Blue Oval News

New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Helps SVT Mark Its 20th Anniversary of Delivering High-Performance Vehicles

Staff Report — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:24:00 -0600

The newest Shelby GT500 convertible with the optional Performance Package is nearly 3.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model at Sebring International Raceway. The 5.8-liter supercharged V8 with 650 horsepower, Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers and new Brembo brake system are key enablers for the improved performance.

Ford CFO Lewis Booth and Global Product Chief Derrick Kuzak to Retire; Veteran Executives Named as Successors

staff — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:15:00 -0600

Ford Motor Company today announced that Lewis Booth, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development, have elected to retire effective April 1. Each has served the automaker for more than 30 years.

Ford Names Jon Huntsman to Board of Directors

Staff Report — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:12:00 -0600

Ford Motor Company announced today the election of Jon M. Huntsman Jr. to the company�s Board of Directors effective immediately.

SYNC Accelerates into 2013 as Standard Equipment on New Ford Fusion and Flex

Staff Report — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:05:00 -0600

Drivers of�more than 4 million vehicles�already take advantage of mobile device connectivity provided by Ford SYNC^�, which is available as either optional or standard equipment on every new Ford sold in NorthAmerica. That population is set to grow even more for 2013 as the all-new Ford Fusion and Flex get SYNC as standard equipment.

New Escape All-Wheel-Drive System Thinks Faster and Improves Handling, Giving Drivers More Control

Staff Report — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:49:00 -0600

As winter rain, ice and snow slows travel across the country, the all-new Ford Escape�s all-wheel-drive system offers drivers a little extra traction in slippery and snow-ridden conditions.

Ford Focus Sees Strong Demand in West, Adds Stick-Shift Choice for Range-Topping Titanium Series

Staff Report — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:46:00 -0600

Customer demand for the 2012 Ford Focus is on the rise, most notably in the high-volume California market.

Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Increase 7 Percent in January; Focus, Escape, Explorer Drive Growth

Staff Report — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:43:00 -0600

Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 136,710 vehicles in January, a 7 percent increase versus year-old levels. The Ford brand totaled 131,589 vehicles in January, making it the best January sales month for the Ford brand since 2008.

FORD POSTS 2011 PRE-TAX OPERATING PROFIT OF $8.8 BILLION; ONE-TIME SPECIAL ITEMS CONTRIBUTE TO $20.2 BILLION NET INCOME+

Staff Report — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:43:00 -0600

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported 2011 full year pre-tax operating profit of $8.8 billion, an increase of $463 million from a year ago, as strong performance in North America and Ford Credit offset challenges in other parts of the world. This marks the company�s third year in a row of improving annual operating profits.

Ford Uses Kenaf Plant Inside Doors in the All-New Escape, Saving Weight and Energy

Staff Report — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:40:00 -0600

Drivers of the all-new Ford Escape may be surprised to find out there is a plant inside the door.

Ford Racing�s Focus ST-R Ready for Competition Debut at Daytona International Speedway in the Grand-Am 200

Staff Report — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:38:00 -0600

Ford Racing�s Focus ST-R will make its competition debut this Friday afternoon in the Grand-Am 200 at Daytona International Speedway in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge as part of the ST field during the Grand-Am weekend.

New 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Brings the �Stock Car� Back to NASCAR

Staff Report — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:38:00 -0600

Manufacturer brand identity is back in NASCAR.

The 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car, unveiled today as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable with the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car.

Hammer to Fall This Weekend as Ford Auctions Unique 2013 Shelby GT500 24-Hour Durability Prototype

Staff Report — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:37:00 -0600

Ford is giving muscle car enthusiasts a rare opportunity to bid on the racetrack durability car used to develop the 2013 Shelby GT500 production Mustang. The car will be auctioned at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

All-New Ford Escape Gives Drivers Quieter Ride Thanks in Part to Mirror That �Sees� Sound

Staff Report — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:35:00 -0600

When Ford engineers sought out innovative ways to reduce noise in the all-new Ford Escape, they looked in the mirror.

Ford Fusion Earns Autoweek�s Highest Honor: Named Best in Show at North American International Auto Show

Staff Report — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:02:00 -0600

Just days after being revealed to the world, the new Ford Fusion is already bringing home awards. The Autoweek editorial staff has chosen Fusion for its Best in Show award at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Russia: Ford Sollers Sales Soar

Staff Report — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:59:00 -0600

Ford Sollers sold 118,031 Ford vehicles in Russia in 2011, an increase of 30 per cent compared with 2010, and the best sales year for Ford vehicles in the country since 2007.

Ford First to Enable iHeartRadio App Inside the Car Using Voice Control

Staff Report — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:22:00 -0600

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New Ford Fusion Brings More Technology, Expected Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency

Staff Report — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:18:00 -0600

Ford�s all-new Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions � each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging driving experience.

Ford�s Interactive Display at NAIAS Reaches New Heights � Literally

Staff Report — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:16:00 -0600

The Ford show display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show will give attendees a view from above of what may be in store for the future of in-car vehicle technology. The Ford Living Connected Experience demonstrates how trends will drive future customer in-car technology needs.

Ford Creates First Silicon Valley Presence with New Research Lab to Drive Innovation in Personal Mobility

Staff Report — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:57:00 -0600

Ford Motor Company today announced plans to create and open its first dedicated research lab in Silicon Valley early this year, further growing the company�s commitment to make technology affordable for millions.

Ford, REPREVE to Recycle 2 Million Plastic Bottles Back into the New 2012 Focus Electric and Other Vehicles

Staff Report — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:55:00 -0600

Ford, through the use of REPREVE�, plans to divert about 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles for use in the new Focus Electric and other new vehicles for the next model year.