WANT STRESS-FREE DRIVING? USE IN-VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
November 5, 2010 - TheFordStory.com
Ugh, parallel parking. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who thinks it’s fun to do. And how about backing out of a parking space? Not much joy spread there either. Click here to read

FORD LAUNCHES MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FULL-SIZE PICKUP: 23 MPG HIGHWAY WITH NEW 3.7-LITER ENGINE IN 2011 F-150
October 29, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company is launching the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup of any manufacturer – the all-new 3.7-liter V6 engine in the 2011 F-150. It is projected to deliver best-in-class 23 mpg highway, pending EPA certification. Click here to read

WOULD YOU GO ELECTRIC? NEW FORD WEB SITE GIVES CONSUMERS THE ABC’S OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE
October 28, 2010 - Ford Media
What’s the difference between a BEV and a PHEV? Or why is an HEV considered an electrified vehicle? As electrification options are increasing for consumers, many are looking for information to understand how the new technologies work. To help provide jargon-free answers to electric vehicle questions, Ford has launched a new web site. The site offers the basic information consumers need to understand electrified vehicle and technology choices. Click here to read

Ford posts record profit
October 26, 2010 - CNN
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Ford Motor reported record third-quarter net income Tuesday, far exceeding analyst expectations and continuing a surge in momentum for the recovering automaker. Dearborn, Mich.-based Ford (F, Fortune 500) posted net income of $1.7 billion, or 43 cents per share, up from $997 million, or 29 cents a share, a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expected Ford to report a 38-cent-a-share profit. Click here to read

FORD CREDIT EARNS $497 MILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2010
October 26, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $497 million in the third quarter of 2010, an increase of $70 million from earnings of $427 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $766 million in the third quarter and $2.5 billion in the first nine months of 2010, compared with $677 million and $1.3 billion, respectively, in the previous year. The increase in pre-tax earnings primarily reflected a lower provision for credit losses and lower depreciation expense for leased vehicles, offset partially by lower volume and the non-recurrence of net gains related to unhedged currency exposure primarily from cross-border intercompany lending. Click here to read

FORD TO INVEST ADDITIONAL $850 MILLION IN MICHIGAN TO ENGINEER, BUILD FUEL-EFFICIENT NEW VEHICLES
October 25, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company today announced plans to invest an additional $850 million in Michigan between 2011 and 2013 as part of the company’s commitment to competitively grow its engineering and manufacturing employee base, upgrade its facilities in the state and further improve its vehicle fuel economy. Click here to read

ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS SHARPENS DYNAMIC DRIVING WITH AVAILABLE SE SPORT, TITANIUM HANDLING PACKAGES
October 25, 2010 - Ford Media
The all-new Ford Focus will take dynamic driving to new levels with optionally available handling packages on SE and range-topping Titanium model. Click here to read

FORD NAMED ‘TRUCK LINE OF TEXAS;’ MYFORD TOUCH WINS OUTSTANDING FEATURE BY TEXAS AUTO WRITERS
October 24, 2010 - Ford Media
The full line of Ford trucks today was named “Truck Line of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) in the country’s largest truck market, and MyFord Touch won the group’s Outstanding Feature. Click here to read

CONSUMERS AND CHARITIES WILL WIN AS FORD HOLDS FIRST GLOBAL TEST DRIVE OF ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS
October 21, 2010 - Ford Media
Beginning today, via the Focus Facebook page, friends and fans from around the world are invited to submit video applications explaining why they should be included in the first-ever Focus Global Test Drive. The application process invites prospective test drivers to “start more than a car” by providing the market equivalent of $10,000 for a charity they are passionate about, under the categories of hunger, education and environment/sustainability. Click here to read

ENGINEERS USE SCIENCE TO CREATE WARNING SOUNDS FOR NEW FORD FOCUS – WHY NO TECHNO OR CRICKETS
October 20, 2010 - Ford Media
It’s no accident that the all-new Ford Focus has just the right tones, chimes and lights to warn drivers in a range of situations – from reminding occupants to buckle up to warning drivers of a possible collision. Click here to read

