Ford Work Solutions and SYNC Connectivity Systems Honored with CES Innovation Awards
Nov 10, 2009
-- Ford Work Solutions(TM) and SYNC® application Traffic, Directions & Information recognized with International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards -- Ford Work Solutions' in-dash computer won 2010 Best of Innovations in the In-Vehicle Accessories category. The new SYNC application is an honoree in the cate ... Continue reading
Ford Taurus - America's Most Innovative Sedan - Named 'Official Car' of the 2010 International cES
Nov 10, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- -- The 2010 Ford Taurus will be the official car of the 2010 International CES®, to be held Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas -- The all-new Taurus is a perfect fit for CES - it offers 10 class-exclusive technologies not available from any other manufacturer -- The Ford Taurus offers more user-friendly techn ... Continue reading
2010 Ford EcoBoost - How It Works
Nov 9, 2009
how Ford EcoBoost works, 2010 Highlights EcoBoost⢠technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions; the first 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines are debuting on 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex this summerhow Ford EcoBoost w ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost AWD Review
Nov 9, 2009
2010 FORD FLEX ECOBOOST AWD The Fastest Minivan Yet By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The good folks at Ford have taken the charming Ford Flex, introduced as a 2009 model, and made it into an athlete. By adding the forward-looking, high-tech, 350-horsepower EcoBoost V6 theyâve put a generous measure ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Industry's First Inflatable Seat Belts to Enhance Rear Seat Safety
Nov 5, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5 -- -- Ford introduces the auto industry's first-ever production inflatable seat belts, which are designed to provide additional protection for rear-seat occupants, often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to head, chest and neck injuries -- Ford's inflatable rear seat belts ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Sales Top 100,000 in 2009
Nov 5, 2009
Ford car sales increased by 10 per cent in October, compared with the same month in 2008. The award-winning Ford Fiesta again led the UK market, passing 100,000 sales for the year ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta Sales Top 500,000 Units in First Year; Roll-Out Continues in 2010 to U.S.
Nov 5, 2009
Customer demand for fuel-efficient Fiesta continues strong in Europe and Asia Pacific markets as Ford prepares to introduce the Fiesta to U.S. buyers in December More than 40 percent of European customers are choosing higher end Titanium and Ghia trim levels of the new Fiesta From "Hot Magenta" in Spain to "Winning Blu ... Continue reading
New Products Drive Ford's October Sales, Share Gains
Nov 4, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September -- October marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased -- October retail share was up for the 12th time in 13 months -- All-new Tauru ... Continue reading
2010 Cobra Jet Mustang Continues the Evolution of Turnkey Race Car Program - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 3, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford's Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph. The 40th Anniversary 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang lived up to the legend of the original, duplicating the NHRA Winternationals victory in 2009 and domina ... Continue reading
F-150 SVT Raptor Most Powerful Half-Ton Available, Now Even More Capable Off-Road
Nov 3, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- -- The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8 engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it the most powerful half-ton truck on the market today -- Building on the success of Ford Racing's vehicle programs and Raptor's success in the 2008 Baja 1000, ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy Outpoints Ford Fusion in Consumer Reports' Tests of All-Wheel-Drive Family Sedans
Nov 3, 2009
Toyota Camry and Mazda3 also perform well in CR's latest tests YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Subaru Legacy outpointed the freshened Ford Fusion in Consumer Reports' latest tests of family sedans with all-wheel drive. Also included in the sedans test was the freshened Toyota Camry, whic ... Continue reading
UAW-Ford Tentative Agreement Ratification Result
Nov 2, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Editor's Note: The following statement is attributable to Joe Hinrichs, group vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Ford Motor Company . We appreciate the UAW leadership for working with us to reach a tentative agreement on further modifications to our national labor agreeme ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2010 Automotive Best Buys
Nov 2, 2009
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 2 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 12 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some-240 total 2010 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 2 -- -- Reported net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share, an improvement of $1.2 billion from the third quarter of 2008. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $1.1 billion, an improvement of $3.9 billion from a year ago. It is Ford's first pre-tax operating profit since the first quarter of 2 ... Continue reading
Ford announces cost-saving changes to CAW contract
Nov 2, 2009
Employees support deal that delivers new products to Canadian plants ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- - Competitive improvements to the national collective agreement with the CAW have been ratified by Ford employees. The contract modifications extend the agreement by one year t ... Continue reading
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