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It sounds like something from a science fiction movie. Partnering with top-ranked national and international universities, the Ford “Atoms to Engines” team challenged skeptics to develop the world’s first virtual materials modeling prediction tool. Come again? It’s a tool that allows the team to simulate the microstructures of a material before ...In a Noisy World, Quiet is the New Measure of Quality
Ford vehicles are now among the quietest on the road – topping Toyota and Honda in key sound quality measures – and customers are taking notice. Third-party initial quality research shows Ford customer satisfaction with interior quietness now far surpasses Asian rivals, and that Ford vehicles have fewer wind noise, squeak ...Three Times the Charm
Editors at Popular Mechanics today announced the winners of the magazine’s 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, and Ford Motor Company set a precedent, winning more categories in a single year than any other automaker in the history of the awards. The Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards recognize the best ...Ford Crossover Utility Players
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What people find appealing about cars and trucks is pretty subjective, but a recent independent study shows that one brand has more vehicles that appeal to customers to any other. Ford received five segment awards, more than any other brand, in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) [...]It’s So Edgy You’ll Think It’s Aftermarket
Remember when the coolest cars on the block were those that were heavily customized with aftermarket mods? It can take a lot of piecemeal work to get that edgy, sporty look, but not if you get the 2011 Ford Edge Sport. The new Ford Edge Sport is both edgier and sportier than [...]Meet the New Standard Bearer for Luxury Crossovers
Ask any luxury car buyer and they’ll tell you their purchase decision isn’t just based on stuff like leather trim and surround sound. It’s also about performance. The 2011 Lincoln MKX is the newest vehicle in the premium maker’s lineup to offer best-in-class horsepower and torque and the best fuel economy of [...]Look Who’s Got the Edge at the Ironman Competition
“Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life” Those were the words written on the pre-race instructions for the very first Ironman Competition in 1977, and they’ve become the rallying cry for countless tri-athletes ever since, each of them hoping they had the [...]Look Who’s Got the Edge in the Big Easy
When’s the last time you got your groove on? Too long? Well, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. The 2010 Essence Music Festival is being held this July Fourth weekend in New Orleans. Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige are set to headline the festival, which is touted as [...]Father’s Day Shopping Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Dad’s been procrastinating again. He keeps talking about finishing that project in the garage. Well, we’ve got just the thing to get him motivated: a Built Ford Tough Utility Mat. Perfect, right? Place an order and your work is done, my friend. With Father’s Day just around the corner, the Ford Global [...]Hot Wheels in Your Driveway
A 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. The website – www.fordcustomgraphics.com – launched in November with vinyl wrap designs for the new [...]What Would Tony Stark Drive If He Was a Daddy?
Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) may be a bachelor now – tooling around in his exotic sports cars – but sooner or later his loyal lady Pepper Potts is going to get him to tie the knot. Then, it’ll only be a matter of time before they’re in the family way. So, what will Tony [...]What Do You Call Yours?
For many Ford customers, a car or truck is much more than transportation – it’s a part of the family – and it deserves a special name. A recent Facebook query on Ford Motor Company’s fan page proved just how devoted – and creative – Ford owners really are when it comes to giving [...]Survey Says… EcoBoost Rocks
This comes as no surprise. An engine that delivers better power, performance and better fuel economy is winning fans. It’s a clean sweep. Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine is not only bringing new, more affluent customers into Ford and Lincoln Mercury showrooms, it also is delivering some of the highest customer satisfaction scores for overall engine performance [...]Ford Commitment to the Environment
Who’s Walking The Walk On Fuel Efficiency Improvement?
The Blue Oval is on a ‘green’ streak. Ford Motor Company has improved in fuel economy more than any other major automaker since 2004, according to a recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA rated Ford’s combined car and truck fuel economy improvement at nearly 20 percent, almost double the next closest competitor. Ford [...]Finally… A Car for the Environmentally Progressive
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid was named Most Environmentally Progressive Car of the Year by Earth, Wind & Power™ (EWP) at the Los Angeles Auto Show Tuesday. The award is designed to recognize vehicles driven by a power source that helps to reduce global warming, are conducive to promoting a cleaner environment, and [...]What’s ‘Green’ and Red Hot?
The hits keep coming for America’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan, the Ford Fusion. The Fusion Hybrid has been honored as one of CAR and DRIVER magazine’s “10Best” cars for 2010, just weeks after winning the prestigious MOTOR TREND Car of the Year® award. “CAR and DRIVER is always looking for those [...]Isn’t It Time You Got Up to Speed about Mechatronics?
