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Ford Fusion Energi Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 EST

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has earned the highest possible “five-star” Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The five-star rating is the U.S. Government’s highest-possible safety rating and is determined only after severe testing procedures as part of NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover.

Ford Empowers Makers to Innovate on TechShop Tour with Open XC; Judges Named for Fuel Efficiency App Challenge

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 EST

As members of the Bay Area maker and hacker community gather this weekend for the eighth annual Maker Faire in San Mateo, Calif., Ford Motor Company invites them to explore open-source hardware and software tools now available to anyone who wants to work with cars.

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 Personalized Fuel Efficiency App Challenge Is Now Open; OpenXC Workshops at TechShop Start This Week

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:30:00 EST

Starting today mobile app developers who want to help drivers better understand how they use fuel can submit their OpenXC-based apps to the Ford Personalized Fuel Efficiency App Challenge at http://ford.challengepost.com/. The challenge runs through July 24, 2013. Later this summer a panel of judges will evaluate the submissions and award $50,000 in cash prizes for the best apps, with $25,000 going to the overall winner.

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.

Video Snacks Bring Vehicle Features Directly to Consumers

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:30:00 EST

Ford is launching a new Vehicle Orientation program at dealerships nationwide this week that is designed to help bridge the gap between consumers and their cars by providing customers with access to a comprehensive online library of “video snacks” – short videos that explain how to use specific vehicle features like Remote Start Systems, MyKey® and Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.

Ford Launches New Fuel-Efficient 1.5-Liter EcoBoost Engine; Boosts Company’s Global EcoBoost Capacity

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:01:00 EST

Ford Motor Company today announces a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost® engine will join its lineup of fuel-efficient, innovative powertrains. The 1.5-liter engine is a key strategic entry for Ford, as the company works to meet strong global demand for its four-cylinder EcoBoost engines.

Farley: Demographic Shifts, Consumer Fuel Economy Focus, Mobile Growth Reshaping Post-Recession U.S. Auto Industry

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:30:00 EST

While the great recession has fundamentally reshaped the automotive industry over the past few years, the real game changer may come from a new post-recession consumer mindset, demographic shifts and how automakers respond.

Ford Cuts Global Water Use 8.5 Percent per Vehicle from 2011 to 2012; Total Usage Down 62 Percent Since 2000

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:01:00 EST

Ford reduced the average amount of water used to make each vehicle by 8.5 percent between 2011 and 2012 – putting the company more than halfway toward its current goal of using an average of just 4 cubic meters per vehicle globally by 2015.

New Ford Fusion Minimizes Pollen and ‘Touch’ Allergens

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST

As spring arrives and more Americans prepare to face allergies, the new 2013 Ford Fusion can help combat common airborne and touch-based allergens, while monitoring possible irritants in areas where customers are driving or planning to visit.

Teen Driving Deaths on the Rise; Parents Can Help Reverse Trend

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EST

Traffic fatalities are the leading cause of death for American teens. In recent weeks, a number of crashes involving teen drivers have led to more than a dozen teenagers tragically losing their lives. And a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) shows that teen driver fatalities are on the rise among 16-17-year-old drivers.

Agent of Change: Ford Empowers Women and Saves Lives in Rural India through New Technology, SUV Capabilities

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:00:00 EST

Henry Ford believed vehicles like his Model T would improve lives through greater mobility. More than 100 years later on the other side of the world, a young Indian mother named Mageswari connects that vision with the birth of her healthy baby boy.

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.

Tens of Thousands More New Drivers to Learn Safe Driving Skills from Ford Driving Skills for Life in 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:01:00 EST

For the 10th year new drivers around the world will get an opportunity to improve their skills through the Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program. Traffic fatalities are the leading killer of American teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with about 2,700 drivers ages 16-19 killed annually on American roads.

Ford Extends Commitment to App Developers by Contributing AppLink to Open-Source GENIVI Alliance

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:00:00 EST

Today Ford Motor Company expanded its commitment to help encourage the growing community of automotive app developers by announcing it will contribute the software for AppLink™, the Ford-developed in-car smartphone app interface, to the GENIVI Alliance. Ford becomes the first American automaker to contribute proprietary source code from one of its products to an open-source project.

Ford Is First to Launch Spotify in the Car; Streaming Music Service Soon Available for SYNC AppLink

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST

Spotify, the leading on-demand music streaming service providing access to a catalog of more than 20 million songs globally is now compatible with Ford SYNC^® AppLink^™ for simple hands-free, voice-activated entertainment while driving.

