Dec 29, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28 -- -- The new Mustang GT continues Ford's powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8, which uses advanced technology to deliver 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg -- For 2011, Mustang GT adds specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inc ... Continue reading
Ford First to Enable iTunes Tagging With Launch of New HD Radio Capability in Its Lineup
Dec 29, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29 -- -- Ford is the first auto manufacturer to offer HD Radio(TM) technology with iTunes® Tagging capability; this new functionality will be available next year -- HD Radio technology captures free digital radio broadcasts, which eliminate static, fadeout and other problems associated with conve ... Continue reading
Dave Pericak: His Dream Was to Own a Mustang; Now He's In Charge of the Iconic Muscle Car
Dec 29, 2009
Dave Pericak, chief engineer of the Ford Mustang, comes from a family that owned Fords; he wanted to own a Mustang while growing up â¢The Chicago native started his career as a manufacturing engineer in a parts plant â¢Pericak has a 1968 Mustang he likes to work on, as well as a 2000 Mustang GT convertible Each ... Continue reading
Ice Manufacturer Opts for Fuel Efficiency of Ford Transit Connect
Dec 29, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28 -- SUMMARY -- Reddy Ice Holdings, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is the largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice in the United States. The company, which sells its products primarily under the widely known Reddy Ice® brand, recently purchased 17 Ford Transit Connect vans for use b ... Continue reading
2010 Taurus Earns Five-Star Crash Ratings, Pioneers Fast-Selling Crash-Avoidance Technologies
Dec 24, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 24 -- -- The new 2010 Ford Taurus has earned the U.S. government's top five-star ratings for driver and passenger in front and side crash tests -- The new Taurus has an advanced crash safety structure, a standard suite of advanced restraint and air bag technologies, and previously earned the Insur ... Continue reading
Three Blinks and It's Off; New Ford Lane Change Technology Helps Ease Driver Pet Peeves
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford's new three-blink lane change technology gives drivers a way to avoid an annoyance on the road with a simple flick of the indicator that turns off automatically -- A recent driving survey puts people who leave their turn signals on for miles in the "Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves" list -- ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- Ford infuses a little movie magic into its latest technology innovation Mesmerized by "Avatar"? Charmed by "The Polar Express"? Not surprising. What is surprising is that the same type of motion-capture technology used to create the special effects in these blockbusters is also being used by ... Continue reading
Fusion Helps Ford Set New Record for Hybrid Sales, Bucking Industrywide Dip in HEV Demand
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford Motor Company has already set a record for annual hybrid sales of 31,000 hybrids through November, eclipsing the previous high in 2007. Ford hybrid sales are up 67 percent this year while overall industry hybrid sales were down 11 percent through November -- Ford's hybrid sales were ... Continue reading
Ford Flex and Ford Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- The 2010 Ford Flex and the award-winning 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have been named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine, one of America's leading automotive lifestyle publications -- This is the second consecutive All-Star win for the Ford Flex, which was described by AUTOMOBILE Magazine a ... Continue reading
Geely Settles Commercial Terms for Acquisition Of Volvo Car Corporation
Dec 23, 2009
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (ZGH), a privately-owned Chinese automotive group, today announced it has settled all substantive commercial terms with Ford Motor Company relating to the proposed acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation. Geely, one of the fastest-growing ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Settlement of All Substantive Commercial Terms to Sell Volvo to Geely in 2010
Dec 23, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- Ford Motor Company confirmed today that all substantive commercial terms relating to the potential sale of Volvo Car Corporation have been settled between Ford and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. While some work still remains to be completed before signing - including final doc ... Continue reading
Ford Taurus SHO & Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 Urban Autos of the Year
Dec 22, 2009
The Ford Taurus SHO America's smartest full-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists The Ford Fusion Hybrid America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Green Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media, the fifth ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Goes WiFi Turning Car Into Mobile Internet Hot Spot for Passengers While On The Go
Dec 22, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21 -- -- Next-generation SYNC® system to incorporate in-car WiFi system powered by customer's USB mobile broadband modem, turning entire car into hot spot -- New capability will be standard on select SYNC-equipped vehicles with no additional hardware or subscriptions required beyond the user-supp ... Continue reading
Ruth the Robot Gives Ford Engineers the Human Touch
Dec 21, 2009
Ford is the only automaker to use a robot to test the feel and appearance of switches and surfaces in its vehicles ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Named Most Popular Car of the Decade
Dec 21, 2009
The Ford Focus has been voted the UK's most popular car of the decade, according to a new poll by Auto Trader. This small family car trumps sports, SUVs and city cars to take pride of place for the noughties. ... Continue reading
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