FORD FIESTA KICKS OFF RETURN TO X GAMES WITH NEW AD STARRING KEN BLOCK; OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN A FIESTA
July 29, 2010 - Ford Media
The launch of the all-new Ford Fiesta has been anything but traditional – it’s been fun, unique and trendsetting. The new Ford Fiesta ad starring rally driver Ken Block is no different. Click here to read

MAJOR SUV FUEL ECONOMY GAINS, TECHNOLOGY, STYLE HIGHLIGHT REINVENTION OF FORD EXPLORER
July 26, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Explorer – the vehicle that defined a segment – has been completely reinvented, raising customers’ expectations of sport utility vehicle (SUV) fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality. Click here to read

ALL-NEW FORD EXPLORER OFFERS SURPRISING LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE, CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGIES
July 26, 2010 - Ford Media
The all-new Ford Explorer will offer SUV customers a broad range of trim levels and customer convenience and connectivity technologies that will raise the eyebrows among even luxury SUV owners. Click here to read more >

FORD CREDIT EARNS $556 MILLION IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2010*
July 23, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $556 million in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of $143 million from earnings of $413 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $888 million in the second quarter, compared with $646 million in the previous year. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $1.7 billion in the first half of 2010, compared with $610 million in the first half of 2009. Click here to read more >

FORD POSTS NET INCOME OF $2.6 BILLION IN SECOND QUARTER 2010; CONTINUES TO DELIVER PROFITABLE GROWTH
July 23, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported second quarter 2010 net income of $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, a $338 million improvement from second quarter 2009, as each of its major business operations around the world recorded improved profits. Click here to read more >

REINVENTED FORD EXPLORER TO HAVE FAR-REACHING IMPACT ON U.S. ECONOMY THROUGH JOBS AND EXPORTS
July 22, 2010 - Ford Media
The reinvented 2011 Ford Explorer – designed and built in the United States – will do more than redefine how Americans think of SUVs. The all-new vehicle will bring more than 600 new supplier jobs in addition to the 1,200 Ford positions being added. The 2011 Explorer also will be exported to more than 90 countries after it goes into production later this year. Click here to read more >

2011 FORD EXPLORER WITH ECOBOOST LEADS SEGMENT; DELIVERING AT LEAST 30 PERCENT BETTER FUEL ECONOMY
July 19, 2010 - Ford Media
The Ford Explorer has been reinvented to shatter long-held myths about SUV fuel efficiency and performance. The 2011 model equipped with an optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost™ I-4 engine will be the new class leader in the mid-size SUV segment, achieving at least a 30 percent increase in fuel efficiency compared with the current V-6-powered Explorer. “The all-new Explorer will give a huge universe of existing and prospective customers the capability they expect and the luxury and convenience they want, all combined with the fuel economy they need,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. Click here to read more >

FORD WINS MOST AWARDS IN J.D. POWER APEAL STUDY ON VEHICLES THAT EXCITE AND SATISFY
July 15, 2010- Ford Media
Ford received five segment awards, more than any other brand, in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The closely watched survey measures customer satisfaction in design, content, and vehicle performanc. Click here to read more >

2011 FORD SHELBY GT500 IN HIGH DEMAND, RAPIDLY APPROACHING PRODUCTION LIMIT
July 15, 2010- Ford Media
Customer demand for Ford’s new 2011 Shelby GT500 is growing nearly as fast as the world’s fastest production pony car. More than 3,300 orders have been placed for the new Shelby GT500. To ensure exclusivity, U.S. sales of the 2011 Shelby GT500 will be limited to 5,500 units. Click here to read more >

2011 FORD EDGE OFFICIALLY HAS TOP FUEL ECONOMY AND BEST-IN-CLASS POWER
July 14, 2010 - Ford Media
The 2011 Ford Edge now will officially offer the best fuel economy with the most power along with class-exclusive technology, dynamic design and improved craftsmanship. Click here to read more >

FORD SELECTS COMPACT POWER AS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK SUPPLIER FOR FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC ON SALE IN 2011
July 13, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company today announced it has selected Compact Power, Inc. (CPI), a subsidiary of LG Chem, to build lithium-ion battery packs for the Ford Focus Electric, which will go on sale in the U.S. in 2011. Click here to read more >

Ford CEO Alan Mulally: Industry leader of the year
July 12, 2010 - Automotive News
Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally, 64, has steered the once-struggling automaker into profitable seas this year. Perhaps more valuable for the long term, Ford has become a consumer favorite, and its vehicles have climbed steadily in product quality rankings. In a tumultuous year, those accomplishments have made him Automotive News' Industry Leader of the Year for 2010. Click here to read more >

PERSONALIZE YOUR FORD FIESTA: ACCESSORIES, BODY KITS AND GRAPHICS PAVE THE WAY
July 8, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company is giving Fiesta customers even more reasons to love their new car with an assortment of personalized options such as custom accessories, body kits, a Fiesta tattoo and graphics. Click here to read more >

JULY 07 FORD E-NEWS 2011
July 7, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Explorer designed and tested to world-class craftsmanship standards; Mustang races in NASCAR; 2011 Lincoln MKX delivers on industry-leading performance, fuel efficiency commitments; Ford pioneers new use for soy oil – rubber auto parts; Ford turns to all-new Edge for Ironman advertising; Ford adds gas engine to medium-duty chassis cab lineup; Fiesta Movement winner donates Fiesta to food kitchen; Safety-Kleen goes green with Transit Connect. Click here to read more >

FORD CEO ALAN MULALLY TO SERVE ON THE PRESIDENT'S EXPORT COUNCIL
July 7, 2010 - Ford Media
Today, President Barack Obama announced that Ford CEO Alan Mulally will serve on the President's Export Council (PEC). The PEC advises the President on export enhancement and ways to encourage companies to increase exports and enter new markets. The following is a statement from Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally. Click here to read more >

