May 4, 2006
Ford taps two-time Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson to launch a new marketing campaign that puts consumers at the center of all Ford-brand advertising IRVINE, CA - May 4, 2006: Ford Motor Company used FOX-TV's popular "American Idol," television show to launch "Bold Moves," a new marketing communications platform that will ... Continue reading
New Ford Edge Crossover To Arrive Loaded With Standard Safety Equipment
May 3, 2006
Ford Edge crossover includes standard side air bags, Safety Canopy⢠air curtain system with rollover detection and AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control Vehicle safety among top priorities for potential car and truck buyers DEARBORN, MI - May 3, 2006: When the all-new Ford Edge arrives in dealerships later t ... Continue reading
'Bold Moves' Puts Consumers at Center of All Ford-Brand Marketing
May 2, 2006
* "Bold Moves" is the Ford brand's new marketing communications platform, providing a consistent message about Ford and its products. * All Ford print, broadcast and digital communications will adopt Bold Moves beginning on May 2, with the debut of a 60-second commercial on FOX-TV's American Idol featuring a new song b ... Continue reading
EPA Certifies Approves AFV Solutions' Propane Conversion for Ford 4.6-Liter Engines
May 2, 2006
MESA, Ariz.--May 2, 2006--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), an alternative fuel vehicle solution provider, has received a certificate of conformity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its propane conversion system for the 2005 model year Ford Motor Co. 4.6-liter engine. The system allows a vehicle to oper ... Continue reading
Fuel Economy Rules in Ford's April Sales Results
May 2, 2006
* Ford's new mid-size sedans and hybrids achieve record sales. * April sales totaled 262,722, down 7 percent. Cars up 8 percent; trucks down 15 percent. * Lincoln Mercury dealers report higher retail sales for the second month in a row. * Land Rover dealers report record sales for the seventh consecutive month. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Hybrid Sales Up 115 Percent as April Sets Best-Ever Sales Record
May 2, 2006
* Ford Motor Company hybrid sales have seen three months of double-digit sales increases, fueled by increasing consumer awareness, gas prices, and company and government incentives * Sales success shows there is a strong demand for affordable, fuel- efficient hybrid vehicles that deliver both economic and environmental ... Continue reading
Ford Realigns Global Design Team
May 2, 2006
Dearborn MI May 1, 2006; Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industryâs most talented design leaders. âWeâre changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent,â sai ... Continue reading
Ford hydrid vehicle sales up 50 percent in April
May 1, 2006
DETROIT, May 1, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Monday that U.S. sales of its hybrid vehicles rose 50 percent to nearly 2,800 last month, boosted by aggressive incentives. Preliminary numbers indicate Ford's hybrid sales were up 75 percent compared with March, Ford spokesman Monte Doran said. Ford is ... Continue reading
May 1, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich.--May 1, 2006--Honoring its mission of preserving and educating American food traditions, Greenfield Village is presenting two special spring programs this month. On May 13, a day before Mother's day, visitors can enjoy shopping at Greenfield Village's Farmers and Flower market. The market will feature l ... Continue reading
Ford to Resume Production at Seven Plants
Apr 28, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28 -- Ford Motor Company on Monday will resume building vehicles at seven assembly plants that were shut down for a day due to a parts issue that has been resolved. Working quickly with its supplier partner, Ford resolved the issue on the clutch mechanism in its 4R70/75 4-speed, rear-wheel-drive ... Continue reading
It's Not Too Soon to Race Future Mustang and Camaro Concepts - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Apr 28, 2006
Using a simulation program to predict and analyze General Motor's 2009 Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang in real time, real world conditions, analysts pitted the two muscle cars against each other on a quarter mile slalom course. ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Strengthens Leadership In Allergy Friendly Car Interiors
Apr 28, 2006
All-new Ford S-MAX and new Galaxy receive German TÜV "Allergy Tested Interior" and British Allergy Foundation seals of approval Focus and Focus C-MAX already certified Ford models are the only vehicles to pass stringent TÜV standards COLOGNE - April 28, 2006: Allergies are on the rise, a fact that becomes evident thi ... Continue reading
Minnesota Winners of Ford/AAA Auto Skills
Apr 27, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--April 27, 2006--AAA announces a two-student team from Moorhead High School - Brad Rassier and Sean Richards- won first place and $71,000 in scholarships in the Minnesota finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills contest. The team is lead by instructor Darvin Miller. The Minnesota competition was one ... Continue reading
Ford Launching Reality Show on Designing Concept Vehicles
Apr 27, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich. April 27, 2006; The AP reported that if singing, cooking and clothing design can sell as reality TV, why not designing dream cars? Ford Motor Co., a sponsor of Fox's "American Idol" reality show, is planning its own television reality program in which the participants develop concept cars with Ford desi ... Continue reading
FORD'S PAINT INNOVATION HELPS BUST RUST
Apr 25, 2006
By John Fossen, FCN Chicago-area Ford dealer John Guido remembers a time when at least one out of every two vehicles sold at his Arlington Heights Ford store was rustproofed by the dealership. "Rustproofing was a big after-sale item, said Guido. "You did it either just underneath the car or you did complete rustproofin ... Continue reading
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