FORD FIESTA WORLD TOUR LANDS IN SYDNEY AFTER A 15,210-MILE WILD RIDE ACROSS FOUR CONTINENTS
October 20, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford’s hot-selling Fiesta – sold in all areas of the globe – can now add “world traveler” to its growing list of firsts, covering a total of 15,210 miles of travels in just over two months. Click here to read

ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS ACHIEVES FUEL EFFICIENCY WITH HIGH-TECH 2.0-LITER DIRECT-INJECTION I-4 ENGINE
October 20, 2010 - Ford Media
The 2.0-liter engine coming early next year to the North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be one of the first on the market to combine the technology of gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability. Click here to read

Ford: Rebuilding an American Icon
October 18, 2010 - CNBC Originals

FORD AND DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER TEAM UP TO PREPARE VIRGINIA FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
October 18, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company and Dominion Virginia Power today announced they are coordinating efforts to help prepare Virginia for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and Dominion will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand. Click here to read

HARDEST WORKER – ALL-NEW FORD RANGER DEBUTS WITH MORE POWER, CAPABILITY AND TECHNOLOGIES SYDNEY
October 15, 2010 -Ford Media
The all-new Ford Ranger – the latest in a wave of global vehicles – makes its worldwide debut today at the Australian International Motor Show. The all-new Ranger has a powerful presence and promises to give pickup truck owners more can-do capability and a transformed truck ownership experience. Click here to read

MEET THE THREE FACES OF FORD EXPLORER: LUXURIOUS, ADVENTUROUS AND URBAN, ALL ON DISPLAY AT SEMA
October 14, 2010 - Ford Media
The all-new Ford Explorer has been turning heads with its eye-catching, modern design, and things will be no different when it hits the floor of the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show this year, which will be held Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas. Click here to read

GEORGIA TECH, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HELP FORD TACKLE SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD
October 14, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford is collaborating with two universities on separate sustainability projects, seeking to increase the company’s knowledge on water consumption and human rights, two key issues in its global operations. Click here to read

FORD LAUNCHES MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT FULL-SIZE PICKUP: 23 MPG HIGHWAY WITH NEW 3.7-LITER ENGINE IN 2011 F-150
October 14, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company is launching the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup of any manufacturer – the all-new 3.7-liter V6 engine in the 2011 F-150. It is projected to deliver best-in-class 23 mpg highway, pending EPA certification. Click here to read

2011 Mustang GT Performance Validation
October 13, 2010 - Auto Week
AutoWeek put the Mustang V6 Performance Package and the Mustang 5.0L GT V8 on the track with a professional driver. Learn about the cars and how the test was constructed. Click here to read

Ford to Expand Hands Free in Car Apps
October 11, 2010 - The Ford Story
Hands-free is where it’s at—or should that be, where it’s app? Ford has started to release its Software Development Kit (SDK) to the next round of developers so that they can modify existing smartphone apps for voice command and control through the Ford SYNC voice recognition system. Click here to read

Ford sets price for 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor
October 8, 2010 - Auto Week
Ford has released prices for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab and SuperCrew pickup trucks. The SuperCab will cost $43,525 while the four-door SuperCrew will cost $45,290. Both prices include a $975 destination charge. Click here to read

FORD’S HOT-SELLING FIESTA TO MAKE 2010 SEMA DEBUT, PUT SMALL CAR STYLE, PERFORMANCE ON THE MAP
October 7, 2010 - Ford Media
People love to modify small cars, so it’s no surprise that consumers and aftermarket companies are eager to get their hands on Ford’s hot-selling Fiesta, set to debut at this year’s SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas Nov. 2-5. Click here to read

FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE CORD GIVES OWNERS EASY HANDLE ON RECHARGING
October 7, 2010 - Ford Media
When Ford Motor Company debuts its all-new Focus Electric in late 2011, customers will learn a new way of “refueling” – plugging in instead of gassing up. Click here to read

FACT SHEET: FORD SYNC® VOICE-CONTROLLED COMMUNICATIONS & CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM
October 6, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford SYNC®, co-developed with Microsoft and using Nuance Communications voice recognition technology, allows customers to bring digital media players and Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones into their vehicles and operate the devices via voice commands or with the steering wheel’s redundant audio controls. SYNC is an agnostic software platform that connects with the vast majority of makes and models of Bluetooth-enabled cell and smart phones from all network service providers, plus digital music players and USB memory sticks. Click here to read

FORD AND N.Y. POWER AUTHORITY TEAM UP TO PREPARE NEW YORK FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
October 5, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced they are coordinating efforts to help prepare the state of New York for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and NYPA will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand. Click here to read

Ford Helps NOYS Make Some Noise to Prevent Distracted Driving
October 4, 2010 - Ford Media
They may be the first words all young drivers hear – keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. It's still very good advice, but today cell phones and text messages are competing for the attention of teenagers on the road. Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) has teamed up with the National Organizations of Youth Safety (NOYS) to help keep young drivers from becoming distracted drivers. Click here to read

ALL-NEW FIESTA HELPS FORD THAILAND MORE THAN DOUBLE SALES IN SEPTEMBER
October 3, 2010 - Ford Media
Bangkok, Thailand - Led by exceptional demand for the all-new Ford Fiesta, Ford Thailand announced overall September sales that more than doubled from the same month a year ago, rising an impressive 114 percent to 1,520 units. The September sales total marked Ford Thailand’s best monthly performance since December 2007. Click here to read

FORD FOCUS ST NAMED ‘MOST FUN’ VEHICLE AT 2010 PARIS MOTOR SHOW BY AUTOWEEK MAGAZINE
October 1, 2010 - Ford Media
The AutoWeek editorial staff has named Ford’s Focus ST the “Most Fun” vehicle of the 2010 Paris Motor Show. High praise indeed, considering the Focus ST beat out the Porsche 911 Speedster, Ferrari SA Aperta, Audi E-tron Spyder and Audi quattro concept at the biennial gathering in Paris. Click here to read

FORD SEPTEMBER SALES UP 46 PERCENT; FORD ON TRACK TO GAIN MARKET SHARE FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
October 1, 2010 - Ford Media
Consumer demand for Ford’s fresh lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles in September helped the company continue to grow both sales and retail market share. Click here to read

FORD SCIENTISTS LOOK TO ALGAE AS POTENTIAL BIOFUEL
October 1, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford scientists are working to understand the suitability of renewable sources such as algae as potential automotive biofuels. This effort is an integral part of Ford’s desire to better understand the use of biomass to produce future biofuels as part of an overall strategy to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil and address climate change. Click here to read

FORD WARRIORS IN PINK AMPS UP FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER IN DEARBORN AND IN VIRTUAL WORLD
September 30, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company will kick-off its 16-year commitment to fighting breast cancer starting tonight by honoring Warriors and survivors with the symbolic lighting of World Headquarters in pink and continuing throughout the month of October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – with a unique social media program designed to increase awareness and support for the cause. Click here to read

NEW FIESTA CLOSES IN ON 1 MILLION SALES; HELPS ACCELERATE FORD’S GLOBAL GROWTH STRATEGY
September 30, 2010 - Ford Media
Less than two years after its global rollout began in Europe, the Ford Fiesta is exceeding expectations – attracting a new breed of younger and more affluent customers to the Ford brand – and stands as the strongest proof yet that the One Ford plan is working. Click here to read

