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Soundbites: January 2012 Sales

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

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.

Soundbites: All-New Ford Fusion

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST

The New Ford Fusion was unveiled at the North American International Auto show today. It is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with high fuel efficiency and underscoring Ford’s commitment to giving customers the power of choice. Samantha Hoyt, Fusion Marketing Manager for the United States, says the 2013 Ford Fusion is a total makeover.

Soundbites: December 2011 Sales

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST

Ford brand 2011 U.S. sales increased 17 percent, totaling 2,062,915 vehicles, sealing the brand’s first three-point market share gain over three consecutive years since 1970. Total Ford Motor Company sales for the year increased to 2,148,806 vehicles, up 11 percent for the year. Erich Merkle, Ford sales analyst, says the year ended on a high note.

Soundbites: Power of Choice

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST

The all-new, gasoline-free Ford Focus Electric is the company’s first-ever all-electric passenger car – a zero-CO2-emissions version of Ford’s popular small car expected to be the first of its kind to achieve the equivalent of a 100 miles per gallon fuel efficiency rating with seating for five. Sherif Marakby, director of Ford’s Electrification Programs and Engineering says it’s very exciting to see the flagship of Ford’s transformed line up, one-third of which will feature a model with 40 mpg or more in 2012, building on the company’s commitment to give fuel-efficiency-minded customers the Power of Choice.

Soundbites: Ford F-150 Motor Trend’s 2012 Truck of the Year

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST

The 2012 Ford F-150, which established a new standard for full-size pickups with best-in-class performance, fuel efficiency and capability, today was named Motor Trend’s 2012 Truck of the Year. Doug Scott, truck group marketing manager says this makes 35 years, by the end of the month, as the best-selling truck in America; Car, Truck or SUV.

Soundbites: New Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company unveiled the 200 mile-per-hour Mustang in Los Angeles and it stole the show. The New Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is the most powerful production V8 engine in the world. It is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter supercharged V8 producing 650 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque. Jamal Hameedi, SVT Chief Engineer, says this is the ultimate production Ford Mustang.

Soundbites: 2013 Ford Escape

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST

The Ford Escape, already America’s best-selling SUV, will raise the bar even higher with the debut of an all-new model that features eleven new exclusive features and fuel economy projected to top any vehicle of its kind on the market today. Eric Loeffler, Chief Engineer of the Ford Escape says they’re taking a bestselling product by upgrading all aspects of the vehicle starting with the engine.

Soundbites: MyFord Touch

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST

Ford customers said My Ford Touch technology could be faster, simpler, and easier-to-use. Jennifer Brace, user interface design engineer at Ford Motor Company says, the technology team took these customer driven suggestions and went to work to improve the new My Ford Touch system.

Soundbites: Interview With Environmentalist/Actor Ed Begley Jr.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:01:00 EST

Interview With Environmentalist/Actor Ed Begley Jr.

Soundbites: Anti-Theft Technology

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EST

Fewer Americans were victims of car thefts last year. The FBI’s annual Uniform Crime Report shows 7.2 percentage decrease in auto thefts in 2010. Improved anti-theft devices and safety tips can help continue this downward trend. Mark Zielinski, supervisor of security and radio frequency products at Ford Motor Company, says one of the many reasons for this slight decline in car thefts has to do with new anti-theft technology.

Soundbites: Electric Vehicles Sounds of Silence

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:00:00 EST

President Obama recently signed a law that would require electric and hybrid vehicles to come with some sort of noise making device to ensure pedestrian safety. Dave Finnegan, Electric Vehicle Marketing Manager for Ford Motor Company's says Ford has been working on developing sounds for the Electric Ford Focus prior to its debut later this year.

Soundbites: Ford Motor Company Designer Anthony Prozzi

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:01:00 EST

While a new study, conducted by the RDA group, says fuel economy is foremost in the minds of customers these days, design and appearance is not far behind. Ford Motor Company Designer Anthony Prozzi, formerly a fashion designer for Donna Karen, says regardless of whether you're designing an article of clothing, a piece of furniture or something that has four wheels, the principles are all the same.

Soundbites: June 2011 Sales

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Ford’s June sales totaled 194,114, up 14 percent versus a year ago. Cars and utilities posted the largest gains, while trucks also posted increases, rebounding from May. Ford Motor Company Sales analyst, George Pipas says the month of June has put Ford back on track.

Soundbites: Aging Population

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST

A declining birthrate and a rising life expectancy are bringing about an unprecedented demographic transformation around the world.
For the first time, people age 65 and over soon will out number children under the age of 5. Gary Strumolo, Global Manager of Health and Wellness Research said Ford Motor Company is striving to deliver solutions and innovations that resonates with consumers so they can maintain their freedom.

Soundbites: C-MAX Expansion

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company announced today that it is expanding its commitment to electrified vehicles by increasing production capacity on the 5- passenger C-MAX Hybrid and CMAX Energi plug-in hybrid models for the United States.

Soundbites: May 2011 Sales

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

Consumer demand remained strong in May for Ford’s new fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains, bringing significant year-over-year sales gains for small cars and Explorer. George Pipas, Ford Motor Companies Sales analyst said strong demand for Ford's new fuel- efficient vehicles and powertrains continued during the month of May.

Soundbites: Health and Wellness Forum

Wed, 18 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

Ford researchers recently demonstrated a series of possible in-car health and wellness connectivity services and apps aimed at helping people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma or allergies, so they can manage their condition while on-the-go. Gary Strumolo, manager for Vehicle Design and Infotronics in the Research and Advanced Engineering Lab, says Ford is essentially creating the car that cares.

Soundbites: April 2011 Sales

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Consumer demand for Ford’s fuel-efficient vehicles continues to grow, with April sales increasing 16 percent versus a year ago according to Ford sales Analyst George Pipas.

Soundbites: March 2011 Sales

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

Consumer demand for Ford’s fuel-efficient vehicles continues to grow as March sales increased 19 percent versus a year ago. According to George Pipas, Ford Sales analyst, Year-to-date, Ford sales totaled 496,720, up 16 percent.

Soundbites: 2012 Ford Focus Launch

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST

The Ford Motor Company Michigan Assembly Plant celebrated the launch of the 2012 Ford Focus today. The all-new Focus sets a standard in the small car segment, offering more technology and features than more expensive European entries. Jim Tetreault, (Tay-trow) Ford vice president, North American Manufacturing says this vehicle will deliver up to 40 mpg.

Soundbites: February 2011 Sales

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

Consumer demand for Ford’s fuel-efficient vehicles continues to grow as February retail sales increased 23 percent versus a year ago, which follows January's 27 percent retail sales increase. Ford's Sales analyst George Pipas says the numbers show that Ford is growing profitably.