SEPTEMBER 09 FORD E-NEWS

 

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Ford's "You Speak Green" Facebook app lets users share sustainability tips
Debbie S. turns the lights off when she leaves a room, Frances R. avoids plastic water bottles in favor of aluminum and Kameel Z. uses a rain barrel to water his garden. These are just a few of the more than 15,000 people who have shared "green" lifestyle tips on the new "Fusion + Hybrid" Facebook app called "You Speak Green." Engaging consumers in environmental awareness on their own terms, the app features a vine graphic that grows with each eco-conscious comment and is inspired by Fusion Hybrid's instrument cluster that uses similar "efficiency leaves" to encourage eco-friendly driving. more...
Angie Kozleski | akozlesk@ford.com | 313-323-1984
 
Ford and "Jay Leno" team up for BEV celebrity challenge
Ford is going eco-racin', showing off its advanced technology in the form of a Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) on "The Jay Leno Show." Using the same system being made available to customers in 2011, the Focus will prove that BEVs are not only smart and green, but fast and fun, too, on the new show's "Green Car Challenge" segments. Kicking off Sept. 14, the show's celebrity guests will have the opportunity to put the electric vehicle through its paces on a specially designed test track at NBC Studios. more...
Mark Schirmer | mschirme@ford.com | 313-390-8647
 
Fiesta Movement agents get their adventure on
With two months left in the Fiesta Movement, agents are taking on their wildest missions yet – all centered around an "adventure" theme. September missions will see agents training with U.S. Navy SEALs, shadowing a stunt driver and even cooking with bugs. Of course, they'll be traveling on these adventures in their Euro-spec Fiestas. With more than 3.5 million YouTube views, 440,000 Flickr views and 2.7 million-plus Twitter impressions, Fiesta agents' unique content is still generating plenty of buzz on social media sites. more...
Angie Kozleski | akozlesk@ford.com | 313-323-1984
 
Ford's vehicles recognized for helping Americans get the job done right
Whether it's a bounty hunter, construction worker or traveling salesman's ride, Ford has some of the best vehicles for the job – so say the editors at kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book has named "10 Great Cars for 10 Different Jobs," and Ford has four vehicles on that list. The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, Transit Connect, Fusion Hybrid and F-150 were all selected as the choice vehicle for a specific task. Each has unique features to do the job, and do it well. more...
Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313-323-7809
 
Mustang lover inks his enthusiasm in a most permanent way
Automotive enthusiasts express their passion in different ways. But a Mustang fanatic from Los Angeles took that to a new level when he got a tattoo of a Mustang logo, which inspired the customization of his all-new 2010 Ford Mustang. Daniel Verlarde's experience was made possible by participating in "The '10 Unleashed" program, which encourages consumers to submit entries describing their ultimate Mustang dream experience in 250 words or less. For Daniel, the best part of the experience was that he could be a part of the car, and the car would always be a part of him. more...
Angie Kozleski | akozlesk@ford.com | 313-323-1984
 
Ford volunteers help make a difference during fourth annual Global Week of Caring
""Thousands of Ford volunteers are tackling more than 200 projects in nearly 40 countries Sept. 5-12 – all working to create a better world. Their work includes renovating shelters, repairing schools and feeding the hungry. As part of Global Week of Caring, nonprofit agencies in the United States also will benefit from a Ford Accelerated Action Day on Friday, Sept. 11. With community building as the theme, this concentrated one-day effort will focus on the most pressing shelter and safety projects. more...
Todd Nissen | tnissen@ford.com | 313-322-4898
 

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