DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4, 2009 – Americans are all about getting the job done.
Helping Americans to do just that, the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, have named 10 Great Cars for 10 Different Jobs to celebrate Labor Day. The U.S. Department of Labor calls the upcoming holiday, "a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country."
In that spirit, the kbb.com editorial staff has released a list pairing new vehicles to 10 specific jobs, ranging from bounty hunter to long-haul salesman.
Four of the available 10 slots on this list are filled by vehicles from Ford. They are as follows, with kbb.com editorial remarks:
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2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Job: Bounty hunter
Car: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Whether the chase takes you over rocks, across a desert or just up and down a few curbs, the all-new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor's standout suspension will help you get your man (or woman). The menacing looks won't hurt, either.
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2010 Ford Transit Connect
Job: Small business delivery/utility
Car: 2010 Ford Transit Connect
Looking for an affordable, maneuverable, fuel-efficient, purpose-built commercial vehicle for your small business? Well, now you've got one. In a sea of repurposed consumer vehicles and too-big trucks and vans, the right-sized 2010 Ford Transit Connect is one of a kind.
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Job: Long-haul salesman
Car: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
When we think traveling salesman, we think sedan. And when we think 40,000 miles per year, we think fuel efficiency. What's the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan on the road? The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The widely praised SYNC infotainment system seals the deal.
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2010 Ford F-150
Job: Construction
Car: 2010 Ford F-150
A full-size pickup is the obvious choice for construction-type jobs, but which one? The 2010 Ford F-150 has an ace up its sleeve with its Work Solutions suite of features that includes an on-board computer and internet, tool tracking with radio-frequency ID tags, a cable tool lock system and real-time vehicle tracking for easy fleet management.
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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 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.
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