FORD CLASS-EXCLUSIVE V10 GAS ENGINE, TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION WILL POWER MEDIUM-DUTY CHASSIS CAB
July 6, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company’s class-exclusive truck offerings will extend to medium-duty chassis cabs with the arrival of the 6.8-liter V10 gas engine in 2012. With this addition, Ford will be only manufacturer to offer a gas-powered vehicle in Class 1-7, offering a lower-cost option in each segment. Click here to read more >

NEW 2011 FORD EDGE IS OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF 2010 U.S. IRONMAN EVENT SERIES
July 2, 2010 - Ford Media
Much like a determined triathlete, the Ford Edge started out strong and is getting even better. Since its launch in late 2006, more than 380,000 crossovers have been sold. So it’s fitting that the all-new 2011 Ford Edge is the official vehicle of the 2010 U.S. Ironman event series, a competition that symbolizes strength, leadership and endurance. Ford Motor Company has been the title sponsor of U.S. Ironman races – including the Ford Ironman World Championship – since 2005. As the official vehicle, the new Ford Edge will be featured in advertising, online Webisodes, on-site displays, demonstrations and race integrations. Click here to read more >

FORD DELIVERS STRONG, BALANCED SALES IN FIRST HALF 2010; NEW SUPER DUTY, MUSTANG PACE JUNE SALES GROWTH
July 1, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford’s newest models helped the company conclude a strong first half as Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivered 170,900 new vehicles in June – a 15 percent increase versus a year ago. Year-to-date sales totaled 954,745, up 28 percent with growth across Ford’s full family of cars (up 27 percent), utilities (up 24 percent) and trucks (up 32 percent). Click here to read more >

EXHAUSTIVE TESTS, UNCOMPROMISING APPROACH GIVE 2011 FORD EXPLORER WORLD-CLASS CRAFTSMANSHIP
July 1, 2010 - Ford Media
When designers at Ford’s product development center sat down to sketch out the new 2011 Explorer, the team had a clear objective: Deliver a sleek, modern package, while maintaining the rugged looks of an SUV. But no matter what direction they took the new design, there was one thing that could not be compromised: craftsmanship. “Every detail of the new Explorer was scrutinized,” said Peter Bejin, Ford craftsmanship supervisor. “Craftsmanship – the look, the style, the feel of a well-built vehicle – is a critical step in the design process. It is the key differentiator in a competitive and crowded marketplace.” Click here to read more >

We Hope Chevy And Dodge Owners Like The Back Of The 2011 Mustang GT-Because That's All They'll See!
June 29, 2010 - Muscle Mustangs - Evan J. Smith
The 2011 Mustang could be one of the most important Stangs ever built. Given the state of our economy and today's stiff competition, Ford must sell loads of its new Mustang-and it must do so now. In our opinion, this won't be a problem because the new Mustang packs a wicked punch. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better performer for around $30,500-$35,000. Also know that your econo-box won't run low-12s stock, and neither will a new Camaro or Challenger-but oh, by the way, the Mustang GT will! Click here to read more >

FORD INTRODUCES NEW CURVE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY TO HELP PROTECT AGAINST CRASHES ON CURVES
June 28, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company today introduced a new innovation – Curve Control – designed to help drivers maintain control of their vehicles when taking a curve too quickly. Curve Control debuts as standard equipment on the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer going into production later this year, and will be offered on 90 percent of the company’s North American crossovers, sport utilities, trucks and vans by 2015. Click here to read more >

FORD'S NEW CURVE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
June 28, 2010 - Ford Media
Earlier today Ford Motor Company revealed it's latest pioneering effort on the next frontier of crash-avoidance innovations. It's called Curve Control. Dave Messih (Mess-Eye) supervisor of brake control software says Curve Control can apply automatic four-wheel braking to help drivers when cornering too quickly on a curve, the type of situation that currently represents a disproportionately high number of serious-injury crashes. Click here to read more >

FORD SUPER DUTY CUSTOMER TESTING EXTENDED; MORE POWER, FUEL ECONOMY REPORTED
June 25, 2010 - Ford Media
The new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty is fitting in so well on the job that it’s being asked to stick around longer. Based on customer requests, Ford Motor Company is extending its unprecedented Ford F-Series Super Duty fieldwork evaluation program through the end of 2010 to select extreme-duty commercial customers. That means these preproduction Super Duty models will have earned their keep for a full year in some of the toughest work environments around. Click here to read more >

FORD FIESTA ‘UNWRAPS’ ITSELF WITH UNIQUE NEW INTERACTIVE OWNER DELIVERY EXPERIENCE
June 24, 2010 - Ford Media
When 2011 Ford Fiesta owners pick up their new car, they’ll enjoy learning about it in a whole new way through the use of an interactive USB. Ford created the new delivery program for the Fiesta to make the initial owner experience as unique as the owners themselves, and is the first automaker to create such a program. As part of the Ford Retail Movement, a dealer-readiness program, Ford has been working with targeted dealers, focusing on three key areas – preparing the sales force, engaging the customer, and creating a distinct new car delivery experience. The Fiesta delivery is designed to be particularly unique, since the approach is different than anything Ford has ever done before. Click here to read more >

MUSTANG V-6 AVERAGES 48.5 MPG; RUNS 1,457 LAPS AT BRISTOL ON A SINGLE TANK OF GAS
June 24, 2010 - Ford Media
The 2011 Ford Mustang, which made history when it became the first car ever to deliver more than 30 mpg and 305 horsepower, has set a new record by running 1,457 laps at Bristol Motor Speedway while averaging 48.5 mpg. The Mustang 1,000 Lap Challenge was designed to demonstrate that a stock production Mustang V-6 could run 1,000 laps and 533 miles on a single of tank of fuel. With the aid of fuel efficient driving techniques by Ford engineers, the Mustang far surpassed its goal of 1,000 laps. Click here to read more >

