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Ford at the Geneva Motor Show 2009

Ford Geneva Motor Show 2009

BEEFED-UP SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION MEETS HIGH-TORQUE DEMANDS OF 3.5-LITER ECOBOOST ENGINE

Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine debuts this spring with the perfect running mate for maximum performance and fuel efficiency – a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission that’s specifically designed for the higher torque demands of the all-new twin-turbocharged, direct injection engine.

FORD ESCAPE HYBRID RECOGNIZED AS BEST NEW FAMILY VEHICLE BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK'S KBB.COM

Editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today named the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid one of its “2009 Best New Family Vehicles.”

FORD RECEIVES MICHIGAN TAX CREDITS FOR FUTURE ELECTRIC VEHICLES, BATTERY DEVELOPMENT

Ford Motor Company received a $55 million incentive from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for its work in advanced battery and electrical vehicle development. Ford will receive refundable tax credits through the new Michigan Advanced Battery Credits initiative, announced today by Governor Jennifer Granholm.

UAW-FORD REACH AGREEMENT ON OPERATING ISSUES; DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE ON VEBA HEALTH CARE TRUST

The United Auto Workers union and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement to modify certain operating provisions of the 2007 UAW-Ford National Labor Agreement, which if ratified would help Ford operate through the current economic downturn without accessing a U.S. government bridge loan and continue to invest in the company’s ONE Ford product-led transformation.

Matt Kenseth Wins the Daytona 500

Matt Kenseth took the checkered flag for the 17th time in his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career with today’s win at Daytona International Speedway.

Greg Biffle is 5th-Fastest in Final Daytona 500 Practice

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, posted the fifth-fastest lap time during Saturday’s Happy Hour. He was one of three Roush Fenway Racing drivers (Matt Kenseth, second; David Ragan, sixth) in the top six.

Ford Drivers Look Forward To Daytona 500

FORD HYBRIDS RECOGNIZED BY INTELLICHOICE.COM AS BEST CROSSOVER/SUV VALUE UNDER $28,000

The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid were named Best Crossover/SUV Value Under $28,000 today at the Chicago Auto Show by IntelliChoice.com, a leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis.

Biography: Frank Lazzaro

Frank Lazzaro is Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning, Ford of Europe, effective February 1, 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Lazarro was Chief Financial Officer and Director, Business Strategy for Jaguar Land Rover, a position he held since November 2005.

Mercado: FORD EUROPA REGISTOU O MELHOR MÊS DE JANEIRO DESDE 2004

Colónia (Alemanha)/Lisboa, 12 de Fevereiro de 2009 – Suportada por números de vendas encorajadores da mais recente geração do modelo Fiesta, a Ford Europa aumentou a sua quota de mercado ao longo dos seus principais 19 mercados do Velho Continente em mais de metade de um ponto percentual para 9,3%, naquele que é o mais alto registo de um mês de Janeiro desde 2004.

TAURUS SHO RETURNS WITH 365HP ECOBOOST V-6, PLUS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE, PADDLE-SHIFT SIX-SPEED GEARBOX

One of America’s favorite “sleeper” performance cars returns to the Ford lineup, powered by a Super High Output (SHO) EcoBoost twin turbocharged engine. The Taurus SHO joins Ford’s growing lineup of performance vehicles for the 2010 model year, building on the legacy of the original, which earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list four years running.

UNIQUE ‘K-BAG’ FEATURE HELPS FORD F-150 OUTPERFORM COMPETITION IN NEW IIHS SIDE-IMPACT CRASH TESTS

The all-new 2009 Ford F-150 – which features an exclusive air bag technology – provides better side-impact crash safety than the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and Nissan Titan, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Ford India adds more safety and comfort to Fiesta ZXi

Mumbai, February 11, 2009 -- This February, Ford's Fiesta ZXi variant becomes even more attractive with a host of new features under its hood to enhances driving experience to match with the inspired style, safety and performance attributes of the sedan.

NEW FIESTA IS LATEST FORD MODEL TO KEEP ALLERGIES AT BAY

BRENTWOOD, Essex, February 11, 2009 – The all-new Ford Fiesta is the latest Ford model especially designed and tested to help protect car occupants from potentially health-threatening allergic reactions.

NEW FIESTA POWERS FORD OF EUROPE TO HIGHEST JANUARY MARKET SHARE SINCE 2004

Led by strong sales of the new Fiesta, Ford of Europe reported a January market share of 9.3 percent in Europe’s main 19 markets, its highest January share since 2004.

FORD’S INTERACTIVE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW DISPLAY DESIGNED TO TURN SHOW-GOERS INTO NEW CUSTOMERS

The F-150 SVT Raptor simulator offers a rollicking taste of Baja. The Mustang Garage buzzes with the “Pimp my Ride” crew hard at work, and the Taurus opens like a clamshell to reveal the technology and features hidden under the sheet metal.

FORD OF EUROPE HAS HIGHEST JANUARY MARKET SHARE SINCE 2004

COLOGNE, February 11, 2009 – Led by encouraging January sales of the new Fiesta, Ford of Europe increased its market share across Europe's 19 main markets by more than half a percentage point to 9.3 per cent, the highest January share since 2004.

FEBRUARY 11 FORD E-NEWS

Taurus SHO returns with twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6; Transit Connect: Ford’s first battery electric vehicle on global platform; New Transit Connect Ready to Serve Entrepreneurs; 2010 Harley Davidson F-150: Tough Truck, Cool Attitude; New Third Crew to Start at Dearborn Truck Plant; Ford Uses Car-Size Balloons to Test New Technologies; Unique 'K-Bag' helps F-150 outperform competition in crash tests

FORD GALAXY MEANS BUSINESS

BRENTWOOD, Essex, February 11th 2009 – The Ford Galaxy has won BusinessCar MPV of the year for the third consecutive time – the only awards in the market that are solely decided by the readership.

SUPER HIGH-OUTPUT HERITAGE: NEW TAURUS SHO REVIVES PERFORMANCE MODEL FROM 1989-1999

Taurus SHO is back for 2010 in a contemporary yet authentic interpretation of its Super High Output “sleeper” heritage.

SOUNDBITES: 2010 FORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON F-150

The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 edition was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show this week. This multi-award winning vehicle is delivering a new standard of "custom cool," combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America's best selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles. Matt O'Leary, Chief Engineer, explained why Ford decided to build another Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 edition.

NEW FORD FIESTA DRIVES SALES HAT TRICK

The Ford Fiesta was Britain's most popular car in January, the third successive month it has topped the UK's sales charts.

NEW 2010 FORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON™ F-150: TOUGH TRUCK WITH COOL ATTITUDE

The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 delivers a new standard of “custom cool,” combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America’s best-selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles.

FORD ENGINEERS USE CAR-SIZE BALLOONS TO TEST TECHNOLOGIES TO HELP DRIVERS AVOID ACCIDENTS

Ford is testing an array of new “active” crash-avoidance and driver-aid technologies it will introduce in 2009 by driving prototypes into large, car-shaped balloons to help customers avoid real accidents.