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2011 Ford Explorer: Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention

2011 Ford Explorer: Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention

DEARBORN, Mich., July 26 Ford reinvents the Explorer SUV with best-in-class fuel economy, improved driving dynamics and terrain management system – all wrapped in a modern, weight-saving designExplorer raises the bar on safety with a class-leading array of airbags including industry-first inflatable rear seat belt ... Continue reading

Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention of Ford Explorer

Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention of Ford Explorer

DEARBORN, Mich., July 26 -- -- Ford reinvents the Explorer SUV with best-in-class fuel economy, improved driving dynamics and terrain management system - all wrapped in a modern, weight-saving design -- Explorer raises the bar on safety with a class-leading array of airbags including industry-first inflatable rear seat ... Continue reading

Ford Posts Net Income of $2.6 Billion in Second Quarter 2010; Continues to Deliver Profitable Growth+

Ford Posts Net Income of $2.6 Billion in Second Quarter 2010; Continues to Deliver Profitable Growth+

DEARBORN, Mich., July 23 -- -- Ford reports second quarter net income of $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, a $338 million improvement from second quarter 2009. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $2.9 billion, or 68 cents per share, a $3.5 billion improvement from second quarter 2009 and a $932 million improvement from ... Continue reading

Ford UK Sets the Standard in New Advertising Campaign

Ford UK Sets the Standard in New Advertising Campaign

Ford UK has launched a new advertising campaign that emphasises the value of its cars. Following the recent announcement of reduced recommended list prices across the range of Ford's passenger cars, matched by lower promotional discounts, the new Ford standard campaign highlights the level of technology and equipment i ... Continue reading

Ford Explorer Consideration Doubled but Brand Still Has Hefty In-House Competition, According to Edmunds.com

Ford Explorer Consideration Doubled but Brand Still Has Hefty In-House Competition, According to Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reports that consideration of the Ford Explorer has nearly doubled as consumers await the highly-anticipated new model that will arrive in showrooms this fall. “Ford Breaks Traditions with Reinvention of Once Bestselling Exp ... Continue reading

Reinvented Ford Explorer to Have Far-Reaching Impact on U.S. Economy Through Jobs and Exports

Reinvented Ford Explorer to Have Far-Reaching Impact on U.S. Economy Through Jobs and Exports

DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- -- Ford and suppliers adding 1,800 jobs to support production of new Explorer SUV -- Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant adding 1,200 new jobs as a result of $400 million investment -- Suppliers building parts from seats to chassis modules are adding more than 600 additional jobs in Michigan, Indi ... Continue reading

FordDirect Launches Deeply Discounted Multi-Channel Targeted Marketing Service for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers

FordDirect Launches Deeply Discounted Multi-Channel Targeted Marketing Service for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers

DEARBORN, Mich.--News from OneCommand and FordDirect: FordDirect announces the launch of a new database marketing service for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers designed to help drive sales and service business to the dealership. This service will be powered by OneCommand. “Targeted Marketing is driving phenomenal ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Explorer With EcoBoost Delivers Class Leading MPG; 30% Better Than Current V-6 Model

2011 Ford Explorer With EcoBoost Delivers Class Leading MPG; 30% Better Than Current V-6 Model

DEARBORN, Mich., July 19 -- -- All-new Ford Explorer SUV offers best-in-class fuel economy with technologically advanced powertrains featuring multiple enhancements to improve mechanical efficiency -- Explorer offers an optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost(TM) I-4 engine delivering V6 power with four-cylinder fuel efficiency -- ... Continue reading

Details of Ford Motor Company's July 23 Briefing on Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Details of Ford Motor Company's July 23 Briefing on Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

DEARBORN, Mich., July 16 -- Ford Motor Company will release its preliminary second quarter 2010 financial results at 7 a.m. EDT Friday, July 23. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: -- At 9 a.m. EDT, Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO, and Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice president and chief f ... Continue reading

Ford Research Says British Drivers Look For Best Route To Fuel Saving

Ford Research Says British Drivers Look For Best Route To Fuel Saving

Ford is using cutting edge technology to provide tailored advice on the best way for customers to save fuel. ... Continue reading

Ford Wins Most Awards in J.D. Power APEAL Study on Vehicles That Excite and Satisfy

Ford Wins Most Awards in J.D. Power APEAL Study on Vehicles That Excite and Satisfy

DEARBORN, Mich., July 15 -- Ford received five segment awards, more than any other brand, in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The closely watched survey measures customer satisfaction in design, content, and vehicle performance. In June, the Ford brand achieved ... Continue reading

Ford Touts Benefits of HD Radio(TM) Technology Available in 2011 Edge with New Marketing Campaign

Ford Touts Benefits of HD Radio(TM) Technology Available in 2011 Edge with New Marketing Campaign

- 2011 Edge to offer HD Radio Technology as a factory installed option featuring iTunes® Tagging - 11-week radio campaign to air across 600-plus stations in the top 100 U.S. broadcast markets - Ford launches 2011 Edge Web content featuring HD Radio Technology COLUMBIA, Md., July 15 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 in High Demand, Rapidly Approaching Production Limit

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 in High Demand, Rapidly Approaching Production Limit

DEARBORN, Mich., July 15 -- -- Annual production of the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has been limited to 5,500 units to maintain exclusivity of the product -- Demand for the new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has exceeded expectations with more than 3,300 initial dealer and retail orders received to date -- Premium features includin ... Continue reading

Ford and Nuance Advance Voice Recognition of SYNC: Now Faster, Friendlier, More Personal

Ford and Nuance Advance Voice Recognition of SYNC: Now Faster, Friendlier, More Personal

DEARBORN, Mich., July 15 -- -- With the introduction of MyFord Touch(TM) driver connect technology, Ford makes it easier to control in-car systems with fewer steps and more natural language; customers can now speak more than 10,000 first-level commands, up from only 100 in first-generation SYNC® -- Working with voice ... Continue reading

Ford Australia Signs Up As Key Sponsor For CARnival

Ford Australia Signs Up As Key Sponsor For CARnival

Ford Australia has signed up as an Associate Partner of the inaugural CAMS CARnival to be held this October in Echuca-Moama. ... Continue reading

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