Racing's BOSS 302S, Built on the Production Line and Ready to Race in 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 9, 2010
2012 BOSS 302 production Mustang, and now Ford Racing announces the latest addition to its line of turn-key ready to race Mustangs â the BOSS 302S. Building on the successful race history of the BOSS302, Ford Racing is providing Mustang enthusiasts an affordable way to road race with the introduction of the Mustan ... Continue reading
FORD RACING ANNOUNCES 2012 COBRA JET MUSTANG
Dec 9, 2010
2012 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando, Fla., and announced the intention to build fifty 50 turn-key 2012 CJâs. For the first time the Cobra Jet will be available in three color options â Race Red, Grabber Blue and Winner White -- and coordinated graphics. ... Continue reading
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