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Ford snags two inaugural kbb.com Total Cost of Ownership Awards
The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid and Expedition have been named winners of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com inaugural Total Cost of Ownership Awards. The all-new 2012 awards honor current model-year vehicles and brands with the lowest projected ownership costs, based on Kelley Blue Book Total Cost of Ownership data for the initial five-year ownership period. The 2012 Ford Expedition won in the full-size sport utility category and the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid was named a winner for hybrid utility. Read more here.(08 February 2012)
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Ford eNews – Feb. 1, 2012
From seven to 11; Ford accelerates EcoBoost capacity; Ford's global Driving Skills for Life program to help train new drivers; Drivers of all-new Escape may be surprised to find there's a plant inside the doors; C-MAX Energi earns accolade from Green Car Journal; U.S. News & World Report: Four Ford vehicles are tops for families(01 February 2012)
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Ford Taxis Help San Francisco Meet Aggressive Guidelines Set by 2008 Law
Ford’s role in helping San Francisco become what some call the “Greenest Taxi City in America” is being celebrated today as part of an event highlighting the city’s success in reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.(08 February 2012)
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Ford China Sells 30,000 Vehicles in January
Due to reduced inventory levels and a shorter January sales month due to the Chinese Spring Festival holiday, Ford China maintained steady sales in January with 30,976 wholesale vehicles sold compared to 53,340 wholesale vehicles last year.(08 February 2012)
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Euro NCAP Ford Focus is ‘Best in Class’ Small Family Car
BRENTWOOD, UK, Feb. 7, 2012 – Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading authority on auto safety, named the Ford Focus the “Best in Class” small family car in recognition of the vehicle’s crash test rating and advanced safety technology.(07 February 2012)
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From Radiohead to Vivaldi – How Ford Used an Eclectic Playlist to Perfect the Sound System in the New B-MAX
COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 7, 2012 – Every car – like every room or auditorium – has unique acoustics qualities. The size and shape of the cabin, the materials in the seats and dashboard, the ratio of glass and steel – all of it impact the sound quality in a new car.(06 February 2012)
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Ford Dealers Are Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Their Communities with Ford’s Salute to Dealers Award
Ford is recognizing its dealers who go above and beyond when it comes to giving back to their communities with its 12th annual Salute to Dealers award. Six dealerships were selected from among more than 8,500 Ford dealers worldwide for exhibiting unparalleled dedication to their communities.(03 February 2012)
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Ford Launches Production of Focus with 1.0-liter EcoBoost, The Most Fuel Efficient Petrol-Powered Ford Ever
COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 02, 2012 – The Ford Focus powered by the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine began rolling off the assembly line this week in Saarlouis, Germany, setting a new benchmark as Ford’s most fuel efficient petrol-powered vehicle ever.(02 February 2012)
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Soundbites: January 2012 Sales
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 136,710 vehicles in January, a 7 percent increase versus year-old levels. Erich Merkle, Ford Sales analyst said the Ford brand totaled 131,589 vehicles in January, making it the best January sales month for the Ford brand since 2008.(01 February 2012)
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Popular Ford Cars Drive January Sales Increase
Strong car sales helped Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited kick off the New Year with a 5 per cent sales increase compared to the same period last year. Overall car sales increased 8 per cent, while F-Series sales remained strong with a 22 per cent increase and CUV sales also rose 22 per cent.(01 February 2012)
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