Ford, U of M Explore New Ways To Speed Development of Future Hybrid Vehicles
Oct 21, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 -- -- Ford and the University of Michigan are conducting pioneering new research to speed the development of advanced hybrid vehicle technology -- Through virtual testing, researchers are conducting as many as 175,000 design simulations of hybrid control systems a week to further improve fuel e ... Continue reading
Ford Looking For 2010 Fusion Owners For Unique Consumer Program
Oct 21, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 -- -- Ford is seeking 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid owners to participate in Fusion 41, an automotive relay race designed to build awareness and excitement around the all-new Fusion; the Fusion owner of the winning team will have their vehicle paid off, and team members will win free gas for on ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2009
DALLAS, Oct. 18 -- -- 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor captures the "2009 Truck of Texas" title, named by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), the seventh consecutive award for Ford -- Ford Work Solutions productivity technology developed for commercial fleet customers named "Outstanding Feature" -- Ford trucks also wi ... Continue reading
Even Oil Rich Iran Recognizes the Importance and Potential of CNG
Oct 19, 2009
Ironically, the leader of the Axis of Evil looks to the very same abundant national fuel source for economic stability and environmental improvement that America continues to shun By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For years, some of us in California have laughed whenever we see trucks ... Continue reading
Ford Marks New Fiesta Success With First Special Edition
Oct 16, 2009
Britain's latest Fiesta celebrates its remarkable launch success with a new line-up and a new Titanium Individual special edition. The new line-up has six series and five engine options to choose from and broadens the Fiesta appeal to a wider range of consumers. ... Continue reading
New Ford Mondeo Titanium Available With Econetic Technologies
Oct 16, 2009
Ford is introducing a new high series addition to its Mondeo line-up powered by ECOnetic technologies - the Mondeo Titanium 2.0 115PS TDCi with 139g/km CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus BEV Drivers Sought by Hillingdon
Oct 16, 2009
London residents will be among the first in Britain to experience Ford's latest zero emissions technology ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic - Australia's most fuel efficient car
Oct 16, 2009
Ford Australia today set a new fuel efficiency benchmark for the auto industry in this country by introducing Australia's most fuel efficient car - the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic. ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Meets Best Buy Mobile as Ford and Best Buy Team Up to Help Customers Get Connected
Oct 16, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 15 -- -- Ford and consumer electronics leader Best Buy team up to help build SYNC® awareness and provide mobile technical support through Best Buy Mobile stores and Geek Squad nationwide -- More than 30 Texas Best Buy locations will host pilot consumer programs throughout October, providing SYNC ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2009
Hybrids lead the way in 2010 The 2010 fuel economy ratings prove that hybrids have gone mainstream. Not only are 9 of the top 10 vehicles on EPA's best fuel economy list hybrids, but there's now a hybrid for everyone. It's not either a Prius or and Insight any more. The thirty-two 2010 models offer car buyers the choic ... Continue reading
Ford's Strong Hybrid Sales Buck Industry Trend - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 14, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 14 -- -- Ford Motor Company's year-to-date hybrid sales are 73 percent higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan -- More than 60 percent of the sales of Fusion Hybrid are by non-Ford owners - with more than 52 perce ... Continue reading
Blue in Philly, Diesel in Denver: Study Shows Top Markets for Ford Vehicle Colors, Options
Oct 14, 2009
Ford sales data shows which vehicle colors, options and powertrains are most popular on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles in the 22 top U.S. metropolitan areas Climate plays a key role in vehicle option choice. For example, customers in Phoenix choose the highest percentage of white vehicles; Denver residents buy the ... Continue reading
Ford Switch Recall Expanded by 4.5 mln Vehicles
Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct 13, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N) is expanding its largest ever recall -- involving faulty cruise control deactivation switches that have caused fires -- by 4.5 million vehicles, regulators and company officials said on Tuesday. The action effectively closes ou ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Tops Latest Brand Loyalty Ratings From Experian Automotive
Oct 13, 2009
Six Ford vehicles among industry's top 10 for having highest customer brand loyalty SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 13 -- Ford Motor Co. vehicles accounted for six of the top 10 vehicles for customer brand loyalty, according to recent industry analyses from Experian Automotive. Ford Fusion, Ford Edge and Ford Five-Hundred owner ... Continue reading
Ford Of Europe Breaks 10 Per Cent Market Share Barrier
Oct 13, 2009
Ford achieved a 10.1 per cent market share in September 2009 in its 19 European main markets - the best share for any month since September 2001 and a 0.8 percentage point increase on the same month 2008. ... Continue reading
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