NEW FORD ECONETIC TECHNOLOGY MODELS DRIVE FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL EFFICIENCY AND CO2
September 29, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford of Europe is further accelerating its efforts to deliver improved fuel economy for customers across its vehicle range with the launch of two important new Ford ECOnetic Technology models at the Paris Motor Show - the new Ford Mondeo ECOnetic and the Ford Ka TDCi with standard Ford Auto-Start-Stop technology. Click here to read

THE HATCH IS HOT: FORD FIESTA SALES SHOW TREND TOWARD FIVE-DOOR MODELS, PAVING WAY FOR FOCUS
September 28, 2010 - Ford Media
The hot new Ford Fiesta is defying conventional wisdom about hatchback cars in the American marketplace. Click here to read

TORTURE TESTING OF NEW ECOBOOST TRUCK ENGINE FOR 2011 FORD F-150 SHOWCASED IN WEB DOCUMENTARIES
September 23, 2010 - Ford Media
To prove out the new EcoBoost truck engine, Ford Motor Company is putting one randomly selected engine through a series of extreme durability tests, both in the lab and in the field. The torture testing is being filmed for a web-based documentary series that offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the new EcoBoost truck engine that joins the lineup of the 2011 Ford F-150 early next year. Click here to read

FORD SNAGS TWO ESQUIRE AWARDS
September 22, 2010 - Esquire Magazine
Esquire magazine’s second annual automotive awards are out, and Ford has both ends of the spectrum covered. Esquire editors named the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta as Compact Car of the Year while the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor was named its Truck of the Year. Click here to read

MICHIGAN GOV. GRANHOLM HAILS COLLABORATION BY FORD, AZURE DYNAMICS, JOHNSON CONTROLS-SAFT AND AM GENERAL TO DELIVER NEW FORD TRANSIT CONNECT ELECTRIC
September 22, 2010 - Ford Media
Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm drove one of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric small commercial vans in Oak Park, MI, today, citing collaboration between four companies as the key to delivering the zero-emissions vehicle to market. Granholm also cited government funding as a significant catalyst to creating new green jobs in Michigan. Click here to read

FORD ECOBOOST JOINS F-150 LINEUP, DELIVERS UNBEATABLE CAPABILITY, POWER AND FUEL ECONOMY
September 20, 2010 - Ford Media
With its new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine, the 2011 Ford F-150 will deliver best-in-class towing capability and torque with outstanding fuel economy. Click here to read

2011 FORD F-150 ALL-NEW POWERTRAIN LINEUP DELIVERS BEST-IN-CLASS CAPABILITY, PROJECTED TOP FUEL ECONOMY
September 20, 2010 - Ford Media
The signature class-leading capability and durability of the Ford F-150 are enhanced for 2011 with projected class-leading fuel economy and performance. Ford F-Series, America’s best-selling truck for 33 years running, will have an now comes equipped with an all-new powertrain lineup that will deliver best-in-class horsepower, torque and projected fuel-economy leadership. Click here to read

SUPER DUTY’S NEW POWER STROKE DIESEL WINS TOP SPOT IN SHOOTOUT
September 20, 2010 - Ford Media
The all-new, all-Ford 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel took top honors in Ward’s first-ever Diesel Shootout, besting the cross-town competition in a contest that included 0-60 acceleration times, 10,000-pound towing tests and climb/descent evaluations using a 20 percent grade. The Ford engine was praised for its lightweight construction, use of compacted graphite iron in the block, innovative emission controls and its “ability to squeal the tires while hauling 10,000 lbs.” Click here to read

FORD DEBUTS FIESTA APP ON THE APP STORE; INTERACTIVE SALES BROCHURE BRINGS FIESTA TO LIFE
September 17, 2010 - Ford Media
Fiesta fans have something to cheer about with the debut of a new interactive sales brochure that brings the features and attributes of Ford’s widely acclaimed new small car to iPad. In launching the Fiesta App in the App store, Ford is reaching out to customers in a brand-new and interactive way. Click here to read

