Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2010 |
CALIFORNIA TAXI FLEET OPERATOR TAPS INTO FORD TRANSIT CONNECT'S NATURAL GAS CAPABILITYWhen Tim Conlon, president of California Yellow Cab, first laid eyes on the new Ford Transit Connect, he wondered if it had a future in taxi service. Now, having seen the award-winning small commercial van in person, he says it has potential to be "the iconic taxi of the future." |
| 03 Jun 2010 |
FORD LAUNCHES 2011 FORD FIESTA IN URBAN MARKET; DEBUTS NEW TELEVISION AD ON BETThe all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta turns up its style quotient this week with the launch of an urban marketing campaign that finds the Fiesta gracing the pages of a custom fashion e-zine that was designed to appeal to the interests of consumers while providing a unique way to highlight the new vehicle and its key features. |
| 03 Jun 2010 |
FORD IMPROVES SYNC 911 ASSIST WITH GPS LOCATION AWARENESS FOR FAST RESPONSE; NO FEES ATTACHEDAs thousands of emergency communication professionals gather in Indianapolis June 5-10 for the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) 2010 conference, Ford is announcing new capability for the SYNC 911 Assist™ application: the communication of a vehicle’s location using GPS coordinates provided to emergency responders. |
| 02 Jun 2010 |
FORD’S U.S. MAY SALES UP 23 PERCENT; SIXTH STRAIGHT MONTH FORD SALES INCREASE MORE THAN 20 PERCENTFord continued to post strong sales and market share gains in May, with Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivering 192,253 new vehicles in May – a 23 percent increase versus a year ago. It marks the sixth month in a row Ford sales have increased more than 20 percent. Year-to-date sales totaled 783,845, up 31 percent. |
| 02 Jun 2010 |
FORD TO EXPAND LINCOLN LINEUP AND BRAND EMPHASIS; MERCURY PRODUCTION ENDS IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2010Ford Motor Company will expand and enhance its Lincoln brand lineup with seven all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles in the next four years as part of an aggressive growth plan focused on standout product design, class-leading technology and new powertrains – all aimed at competing with Cadillac and Lexus in North America. |
| 02 Jun 2010 |
BUBBLES, FLOWERS AND FLAMES: NEW FORD WEBSITE LETS CUSTOMERS CUSTOMIZE THEIR VEHICLESA new website is making it easy, cost-effective and fun for Ford owners to turn their car or truck into a unique personalized ride with vinyl graphics that offer the look of a custom paint job at half the price. |
| 02 Jun 2010 |
China: Changan Ford Reports May Sales of 23,742 - 16th Consecutive Month of GrowthCHONGQING, June 1, 2010 - Changan Ford Sales Company today reported an all-time May sales record of 23,742 vehicles, an increase of 17.8 percent year-on-year, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth in China sales. |
| 01 Jun 2010 |
INDIA: FORD SEES 272% YEAR-ON-YEAR SALES GROWTHNEW DELHI, India, June 1, 2010 –Ford India's May sales rose by a record 272 percent from the same month a year ago to 8,080 units, driven by the popular Figo, which maintained its position as the top seller in Ford's portfolio for the third consecutive month. |
| 01 Jun 2010 |
UK: FORD TRANSIT IS A ROARING SUCCESS"Lions in Transit"– has become the unlikely livery on a long wheelbase Ford Transit which is set to become a regular sight on the streets of Bath this summer. |
| 28 May 2010 |
2011 FORD FIESTA MIXING IT UP AT TWO OF THIS SUMMER’S HOTTEST MUSIC FESTIVALSMusic lovers and Ford Fiesta customers share a common bond – both are passionate about expressing their individuality. So it’s no coincidence that fans who flock to two of this year’s hottest music festivals will see a lot of the 2011 Ford Fiesta, but Ford’s new small car will be more than just eye candy. It will be an integral part of the experience. |
| 26 May 2010 |
SIMPLEXGRINNELL ORDERS 200 FORD FUSION HYBRIDS IN EFFORT TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONSSimplexGrinnell, 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. |
| 25 May 2010 |