FORD HONORED BY AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS FOR "BUSINESS TURNAROUND OF THE YEAR"
June, 22, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company won the "Business Turnaround of the Year for Companies with More Than 2,500 Employees" at the 2010 American Business Awards, which were held here Monday night at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The award recognizes the Company's efforts to turn the corner in 2009 in the face of a global economic and financial crisis, as well as unprecedented events in the U.S. automotive industry. Click here to read more >

Car Dealer Recognized by Ford
June 21, 2010; 03:27 PM - WOWK TV
Beford South Point Ford received the President's Award SOUTH POINT, Ohio -- A local car dealership is honored for excellence. Beford South Point Ford received the company's President's Award on Monday. The honor is given for dealerships that excel in customer experience, sales targets and sales volume. Only the top 5 percent of Ford dealers nationwide were honored with the distinction. This is the second year in a row Beford South Point Ford won the President's Award. Click here to read more >

Beford Ford Wins Award
June 21, 2010 @ 05:32 PM 2010/The Herald-Dispatch
SOUTH POINT, Ohio — For the second year in a row, Beford South Point Ford was presented Monday with the President’s Award from Ford Motor Co. It’s the highest award given out by the automaker and is offered to dealerships that exceed expectations in terms of customer satisfaction as well as sales and efficiency. Click here to read more >

Led by Ford, American carmakers out-perform Asian rivals in J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey for the first time
June 18, 2010 - CNN Money
Ford Motor Company had lots to brag about in the latest J.D. Power Initial Quality survey. The mainstream Ford "Blue Oval" car brand was named the top non-luxury car brand in initial quality, ranking fifth overall on a list that includes everything from Lexus to Kia. Click here to read more >

J.D. POWER: FORD BRAND NOW HAS THE HIGHEST INITIAL QUALITY AMONG ALL NON-LUXURY BRANDS IN THE INDUSTRY
June 17, 2010 - Ford Media
For the first time, the Ford brand has the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Ford brand moved to fifth place among all brands from eighth last year. This is the highest rank position Ford has achieved in the IQS since ranking 23rd in 2004. Click here to read more >

2011 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID IS THE MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT LUXURY SEDAN IN AMERICA
June 16, 2010 - Ford Media
Lincoln’s first-ever hybrid – the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – is now officially the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-certified 41 mpg rating in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway. “The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid provides a real choice in the marketplace for customers looking for a vehicle that not only makes a statement about who they are but also reflects their ideals,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president, Global Product Development. “It offers the best fuel economy in its segment, a host of advanced safety features, and all the amenities and modern design of a true luxury sedan.” Click here to read more >

BLUE OVAL ON A GREEN STREAK: FORD DETAILS PROGRESS ON ECO-INITIATIVES IN LATEST SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
June 15, 2010 - Ford Media
Did you know Ford Motor Company cut its global water use by more than 16 percent in 2009 and became the first automaker to join a global program to help establish a water disclosure protocol for companies around the world? Did you know Ford reduced carbon dioxide emissions of its 2009 model year vehicles for North America by 12 percent compared to a 2006 baseline, and is on track to meet its goal of a 30 percent CO2 reduction by 2020? Click here to read more >

VERIZON TO CUT CO2 EMISSIONS BY CONVERTING 501 NEW FORD E-SERIES VANS TO RUN ON NATURAL GAS
June 11, 2010 - Ford Media
Verizon, a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services, expects to save 1.62 metric tons of CO2 each year by adding 501 Ford E-250 cargo vans upfitted with clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) engine packages versus conventional gas models. Verizon’s purchase and upfitting of the 2010 Ford E-250 vans is part of the company’s comprehensive sustainability effort designed to conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to improved air quality in the communities it serves, according to Ken McKenney, Sustainable Fleet-Technical Engineering Lead for Verizon. Click here to read more >

FORD ADDS GOOGLE MAPS ‘SEND TO SYNC’ SERVICE TO BEAM DRIVING DIRECTIONS INTO CAR; NO EXTRA COST
June 8, 2010 - Ford Media
Drivers who enjoy the convenience of Ford SYNC® with Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) soon will be able to select a destination on Google Maps and send it to their Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles. ‘Send to SYNC’ is a new capability added to the Ford Service Delivery Network, the company’s cloud-based architecture, which provides a suite of voice-activated services accessible through a customer’s mobile phone. Click here to read more >

HELP DAD KEEP HIS FAVORITE RIDE ON THE ROAD THIS FATHER’S DAY WITH FORD LICENSED RESTORATION PARTS
June 7, 2010 - Ford Media
As Father’s Day approaches, Ford is proud to support the millions of enthusiasts nationwide who keep antique and classic Ford-built vehicles on the road. And nowhere is that support more evident than through the official Ford licensed restoration parts program. Click here to read more >

Ford Expands Alternative-Fuel Conversion Capability to F-450, F-550 Super Duty
June 7, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford today told some 500 North American fleet customers that it will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cab. At the annual Ford Fleet Product and Business Conference in Dearborn, Ford presented details of the conversion option, which will become available this fall and enables the use of efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas). Click here to read more >

2011 Saleen S302 Based On Mustang 5.0
June 4, 2010 - Motor Ward - Arman Barari
Saleen Performance Vehicles released a few more details on their new S302 model based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0. At this stage the performance remains the same as standard, which means you have to live with just 425 hp of the car’s new 5.0 liter V8. But they offer interior and exterior modifications. On the outside, the S302 come with a new grille and front fascia, new side skirts and a discrete boot lid spoiler at the back. Other feature contributing to both looks and handling is the 20-inch, 7-spoke alloy wheels set with Pirelli P-Zero high-performance tires. Click here to read more >

