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America's Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan
Posted: July 26, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
The New 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hyrbid Sedan Will Be The Most Fuel Efficient Hybrid Luxury Sedan At The Same Base Price As Its Conventional Gas Sibiling.
Lincoln’s new MKZ Hybrid – the most fuel-efficient luxury car in America – will be a standout in the marketplace for another unique distinction when it goes on sale this fall: It will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling.Lincoln’s new MKZ Hybrid – the most fuel-efficient luxury car in America – will be a standout in the marketplace for another unique distinction when it goes on sale this fall: It will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling. "Lincoln is about delivering luxury standard," said John Felice, general manager, Ford and Lincoln Marketing. "Whether it’s our new MKX with standard MyLincoln Touch™ technology or the no-cost choice of a gas or hybrid powertrain with the Lincoln MKZ, we want to give customers premium amenities with unexpected value." When the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid goes on sale this fall, it will have an MSRP starting at $35,180, including destination and delivery. The pricing is identical to the 2011 Lincoln MKZ gas model and below the 2010 Lexus HS 250h, the MKZ Hybrid’s nearest competitor. Lincoln is the first automaker to offer luxury customers a premium hybrid vehicle with an MSRP that matches its conventional gas sibling. The decision to offer the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and gas models at the same price point is another example of the Lincoln brand’s philosophy of bringing luxury standard to customers. From standout product design, and class-leading technology and powertrains that deliver top performance and fuel efficiency, Lincoln is changing the game in the luxury market. The new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a game-changing vehicle that offers modern car buyers all the indulgence of a premium midsize sedan and all the environmental benefits of a hybrid vehicle at an amazing price. Building on Ford’s reputation as a world leader in electrified technology, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses the company’s second-generation hybrid technology – the 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine – named one of Ward’s 2010 “10 Best Engines.” The system combines the best attributes of the gasoline engine and electric battery-driven motors to deliver optimal performance and fuel economy. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers a 41 mpg fuel economy rating in the city, topping its only near competitor – the 2010 Lexus HS 250h – by 6 mpg. It also trumps the Lexus with more passenger space, more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.
Do Not Disturb button added to Ford Cars
Posted: July 13, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
Ford will be adding "Do Not Disturb" button to their SYNC controls, to curve distractions while driving.
As the issue of texting while driving grows in prominence nationally, Ford Motor Company is expanding its SYNC technology with new features to give drivers safer alternatives to hand-held texting and keep them more focused on the road. To help make the in-car connection safer, Ford is improving the SYNC text message readback feature and empowering drivers with a "Do Not Disturb" button so they can decide the level of connectivity and communications they want to manage while in the car. Ford is also taking the proactive step to "lock-out" capabilities that are not relevant to the task of driving while the vehicle is in motion. Ford believes drivers should keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel and was the first automaker to support a proposed federal ban and state-level legislation banning hand-held texting while driving. In turn, Ford also understands that drivers want to be connected to their mobile worlds while on the road, and texting continues to grow as a preferred communication method. Ford will offer the new features on 2011 model year vehicles equipped with MyFord or MyLincoln Touch, the intuitive driver connect technology that provides drivers personalized access to information and entertainment through voice control, touch screens and familiar five-way controls mounted on the steering wheel. Bluetooth is the standard technology that allows electronic devices such as a mobile phone and Ford SYNC to communicate with each other wirelessly. To improve the number of phones that can "communicate" with SYNC so the system can read aloud incoming text messages to drivers, Ford has adopted the latest Bluetooth standard. According to a 100-car study conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, driver inattention that involved looking away from the road for more than a few seconds was a factor in nearly 80 percent of accidents. By providing drivers with the ability to receive audible, hands-free texts, Ford is hoping to help drivers focus on the task of driving. The new 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX will be first to offer the "Do Not Disturb" button. This handy feature blocks incoming phone calls or text messages from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone paired with SYNC; diverting calls into voicemail and saving text messages on the device for viewing later. But unlike turning the phone off, drivers can still make voice-activated outgoing phone calls, if they so decide, and the SYNC 911 Assist feature can make a call to 911 in case of emergency. Ford is also taking the proactive step of locking out or limiting content and capabilities of MyFord Touch that are not related to the task of driving when the vehicle is in motion, for instance: * Screens with information not intended to be used by the driver while driving such as point-of-interest reviews and ratings plus SIRIUS Travel Link sports scores, movie listings, and ski conditions * Any action that requires typing on a keypad (e.g. typing a navigation destination, editing information) * Limiting lists of navigation and phone choices that the user can view to fewer entries (e.g. phone contacts, recent phone call entries) Specific functions that are locked out when the vehicle is in motion: * Cell Phone - Pairing a Bluetooth-capable phone - Manually adding individual contacts into the Phonebook - Viewing received text messages on screen * WiFi Connectivity - Web browsing on the vehicle screen * Video/Photos/Graphics - Playing video - Album cover art and Phonebook photo browsing - Editing photos - Editing the screen’s wallpaper or adding a new one * Navigation - Destination entry by touchscreen keyboard input (voice entry is permissible)
Ford's New Patent is Soy Based
Posted: July 07, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: ford.com
FORD PIONEERS PATENT-PENDING USE OF ECO-FRIENDLY SOY OIL IN RUBBER AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
Ford Motor Company's biomaterial researchers have engineered a patent-pending formula to use renewable soy oil to improve rubber car parts and make them more environmentally friendly. By using renewable soy oil as a 25 percent replacement for petroleum oil, Ford researchers more than doubled rubber's stretchability and reduced its environmental impact. Soy-based rubber parts such as radiator deflector shields, air baffles, cupholder inserts and floor mats are under consideration for future Ford vehicle programs. "Ford is focused on finding innovative ways to make our vehicles more eco-friendly," said Cynthia Flanigan, Ford technical leader in elastomeric polymers. "Soy-based rubber has win-win potential as it provides superior stretchability and serves as a renewable resource that helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions from raw materials." Ford researchers found that soy fillers could provide an inexpensive and environmentally friendly partial replacement of carbon black, a petroleum-based material traditionally used to reinforce rubber. Used together, soy oil and soy fillers could replace up to 26 percent of the petroleum-based content in automotive rubber applications. While rubber's role in automotive applications is generally not a glamorous one, it is significant, the automotive sector accounts for more than 50 percent of worldwide rubber consumption. Ford is a pioneer in the use of biomaterials in vehicles. Ford was the first automaker to demonstrate that soy-based foams could be formulated to pass stringent requirements for automotive applications. The use of soy content in automotive applications also supports American farmers. The United Soybean Board, which oversees investments of all U.S. soybean farmers for research and promotion efforts, works closely with Ford in an effort to get soy-based technology commercialized. The use of recycled or renewable content is making a positive impact on the environment and Ford's bottom line. In 2009, Ford reduced the amount of automotive-related plastics to landfills by nearly 30 million pounds and saved approximately $4.5 million by reusing recycled materials.
Ford is Making Highway Driving Safer
Posted: June 30, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Automotive Business Review
Ford Motor Company has unveiled a new Curve Control technology to help drivers maintain control of their vehicles when taking a curve too quickly, which is particularly useful for exiting highways.
Ford said that the Curve Control debuts as standard equipment on the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer going into production later this year, and will be offered on 90% of the company's North American crossovers, sport utilities, trucks and vans by 2015. Ford said that the the Curve Control technology senses when a driver is taking a curve too quickly, a situation found to contribute to about 50,000 crashes each year in the US and reduces engine torque and can apply four-wheel braking, slowing the vehicle by up to 10 mph in about one second. Ford claimed that the Curve Control technology is effective on dry or wet pavement, and is expected to be particularly useful when drivers are entering or exiting freeway on- or off-ramps with too much speed. Sue Cischke, vice president of sustainability, environment and safety engineering at Ford group, said: "Too many accidents stem from drivers misjudging their speed going into curves and freeway off- and on-ramps. Ford's Curve Control technology senses a potentially dangerous situation and reduces power and applies brakes more quickly than most drivers can react on their own."
Ford Brands Highest Quality Among New Owners EVER!