Ford and PlugShare Team Up to Help Ford C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi Drivers Find Plugs with MyFord Mobile

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:01:00 EST

Ford’s award-winning MyFord Mobile smartphone app and Web portal now features a charging station finder powered by PlugShare.com and will be compatible with the new Ford Fusion Energi and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Ford Focus Electric Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:01:00 EST

The 2013 Ford Focus Electric earned a top vehicle safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

One-Third of All U.S. Ford Dealers to Be Certified to Sell New EVs by Spring; Ford Delivers January Hybrid Sales Record

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:01:00 EST

Strong demand for Ford’s three new plug-in vehicles has Ford certifying hundreds more dealers to sell them than expected – including 900 to be certified by spring and make Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi available in all 50 states for the first time.

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.

Ford OpenXC Platform Is Now Open for Vehicle Data, Customizable Hardware and Open-Source Research

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:00:00 EST

On the heels of launching its first software developer program, Ford is now turning its attention to the growing trend in hardware hacking by transforming vehicles into an experimental development environment. The OpenXC research platform from Ford is now out of beta and available to all “makers” and do-it-yourselfers at http://openxcplatform.com.

Popular Mechanics selects Ford SYNC® AppLink™ Developer Program as Editor’s Choice

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST

The Ford SYNC® AppLink™ Developer Program announced at the International CES in Las Vegas this week has been honored with an Editor’s Choice award from Popular Mechanics magazine. The Developer Program is the first of its kind in the automotive industry, providing a free software development kit to mobile app developers that enable them to harness the power of SYNC voice control. Click here for the full list of winners.

Ford, Eaton, SunPower and Whirlpool Team Up for Electric Energy Initiative

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company today announces a strategic collaboration that will demonstrate how a typical American family can significantly reduce their electricity bills and CO2 footprint by integrating home appliance technology with a plug-in vehicle to achieve an energy-efficient lifestyle.

Ford Launches App Developer Program Marking New Course for Customer-Driven Innovation and Value Creation

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:00:00 EST

Providing developers the information and tools needed for the creation of relevant, voice-activated experiences inside the car, Ford Motor Company today announces the launch of the Ford Developer Program (http://developer.ford.com) at the 2013 International CES.

Greater Media Launches 16 Ford SYNC AppLink-Enabled Regional Terrestrial Radio Station Apps

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:00:00 EST

Greater Media is bringing 16 of its top terrestrial radio stations to the mobile Web and Ford vehicles with the help of SYNC® AppLink™. Drivers can listen to their favorite radio stations from places like Boston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Detroit and New Jersey wherever they are driving – all without touching their smartphone.

USA TODAY App Launches for Ford SYNC AppLink Providing Drivers with On-Demand News, Sports and Weather

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:00:00 EST

News junkies can get their fix in the car with voice activation now available via Ford SYNC® AppLink™ integration.

Glympse Launches First In-Car, Voice-Activated Location-Sharing App for Ford SYNC AppLink

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST

Glympse Inc., the mobile technology company that pioneered temporary real-time location sharing, today announces the first location-sharing app for Ford Motor Company’s SYNC® in-car connectivity system. Using the AppLink™ interface, drivers will be able to share their location with friends and family directly from their car using simple voice commands, eliminating the need to touch their mobile phone while driving.

Ford First with Kaliki App In-Car Integration for Audio Playback of Major Newspapers and Magazines

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:01:00 EST

Thanks to Kaliki Audio Newsstand and Ford SYNC® AppLink™, commuting time can now be put to better use by consuming some of the compelling newspaper and magazine content that we want to get to, but just never seem to find the time to read.

Rhapsody Hits the Road with Ford SYNC AppLink

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:01:00 EST

Rhapsody and Ford today announce at International CES that the leading premium on-demand music service is now available in Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC® AppLink™. Rhapsody listeners with SYNC-enabled cars and trucks can use voice commands and radio buttons on the steering wheel to control the Rhapsody app on their smartphones, making it safe and easy to rock out on the road.

Aha by Harman Added to Ford SYNC AppLink

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:01:00 EST

Aha by HARMAN™ and Ford today announce Ford will offer Aha to drivers via its SYNC® AppLink™ system. Aha’s free service offers more than 30,000 audio stations that Ford SYNC users can tune in to while driving by using simple voice commands.

BeCouply and Ford Demonstrate new SYNC AppLink App Providing Drivers with Date Suggestions While on the Go

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:01:00 EST

Couples looking to escape another mundane date night driving circles around town might soon find help with a new app that will make it easy to have an exciting social life.

In Transit to 3D Printing Boom, Ford a Major Player in Digital Revolution

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST

In Ford’s Silicon Valley Lab, Dave Evans creates a custom vehicle gauge and emails the 3D design to Zac Nelson in Dearborn. Nelson uses the MakerBot® Thing-O-Matic™ at his workstation and prints up a physical prototype. The future of research and development is happening right here and now at the desks of these Ford engineers.