KBB.COM SALUTES MUSTANG AS A TOP-10 ROAD TRIPPERThe 2011 Mustang has been named a 2010 Top 10 Road Trip Car by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com and in a twist, the editors suggest a destination worthy of a Mustang road trip: Boston Harborfest. “The Ford Mustang is as American as apple pie, so why not drive to one of the biggest Independence Day parties around in something that screams red, white and blue," they said, noting Mustang’s fuel-efficient 305-hp V-6 or 5.0-liter V-8 engine and revolutionary Ford SYNC®. |
| 24 May 2010 |
FORD TO ENGINEER, ASSEMBLE HYBRID BATTERY PACKS AND TRANSAXLES IN MICHIGAN, ADDING 220 NEW JOBSFord 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. |
| 22 May 2010 |
Kenseth and Biffle Finish Top-10 In Sprint All-Star RaceMatt Kenseth and Greg Biffle led the Ford team Saturday night in the annual Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kenseth finished eighth and Biffle ninth in the non-points event. |
| 22 May 2010 |
Biffle and Edwards Advance to Sprint All-Star RaceGreg Biffle advanced into Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race by finishing second in the preliminary Showdown event while Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards advanced by virtue of being the top vote-getter by race fans. |
| 21 May 2010 |
FORD FIESTA MAKES KBB COOLEST NEW CARS UNDER $18,000 LISTThe new 2011 Ford Fiesta is one of this year's Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, according to editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, who describe Ford's new small car as "better looking, nicer inside and even more fun" than the Honda Fit – one of Fiesta's main competitors. Cars making the 2010 list were chosen based on safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort and technology. They also were judged on fun-to-own and fun-to-drive factors – which kbb.com calls that "je ne sais quoi that separates the dullards from the brilliant." |
| 21 May 2010 |
Sprint All-Star Race AdvanceCarl Edwards and Greg Biffle have to race their way into the Sprint All-Star Race while Matt Kenseth already has a guaranteed spot in the main event. All three drivers addressed the media Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. |
| 20 May 2010 |
FORD’S AWARD-WINNING SHARONVILLE PLANT BUILDING NEW TRANSMISSION FOR 2011 SUPER DUTYJust 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. |
| 20 May 2010 |
U.K.: FORD TRANSIT WINS NEW BUSINESSBRENTWOOD, Essex, 19 May 2010 – The Ford Transit is transporting the AA into the windscreen-replacement market. Ford’s Southampton plant has handed over 56 Ford Transit 300 short-wheelbase vans, all destined for the AA AutoWindshields fleet. |
| 20 May 2010 |
AUTOPACIFIC: FORD SCORES HIGHEST IN OVERALL SATISFACTIONAuto research and consultancy firm AutoPacific today announced its 14th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, and Ford wins hands-down, with nearly double the number of vehicles on the list than Toyota, Honda, GM and Nissan, the only other multiple winners. In the truck category, Lincoln MKT ranked highest in overall satisfaction – 94 points above the industry average. |
| 20 May 2010 |
FORD FLEX ADDS A STYLISH NEW TITANIUM MODEL TO LINEUPThe 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. |
| 19 May 2010 |
TIME TO BRING YOUR CLASSIC CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE? FORD HAS TIPS TO MAKE SURE IT’S DONE RIGHTSummer 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. |
| 19 May 2010 |
FORD RECRUITS VIRTUAL SOLDIER TO BOOST QUALITY; SANTOS FEELS THE SAME STRAINS THAT HUMANS DOThe new guy on the Ford Motor Company assembly line is an inexhaustible tough guy with impeccable military and academic credentials. His name is Santos, a highly realistic virtual worker who doesn't just simulate motion; he records the actual physical strains of reaching, lifting and stretching. He can execute tasks autonomously. He can walk, talk and answer questions. Originally created for the U.S. Department of Defense at the University of Iowa as part of the Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) program to help reduce physical strain on soldiers, Santos has been heralded by ergonomists as a breakthrough in digital modeling. |
| 17 May 2010 |
TOW, TOW, TOW YOUR BOAT MORE EASILY DOWN THE ROAD WITH 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY’S TECHNOLOGIESWhether 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. |
| 17 May 2010 |
ALL-NEW FORD FIESTA DELIVERS 40 MPG; TOPS CLASS IN FUEL ECONOMYFord’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. |