These days every automaker says it’s working on electric vehicles, but few own up to the fact that passing the electrification test will require a bit of homework. Ford Motor Company is teaming with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) to retrain traditional automotive engineers, providing them with the skills and expertise to develop [...]And the Winner of the 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year is…
No surprise here! The Ford Fusion – America’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan – today was named MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year®. The award comes hot on the heels of Fusion setting record-breaking sales for 2009. The prestigious award from MOTOR TREND comes at a time when Fusion sales are already at an [...]How to Achieve a Work/Wildlife Balance
Flora and fauna are thriving at the doorstep of the automotive industry thanks to the efforts of Ford Land and Ford Motor Company employees. Ford Land, which manages Ford Motor Company properties worldwide, has received 2009 Wildlife Habitat Certification for the Arjay Miller Michigan Arboretum at the Henry Ford II World Center campus and Research [...]Guess Who Has the Wind at Their Backs Now
Did you know: Today’s typical wind turbine stands as tall as a 20-story building and has three blades that span 200 feet across. The largest wind machines in the world have blades longer than a football field. On November 16, two gigantic wind turbines, each with a height of 150 metres, spun into [...]It Soars While Others Sink
Soaring sales of the Ford Fusion have made 2009 already a record-breaking year for America’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan. Sales for 2009 already have reached 151,137 units, eclipsing the previous Fusion full-year sales high of 149,552 in 2007. Importantly, Fusion sales are skyrocketing at a time when industry sales are the lowest [...]Another Way to Fit More Fiber into Your Day
First, Ford used soy in car seats. Now, it’s using wheat in plastic. It’s all part of a complete breakfast. Now, how about dessert – a steering wheel molded in dark chocolate and a crepe air bag filled with whipped cream? Willy Wonka would be proud. While we kid about edible car parts, [...]Something to Get Charged Up About
So, you’re a small business owner looking for a way to cut your fuel cost by getting a pure electric vehicle, and your choice is an expensive boutique two-seater sports car with zero cargo room or an affordable compact but super roomy commercial van. Yep, some business decisions are just that easy. Ford and Azure [...]Ford News
Hirvonen heads Ford's opening day charge in Rally Japan
The heavily-rutted gravel roads in today's opening leg of Rally Japan did little to hinder BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team which finished the day in second and fourth. Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen, winners here in the previous two editions of the rally, are second in a Ford Focus RS World Rally Car with team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila fourth in a similar car.FORD GLOBAL WEEK OF CARING – FIVE YEARS OF REACHING OUT AND MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
The Ford Volunteer Corps is making a world of difference during the 5th annual Ford Global Week of Caring from September 4-11.F-150 SVT RAPTOR GRAPHICS, INSPIRED BY EXTREME SPORTS, OFFER PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS FOR ENTHUSIASTS
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor customers have an affinity for outdoor adventure, and the truck is built to help them practice their adrenaline-filled activities. But Raptor also looks the part, with graphics inspired by the same extreme sports and activities that customers of the high-performance truck find so alluring.UNIQUE, TECH-SAVVY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES 2011 FORD EDGE
One of the new print ads just launched for the 2011 Ford Edge features a full-page photo of ruby red lips and a caption that reads, “The Edge understands 10,000 word commands.” It’s not until you get to the second page that you actually see a beauty shot of Ford’s newly redesigned crossover with a caption that begins, “What other car can say that?”SEPTEMBER 08 FORD E-NEWS
2011 F-150 SVT Raptor raises the bar for off-road performance; Focus Electric owners will maximize range with innovative battery management; 2011 Ford Edge adds technologies to help drivers avoid a crash; Xcel Energy to be among first to receive Ford Transit Connect Electric; Ford engineers take to the dunes of Dubai to torture-test 2011 ExplorerGreat video to watch and learn why Ford is the best American car company!
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There are many things you should keep in your car at all times. A spare tyre - for example - is just one of those things. Working out what these things is however, usually comes a little too late. Thankfully this list is here to make sure you have exactly what you need when you need it.