Sensing the Future: Ford Issues Predictions for Next Wave of Automotive Electronics Innovation

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:00:00 EST

State-of-the-art sensing, computing and communications systems are not only quickly changing consumer expectations in people’s everyday lives, but are driving innovation in the automotive industry at an incredible pace in preparation for the future.

All-New 2013 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Recommendation for 2013

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:01:00 EST

The all-new Ford Fusion earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highest rating, a Top Safety Pick+, receiving an Acceptable rating in the new small overlap front crash test. The new 2013 Ford Fusion was already rated as a Top Safety Pick winner. This new rating, Top Safety Pick+, applies to all vehicles produced after mid-December 2012.

2013 Ford Fusion Design to Reduce Repair Costs 13 Percent

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:00:00 EST

When can a beautiful rear end help drivers save money? When that rear end is part of the 2013 Ford Fusion that happens to be involved in a rear-end collision, Ford says.

Li-Ion King: New Ford Test for Hybrid Vehicle Batteries Simulates 10 Years of Use in 10 Months’ Time

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:15:00 EST

Ford is putting the equivalent of 10 years and 150,000 miles of wear and tear on hybrid vehicle batteries using a new lab test that takes less than a year to complete.

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.

Ford Technology Development Efforts Recognized on the Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators List

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST

Technological innovation has been at the heart of Ford Motor Company for more than a century and this year Thomson Reuters has recognized that with a place on its Top 100 Global Innovators list. The full list can be found at http://www.top100innovators.com.

Ford Acts Promptly for Customer Safety by Recalling 2013 Escapes with 1.6-liter Engines and 2013 Fusions with 1.6-liter Engines for Risk of Overheating That May Result in Engine Fires

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:45:00 EST

Ford Motor Company today announced a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Ford Escape SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine and 2013 Ford Fusion SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine.

New 2014 Ford Fiesta Adds MyFord Touch with Improved Voice Recognition, Navigation and Phone Pairing

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:01:00 EST

The latest trend in consumer electronics is the miniaturization of the gadgets we love, while packing them with even more performance such as a razor-thin phone that doesn’t bulge in a pocket, smaller tablets that can be held with one hand, or music players that can be worn on the wrist. Ford is following suit, and beginning next year it will offer MyFord Touch® with a new 6.5-inch LCD touch screen available on the 2014 Ford Fiesta.

Ford Focus Earns Top Safety Rating from NHTSA

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:01:00 EST

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

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.

All-New 2013 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick; Offers Smart Technology, Leading Fuel Economy

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:05:00 EST

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today named the all-new 2013 Fusion a Top Safety Pick. To earn a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must receive a rating of “Good” in the following evaluations: offset frontal impact, side impact, dynamic head restraint and roof strength testing. In addition to the Top Safety Pick, the new Ford Fusion offers leading fuel economy and smart technologies, such as auto start/stop.

Ford, Microsoft Celebrate Five Years of In-Car Connectivity Leadership with 5 Millionth SYNC-Equipped Vehicle

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST

Five years ago, Ford Motor Company and Microsoft came together to launch the benchmark for in-vehicle connectivity systems with the introduction of SYNC. Today at the GigaOM Roadmap Conference, Ford CTO Paul Mascarenas and Microsoft Windows Embedded General Manager Kevin Dallas announced the 5-millionth vehicle equipped with SYNC has been sold and they shared their joint vision for continued leadership in development of the connected car.

Ford and University of Michigan Researchers Team Up to Fight Microbes in New Cars and Trucks

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EST

We can’t see them, but we are surrounded by tiny microorganisms that can have undesirable effects on the surfaces around us. In cars and trucks, these microscopic organisms including mold and mildew can quickly take hold and spread over a variety of surfaces leading to discoloration, and even unpleasant odors.

Ford Launches Scout for SYNC AppLink

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EST

Telenav®, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV), the leader in personalized navigation, and Ford announced today that Scout™ by Telenav is now available in cars through Ford SYNC AppLink. With the launch of Scout in Ford vehicles, mobile users now have the ability to access the same personalized navigation app in their cars that they have on their phones.

Ford C-MAX Energi Rated America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Plug-in Hybrid at 108 MPGe; Saves Customers $7,000 in Fuel Costs

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:01:00 EST

With many Americans facing record gasoline prices, the all-new Ford C-MAX Energi is America’s most fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid with an EPA- certified 108 miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) city rating and 100 MPGe combined rating.

Miles Per Gallon Equivalent? How Far Can You Drive on a Gallon of Electrons?

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:01:00 EST

Hola, Bonjour, Guten Tag, Konnichiwa, Ni hao. So many ways just to say hello. When we start talking technology, things get even more complicated starting with MPGe or miles per gallon equivalent.