Breakdown, Features, and Costs of the 2011 Ford Mustang
June 3, 2010 - Top News - Sarabjit Heera
The Ford Mustang is ubiquitous. No less than 9 million have been manufactured over the preceding 47 years, which is driven by posterities of owners. But none are rather similar to the 2011 edition, which got a deep-seated and rather strange update for a muscle car. It at the same time ramps up the performance and the fuel economy. Click here to read more >

Ford to expand graphics in response to popular demand
June 2, 2010 - The Free Press - Brent Snavely
Because graphics have been far more popular than expected, Ford plans to offer them for all its cars and trucks by the end of the summer. Among the 50 or so choices: Cute flowers. Artsy dots or stripes. Funky tattoo-like prints. Cool flames. Rugged camouflage. Ford is already offering the graphics, which are applied to the exterior body panels, on its Fiesta subcompact, which is to come to market this summer. Click here to read more >

Simplexgrinner Orders 200 Ford Fusion Hybrids in Effort to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
May 26, 2010
SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco International Company and industry leader in fire and life safety systems and services, recently ordered 200 Ford Fusion Hybrids as part of a company-wide effort to replace 25 percent of its sales fleet with hybrid vehicles. The majority of SimplexGrinnell's 7,000-vehicle fleet is comprised of large commercial trucks and vans; however, the fleet also includes 2,000 cars, which are used by the company's sales and leadership staff. That's where the Ford Fusion Hybrid – America's most fuel-efficient midsize car – will make a significant impact, according to Jim Spicer, president of SimplexGrinnell. Click here to read more >

Ford to Engineer, Assemble Hybrid Battery Packs and Transaxles in Michigan, Adding 220 New Jobs
May 24, 2010
Ford Motor Company – moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification – today announced it is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company’s next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. Ford engineers in Dearborn will design the battery packs while engineers in Livonia will design electric-drive transaxles for the next-generation hybrids, based on Ford’s global C- and CD-car platforms, which go into production in North America in 2012. “Electrified vehicles are a key part of our plan to offer a full lineup of green vehicles, and we are building a center of excellence in the U.S., here in Michigan, to keep Ford on the cutting edge,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “Today’s announcement is another important step in our larger strategy to launch a family of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles around the world.” Click here to read more >

Ford Flex Adds a Stylish New Titanium Model to Lineup
May 20, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., May 20, 2010 – The Ford Flex has been turning heads for almost two years now. And in that time, one thing has remained constant – the customer’s love for the style and personality the Flex brings to the driveway. With that in mind, Ford announces the latest addition to the Flex lineup, Flex Titanium – a highly contented vehicle with individual style that will stand out in the world of more traditional crossovers and sport utility vehicles. Click here to read more >

Ford's Award Winning Sharonville Plant Building New Transmission for 2011 Super Duty
May 20, 2010
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 20, 2010 – Just as the 2011 Ford Super Duty can tackle any job, Ford Motor Company’s Sharonville (Ohio) Transmission Plant can build practically any transmission. So it’s only natural that the new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission, specifically engineered for the new Super Duty diesel and gasoline engines, is built there. Click here to read more >

Time to Bring Your Classic out of  the Garage? Ford has Tips to Make Sure it's Done Right
May 19, 2010
Summer is almost here, and for many people that means classic car cruising is about to begin. Taking your car from winter storage to the street is no easy task – things like checking the fluid and hoses, hooking up the battery and, of course, washing every inch of your beloved car are just a sampling of what the job entails. Ford has compiled a list of tips from a variety of sources to make the task a little simpler and get you closer to dream cruising in your classic car. Click here to read more >

Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat More Easily Down the Road With 2011 Ford Super Duty's Technologies
May 17, 2010
Whether heading to a demanding job site or a relaxing day at the lake, 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty customers can take advantage of segment-first technologies and conveniences to tow like a pro. With vacation season approaching, more Super Duty customers will start towing boats, horse trailers and campers, all of which are among the top items towed by F-250 and F-350 customers. The ability to tow a camper, fifth-wheel, RV or bigger camper also rates highest among both conventional and fifth-wheel towers in terms of reasons for wanting maximum towing capacity. Click here to read more >

All-New Ford Fiesta Delivers 40 MPG; Tops Class in Fuel Economy
May 17, 2010
Ford’s all-new 2011 Fiesta – an Internet star even before it goes on sale this summer – will now stand out on the highway with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified 40 mpg rating, making it the most fuel efficient car in its class. The Ford Fiesta 40 mpg, achieved with Ford’s new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission, is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris. Click here to read more >

2011 Ford Fiesta: ‘It's A Pretty Big Deal’
May 17, 2010
The same type of out-of-the-box thinking that led to the groundbreaking Fiesta Movement social media initiative is reflected in a new ad campaign to launch Ford’s all-new small car, the 2011 Ford Fiesta. “The Fiesta Movement enabled us to introduce the car to market in a whole new way,” said Matt VanDyke, Ford’s director of U.S. Marketing Communications. “We are continuing that nontraditional approach with a unique advertising campaign designed to get people’s attention by entertaining them as well as educating them about the vehicle.” Click here to read more >

Ford’s Mulally Says Profit Revival to Pick Up in 2011
May 13, 2010 - Business Week - Keith Naughton
Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally, who ended three years of losses in 2009 as rivals slid into bankruptcy, said the automaker’s earnings next year will improve on “solid” profit in 2010. “We expect to see continued improvement in 2011,” Mulally told shareholders today at their annual meeting in Wilmington, Delaware. “We’re clearly on a path now of profitable growth.” Click here to read more >

