2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Leads Heavy-Duty Trucks in Capability, Now Fuel Economy, Too
Feb 25, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25 -- -- The most capable heavy-duty pickup in America - the Ford F-Series Super Duty - also is the most powerful and fuel efficient for the 2011 model year, offering customers their choice of either gas or diesel engines -- Fuel economy on the all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty equipped with t ... Continue reading
New Commercial Vehicles Director For Ford Of Britain
Feb 25, 2010
Ford of Britain has announced the appointment of Steve Clary as its new commercial vehicles director, effective 1st March. ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Transit Connect Review
Feb 21, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Ford Transit Connect Review This week it's time for something different. Unless you've spent time on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, anyway, in which case the Ford Transit Connect will likely be familiar. The Transit Connect is Ford's entry in the European small van clas ... Continue reading
New Ford F-150 Raptor Orders Top Expectations - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 20, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 19 -- -- Ford already has received more than 5,300 orders for the new F-150 SVT Raptor - topping the company's initial sales expectations -- Orders are coming from across the U.S., including stronger than expected demand in the Midwest and Southeast -- The 2010 model F-150 SVT Raptor with the 5.4- ... Continue reading
Ford At 2010 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 19, 2010
Ford's all-new C-car makes its European debut at next month's Geneva show, alongside final versions of C-MAX and Grand C-MAX which go on sale this year. There are also further product enhancements for the Ford Kuga and Mondeo and more options revealed for the new S-MAX and Galaxy. ... Continue reading
Cities Prepare for Life with the Electric Car
Feb 17, 2010
Washington DC February 17, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that the San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. According to the New Y ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Hyundai Shine in Latest Performance Ratings From Experian Automotive
Feb 17, 2010
Ford makes strong showing in brand loyalty; Hyundai sees sharp gains in new vehicle registration and overall market share SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 17 -- Ford Motor Company vehicles accounted for four of the top five vehicles for customer brand loyalty, according to recent industry analysis from Experian Automotive. The a ... Continue reading
Road & Track Reveals Five Types of Hybrid Car Buyers
Feb 17, 2010
From 'Statement Makers' to 'Techies,' the Magazine's March Issue Offers Insight Into Who Buys Hybrids and Why NEWPORT BEACH, CA February 16, 2010In its March 2010 issue, Road & Track reveals five types of hybrid car buyers, each with their own distinct attraction to hybrid car ownership. The article, "Hybrids: Percepti ... Continue reading
Toyota's Loss Is Ford and Chevrolet's Gain
Feb 16, 2010
Toyota's recent product recall has consumers moving product consideration toward Ford and Chevrolet models - Toyota Corolla consideration down 13%, Chevrolet Cobalt consideration up 11% CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 16 -- CarGurus® (http://www.cargurus.com/), a leading online automotive community, today announced the results ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Exclusive Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEOS
Feb 15, 2010
Once again, The Auto Channel was proud to be able to present the most complete and comprehensive coverage of another major auto show, the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. We have loads of text reports, photos and complete press conference videos, most in HD. To experience our coverage just CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Stars in "Valentine Day"
Feb 14, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 12, 2010 â The Ford Transit Connect hits the silver screen with an all-star ensemble cast in the New Line Cinema film, âValentineâs Day,â which opens in theaters nationwide today. The film follows the intertwining storylines of a diverse group of Los Angelinos as they navigate ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe January 2010 Sales Increase 4.2%
Feb 14, 2010
COLOGNE, February 12, 2010 â Ford sales volume in the first month of 2010 increased by 4.2 per cent in its main 19 European markets. Total vehicle sales were 105,300, versus 101,000 in January a year ago. "January marked the eighth consecutive month of sales volume growth for Ford," said Ingvar Sviggum, Vice Presi ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins 2010 David Hermance Vehicle Efficiency Award
Feb 11, 2010
New Recognition Offered for the Automotive Product Destined to Transform the Market; Inaugural Award Honors Ford Fusion Hybrid's "Efficiency for the Mainstream" CHICAGO, IL February 10, 2010; The first-ever David Hermance Vehicle Efficiency Award was presented to the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Organized by BermanWorks, t ... Continue reading
Schools Get Special Discount On Ford Transit Minibuses
Feb 11, 2010
Ford dealers across the country are offering state education facilities such as schools and colleges an additional preferential discount of up to 17 per cent against the purchase of a Ford Transit minibus ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11 -- -- Fiesta momentum continues with 6,000 reservations and more than 100,000 handraisers, months ahead of its launch this summer -- All 50 states are represented in reservations with interest from both Ford and non-Ford customers; 51 percent of Fiesta reservations are from non-Ford customers - ... Continue reading
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