FORD AND ONCOR TEAM UP TO PREPARE NORTH TEXAS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
September 16, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company and Oncor today announced they are coordinating efforts to help prepare North Texas for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and Oncor will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand. Click here to read

ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE AIRBAG TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENHANCE CRASH PROTECTION
September 16, 2010 - Ford Media
The all-new 2012 Ford Focus will launch exclusive airbag technologies that enhance protection for front seat occupants in the most common frontal and side crashes. Click here to read

SEPTEMBER 15 FORD E-NEWS
September 15, 2010 - Ford Media
Hot Focus ST on the horizon; Tech-savvy ad campaign puts new Ford Edge on the map; F-150 SVT Raptor: Looks to match its performance truck creds; Ford E-Series celebrates 50 years of success, looks to the future; A 650-hp Fiesta in the hands of Ken Block: What's not to love? Click here to read

FORD AND CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEAM UP TO PREPARE HOUSTON AREA FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
September 14, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE: CNP), electric transmission and distribution subsidiary today announced a collaboration to help prepare the Houston area for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and CenterPoint Energy will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical infrastructure can support the necessary demand. Click here to read

FORD’S E-SERIES VANS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF SUCCESS; 2011 LINEUP FEATURES SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION
September 13, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford E-Series, America’s best-selling full-size van for 31 straight years, marks 50 years of meeting customer needs with production of the 2011 model, enhanced with state-of-the-art technologies at Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake. Click here to read

FORD GLOBAL WEEK OF CARING – FIVE YEARS OF REACHING OUT AND MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
September 10, 2010 - Ford Media
The Ford Volunteer Corps is making a world of difference during the 5th annual Ford Global Week of Caring from September 4-11. Click here to read

F-150 SVT RAPTOR GRAPHICS, INSPIRED BY EXTREME SPORTS, OFFER PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS FOR ENTHUSIASTS
September 10, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor customers have an affinity for outdoor adventure, and the truck is built to help them practice their adrenaline-filled activities. But Raptor also looks the part, with graphics inspired by the same extreme sports and activities that customers of the high-performance truck find so alluring. Click here to read

UNIQUE, TECH-SAVVY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES 2011 FORD EDGE
September 9, 2010 - Ford Media
One of the new print ads just launched for the 2011 Ford Edge features a full-page photo of ruby red lips and a caption that reads, “The Edge understands 10,000 word commands.” It’s not until you get to the second page that you actually see a beauty shot of Ford’s newly redesigned crossover with a caption that begins, “What other car can say that?” Click here to read

2011 FORD EXPLORER: TORTURE-TESTING TRACTION, AIR CONDITIONING IN THE WHITE-HOT SANDS OF DUBAI
September 8, 2010 - Ford Media
The 2011 Ford Explorer has been redesigned from bottom to top, inside and out to meet the needs of SUV drivers from Dubuque to Dubai. While the atmospheric conditions of eastern Iowa can be closely replicated in Ford’s Dearborn, Mich., facilities, there’s no substitute for being there when validating vehicle capabilities for Dubai customers. Click here to read

CLASS-EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGIES HELP KEEP 2011 FORD EDGE A SAFETY AND SECURITY LEADER
September 3, 2010 - Ford Media
The wealth of available class-exclusive features added to the 2011 Ford Edge include driver assistance technologies that bring peace of mind. Click here to read

2011 FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR ADDS SUPERCREW OPTION, MORE TECHNOLOGY, TOWING, STANDARD 6.2-LITER ENGINE
September 3, 2010 - Ford Media
A new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine pumping out 411 horsepower, new technologies and a newly available SuperCrew option that gives Raptor customers more choices in cab size all ensure the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will remain the off-road performance truck champion in the new model year. Click here to read

FORD USES INNOVATIVE LIQUID-COOLED BATTERY SYSTEM TO HELP FOCUS ELECTRIC OWNERS MAXIMIZE RANGE
September 2, 2010 - Ford Media
The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the U.S. late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and gas-free driving range. Click here to read