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Tom Scavo behind the wheel of a 2009 Ford Flex in “Desperate Housewives” In one of several Ford product integrations coming to television this fall, the 2009 Ford Flex will cruise down Wisteria Lane this season on ABC�??s award winning series, �??Desperate Housewives.�?? Ford worked closely with Universal Studios to cast a vehicle that would best [...]FORD�??S “FRINGE” ROLE
Ford vehicles featured in the new sci-fi drama series, “Fringe.” The latest show from acclaimed Hollywood producer/director J. J. Abrams, who also is the creator of �??Lost�?? and �??Alias�??, premieres Tuesday September 9 at 8:00/7:00 p.m. on FOX. �??Fringe�?? follows the adventures of a team of FBI paranormal investigators. And, Ford matched each cast members [...]SHELBY GT500KR STARS AS KITT
Anticipated �??Knight Rider�?? television series features Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR The new television series �??Knight Rider�?? stars Justin Bruening as Mike Traceur, son of original character Michael Knight, played by David Hasselhoff. A Shelby GT500KR will take on the role of KITT, the super intelligent, computerized talking car. Mike Traceur and KITT fight criminal forces that [...]WILL SMITH�??S �??I AM LEGEND�?? AND FORD
Shelby Mustang GT500, Expedition and Escape Hybrid co-star in �??I Am Legend.�?? In the blockbuster film, �??I Am Legend�??, Will Smith drives the deserted streets of a futuristic New York City in a red 2007 Shelby Mustang GT500 with signature white stripes. The first few minutes of the movie shows Smith�??s character, Robert Neville, in [...]MUSTANG BULLITT HITS THE STREETS AGAIN
Ford blends iconic Mustang design with modern racing technology. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the classic film �??Bullitt�?? starring Steve McQueen and featuring a car chase scene that changed movie history, the 2008 Mustang Bullitt rolls into dealerships this year. The special edition vehicle delivers power and performance with its 4.6-liter V-8 delivers 315 horsepower [...]SAG AWARDS GO GREEN
Ford Escape hybrid SUVs offer eco-friendly transport to Hollywood Boulevard. To help kick off a year-long celebration of the Screen Actors Guild�??s 75th anniversary, Ford sponsored and participated in the salute to Screen Actors Guild�??s Award of Excellence Star on Hollywood Boulevard. Ford provided 15 Escape Hybrid SUVs to shuttle SAG members and VIPs from a [...]Ford Vehicles Starring on TV and Playing at a Theater near You!
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Ford Explorer in Dubai
The all new 2011 Ford Explorer in Dubai. This hot weather and sand testing was intense, with temperatures up to 125 F!
WiFi Software Delivery Process at Oakville Assembly Plant
Ford has developed and implemented a new WiFi software delivery process at the Oakville Assembly Plant for the Edge and Lincoln MKX. This new process can help improve quality of the SYNC systems.
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Ford SYNC adds more features to the Traffic, Directions, and Information app including travel, movie listings, stock quotes, and horoscopes.
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Engineers at United Space Alliance (USA) and Ford Motor Company are sharing their animation software experiences to create virtual reality simulations that benefit both astronauts and drivers. Ford is applying virtual reality animation software that is used by movie animators and video game creators to improve real-life driving situations before ...By Popular Demand…
Ford’s innovative new MyFord Touch driver connect technology has received a Popular Mechanics’ Editor’s Choice award for best new product at the 2010 International CES. The 2010 show marks the third time the magazine’s technology editors have selected a Ford breakthrough for the award, granted annually to products the magazine feels ...Who’s Got the Winning Touch Right Now?
CNET editors awarded Ford Motor Company a “Best of CES” award for MyFord Touch™, the company’s new driver connect technology, in the car and GPS technology category. Selected by unbiased expert editors from CNET (www.cnet.com) at the 2010 International CES, winners are recognized as having the hottest products in their respective ...It’s Breakthrough Technology on Wheels!
America’s most innovative sedan, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus, is the winner of the first-ever Edmunds.com Technology Breakthrough Award. The announcement was made today at the 2010 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. The Edmunds.com Technology Breakthrough Award is presented to vehicles that set the standard for intuitive, practical ...What’s technophile savvy, yet technophobe friendly?
Ever wonder how to better integrate your technological needs into your driving experience? Wonder no more. Ford introduced a smarter, safer, simpler system to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives today at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Building on its leadership with the award-winning SYNC® device connectivity ...Getting Your New Favorite Songs Has Never Been Easier
iTunes Tagging and crystal-clear radio sound through HD Radio technology are the latest features on Ford’s growing list of factory-installed customer conveniences and technologies that will be newly available in 2010.HD Radio receivers pull in digital radio signals and play them with dramatically improved sound. FM stations, for example, have ...Say Goodbye to Pet Peeve #10
Does the sight of a blinker flashing on the car in front of you for miles and miles drive you crazy? You’re not the only one. This annoying habit is so frustrating to drivers that it made the “Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves” list by a leading vehicle insurance ...The Blue Oval Has Gone Hollywood
Leaping into the world of virtual engineering, Ford Motor Company now employs the same type of motion-capture technology used to create films like “Avatar,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Shrek” to design vehicles that are more comfortable and enjoyable to drive. Motion-capture, a technology that digitally captures movement, is used ...What’s Hot for 2010?
Remember when having a rear-seat DVD entertainment system in your car made your family the coolest on the block? That’s so five minutes ago. These days, on-board infotainment options aren’t limited to a movie and its bonus features – it’s all about connectivity to the outside world. That’s why Ford Motor ...We’ve Got an App for That
When Ford Motor Company began researching ways to adapt Smartphone mobile apps for in-car use through voice control of its popular SYNC® communications system, the company first turned to the nearby University of Michigan-Dearborn campus to spur innovative ideas around “what’s next” for the connected car experience. There, Ford enlisted the ...Ford Mustang
Improved Fuel Economy and More Horsepower – What Will They Think of Next?