Report SHows Ford Vehicles More Affordable to Repair; Insurers Can Provide Cheaper Rates
May 12, 2010 - Ford Motor Company
Many Ford Motor Company vehicles cost less to repair after a collision on average than all other vehicles in their segments, according to a new U.S. government report based in insurance claims database. This is good news for the pocketbooks of current and future Ford, Lincoln and Mercury owners because auto insurance companies often factor in model-specific claims data in setting premium costs. Click here to read more >

The 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Promises Supreme Efficiency
May 12, 2010 - NitroBahn
It was in 2004, six long years ago, that the Ford Escape Hybrid was introduced as the first battery-assisted SUV. It was history made in the personal car segment. At that time people were a bit sceptical about success of this new design. However, proving all the dithering fallacious, this class-leading SUV is still on its wheels keeping its flag flying high! Experiences gained through its exquisite long journey have not gone waste and are truthfully transmitted to the newly released 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. Click here to read more >

DUB Edition 2011 Ford Mustang Brings Unique style to New Generation of Buyers
May 3, 2010 - Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is teaming up with automotive lifestyle magazine DUB to roll out a specially customized version of the new 2011 Mustang, introducing the iconic sports car to a new generation of enthusiasts. The DUB Edition Mustang is based on Ford’s outstanding new 3.7-liter V-6 Mustang and will be available this fall. A collaboration between Ford, DUB and Roush Industries, the DUB Edition Mustang will be offered as a coupe, convertible or with the best-of-both-worlds Glass Roof option. Both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available. Click here to read more >

Ford turns a healthy profit
April 28, 2010 - The Sacramento Bee - Mark Glover
Through gas price hikes, recession and global warming, the Ford pickup endures. Ford Motor Co., bleeding money just a few years ago, posted a profit of more than $2 billion in the first quarter, in part on the strength of its pickup sales. Revenue jumped to $28.1 billion, up $3.7 billion over the first quarter of last year. Click here to read more >

Ford Fusion Hybrid Earns Cost Back Fastest
April 28, 2010 - The Miami Herald- Stephen Markely
The price discrepancy between the hybrid and non-hybrid models is a relatively slim $3,200, so at current gas prices, drivers are likely to break even in just under six years. The Chronicle looked at several hybrids and found it will take awhile to earn your money back compared with non-hybrid versions. The Mercury Milan Hybrid takes 13 years to break even, the Toyota Camry Hybrid will take 15 years, and the Honda Civic Hybrid 17 years. Click here to read more >

Ford Hybrids: Tough Enough To Be Police Cars in New York City
April 28, 2010 - Green Car Reports - John Voelcker
As New York City works aggressively to reduce its carbon footprint and cut exhaust emissions, it has encouraged large fleets to switch to hybrids. From utility ConEd to the fleets of yellow cabs, more and more hybrids are showing up on city streets. The latest large fleet to go greener is the New York Police Department, which will add 200 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans and Ford Escape Hybrid crossovers to its fleet this year alone. The new vehicles will double the department's fleet of hybrids to roughly 400. Click here to read more >

Ford Makes $2.1 Billion, Its Fourth Consecutive Quarterly Profit
April 27, 2010 - NY Times- Nick Bunkley
DEARBORN, Mich. — The Ford Motor Company had its best quarterly performance in six years, earning $2.1 billion, and now expects to return to profitability this year, executives said on Tuesday. Click here to read more >

Ford surges to profit
April 27, 2010 CNN Money
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Ford Motor Co. continued to lead major automakers in recovering from the difficulties of a year ago by reporting a better-than-expected first quarter profit Tuesday. Ford (F, Fortune 500)., the iconic auto and truck maker based in Dearborn, Mich., said that net profit totaled $2.1 billion in the first quarter, with earnings of 50 cents per share, beating analyst forecasts. Click here to read

Ford's 2011 Fleet Vehicle Lineup Launches With 100 Percent Sustainable Powertrain Technology
April 22, 2010 - PR Newswire
Ford (NYSE: F), the industry leader in commercial and government fleet sales, will offer 100 percent of its fleet vehicles this year with fuel-efficient powertrains and other sustainable technologies – including battery electric, hybrid, natural gas, propane, E-85, biodiesel (B20) and EcoBoost – making the Blue Oval the industry's greenest full-line fleet provider. "Companies and the government are greening their fleets, and Ford is here to help," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas. "Ford is driving America with a full line of vehicles featuring alternative fuel powertrains and advanced sustainable technologies aimed at improving fuel economy, reducing CO(2) emissions and significantly reducing the cost of owning our vehicles for fleet customers nationwide while providing healthy returns to our business." Click here to read more >

Official: 2011 SMS 302 Ford Mustang
April 22, 2010 - GT Spirit
Steve Saleen’s SMS Signature Series has revealed its second release of a tuned vehicle. The 2011 SMS 302 Mustang represents the second in the trio of SMS American Supercars, which will be followed by the introduction of the 2011 SMS 620 Camaro later this year. Click here to read more >

Ford Start Concept Features Under-Hood Secret Weapon
April 20, 2010 - Edmunds Insideline
BEIJING — Ford dropped a major bombshell at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show on Thursday with the announcement that it has tucked a bound-for-production three-cylinder 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine under the hood of the Ford Start Concept. More surprising is that the little motor will make it to North America around 2012 or '13, according to our Ford source. The smallest addition to Ford's fuel-saving EcoBoost lineup, which will make its production debut in Europe, would likely power the Fiesta subcompact in the United States and multiple applications in other worldwide markets. Click here to read more >

Ford launching SYNC AppLink with voice control over BlackBerry, Android apps
April 20, 2010 - ZDnet - Rachel King
Ford will be livening up its Fiesta with the launch of SYNC AppLink in the 2011 model. The software will make controlling certain technologies easier and hands-free via voice command over Android and BlackBerry smartphone applications. Given that not everyone is so sure about incorporating new technologies into automobiles fearing that they might be too distracting, Ford is hoping the voice control method with SYNC AppLink will be a bit more popular. Click here to read more >