FIRST-EVER FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY DEBUTS, OFFERS PORTFOLIO OF CHOICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
September 1, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company today revealed its newest pursuit-rated vehicle – Ford’s first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility built for the rigors of police work. Click here to read

FORD FIRST WITH ASSEMBLY LINE WI-FI PROVISIONING FOR DELIVERY OF SYNC SOFTWARE TO 2011 EDGE
August 26, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford is the first automaker to use Wi-Fi provisioning on the assembly line to wirelessly deliver SYNC software to vehicles equipped with the new MyFord Touch driver connect technology as they are being built. The new on-the-assembly-line Wi-Fi capability eliminates the need for building, stocking and storing multiple SYNC hardware modules, thus reducing manufacturing complexity and saving cost. Click here to read

SMALL IS SAFE: FORD FIESTA EARNS 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK
August 25, 2010 - Ford Media
The 2011 Ford Fiesta is the first mini-car to earn a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) since the introduction of a new roof strength test. The award applies to vehicles built after July 2010. The Fiesta is the eighth Ford Motor Company vehicle to earn the Institute's top designation – breaking a tie with Toyota for the most “Top Safety Picks” of any automaker. Click here to read

FORD AND PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC TEAM UP TO PREPARE OREGON FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
August 24, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) today announced a collaboration to help prepare the city of Portland and the Pacific Northwest for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and PGE will work together to share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand for electric vehicles, as well as partner on consumer education outreach around electric vehicles. Click here to read

FORD ACCELERATES ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY TESTING WITH WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEMS
August 20, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company is leveraging the Internet and wireless technology to accelerate testing and refinement of the advanced lithium-ion battery systems that will power its upcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. Click here to read

ALL-NEW MUSTANG BOSS 302 TAKES CENTER STAGE AT ANNUAL WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE
August 18, 2010 - Ford Media
The Boss 302 is back, and the Ford display at the Woodward Dream Cruise is the perfect place to check out Ford’s latest pony car, the recently unveiled 2012 Mustang Boss 302. The Boss 302, along with the track-ready Boss 302 Laguna Seca, will greet visitors to the Ford display in Ferndale, Mich. Click here to read

FORD EDGE REACHES 400,000 SALES SINCE INTRODUCTION, MORE THAN ANY OTHER MIDSIZE CROSSOVER
August 17, 2010 - Ford Media
Sales of Ford Edge, which arrived on the market in late 2006, hit 400,000 this weekend – more than any midsize crossover vehicle during the same period. Click here to read

MORE POISE, LESS NOISE: NUMEROUS IMPROVEMENTS MAKE 2011 FORD EDGE FEEL MORE CONNECTED, QUIETER
Autust 16, 2010 - Ford Media
Engineers worked from the ground – make that road – up to improve the driving dynamics of the 2011 Ford Edge, creating an experience that is more pleasing to the head, heart and ear. Click here to read

HIGH-REVVING FORD 5.0-LITER V8 DELIVERS POWER, SPEED, FLEXIBILITY BEFITTING THE BOSS NAME
August 13, 2010 - Ford Media
The all-new 5.0-liter dual-overhead camshaft (DOHC) V8 in the 2011 Mustang GT already is the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 Ford has ever produced. To make it worthy of the Boss name, Ford engineers tweaked more than a few bits of the engine. Click here to read

THE BOSS LEGEND: THREE MUSTANGS THAT HELPED INSPIRE THE 2012 BOSS 302
August 13, 2010 - Ford Media
For 2012, Mustang Boss revives a legendary name known for uncompromising performance on the road and the track. Arriving in 1969, the first Mustang Boss was forged from a simple mandate by Ford management to the designers and engineers: Create a Mustang that would be unbeatable on SCCA race courses and local drag strips alike. Click here to read

