Monthly Archives: February 2011
Mike Brudenell: Daytona big win for Ford Motor Co.
Trevor Bayne has left us with lots of feelings since his stunning victory in the Daqyton 500 last Sunday, among them utter amazement and sheer joy. For marketing whiz Jim Farley, the result for Bayne and his No. 21 Motorcraft … Continue reading
2011 Ford Fusion A Top Rated Vehicle
Ford Fusion – What the Auto Press Says The 2011 Ford Fusion ranks 2 out of 18 Affordable Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 20 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Fusion, and our … Continue reading
Ford collaborating for high-mileage hydraulic hybrid F-150
Submitted by Frank Sherosky It really got serious last August when Ford donated a new F-150 truck to the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). The goal was to develop a hydraulic hybrid with Folsom Technologies that would … Continue reading
New Ford Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page Engages Fans
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Ford has developed a Facebook page dedicated to educating consumers about the differences in electrified vehicle technologies and providing the latest information about the five electrified vehicles the company will introduce (www.facebook.com/FordElectricVehicles) Fans … Continue reading
EcoBoost Mustang confirmed by Bill Ford Jr.
There have been plenty of rumors and speculations over the past few years about the return of the turbocharged Ford Mustang, following in the footsteps of the Turbo GT and SVO Mustangs of the early 1980s. Although Ford execs have … Continue reading
Post-Modern Lincoln Town Car Debuts in Guise of MKT
Just the Facts: • Chauffeur-dedicated Lincoln MKT Town Car models debuted on Monday at the 2011 International Limousine, Charter and Tour show in Las Vegas. • The MKT Town Car will be available in two versions — Livery and Limousine. … Continue reading
Ford and Russian carmaker Sollers plan joint venture
Ford Motor Co. and Russian automaker Sollers OJSC plan to launch a joint venture in Russia called Ford Sollers, according to a news release. Ford Sollers will manufacture a range of Ford passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and is … Continue reading
Update pushes 2011 Lincoln MKX to the top
The crossover gets atypical mid-cycle changes, including an all-new 3.7-liter V-6 and a redesigned front and rear. It now splits the difference between the sporty BMW X3 and luxurious Lexus RX 350. With all due respect to your bald neighbor … Continue reading
Ford Announces the Completion of ‘Gimme the Gig’ Indie Music and Band Search Contest
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — • Winner to be chosen at live Hollywood show on Feb. 17 • Seven bands will compete out of 2,500 that applied • Grand prize includes working with Don Was to produce two … Continue reading
Ford Motor Company launches national high school safe driving tour
From The Kentucky Post DETROIT – The Ford Motor Company Fund is investing an additional $1 million to expand the company’s comprehensive Ford Driving Skills for Life National Tour. Teens in high schools across 15 states will be taught proper … Continue reading
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