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Ford Fiesta Europe’s Best-Selling Small Car in First Quarter of 2013; New Fiesta Sold Every Two Minutes

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 EST

The Ford Fiesta was Europe’s best-selling small car in March and for the first three months of 2013, according to the latest figures from the world's leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, JATO Dynamics.*

Ford Fusion, C-MAX Hybrids Attracting New Companies Searching for Savings at the Fuel Pump

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:01:00 EST

Ford’s fuel-saving Fusion and C-MAX hybrids are attracting new commercial buyers searching for ways to save money at the pump.

Ford and Detroit-Based Luxury Goods Manufacturer Shinola Celebrate 50 Years of Mustang with a Limited-Edition Watch

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST

Ford is teaming up with Shinola, a Detroit-based luxury goods manufacturer, to celebrate 50 years of the Ford Mustang with the release of a premium 46-millimeter wristwatch with Swiss movements.

Home Is Where the Hybrid Is: KB Home Features Ford’s MyEnergi Lifestyle

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company and KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announce that products from the Ford-led initiative MyEnergi Lifestyle® will be featured in the homebuilder’s ZeroHouse 2.0 model home in San Marcos, Calif., and potentially in additional KB Home markets.

Flat Rock Assembly Plant Celebrates Producing One-Millionth Ford Mustang As Year 50 Begins

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST

Happy Birthday Mustang! Forty-nine years to the day after its 1964 debut in New York, the iconic sports car celebrates another milestone: One million Mustangs have rolled off the line at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant since production moved there in 2004. Ford is celebrating this milestone as year 50 of continuous Mustang production gets under way at Flat Rock Assembly.

Ford Announces New 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST

Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor, the ultimate high-performance off-road pickup truck, has a new Special Edition package customers can order that adds more unique touches to the hot-selling pickup.

All-New Ford Fusion Set to Sail the High Seas as Part of Ford’s Involvement with the Tom Joyner Foundation

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST

This weekend the 2013 Ford Fusion will cruise the high seas of the Caribbean Islands with a “purpose.” The Fusion will sail for eight days and seven nights aboard the 2013 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, as part of Ford’s relationship with the Tom Joyner Foundation.

Ford Marks Countdown to 50 Years of Mustang with All-New Licensed Products

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EST

The Ford Mustang will soon become the newest member of a very exclusive club – vehicles in continuous production for 50 years. To help mark this milestone, 50 companies will sell products including watches, T-shirts, model cars and more that celebrate the Mustang’s first 50 years.

Ford wins Best Car Styling Brand award from KBB.com

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST

Ford is the 2013 Best Car Styling Brand among non-luxury car shoppers in the annual Brand Image Awards according to Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com), marking the third consecutive year Ford has earned KBB.com kudos for vehicle design. Kelley Blue Book determines the Brand Image Awards winners through its Brand Watch^™ study that taps into the perceptions of 12,000-plus new-vehicle shoppers, meaning Ford’s look is resonating with buyers. In addition to this 2013 Brand Image Award, KBB.com recently honored several Ford models with a variety of accolades including Fiesta, Focus and Escape, and named the 2013 Fusion the Best Redesigned Vehicle of 2013; KBB.com editors describe the all-new car as gorgeous. Click here to read more on the awards and accolades from KBB.com.

Ford tops in family value, quality, again, says U.S. News & World Report

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:05:00 EST

Three Ford and Lincoln vehicles have won U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 Best Cars for Families awards. For three straight years, Ford Fusion has won best midsize car, while Fusion Hybrid is top hybrid car two years in a row and Lincoln MKT takes home best luxury three-row midsize SUV honors. U.S. News & World Report determines winning vehicles based on the best combination of quality, features and space for today’s families. Click here to read more about the 2013 Best Cars for Families awards.

Ford Fusion Marks Best February Sales Ever; San Francisco and Los Angeles Sales More Than Double

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 EST

With car inventories just beginning to meet consumer demand, the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion posted its best February sales month since the midsize sedan was introduced in 2006.

Ford Commercial Vehicle Lineup Expands with Industry’s Broadest Range of CNG/LPG-Ready Offerings

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:01:00 EST

Sales of Ford vehicles capable of running on compressed natural gas or propane autogas have reached record levels, as businesses and commercial customers seek relief from constantly fluctuating gas prices.

All-New Ford Transit Chassis Cab and Cutaway Versions Join Widest Range of Commercial Chassis Offerings

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:01:00 EST

Ford Motor Company announced today the introduction of the all-new Transit chassis cab and cutaway models, engineered to tackle an almost unlimited variety of specialized jobs and vocations.

