Ford and Homestead-Miami Speedway Sign Ten-Year Extension for the NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend
Nov 4, 2005
~ Renewal Represents One of the Largest Marketing Partnerships In ISC History ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 4 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") announced today that Homestead-Miami Speedway and Ford Motor Company ("Ford") have renewed their partnership whereby Ford will continue to spon ... Continue reading
Ford and VeraSun Announce Partnership to Drive Ethanol Infrastructure
Nov 4, 2005
Another Ford Innovation * Ford Motor Company and VeraSun Energy Corporation announce a first-of- a-kind partnership to promote growth of an E85 infrastructure and increase consumer awareness in 2006. * Flexible fuel vehicles have been a key part of Ford's alternative fuel strategy. Long-term, ethanol is an important st ... Continue reading
Shelby Automobiles Unveils Shelby CS 6 Mustang Concept Vehicle
Nov 2, 2005
Carroll Shelby Offers Enthusiasts the Ultimate Affordable Musclecar - Shhh, Don't Tell the Guys with the V8's LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Big block and small block V8 owners of all types may want to take a second look the next time a "V6" Mustang pulls up to the light as Carroll Shelby International Inc's wholly owned subsidi ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2005
by Thom Cannell<p> Fusion is a new and vital mid-sized Ford is aimed directly at the heart of Asia, Inc. At a base price of just $17,795, it challenges low cost Korean vehicles with similar in-line four-cylinder engines and five-speed manual transmissions. At $22,360 the premium SEL Fusion offers a 221 horsepower, V6, ... Continue reading
Ford's U.S. Sales Declined In October
Nov 1, 2005
* Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales totaled 199,847 in October, down 26 percent compared with a year ago. * Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr arrive in dealer showrooms - and quickly depart. * Land Rover's record sales (up 40 percent) paced by new LR3 and Range Rover Sport. DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 -- U.S. co ... Continue reading
ALL-NEW 2006 NEW FORD FOCUS WRC COMPLETES MAIDEN TEST
Oct 30, 2005
BRENTWOOD, Essex, October 28, 2005 -- The first all-new 2006 Ford Focus RS World Rally Car completed almost 500km during its initial three-day test session in England last week. The car, which will spearhead the BP-Ford World Rally Team's challenge in the FIA World Rally Championship next season, will undergo a second ... Continue reading
Ford's Head of Hybrid Programs to Leave
Oct 28, 2005
DETROIT October 28, 2005; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s high-profile head of hybrid programs is leaving the auto maker, at a time when Ford is relying heavily on its gas-electric hybrid-vehicle program to help turn around its struggling automotive operations. Mary Ann Wright, Ford's director of hybrid programs ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2005
Ford Racing Performance Parts announces three performance packs for upgrading 2005-2006 Mustang GT coupes and convertibles. ‘FR1 – Power Pack', ‘FR2 – Drag Pack’, and ‘FR3 – Handling Pack’ add credible performance gains in both acceleration and handling. Ford Racing ̵ ... Continue reading
Ford 'Hybrid Patrol' Teaches Drivers How to Cop the Right Attitude to Maximize Mileage
Oct 24, 2005
- Ford "Hybrid Patrol" and Somerville Police team up to boost drivers' fuel-economy awareness. - Drivers to be randomly awarded $25 cash checks provided by BP for smart driving behaviors. - Ford's all-new 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid to be official patrol vehicle on tour. SOMERVILLE, Mass., Oct. 24 -- Ford Motor Company ... Continue reading
'Life in Drive' Survey Finds a Car 'Key' to Impressing a First Date
Oct 24, 2005
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- If there's one thing men and women agree with when it comes to dating it's that cars make an impression, this according to a Ford Fusion "Life in Drive" Dating Survey that polled more than 400 singles and revealed a whopping 89 percent of males and 95 percent of females said they were somewhat like ... Continue reading
2006 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review
Oct 24, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford Mustang GT Convertible ENGINE: 4.6.liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,750 rpm/320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 107.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 73.9 x 55.4 in. TIRES: P235/55ZR17 CARGO VOLUME: 13.1 cu. ft ECONOMY: 17 mp ... Continue reading
Ford Hybrid Patrol Gives Away Free Gas in Chicago
Oct 24, 2005
WHAT: The Ford Hybrid Patrol and BP, along with The Loop 97.9 FM and Q101 FM are giving away free gas to Chicagoans. WHEN: Monday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 25. WHERE: October 24, 11:00 a.m. - BP Station - 1303 Naper RD, Naperville October 24, 2:00 p.m. - BP Station - 245 Randall Rd, South Elgin October 24, 5:00 ... Continue reading
Ford Shows at Tuner Heaven - SEMA 2005
Oct 24, 2005
‘LIFE IN DRIVE’ – SIX BOLD SEMA TUNER CARS ACCENTUATE NEW FORD FUSION’S STRONG VISUAL APPEAL FocusSport of Anaheim, CA bring their performance tuning experience from the Focus and apply it to their SEMA Fusion DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13 – Ford steps up its aggressive reentry into the mid-siz ... Continue reading
Ford Ups Production Capacity In China
Oct 24, 2005
CHANGAN FORD COMPLETES PRODUCTION CAPACITY EXPANSION TO 150,000 UNITS Jim Padilla, president and chief operating officer, Ford Motor Company With new Ford Focus driving further growth, Ford Motor Company continues to expand its China operations CHONGQING, October 21, 2005 — Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chan ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show Exposes Wide Gap Between Bullish Japan and Bearish U.S. car Makers
Oct 21, 2005
CHIBA October 21, 2005; The Asahi Shimbun today reported that the gap between bullish Japanese automakers and their bearish U.S. counterparts was a study in extremes at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japan side exhibiting a tour de force and the presidents of the U.S. majors skipping the event. The show in Makuhari Mes ... Continue reading
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