Taking the next step in its Blueprint for Mobility, Ford today – in conjunction with the University of Michigan and U.S. firm State Farm® – revealed a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future automated driving and other advanced technologies.

Ford’s all-new EcoSport SUV offers drivers the perfect combination of small car agility, affordability and fuel efficiency, with the flexibility and spaciousness customers expect from a SUV – in one stylish and connected package.

The all-new Ford Edge Concept today made its European debut at Ford’s special “Go Further” event in Barcelona in front of about 2,500 journalists, dealers and employees.

The all-new Ford Tourneo Connect is the first compact people mover to be awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP. The versatile Tourneo Connect achieved a score of 94 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, and 83 per cent overall. The versatile Tourneo Connect achieved a score of 94 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, and 83 per cent overall.

Ford announced it has produced the 10-millionth vehicle equipped with award-winning in-car connectivity system Ford SYNC. The technology, which was introduced by Ford in Europe last year and is now available on the B-MAX, Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, Kuga, and Transit Custom, was first launched in the U.S. six years ago.

Ford Motor Company recorded its ninth consecutive month of improved retail market share* year over year in October and fifth consecutive month of increased sales volume.

Ford Sollers has announced the start of full-cycle production of the Ford Kuga sport utility vehicle at its plant in Elabuga in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Elabuga today by Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford, who is visiting Ford Sollers’ operations in Russia.

Strong demand across its vehicle line-up drove Ford of Europe’s sales volume up 4.6 percent in September, marking the fourth consecutive month of volume sales growth for Ford in its traditional 19 European markets.

Ford Motor Company today revealed for the first time technology developed to enable drivers to park at the touch of a button from inside or outside their car; and also a prototype system that uses automatic steering and braking to avoid collisions with vehicles or pedestrians.

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 23, 2013 – A Ford Focus powered by the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has covered more than 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) on a single tank of fuel; a feat eco-drivers Knut Wilthil and Henrik Borchgrevink are claiming as a new benchmark.

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 17, 2013 – Ford Motor Company today celebrated a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines: Two million have been produced globally since the 2009 launch of the engine line.

Ford Motor Company revealed today at the Frankfurt Motor Show its vision for a future sport activity vehicle, the new Ford S-MAX Concept, and also unveiled the all-new Ford Mondeo Vignale Concept, a preview of the unique upscale Vignale product and ownership experience that will launch in Europe in 2015.

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 5, 2013 – Ford Motor Company is boosting production capacity of the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine to meet European demand by doubling the output from its Cologne, Germany, engine plant to more than 1,000 engines a day.

Ford Motor Company said it will offer a choice of three distinct electric vehicles in its European showrooms by 2014 to complement its line-up of fuel efficient petrol and diesel powered vehicles.

COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 12, 2013 – Ford Motor Company has announced a new version of the Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost that will be the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions.

COLOGNE, Germany, July 12, 2013 – Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicles are hitting Europe’s roads in support of a Ford-led €13.2 million study into electric vehicles in urban areas.

Brentwood, Essex, 3 July, 2013 – Ford swept the board at this year’s Auto Express Awards with four honours – more than any other manufacturer – including two for the Fiesta.

SAARLOUIS, Germany, June 12, 2013 – Ford Motor Company today began a new chapter in its vehicle manufacturing history with the start of production of the all-new Focus Electric – the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe – in Saarlouis, Germany.

STUTTGART, Germany, June 5, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s ultra-fuel efficient and spirited 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine today was named 2013 International Engine of the Year, marking the second straight year Ford’s acclaimed three-cylinder engine has captured the award.

COLOGNE, Germany, April 17, 2013 – Ford of Europe achieved its highest monthly retail market share in three years in March.