FORD, DETROIT EDISON, XTREME POWER TO BUILD ONE OF MICHIGAN’S LARGEST SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
August 12, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company is teaming with Detroit Edison, Xtreme Power and the state of Michigan to establish one of the largest solar power generation systems in the state at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. Click here to read

2011 FORD F-150 TRANSMISSION FEATURES FASTER, SMOOTHER SHIFTING, BETTER FUEL ECONOMY
August 11, 2010 - Ford Media
A familiar transmission – with several improvements – will manage the power produced by the all-new engine lineup of the 2011 Ford F-150. The diverse group of engines, which ranges from a 3.7-liter V6 with advanced valvetrain timing to a 6.2-liter V8, will be mated to the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission. Click here to read

KBB.COM: LATEST MARKET INTELLIGENCE DATA SHOWS FORD AS MOST-CONSIDERED NEW AUTO BRAND
August 10, 2010 - Ford Media
According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch™ study, Ford continues its reign in the top spot as the most-considered among the 37 new-vehicle brands, further increasing its lead over the second most-considered brand, Toyota. Click here to read

2011 FORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON F-150 IS MOST POWERFUL, CAPABLE EDITION EVER OFFERED WITH 6.2-LITER ENGINE The 2011
August 10, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 combines two rich traditions into an extraordinary package for customers who crave capability and long for the open road. With authentic styling, a new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine and plenty of technology upgrades, it’s the most powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 yet. Click here to read

FORD INCREASES INVESTMENT IN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH; MORE THAN $60 MILLION AWARDED OVER LAST 20 YEARS
August 9, 2010 - Ford Media
Some of the world’s brightest university professors and students are pairing up with Ford scientists in 2010 to explore a wide range of new ideas and technologies that could benefit future Ford vehicle development. Click here to read

A LOOK AT FORD
August 5, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford is aggressively implementing its ONE Ford plan to create an exciting and viable company that is delivering profitable growth for all of its stakeholders. As the auto industry recovers from a historic downturn, Ford is emerging as a lean and nimble company that is winning new customers around the world with world-class cars and trucks. Click here to read

FORD TO EXCEED PLEDGE TO BRING UAW JOBS IN HOUSE; 1,975 HOURLY JOBS COMING TO FORD PLANTS THROUGH 2012
August 4, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company is on pace to bring in-house approximately 1,975 hourly jobs that would be performed by suppliers inside and outside of the U.S. by 2012 – exceeding its original commitment to the United Auto Workers by more than 25 percent. Click here to read

FORD’S JULY SALES UP 5%; DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY, FUEL-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS CONTINUES DRIVING GROWTH
August 3, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford’s newest vehicles helped the company continue to grow as Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivered 166,092 new vehicles in July – a 5 percent increase versus a year ago, when “Cash for Clunker” sales started to surge. Click here to read

BEST SELLING 2011 FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY DIESEL BOOSTS POWER, CAPABILITY, FUEL ECONOMY AND VALUE
August 3, 2010 - Ford Media
Ford Motor Company will begin production this week of the most powerful diesel engine ever installed in a heavy-duty pickup, Barb Samardzich, vice president of powertrain engineering, announced today at an international auto industry conference. Click here to read

ALL-NEW FORD-ENGINEERED, FORD-TESTED, FORD-BUILT DIESEL MAXIMIZES 2011 SUPER DUTY’S PRODUCTIVITY
August 3, 2010 - Ford Media
A new era in Ford diesel technology arrives with the Ford-engineered, Ford-tested and Ford-manufactured 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine. Click here to read

TRANSFORMED MICHIGAN ASSEMBLY PLANT SETS NEW STANDARD FOR FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING AT FORD
August 2, 2010 - Ford Media
When production of the all-new 2012 Ford Focus begins later this year, Ford Motor Company’s newly transformed Michigan Assembly Plant will be the company’s new benchmark for flexible manufacturing around the world. Click here to read

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 >

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 >

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 >

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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