News By Topic: Ford

Ford and N.Y. Power Authority Team Up to Prepare New York for Electric Vehicles

Oct 5, 2010

PR Newswire NEW YORK, Oct. 5 NEW YORK, Oct. 5 -- Ford and NYPA will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support customers' needs. Cooperation between Ford and NYPA also in ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars COO Steven Armstrong Leaving to Join Ford

Oct 5, 2010

By- 7:31 AM ET Dearborn MI Oct 5, 2010; Ola Kinnander writing for Bloomberg reported that Steven Armstrong, chief operating officer of Volvo Cars, will leave the Swedish automaker to join former employer Ford Motor Co. as part of a management reshuffle under new Chief Executive Officer Stefan Jacoby. Armstrong, 46, wil ... Continue reading

Ford: New FPV GS Sets Entry Level Performance Benchmark

Oct 5, 2010

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today confirmed the launch of its exciting GS sedan and Ute, as permanent additions to the niche manufacturer's V8-engined range. ... Continue reading

New Ford Focus Sport Offers Affordable Style

Oct 4, 2010

Ford's new special edition Focus combines sporty style with a comprehensive feature list for "60"-plate car buyers. ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Fiesta 5-Door SES Review

Oct 3, 2010

See Also:ford Buyers Guide See Also: E-Carmony: Is The 2011 ford fiesta a Perfect Match? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Is America ready for small cars? With the introduction of its subcompact Fiesta to North American shores, Ford is betting so. If you have a long memory, or are a student of automotive history, ... Continue reading

Ford September Sales Up 46 Percent; Ford on Track to Gain Market Share for Second Year In a Row

Oct 1, 2010

Ford September Sales Up 46 Percent; Ford on Track to Gain Market Share for Second Year In a Row PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury September sales totaled 160,873, up 46 percent versus year ago Ford's balanced portfolio of high-quality, fuel-efficient new cars, util ... Continue reading

Ford Electric Vehicles Plan On Track: New C-Max Plug-In Hybrid To Use Acclaimed Powersplit System

Oct 1, 2010

The drive toward broad commercialisation of low-emission, fuel-efficient electrified vehicles is gaining ground as Ford Motor Company confirmed today it is on track to deliver five electrified vehicles for launch in North America by 2012 and European markets by 2013. ... Continue reading

Global Reveal Of New High-Performance Ford Focus ST At Paris Show

Oct 1, 2010

The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an early preview of the new high-performance model which will be introduced around the world in 2012. ... Continue reading

Exciting New Next-Generation Ford Focus Gears Up For Launch

Oct 1, 2010

The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus is gearing up for its sales launch early in 2011, with the core three-model line-up seen together for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. ... Continue reading

New Ford Econetic Technology Models Drive Further Improvements In Fuel Efficiency And CO2

Oct 1, 2010

Ford of Europe is further accelerating its efforts to deliver improved fuel economy for customers across its vehicle range with the launch of two important new Ford ECOnetic Technology models at the Paris Motor Show - the new Ford Mondeo ECOnetic and the Ford Ka TDCi with standard Ford Auto-Start-Stop technology ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics Selects Southern California Edison as Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric

Sep 29, 2010

Azure Dynamics Selects Southern California Edison as Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric PR Newswire DEARBORN, MI, Sept. 29 - Southern California Edison (SCE) places 20 unit order for innovative Ford Transit Connect Electric small commercial van - Transit Connect Electric order builds on previous relationsh ... Continue reading

The Hatch Is Hot: Ford Fiesta Sales Show Trend Toward Five-Door Models, Paving Way for Focus

Sep 28, 2010

The Hatch Is Hot: Ford Fiesta Sales Show Trend Toward Five-Door Models, Paving Way for Focus DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 -- New 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback sales are countering conventional wisdom about hatch popularity in the U.S. market; Ford also is preparing to launch its all-new Focus in bot ... Continue reading

Addison Lee Galaxy is MPG Star!

Sep 27, 2010

The UK's largest minicab service, Addison Lee, has swapped the trials of London traffic for a challenge of a different kind, piloting a 2.0-litre, 140PS TDCi Ford Galaxy PowerShift to stand-out fuel economy on the 2010 MPG Marathon. ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review

Sep 24, 2010

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Engine: 5.0-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 412 hp @ 6,500 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4,250rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 107.1 in. Length X Width X Height: 188.1 x 73.9 x 55.8 in. Tires: P255/40R19 Cargo volume: 9.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Ford Mustang 110MPG 400 HP HP2g Inventor Comments on xPrize

Sep 24, 2010

Editors Note: I first met Doug Pelmear in his exhibition booth downstairs (auto journalists you know what that means) at the Detroit Auto Show a few years back. Doug had just driven his HP2g powered 1987 Ford Mustang through a snowstorm from his home base in Napoleon Ohio to Detroit. Doug from a long line of car guys a ... Continue reading