2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD Review
Jul 1, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010/2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD If, in this age of crossovers, a full-size sedan seems like an anachronism, it isn't. At least if the full-size sedan in question is the newest version of Ford's Taurus. Why a sedan instead of a crossover? Why not? Does everyone who needs or wants ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer World-Class Craftsmanship
Jul 1, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- -- Ford scrutinized every inch of the new 2011 Ford Explorer throughout the development - even when the design existed only on a computer screen - to ensure the vehicle delivered top-notch craftsmanship -- Ford utilized specialized high-tech equipment, from laser wands to aluminum bodies, to ... Continue reading
North Dakota Student Techs Win Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 30, 2010
Dear editors. For some reason, this apparently never went through to you. I found it in a spam folder this morning. I hope you can still use it. Also, we will have the winning team in New York on July 7 if there is interest for the Autolab show. ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Returns to ESPN's X Games With an All-Star Driver Lineup
Jun 30, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 29 -- -- Ford Fiesta looks to defend its Rally Car Racing title when it returns to ESPN's X Games 16 -- The Fiesta's all-star driver lineup grows from three drivers to four with the addition of Ford Rally America and WRC driver Ken Block to last year's trio of Kenny Brack, Tanner Foust and Brian D ... Continue reading
Prince Of Wales Visits Ford Bridgend Plant
Jun 29, 2010
Ford has welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales to its high-tech plant in Bridgend, the UK production home of the new, fuel-efficient and low-CO2, 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engines. ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces New Curve Control Technology to Help Protect Against Crashes on Curves
Jun 28, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 28 -- -- Ford is pioneering the next frontier of safety with crash-avoidance innovations such as Curve Control, which launches on the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer and rolls out to 90 percent of Ford's North American crossovers, sport utilities, trucks and vans by 2015 -- Curve Control is designed to ... Continue reading
Hyundai, Ford Increase Share of Market Interest on Kbb.com as Toyota, Honda Decline
Jun 28, 2010
Korean, Certain Domestic Brands Continue to Show Strong Consumer Interest as Mainstay Japanese Brands Falter IRVINE, Calif., June 28 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the latest analysis by Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence of r ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2010
BRISTOL, TN., June 24, 2010; The 2011 Ford Mustang, which made history when it became the first car ever to deliver more than 30 mpg and 305 horsepower, has set a new record by running 1,457 laps at Bristol Motor Speedway while averaging 48.5 mpg. The Mustang 1,000 Lap Challenge was designed to demonstrate that a stock ... Continue reading
Autumn Arrival For New-Look Ford Mondeo
Jun 25, 2010
Ford of Europe will debut its stylish and technologically advanced new Mondeo at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon on August 25. The new model - in UK dealerships in October - features a restyled exterior and uprated interior, new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains, plus a hos ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta 'Unwraps' Itself With Unique New Interactive Owner Delivery Experience
Jun 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- The all-new Ford Fiesta is on its way to dealerships, and owners will receive an experience unlike any other when they take delivery of their new car -- A unique delivery experience for Fiesta owners includes a preloaded combination MP3 player and USB, which provide a one-of-a kind product " ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Takes Top Spot in Kbb.com Full-Size Pickup Truck Comparison Test
Jun 23, 2010
Kbb.com Editors Detail 'First to Worst' as They Rank Five Full-Size New Pickup Trucks IRVINE, Calif., June 23 -- The Ford F-150 took the top spot in an all-new full-size pickup comparison test, 'First to Worst: Kbb.com Ranks Five Full-Size Pickups,' by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading p ... Continue reading
Ferrellgas Road Show Continues Driving Propane's Green Message Across the Country
Jun 21, 2010
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Few would think of taking a 5.4L V-8 Ford F-250 on a cross-country tour as a way to promote green living. But that's exactly what the employees of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., one of the nation's largest propane distributors, set out to do a year ago when they were among the first to add the ROUSH li ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 17 -- -- Ford brand now has the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands, according to J.D. Power's closely watched Initial Quality Study -- Ford rose to fifth place from last year's eighth place. This is the highest rank position Ford has achieved in the IQS since ranking 23rd in 2004 ... Continue reading
US Auto Makers Support End to Discriminatory Taxes on Rental Cars
Jun 17, 2010
WASHINGTON--The American Automotive Policy Council - on behalf of Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company - announced its support for proposals in Congress to end an array of discriminatory taxes imposed by different states on consumers who need or chose to rent cars and trucks. A total of $7 ... Continue reading
Ford Wins Thatcham Green Van Award For Security
Jun 17, 2010
Ford's Fiesta Sport Van is the first winner of Thatcham's new "Green Van" award. With consumers expecting both high security standards and low carbon emissions from their new van, commercial vehicle market leader Ford is a recognised winner in this area. ... Continue reading
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