Ford All-Wheel-Drive Retail Sales up 72 Percent Since 2009, Surpassing Industry Growth Rate

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST

Ford is capitalizing on the popularity of all-wheel-drive technology, with its AWD sales growing 72 percent since 2009, outpacing the industry growth rate of 53 percent. In 2012, more than 20 percent of the industry’s new car and utility vehicles were sold with AWD systems.

Unique Ad Campaign for Ford C-MAX Hybrids Gains Traction with New Customers

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST

Ford’s new C-MAX hybrids are gaining momentum with new customers and are luring more Toyota hybrid owners out of their cars and into Ford’s new hybrids.

Fusion Energi Lands Ford Atop List with Highest Number of 2013 Vehicles Qualifying for Faster Lane Access in California

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:15:00 EST

Californians now have another Ford vehicle option to get them where they’re going even faster with the all-new Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, as the vehicle has been approved for use in the state’s high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.

Power to the People! Fiesta Movement: A Social Remix Gives Control of New Ford Fiesta Ad Campaign to the People

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST

Building on the groundbreaking social engagement program that launched the Ford Fiesta in the U.S. in 2009, Ford now plans to introduce its new 2014 Fiesta through an innovative ad campaign created entirely by consumers.

MAMA favors Fusion, now Family Vehicle of the Year

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST

The Midwest Automotive Media Association, gracious hosts of the Spring Collection Road Rally at Road America each year, has bestowed on the 2013 Ford Fusion its Family Vehicle of the Year award. Eligible cars must start under $50,000, be new or significantly updated, and have made an appearance at a MAMA rally for journalists to drive and evaluate. Click here for more.

Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid Earn Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:01:00 EST

The 2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid received a top vehicle safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Fusion and Fusion Hybrid received a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing, which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover.

EPA: New Ford Fusion Energi Delivers 620-Mile Range, 21 in EV Mode; Beats Honda Accord, Toyota Prius PHEVs

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST

Already Ford’s most fuel-efficient sedan, the all-new Fusion Energi now has an EPA-rated total range of up to 620 miles and the ability to drive up to 21 miles in electric-only mode, nearly triple the electric-only range of plug-in hybrids from Toyota and Honda.

Ford Atlas Concept: The Future of Pickups

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST

Ford today unveiled the Ford Atlas Concept to showcase the design, capability, fuel efficiency and smart technologies that will define future pickup trucks.

AOL Autos names Fusion Car of the Year

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:45:00 EST

The 2013 Ford Fusion continues to earn industry kudos. AOL Autos has awarded its second annual Car of the Year honors to the all-new car. AOL reports Fusion is boldly redesigned to not only raise the bar, but to meet the stalwarts of the category pound for pound and dollar for dollar for value, performance and quality. “The 2013 Ford Fusion is not only a leap forward from the previous model – already a very solid midsized sedan – but has quickly established itself as the class of this most competitive category,” says AOL Autos editor in chief David Kiley. “From stem to stern, inside and out, Ford designers, engineers and workers on the line have turned out a midsized family sedan whose biggest problem should be building enough of them.” Click here for the full review.

Buying a new TV for the big game, easier with a Ford Fusion

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:00:00 EST

Getting ready for the playoffs, a man decides to buy a new 47-inch flat-screen TV; the only problem is he can’t fit it into his Honda Accord. Luckily, his good friend is the owner of a new 2013 Ford Fusion with a larger trunk and more pass-through space from seats that fold down easily. The Fusion trunk offers 16 cubic feet while Accord provides 15.8 cubic feet and Toyota Camry measures 15.4 cubic feet. Of the three, Fusion is the only car that offers a full pass-through from the trunk into the rear seats. So thanks to the Fusion, this man’s only problem now is deciding who to invite over to watch the big game. Check out the video here.

Two Ford vehicles earn Autobytel Car of the Year awards

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:35:00 EST

Automotive Internet pioneer Autobytel named the all-new Ford Fusion its 2013 Car of the Year while the all-new Ford C-MAX has earned Alternative Fuel Car of the Year honors. The most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America, the 2013 Fusion brings power of choice to the midsize sedan segment with the widest range of powertrains available, elevated levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. The recently launched C-MAX – Ford’s first dedicated hybrid line in North America – is now the fastest-selling hybrid ever, selling three times faster than the combined sales of Toyota Prius and Honda Insight at launch. Autobytel is dedicated to providing consumers with the information they need to purchase new and used cars and connect with dealers online. Click here for more.

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor’s Success as Performance Truck Mirrored in the Toy Store as Top-Selling Licensed Truck

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST

You don’t need a license for the latest Ford F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance truck product. You can now buy the Ford high-performance truck in the toy shop.

