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| Ford taps key partners to deliver aggressive electric vehicle plan |
 Ford Motor Company has launched an aggressive plan to bring pure battery-electric vehicles, next-generation hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to market quickly and more affordably during the next four years. The plan, unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, signals the next phase in Ford’s commitment to deliver the best or among the best fuel efficiency with every new vehicle it introduces and to make fuel efficiency solutions affordable for millions of customers. To start, Ford will introduce in North America during the next four years:
- A new battery electric commercial van in 2010
- A new battery electric small car in 2011 developed jointly with Magna International
- Next-generation hybrid vehicles, including a plug-in version by 2012
These new vehicles pave the way for additional applications in the future, using Ford’s high-volume global small car and midsize car platforms. more... |
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| Said Deep | sdeep@ford.com | 313-594-0942 |
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| Upscale new Ford Taurus is tech savvy |
 The Ford Taurus – the car that changed America’s view of full-size sedans – is all-new for 2010, with an upscale new design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies and an unbeatable price tag. “This new sedan completely redefines expectations of what Taurus stands for – and what Ford is capable of delivering – quality, fuel-efficient vehicles featuring the latest technologies and head-turning design,” said Mark Fields, president The Americas. The new 2010 Taurus will start at $25,995 – the same price as the 2009 model, but with more class- leading technologies and style. more... |
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| Marisa Bradley | mbradl31@ford.com | 313-845-3971 |
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| New Lincoln MKT turns heads |
 Lincoln is offering full-size luxury crossover customers a fresh new choice with the 2010 Lincoln MKT, a three-row tourer that delivers the optimal blend of fuel economy, performance, technology and spaciousness. “We’re growing Lincoln’s product portfolio with a full-size crossover that offers more of everything luxury buyers want today – including more variety,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “Lincoln MKT will help us further build momentum for Lincoln, which has been outpacing its luxury competitors and growing market share in recent months.” The all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT is larger than the two-row Lincoln MKX mid-size premium crossover and joins the sumptuous and sporty Lincoln MKS luxury sedan launched in 2008 and the new Lincoln MKZ sedan that hits the market in spring. more... |
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| Mark Schirmer | mschirme@ford.com | 313-390-8647 |
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| Lincoln C concept delivers big luxury in a small, efficient package |
 Lincoln is breaking new ground with the Lincoln C concept, a new big idea for a small luxury car. Designed with today’s upscale, urban consumer in mind, the Lincoln C concept brings the presence and elegance of a large Lincoln to a smaller, more efficient C-sized car. Featuring a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Ford’s all-new dry, dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission, the Lincoln C concept achieves 43 mpg on the highway, while offering up an impressive 180 horsepower and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque. PowerShift and outstanding driving dynamics make the Lincoln C concept fun for the driver. Plus, a sophisticated human machine interface (HMI) and forward-thinking in-car connectivity technologies bring a whole new dimension to social networking, an important facet of modern customers’ active lifestyles. more... |
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| Mark Schirmer | mschirme@ford.com | 313-390-8647 |
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| Ford Fusion Hybrid is most fuel efficient mid-size car in America |
 The all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now officially America’s most fuel efficient mid-size car with a certified 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway. “The new Ford Fusion Hybrid not only significantly exceeds the competition but also embodies Ford’s 100 percent commitment to fuel efficiency leadership, quality, innovation and advanced technology,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “The Ford team set the bar high – to develop America’s most fuel efficient mid-size sedan – and that’s what they delivered.” more... |
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| Said Deep | sdeep@ford.com | 313-594-0942 |
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 224,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. |