Ford is Making Greener Vehicles Through Increased Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials
April 20, 2010 - PR Newswire
Ford is making its vehicles more eco-friendly through increased use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. Ford vehicles are now 85 percent recyclable by weight. In 2009, Ford saved approximately $4.5 million by using recycled materials, and diverted between 25 and 30 million pounds of plastic from landfills in North America alone. Click here to read more >

Ford pushing EcoBoost technology
April 19, 2010 - The Morning Sun - Paul A Einstein
There’s plenty of talk about hybrids and battery cars, yet battery-electric vehicles collectively account for barely 3 percent of the overall American market. The stiff premium for the technology is one reason the headlines haven’t been matched by the sales numbers. But there’s another challenge to the hybrid hype: The familiar gasoline engine is getting a lot better at delivering near-hybrid fuel efficiency without the steep premium. Ford’s EcoBoost technology is a good case in point. Click here to read more >

MyFord Touch Driver Interface is Light Years Better Than the Rest; Adds Useful Fuel Economy Coaching Features
April 16, 2010 - Gas 2 - Nick Chambers
In my view, one of the most important aspects of next generation vehicles is how well their drivers (and passengers) can interact with them. As our cars become much more complicated machines that provide increasing access to valuable information available through features such as detailed navigation, energy usage statistics, vehicle status reports, and Internet access, they also risk becoming too complicated for people to effectively use them. Click here to read more >

Ford Demonstrates Trailer Sway Control for 2011 Super Duty
April 6, 2010 - Pickup Trucks - Mike Levine
The Ford Fiesta is perhaps the Blue Oval’s most anticipated and most important launch of an all-new product in years. But the biggest news to hot-hatch hounds is the arrival of the EcoBoost model, which will be powered by a turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder. Ford will be introducing both 1.6- and 2.0-liter versions of the engine. While we’d love to see the 2.0 and its expected 230 horsepower appear in the Fiesta, that’ll probably be reserved for a hot Focus, with the 1.6 doing duty in the smaller car. We’re not too upset—we expect about 185 horsepower out of the smaller engine, and combined with a feathery curb weight of around 2400 pounds, it should make the EcoBoost Fiesta a demonic little car. Click here to read more >

Microsoft and Ford: Two Millionth Sync-Enabled Car Sold
March 25, 2010 - Datamation - Stuart J. Johnson
Ford Motor Company announced it has sold its two-millionth vehicle equipped with the Sync in-car communications and infotainment software that it developed with Microsoft, just ten months after it delivered its one millionth Sync-enabled vehicle. The one-millionth Sync-equipped Ford (NYSE: F) auto was a 2010 Fusion hybrid delivered to -- who else? -- Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer, Ford said in a statement on Wednesday. Ford did not identify who received the two-millionth Sync-enabled vehicle. Click here to read more >

Ford Motor Company Recognized as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
March 22, 2010 - PR Newswire
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has been recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading business ethics think tank. Ford is among 100 global companies chosen for the designation from a field of thousands of companies in more than 100 countries and 36 industries. Ford is the only automaker to receive the honor in 2010. The results are based on an extensive review of companies' social responsibility efforts, corporate governance and business practices. Click here to read more >

Exclusive First Ride: 2011 Ford Edge Sport
March 17, 2010 - The Auto Blog - Rex Roxy
Manufacturers used to roll out all-new cars every five-to-eight years. Somewhere around the halfway point – usually year three – much hoopla would be made about new front and rear fascias, the addition of some standard features and some new option packages. (*Yawn*). These changes were designed to give shoppers a reason to look at a car that was getting long-in-the-tooth. Ford Motor Company sung by this songbook for decades, but it's not any longer. As we've seen with the Escape, Fusion and Mustang, the Ford brand is rolling out significant product changes any time they darn well please. For example, the 2010 Fusion could have been a standard refresh, but instead included three all-new powertrains, a significantly upgraded interior, and the expected front and rear fascias. Click here to read more >

2011 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost - Spied
March 2010 - Car and Driver- Jared Gall
The Ford Fiesta is perhaps the Blue Oval’s most anticipated and most important launch of an all-new product in years. But the biggest news to hot-hatch hounds is the arrival of the EcoBoost model, which will be powered by a turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder. Ford will be introducing both 1.6- and 2.0-liter versions of the engine. While we’d love to see the 2.0 and its expected 230 horsepower appear in the Fiesta, that’ll probably be reserved for a hot Focus, with the 1.6 doing duty in the smaller car. We’re not too upset—we expect about 185 horsepower out of the smaller engine, and combined with a feathery curb weight of around 2400 pounds, it should make the EcoBoost Fiesta a demonic little car. Click here to read more >

Analyst raises 12-month Ford outlook
March 16, 2010 - BusinessWeek
An auto industry analysis raised his 12-month price target for Ford Motor Co. shares from $13 to $15 after meeting with Ford's management. UBS Securities LLC analyst Colin Langan, in a note to investors Tuesday, kept Ford's rating at "buy" and predicted that it would gain even more market share, more from crosstown rivals Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Corp. than recall-plagued Toyota Motor Corp. Click here to read more >

2011 Mustang GT 5.0L gets 26mpg
March 16, 2010 - The Examiner - Patrick Rall
Ford Motor Company announced last week that the 3.7L, 305 horsepower base model 2011 Mustang will offer 31mpg when properly equipped. This morning, the V8 mpg news was released and the 2011 Mustang GT gets an impressive 26 miles per gallon! Click here to read more >