You heard the rumors and said “No way.” Well, you were only half right, because you should’ve said “Yes way.” Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineers are taking high performance to a new level with the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, resulting in a car that has an all-new aluminum-block engine, even ...How Much Will You Bid to Own a Piece of History?
Ford’s new 2011 Mustang GT will serve as the Official Pace Car at this year’s 52nd Daytona 500, the first time in 40 years a Ford vehicle has paced NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious race. Under the hood of the Mustang GT Glass Roof Coupe will be Ford’s all-new 5.0-liter V-8, ...Look What’s New at Daytona
For the first time ever, American’s favorite muscle car will pace ‘The Great American Race.’ For the first time in 40 years, a Ford Motor Company car will be pacing the field for the NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 when the 2011 Mustang GT, powered by the all-new 5.0-liter V-8 engine, officially ...Is It Getting Hot in Here?
“I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a… Mustang GT?” Okay, maybe the lyrics to Nelly’s “Country Grammar” didn’t used to go that way, but maybe they do now. “Street sweeper, baby, cocked ready to let it go…” The 2011 Mustang 5.0-liter V-8 is set to make its hip-hop debut ...It’s a Twin-Win Combination
You thought it was just crazy talk when you heard the rumors, but lo and behold it’s a reality. Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) will allow drivers of the 2011 Mustang GT to balance high performance and fuel economy. What a concept! Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable – yet independent ...Who’s the Boss?
Forty years after its namesake became a road racing legend, the BOSS is back on track for 2010 with a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship in a Mustang BOSS 302 prepared by Bud Moore Engineering, Ford Racing is introducing the ...Back by Popular Demand!
The 5.0 is back! The 2011 Ford Mustang GT arrives with an all-new advanced 5.0-liter V-8 engine, developed by a passionate cadre of enthusiastic engineers who rallied around the common goal of delivering more than 400 horsepower. The modern 5.0-liter four-valve Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V-8 engine in ...Eightball… Corner Pocket, er, Driver’s Side Headlight
From Mustang pool tables, children’s T-shirts and remote-controlled Raptor pickups, Ford is cueing up a sleigh full of gift items that are just in time for the last-minute holiday shopper. Ford’s new line of licensed items will fit every budget – from $15 to $15,000. There’s a high-end Mustang pool ...Viva Las Mustang!
Picture the Las Vegas Strip shut down and abuzz with visitors, casino hoppers and revelers anxiously waiting to witness one of magician Steve Wyrick’s biggest illusions yet. Shackled by the Las Vegas police in the middle of the strip, Wyrick embraces what is about to come. World champion drifter Vaughn ...Now, That’s What We Call a Hat Trick!
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, Flex and Shelby GT500® – everybody wants these vehicles, including the editors of Edmunds Inside Line. For the 2010 Inside Line Editors Most Wanted Awards, F-150 SVT Raptor and Flex with EcoBoost™ snagged honors for Overall Excellence, and Shelby GT500 was named this year’s Instant ...Ford Trucks are the Best Built, Longest Lasting Trucks Ever Sold!
Look Who Has the Most APEAL
What people find appealing about cars and trucks is pretty subjective, but a recent independent study shows that one brand has more vehicles that appeal to customers to any other. Ford received five segment awards, more than any other brand, in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) [...]Isn’t It Time You Had the Best?
When designers at Ford’s product development center sat down to sketch out the new 2011 Explorer, the team had a clear objective: Deliver a sleek, modern package, while maintaining the rugged looks of an SUV. But no matter what direction they took the new design, there was one thing that could not be compromised: craftsmanship. It’s [...]Catch a Ride with Toby Keith
Ford Trucks and singer Toby Keith are looking to give one winner the ride of a lifetime. The Built Ford Tough American Ride Sweepstakes will award at random a new 2011 Ford F-Series and a weekend on tour with Toby himself. The winner and three friends will experience life on the road with Toby Keith; complete [...]They Don’t Call It ‘Super’ for Nothing
The new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty is fitting in so well on the job that it’s being asked to stick around longer. Based on customer requests, Ford is extending its unprecedented F-Series Super Duty fieldwork evaluation program through the end of 2010 to select extreme-duty commercial customers. That means these preproduction Super Duty models [...]Father’s Day Shopping Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Dad’s been procrastinating again. He keeps talking about finishing that project in the garage. Well, we’ve got just the thing to get him motivated: a Built Ford Tough Utility Mat. Perfect, right? Place an order and your work is done, my friend. With Father’s Day just around the corner, the Ford Global [...]© 2010 Created by Haley Paglia.