Ford C-MAX Is the Fastest-Selling Hybrid Ever at Launch

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST

Ford’s all-new C-MAX has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch, with 8,030 sales in its first two full months on the market in October and November. This significantly outpaces Toyota Camry Hybrid’s 7,300 sales in its first two full months in May and June 2006.

Soundbites: 2014 Ford Transit

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:01:00 EST

For more than 40 years, the Ford E-Series van has been the backbone of the commercial van industry, whether it's used to deliver packages or shuttle you to the airport. Next year Ford is launching a revolutionary new commercial van, the Ford Transit. According to Tim Stoehr (Stair), Commercial Truck Product marketing manager, the success of the E-Series van has many loyalists asking "why change now?"...

With Leading Fuel Economy, All-New Ford Transit Changes Game in Full-Size Commercial Vans

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:01:00 EST

The familiar van that delivers packages or shuttles you to the airport is about to change in a revolutionary way. Ford’s all-new full-size 2014 Transit van will provide professional tradesmen and commercial fleet customers with unmatched fuel economy, innovative new configurations and leading versatility in the expanding commercial vehicle market.

Next-Generation Ford Transit Connect Breaks New Ground in Commercial Van Fuel Efficiency with 30+ MPG

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:01:00 EST

With global commercial vehicle sales expected to jump significantly during the next several years, Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit Connect cargo van is set to provide cost-conscious commercial fleets and small business owners with unmatched fuel economy and versatility in an expanding commercial vehicle market.

Ford C-MAX Hybrids Outsell Toyota Prius Plug-in and Prius v; Named Official Car for 2013 International CES

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST

Customers are reacting positively to the new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid, which combined to outsell Toyota Prius plug-in and Prius v during November, the first full month both C-MAX hybrids were available.

KBB.com: Best Redesigned Car is 2013 Ford Fusion

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:30:00 EST

The all-new Ford Fusion beat out more than 20 other completely transformed vehicles to win Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle accolade. “The new Fusion is clearly the hottest-looking car in a class with no fewer than 13 entrants,” says KBB.com, and “the interior is just as striking.” Fusion’s technology enhancements and the power of choice it provides through five powertrain offerings also factored in its win. “Whatever mix of value, power and fuel efficiency you’re looking for in a midsize sedan, the new Fusion has it,” KBB.com says. Read more here.

Ford Produces Fix in Voluntary Safety Recall of 2013 Escapes, 2013 Fusions with 1.6-liter Engines

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company today announced a corrective action to address potential engine overheating that could result in engine fires in SE and SEL models of the 2013 Ford Escape and Ford Fusion models equipped with 1.6-liter engines. The vehicles were subjects of a voluntary safety recall announced Nov. 30.

Rock star Fusion

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:45:00 EST

It was love at first sight, and then The Car Connection named the all-new Ford Fusion “Best Car To Buy 2013.” Editors admit to falling for the car immediately, but it delivers in the drive department too: “There’s nothing exotic on its spec sheet,” test drivers report, “but the Fusion steers briskly, rides firmly, and barely conceals the European-engineered sport sedan hiding behind its American nameplate.” Fusion prevailed against strong challenges from Cadillac’s ATS and XTS and Honda Accord to win the award. “If you’ve ever loved an entry-luxury German or Swedish sedan,” says The Car Connection, “here’s your new crush object.” Read more here.

Advanced, Fuel-Efficient 3.2-Liter Power Stroke Turbo Diesel Makes North American Debut in All-New 2014 Ford Transit

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:01:00 EST

Ford’s all-new Transit full-size van, which goes on sale late next year, will be offered with a new clean-running 3.2-liter Power Stroke® five-cylinder diesel, further bolstering Ford’s lineup of fuel-efficient cars, trucks and SUVs.

Ford Expects November To Be Its Best Hybrid Sales Month Ever; Electrified Vehicle Sales Increase Fivefold to 11 Percent

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:01:00 EST

Ford projects November will be its best hybrid sales month ever with more than 6,000 units sold. Ford has captured an all-time-high 11 percent share of the electrified vehicle market – an increase of more than fivefold this year alone. November marks the first full month the all-new C-MAX Hybrid, all-new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and all-new Fusion Hybrid are available on dealer lots.

New Ford Fiesta Shatters Small-Car Mold: Best Projected Miles Per Gallon, Connectivity, Performance, Personality

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST

Ford’s new Fiesta, which breaks cover at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will redefine the small car with a projected best 40 mpg-plus fuel economy rating, an exciting new look, and special features and technology that make it the most fun-to-drive car of its size.