Ford Announces New Police Interceptor to be Built in Chicago
March 15, 2010 - The Chicagoist
Ford Motor Company announced on Friday that it will build the new 2011 Police Interceptor at the automaker's Torrence Ave plant, on Chicago's South side. Ford expects to offer the new vehicle without interruption when it discontinues production of the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, which is built in St. Thomas, Ontario in late 2011. Ford's Police Interceptor redesign was driven by tough new federal rollover requirements, something the Crown Vic couldn't meet. Selling a hot new police car to municipalities strapped for cash, though, might be a tough sell. Click here to read more >

Rendered Speculation: Ford Taurus SHO wagon is the apple of our eye
March 9, 2010 - Auto Blog- Sam Abuelsamid
Many of us who sit around the Autoblog campfire every day are fans of station wagons. We love cars and love the idea of having some extra utility without giving up the generally superior driving dynamics of cars versus SUVs or crossovers. We also like the idea – if not necessarily the execution – of the Ford Taurus SHO. Being aware of that fact, one of our readers put his Photoshop skills to work and created the rendering you see here of a SHO wagon. Ford, of course, has never officially built an official SHO wagon – either with the current model or with its predecessors. Naturally, there have been some aftermarket and homebuilt conversions over the years, and even at least one that we know of that was built inside Dearborn. Click here to read more >

Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid Continue Momentum in 2010; More Than 60 Percent of Buyers New to Ford
March 5, 2010 - Market Watch
Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid - America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan - are luring customers from other brands at a record pace with consideration from import shoppers at an all-time high Fusion sales to buyers new to Ford rose to 60 percent of total Fusion sales in February, up from 54 percent in January and 49 percent in 2009; Fusion Hybrid sales to buyers new to Ford increased to 82 percent last month from 70 percent in January and 63 percent in 2009. Click here to read more >

Ford Is February Sales Champion, GM and Toyota Left In Dust Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10062/1039890-185.stm#ixzz0jCCSmTUn
March 3, 2010 - Post Gazette
Well, here's one recipe for success in the U.S. auto business: Introduce a rapid-fire sequence of new and thoroughly revised vehicles with best-in-class fuel efficiency, then quickly roll out a widely-acclaimed voice-activated infotainment system across all your lines. Oh, yeah, and ... don't take government bailout money. Click here to read more >

2010 Ford Taurus SHO AWD Review
March 1, 2010 - The Auto Channel- John Heilig
super car in one sense, yet a family sedan in the other. This is more a reincarnation of the Chevrolet Caprice SS than the previous SHO. The Taurus SHO is a big car with plenty of interior room and a very good trunk. In many ways the Ford Taurus SHO (for Super High Output) is an anachronism. It’s a full-size sedan, unlike the previous generation Taurus (or Taurus SHO), with all the interior room one would want from a full-size sedan. Yet it also has more power than is necessary with very good handling. So is it a family car? Or is it a performance car? Click here to read more >

Business news briefs: Ford to invest, add jobs in Ohio
February 26, 2010 - Detroit Free Press
Ford plans to announce today that it will add 60 jobs and invest $155 million to develop and build a new 3.7-liter engine V6 engine at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Brook Park, Ohio. Click here to read more >

Ford Invests $155 Million in Brook Park Facility, May Double Employment at Engine Plant this Year
February 26, 2010 - The Cleveland Leader
More good news for the Northeast Ohio auto industry. Just two days after General Motors announced a new shift at Lordstown to make the new Chevy Cruze, Ford Motor Company is calling back 60 workers after investing more than $155 Million at the Brook Park Engine Plant. The Plain Dealer is reporting that UAW officials at the plant expect that a new shift will be added to the Cleveland area facility in the coming months as they start filling orders for the new 2011 Mustang which will feature the new 3.7-liter V-6 engine which will get 30 mpg. Click here to read more >

The best American car: A hybrid Ford Fusion
February 26, 2010 - The Times Union - Chris Churchill
Consumer Reports has a new ranking out that excludes Honda, Toyota, Subura and all those other foreign auto makers. This survey considers only U.S. companies. And it’s top overall pick is the Ford Fusion hybrid. (The full list of top cars is here.) From the Consumer Reports article: Click here to read more >

Time to Buy Ford (NYSE:F)
February 24, 2010 - Wallstreet Nation - Bret Beaupain
We all know that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) left the other automakers in the dust when they rebounded from 2009 lows. However, its run may not be over yet. In the wake of Toyota’s woes that include possible criminal probes and congressional hearings, Ford seems to be benefiting strongly as it grabs up market share. That’s not all though, Ford is one of the 2010 darling growth stocks. Click here to read more >

2011 Ford Super Duty: Pickup has more pickup, mpg
February 24, 2010 - Automotive News - Jamie Lareau
Ford will tout its redesigned 2011 Super Duty pickup as the “most capable, fuel-efficient” heavy-duty truck on the market in a national advertising campaign that launches in April. The Super Duty, which goes on sale that same month, offers Ford’s all-new, 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine. It will have 735 lb-ft of torque, 390 hp and “class-leading” fuel economy, Ford said. That’s 85 lb-ft and 40 hp more than the 2010 pickup. Click here to read more >

Ford Focus drives away "Best of Show" Award from Chicago
February 22, 2010 - The Independant
The new Ford Focus has been voted "Best New Production Vehicle" at the Chicago Auto Show, which wrapped up February 21. Twenty-nine percent of visitors voted for the Focus, recently unveiled by Ford, as their favorite production car on display. Just weeks earlier, influential buyers' guide Kelley Blue Book chose the Ford Focus as its pick of the Detroit Auto Show. The new Focus, built on a global architecture and due to be released next year, will eventually be sold in 122 markets. Click here to read more >

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Orders Exceed Expectations
February 19, 2010 - PickupTrucks.com - Mike Levine
Ford has received nearly 5,500 orders for the new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor (please see our recent road test) since the truck went on sale late last year. The volume is over original projections for the Baja-style off-road pickup. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the popularity of the F-150 SVT Raptor,” said Mark Grueber, F-150 Marketing manager. “Orders have exceeded our expectations. The truck is so popular that we actually wound up building more 5.4-liter V-8 models than we had originally anticipated. The order banks are now open for the all-new 6.2-liter V-8, and the orders keep rolling in.” Click here to read more >

