Class-Exclusive 22-Inch Wheels Standard on Ford Edge Sport Highlight New Wheel Lineup for 2011
Jul 14, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 14 -- -- 2011 Ford Edge features four new wheel designs, including 18- and 20-inch wheels for Edge SEL and Edge Limited, and the class-exclusive 22-inch wheels that highlight the 2011 Ford Edge Sport -- New 18- and 20-inch wheels are one-half inch wider than the outgoing wheels, which helps improv ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 14 -- -- With a new 3.7-liter Ti-VCT (twin independent variable camshaft timing) V6 producing 305 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2011 Ford Edge Sport has best-in-class performance with outstanding fuel economy of 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (front-wheel drive) -- The class-leading po ... Continue reading
New Fords Are Just the Ticket for Lottery Winner
Jul 14, 2010
For National Lottery winner Neil Dexter there was only one answer to the question: "what will you buy first with your winnings?" - two new Ford commercial vehicles to help the business. ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Jul 13, 2010
Survey of 42,000 Consumers Reveals Vehicles that Exceed Expectations, Ford and Porsche Score Third Straight Annual Wins TUSTIN, Calif., July 13 -- An "ideal" is defined as conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence. In the 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards, announced today by automotive research and consult ... Continue reading
Loan Contracts Confirm Ford's Green Investment In UK Research And Production
Jul 13, 2010
Contracts signed today will support Ford's planned £1.5 billion investment in its four UK engineering and manufacturing facilities over the next five years. ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Transit Connect Recall
Jul 12, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / TRANSIT CONNECT 2010 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V316000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 33728 Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL ... Continue reading
Ford Pioneers Patent-Pending Use of Eco-Friendly Soy Oil in Rubber Automotive Parts
Jul 8, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 7 -- -- Ford's researchers find that using renewable soy oil as a 25 percent replacement for petroleum oil more than doubles rubber's stretchability and reduces its environmental impact -- Ford's biomaterial researchers are applying for a patent for soy oil-based rubber that can be used in automot ... Continue reading
Personalize Your Ford Fiesta: Accessories, Body Kits and Graphics Pave the Way
Jul 8, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 8 -- -- All-new 2011 Ford Fiesta comes with design cues that make it stand out, but owners can also add their own personal touch with available Ford Custom Accessories and graphics -- Accessory options include exterior or interior design items such as illuminated gear indicator shift knob and rear ... Continue reading
As States Mull Bans, Ford Improves SYNC to Give Drivers Safer Alternatives to Hand-Held Texting
Jul 8, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 8 -- -- Ford adds "Do Not Disturb" button to block incoming calls and texts on new MyFord Touch-equipped vehicles and proactive feature content "lock-outs" to encourage use of voice control -- In addition, Ford integrates new Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP) into SYNC for all MyFord Touch-eq ... Continue reading
Ford Set To Go Live With Electric Vehicles In Hillingdon
Jul 7, 2010
Ford's global electric vehicles plan is benefitting from participation in the UK Government's "Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator" programme. ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers Sensational Value On Falcon 50th Anniversary Range
Jul 7, 2010
Ford Australia today announced official vehicle-only pricing for its exciting range of Falcon 50th Anniversary models, which are being produced to mark this extraordinary half century milestone. ... Continue reading
Stylish Ford Kuga Delivers More Performance, Economy And Lower Co2
Jul 6, 2010
The successful Ford Kuga strengthens its reputation as a leading vehicle in its class with exciting new powertrain options designed to boost performance, improve fuel economy and reduce CO2. Coupled with a new 'Individual' trim, Ford Kuga continues to combine striking design with rewarding driving quality. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor China's First-Half Sales Up 53 Percent to an All-Time High
Jul 5, 2010
SHANGHAI, July 5 -- Ford Motor Company has delivered its best ever first-half new vehicle sales of 301,524 units in China during the first six months of 2010. The record-setting performance delivered robust growth of 53 percent compared to sales figures from January to June 2009. -- Ford China rang up record first-half ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2010
NFB, Virginia Tech, and Grand-Am Form Historic Partnership to Advance Innovative Technology DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Engineering (Virginia Tech) announced today that they have par ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury first half sales totaled 954,745, up 28 percent versus year ago; June sales totaled 170,900, up 15 percent -- New 2011 F-Series Super Duty and Mustang models are off to a fast start. Super Duty sales were up 58 percent in June versus year ago; Mustang retail sales ... Continue reading
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