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| Ford’s Fiesta global small car is off to a fast start in Europe |
 The new Ford Fiesta – the stylish subcompact that is ushering in a new wave of global cars from Ford – is off to a fast start in Europe. The strong early sales of the Fiesta helped Ford’s European operations increase market share in November and bodes well for the company as it prepares the launch the global small car in China in the first quarter of next year and in other key Asian markets and the United States in early 2010. In its first two months on sale, Ford has sold more than 42,200 new Fiestas in Europe’s main 19 markets despite soft overall industry sales, making the new Fiesta the second-most popular vehicle in the Ford of Europe lineup behind the Focus compact. more... | |
| Mark Truby | mtruby@ford.com | 313-323-0539 |
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| 2009 Ford F-150 named Motor Trend Truck of the Year |
 The all-new Ford F-150, America’s best-selling full-size pickup delivering class-leading capability and unsurpassed fuel economy, was named 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year™. “The new F-150 is a thorough, thoughtful upgrade of a highly successful formula,” said Angus MacKenzie, editor-in-chief, Motor Trend. “The 2009 model improves on the core attributes that have made the F-150 a best seller for decades, ensuring it will remain a strong player in the segment despite the challenging economic environment.” The 2009 F-150, new inside and out, is the new benchmark in its segment, appealing to a growing number of core truck customers. Improvements include a new high-strength, lighter-weight chassis that delivers even more horsepower, unsurpassed fuel economy and class-leading towing and payload capacity. more... | |
| Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313-323-7809 |
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| All-new Ford Flex named Automobile All-Star |
 The all-new 2009 Ford Flex has been named one of AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s 2009 All-Stars. “We were taken by the Flex’s exterior design, which is thoroughly modern while harking back to the glory days of U.S. automakers, and a cabin that is a masterpiece of ergonomic engineering and chock-full of high-tech features,” said Jean Jennings, president and editor-in-chief of AUTOMOBILE Magazine. Winners were selected based on design, value and performance, driving enjoyment and the vehicle’s ability to redefine an existing category or create a new market segment. more... | |
| Jay Ward | jward32@ford.com | 313-845-2387 |
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| Best-in-class aerodynamics help F-150 achieve unsurpassed fuel economy |
 When Ford Motor Company set out to redesign the F-150 – the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the YearTM and the best selling pickup of the past 31 years – the truck team knew it wanted to improve fuel efficiency. While Ford’s truck engineering team worked to make fuel efficiency gains through powertrain performance and weight reduction, the design team focused on what Director Pat Schiavone calls the “black art” of aerodynamics. The new F-150 4x4 is now best-in-class for aerodynamics and unsurpassed fuel economy in its segment. more... | |
| Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313-323-7809 |
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| Ford’s 2010 Mustang available for children ages 3 and up |
 On the heels of last week’s debut of Ford’s newest Mustang, Mattel is making plans to launch the Hot Wheels® version of America’s iconic muscle car. The 2010 Hot Wheels Mustang is 1/64 the size of the original. It weighs less than a pound and is just short of three inches long, compared to the full-size car, which tips the scale at approximately 3,500 pounds and measures more than 15 feet in length. The toy hit retail stores Dec. 1, 2008. more... | |
| Alan Hall | ahall32@ford.com | 313-594-3744 |
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 224,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. |