2011 Shelby GT350 Mustang to Pace Shelby American Sprint Cup NASCAR Race
February 18, 2010 - Automobile Magazine
Shelby’s new 2011 GT350 Mustang may have already been publicly unveiled, but the hopped-up ponycar will have its first race debut as the pace car at the Shelby American Sprint Cup NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 28. “When we unveiled the new 2011 Shelby GT350 last month, fans clamored for the car to pace this NASCAR race,” said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby American. “Since so much of the GT350 was developed on the road course, drag strip and oval of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it was appropriate to show off the Shelby’s handling there during the race. It will be exciting to watch a Shelby GT350 lead a race for the first time since 1970.” Click here to read more >

Ford's reinvention
February 15, 2010 Business Journal - Connie Glaser
From time to time, I take a look at quintessential American companies that have managed to endure and even prosper despite economic and political challenges. Ford Motor Co. obviously falls into that category. When he was 40 years old, Henry Ford launched his second attempt at manufacturing cars with $28,000 in cash collected from 12 investors. As early as 1914, his concept of large-scale manufacturing that used moving assembly lines was celebrated around the world as "Fordism." Ford Motor Co., which survived the Great Depression, became one of the largest and most profitable companies in the world. It has been in family control for more than a century. Click here to read more >

Ford dealerships to embrace sustainability
February 15, 2010 - MNN
Ford Motor Company is launching the ‘Go Green’ Dealership Sustainability program to help improve energy efficiency at participating dealerships. Ford Motor Company announced its latest sustainability initiative at the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association Convention over the weekend. The company is partnering with dealerships in a new ‘Go Green’ Dealership Sustainability Program, which will allow existing and new dealerships to improve their energy efficiency while reducing their overall carbon footprint and saving money on energy bills. Click here to read more >

Ford is forecast to take over Toyota's No. 2 ranking in sales
February 11, 2010 - The LA Times - Jerry Hirsch
Ford Motor Co. could replace Toyota Motor Corp. as the second-biggest seller of autos in the United States this year as the string of massive recalls for acceleration and braking problems starts to take its toll on the Japanese automaker. Edmunds.com, the Santa Monica automotive information company, predicted Thursday that Toyota would lose a full percentage point of U.S. market share this year. Click here to read more >

Ford shows off refreshed Edge model at Chicago Auto Show
February 10, 2010 - USA Today - Sharon Silke
Normally, when automakers say they are refreshing a car model, auto journalists react with a big yawn. But Ford's refreshing of the 2007 Ford Edge is fairly substantial, including a new front end and an all-new interior. The automaker showed off the Ford Edge at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, a somewhat subdued show being held in the middle of a Midwestern blizzard. Click here to read more >

Taurus with horns! 2010 Ford Taurus shockingly close to sports car territory
February 9, 2010 - NY Daily News - Daid Mikesell
Imaginations must be running wild at Ford. Let’s see . . . take the staid Ford Taurus, repackage it as a Five Hundred, turn it back into a revamped Taurus and then . . . this — a sedan with snap, crackle and pop. Meet the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. That’s short for Super High Output. The SHO isn’t new, just revived, making a return for the first time since 1999. Click here to read more >

2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 First Look
February 8, 2010 - Popular Mechanics - Larry Webster
The top-shelf Mustang, the Shelby GT500, has been substantially updated yet again. This is no stripe-and-trim job. There's a new engine block, steering system, and newly recalibrated handling. What's surprising is that the GT500 was already heavily massaged for last year (here's our review of the 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500). That's the one we named the Performance Car of the Year. Apparently Ford wants to keep the flies off its pony. Let's take a look. Click here to read more >

Racing legend Parnelli Jones introduces new Ford Mustang Boss 302R
January 31, 2010 Detroit Performance Car Examiner - Jeremy Rooney
In recent news legendary racecar driver Parnelli Jones together with officials at Ford Motor Company unveiled a new generation Ford Mustang BOSS 302R in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jones helped make the original BOSS 302 a racing legend in its own right some 40 years ago with his frequent trips down victory lane. "To compare these two cars, they can make a lot more power today, and they've certainly done that," Jones said. He also stated that "the new car is phenomenal." Jones had been given the opportunity to drive the car at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. Click here to read more >

With 2009 profit, Ford again exceeds expectations
January 29, 2010 Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News
The $2.7 billion profit Ford Motor Co. reported Thursday for 2009 dispelled doubts about the automaker's turnaround, but also has raised some very high expectations among investors. Instead of trying to figure out whether Ford will survive, Wall Street is now trying to figure out how much money it will make in 2010. Expectations are running high after another quarter in which Ford's financial results exceeded analysts' projections. Click here to read more >

Ford Makes a Profit
1/28/2010 - Chirs Isidore CNN Money
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Ford Motor reported its first full-year profit since 2005 and said it expects to be profitable again in 2010. The automaker, which has outpaced the turnaround at both its domestic and some overseas rivals, said Thursday that it earned $2.7 billion in 2009. The company was helped by special items that added $2.6 billion to its bottom line during the year.
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Sweep: Ford Fusion hybrid, Transit Connect win North American Car and Truck of the Year
January 11, 2010 - USA Today
Ford Motor vehicles won North American Car and Truck of the Year -- twin honors bestowed by a jury of 49 journalists representing dozens of newspapers, magazines, on-line publications as well as free-lance writers and editors. It was the first time in the awards' 17 years that one company won both the car and truck awards. Fusion hybrid won car and Transit Connect, a Euro-designed small commercial van modified for the U.S. market, took top truck honors. Click here to read more >