Confirmed: Ford to Launch Fiesta ST in North America, Brings Big Speed and Style to the Small Car Market

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST

Small cars continue to be a hot segment in North America and with the new Fiesta ST, introduced here at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford is expected to have the hottest hatch around.

Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Sets the Standard for Smoothness and Quietness in Small Engines

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST

Start up Ford’s patented new 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost® engine and chances are you’ll have to look at the tachometer to verify that the engine is running.

Soundbites: 2014 Ford Fiesta and Fiesta ST

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST

Small cars continue to be a hot segment in North America and with the new Fiesta, introduced at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford is expected to have the hottest small cars on the road. Liz Elser, Marketing Manager of the Ford Fiesta says, small is big when it comes to new cars.

GE to Purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrids; Companies Collaborate with Georgia Tech to Accelerate Alternative Fuel Vehicle Adoption and Research

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:01:00 EST

Ford Motor Company today announces a collaboration with GE (NYSE: GE), in which the company will purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet – Ford’s largest-ever plug-in electrified vehicle fleet sale. Ford will also jointly market GE’s alternative fuel infrastructure solutions.

Ford Marks Milestone As 500,000th EcoBoost-Equipped Vehicle Rolls off Line in Louisville

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:00 EST

Ford’s highly successful, fuel-efficient EcoBoost® engine technology hit a big milestone recently with its 500,000th engine being produced just three years after its launch in 2009.

Award-Winning 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Coming to North America Next Year in the New Ford Fiesta

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next year will be the first vehicle available in the United States with Ford’s award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, it is expected to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States.

Ford Fusion Interior Takes Cues from Sculpted, Three-Dimensional Fashion Trends on This Season’s Runways

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST

Today’s fashion is expressive, sculpted, three-dimensional – rife with patterns and textures that create depth and visual interest. These runway trends are very similar to the creative new interiors appearing in vehicles like the all-new Ford Fusion.

Ford Escape wins inaugural Car of the Year from Popular Mechanics

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST

Popular Mechanics has unveiled its 2013 Automotive Excellence Awards, and not only is the Ford Escape among its 10 best vehicles, for the first time ever the magazine names a Car of the Year and Escape is editors’ choice for the award. Escape earned the honor for being “an affordable vehicle that excels in multiple auto excellence categories,” for its “excellent engine options, abundance of technology and great price.” Reviewers pointed out that “Escape is freshly minted, with a solid new chassis shared with the European Ford Kuga. The driving experience feels like it’s two full generational leaps ahead of the old Escape.” Read the full report here.

Soundbites: 2014 Transit Connect Wagon

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:00:00 EST

Ford takes a clean-sheet, fresh-think approach to offer the most fuel-efficient seven-seat wagon in the market. Marc Rogowski, Marketing Manager of the E-series Transit Connect Wagon says the new vehicle drives like a car, has the flexibility of a utility, hauls like a van and carries the payload of a mid-size half-ton pickup truck.

Ford Introduces New Seven-Passenger People Mover with a Difference: Transit Connect Wagon First to Exceed 30 MPG

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:01:00 EST

Ford, the most fuel-efficient full-line manufacturer, introduces the first seven-passenger people mover expected to break the 30 mpg-plus highway barrier with the all-new Transit Connect Wagon, which drives like a car, has the flexibility of a utility and can haul the payload of a full-size pickup.

Ford Triples Dealers Certified to Sell C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid, Beats Toyota in Fuel Economy Across the Board

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:00:00 EST

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 100 mpg combined in electric mode, beating the Toyota Prius Plug-in by 5 MPGe.

Ford C-MAX Energi: Most Range, More Efficiency and Affordability Than Any Plug-in Hybrid

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST

The all-new 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle showcases Ford’s 20 years of hybrid expertise as America’s most fuel-efficient and affordable plug-in hybrid that delivers more overall driving range than any utility vehicle.

Ford Hybrid’s EV+ Feature Learns and Automatically Adjusts Powertrain to Deliver More Electric-Only Driving

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST

Ford is taking the smarts and performance of its electrified vehicle lineup to a whole new level with EV+, a patent-pending feature that actually helps vehicles learn frequent destinations, and delivers to hybrid drivers what they love – more driving time in electric-only mode.

Ford Mustang and F-Series Pickup Named ‘Hottest Car and Truck’ of 2012 SEMA Show

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST

Ford Mustang and F-Series pickups are officially the “Hottest Car and Truck” at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Award – presented today – recognizes the most popular vehicles the organization’s members feature in their displays during the weeklong trade show.