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SEPTEMBER 01 FORD E-NEWS
Next-gen Ford Focus pushed to the limits in scorching conditions; New Ford Police Interceptor utility brings more choices for law enforcement; Wi-Fi technology debuts on the factory floor; Ford, Seattle collaborate to prep for electric vehicle arrival; Best Buy streamlines fleet with new Ford vehicles(01 September 2010)
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FORD USES INNOVATIVE LIQUID-COOLED BATTERY SYSTEM TO HELP FOCUS ELECTRIC OWNERS MAXIMIZE RANGE
The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the U.S. late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and gas-free driving range.(02 September 2010)
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FORD MOTOR CHINA REPORTS STRONG SALES GROWTH FOR AUGUST
SHANGHAI, China, September 2, 2010 - Ford Motor Company and its joint ventures in China, including Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) and Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) report 44,047 units in sales for August, a 24 percent increase from August 2009.(02 September 2010)
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SOUNDBITES: AUGUST 2010 SALES
The Ford Motor Company continued to grow its retail market share in August for the 22nd time in the last 23 months. Ford Sales Analyst, George Papas, points to Ford’s fresh lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles.(01 September 2010)
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FORD CANADA SALES UP 8%; BEST AUGUST IN 20 YEARS
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw sales increase 8 per cent in August, marking the best August on record in 20 years. With 24,034 units sold, Ford of Canada posted its highest August sales since 1990. Products across the entire lineup showed positive results including CUV sales which increased 21 per cent and truck sales which rose 5 per cent, helping to boost overall sales. Ford continues to be Canada's top-selling manufacturer in 2010 with sales up 17 per cent year-to-date.(01 September 2010)
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FORD AND CITY OF SEATTLE TEAM UP TO PREPARE CITY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Ford Motor Company and the City of Seattle today announced a partnership to help prepare the city for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and the City of Seattle will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand.(26 August 2010)
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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT AND FORD E-SERIES VANS JOIN BEST BUY GEEK SQUAD FLEET
The Ford Transit Connect and Ford E-Series van are joining Geek Squad as part of Best Buy’s continuing efforts to build a more fuel-efficient fleet and streamlined transportation system.(26 August 2010)
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FORD TO LAUNCH EIGHT NEW VEHICLES IN INDIA BY MID DECADE
NEW DELHI, India, August 26, 2010 – Ford Motor Company will launch eight new vehicles in India by the middle of the decade as it moves to rapidly expand its presence in the fast growing market.(26 August 2010)
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Ford and Mazda to Invest US$350 Million in AutoAlliance Thailand to Build Next Generation Compact Pickup Truck
RAYONG, Thailand, August 26, 2010 — Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Corporation will invest US$350 million in their AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) joint venture to support the production of next generation pickup trucks. The investment will enable production of the new Mazda and Ford compact pickups to commence in mid-2011.(26 August 2010)
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FORD'S SAARLOUIS PLANT IN GERMANY BUILDS ITS 12 MILLIONTH VEHICLE
SAARLOUIS, August 26, 2010 – Today, Ford's Saarlouis Plant in south-west Germany celebrated building its 12 millionth vehicle – a white Ford Focus five-door model which will be delivered to a Saarlouis employee – in just 40 years.(26 August 2010)
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