Posted: June 22, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: PRNewsWire
J.D. Power: Ford Brand Now Has the Highest Initial Quality Among All Non-Luxury Brands in the Industry
For the first time, the Ford brand has the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands in J.D. Power and Associates' 2010 Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Ford brand moved to fifth place among all brands from eighth last year. This is the highest rank position Ford has achieved in the IQS since ranking 23rd in 2004. Both the Ford and Lincoln brands demonstrated significant improvements, with the Ford brand moving to the best in the industry among all non-luxury brands. Lincoln, which was 26th on the list last year, now sits at eighth. The Ford brand, which continues to outpace the overall industry's quality improvement, has posted nine consecutive years of gains in the closely watched quality study, based on consumer evaluations after the first three months of new-vehicle ownership. "These results are remarkable in many ways," said Bennie Fowler, Ford group vice president, Global Quality & New Model Launches. "Steady and meticulous attention to new model launches along with consistency in how we do them across the brand and the globe are having a very positive effect on the initial quality of our all-new or redesigned products. These results are a true testament to the strength of the One Ford plan." Some of Ford"s most popular nameplates received top honors for their respective segment, including Ford Focus, Taurus and Mustang. As a company, Ford has eight models in the top three positions within their respective award segments. The company's Hermosillo Assembly Plant also received the Silver Plant Quality Award for outstanding quality in manufacturing. J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 82,000 new 2010 model-year vehicle owners after they have driven their new vehicles for three months. It measures problems per 100 vehicles and was based on November through February registrations. "The blue oval is becoming synonymous with high quality," Fowler said. "While we are pleased with where we are today, our job is not done. Our plan is to keep improving quality each and every year."
Ford: Certified Allergy Friendly Vehicles
Posted: June 15, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
FORD IS THE ONLY CAR MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD WITH TUV-CERTIFIED, ALLERGY-FRIENDLY INTERIORS
In 2004, the first Ford passenger car - the Ford C-MAX - was awarded the "Allergy Tested Interior" seal of approval by world-\-renowned independent test house, TUV Rheinland, based in Cologne, Germany. Currently, eight of the latest Ford models have been certified, and a total of 4.2 million Ford cars with the TUV seal of approval have been sold across Europe. Ford is the only car manufacturer globally to carry and meet the official TUV allergy-tested interior certification. Extensive and scientifically verifiable tests for harmful substances and allergy-causing agents are conducted as part of the assessment process. This detailed procedure includes the analysis of more than 100 materials and components. As part of its allergy-friendly vehicle interior development, Ford engineers avoid or reduce to the absolute minimum the use of materials such as latex, chrome and nickel that can provoke allergic reactions in some people. All components likely to have direct and prolonged skin contact, such as the steering wheel, seat covers and seat belts, are also dermatologically-tested. ord vehicles are also equipped with high-performance pollen filters that prevent allergic pollens from entering the interior, and which ensure a high quality level of cabin air. Ford has a long tradition in material and substance management. To manage materials across the vehicle life-cycle, Ford has developed a comprehensive set of processes and system tools called Global Materials Management.
Ford just made Google maps alittle easier
Posted: June 08, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
Ford adds "Send to Sync" feature for Google Maps at no extra cost.
Drivers who enjoy the convenience of Ford SYNC® with Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) soon will be able to select a destination on Google Maps and send it to their Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles. 'Send to SYNC' is a new capability added to the Ford Service Delivery Network, the company’s cloud-based architecture, which provides a suite of voice-activated services accessible through a customer’s mobile phone. "Printing paper directions from a website is a relic in our digital age,” said Doug VanDagens, director of Ford Connected Services Solutions Organization. "With Send to SYNC, you can map a destination at home, at work – wherever you have connectivity – and when you get to your car, it already knows where you want to go." The SYNC TDI application leverages a customer's mobile phone voice plan and the vehicle's integrated GPS receiver to deliver location-based services, and on-demand information. Since these services, including the new Send to SYNC functionality, are cloud-based, no vehicle updates are required and they will be available to all owners who have registered for TDI services through www.syncmyride.com. When users visit Google Maps on the web to find locations, they will have the option to send a selected destination to their Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle via a “send” menu on the site. “Our cloud-based service network is helping deliver constant improvement for our customers, and has become a key reason why Ford leads the industry with SYNC,” said VanDagens. “We’re proud to be working with Google to bring this new capability to SYNC.”
Ford Vehicles Will Be Electrified by 2012
Posted: June 02, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
Ford plans to create a new Center of Excellence for Vehicle Electrification that will add jobs, and five electrified vehicles by 2012.
Ford is gearing up for the new hybrids that are part of Ford's plan to launch five electrified vehicles in the U.S. by 2012 and in Europe by 2013. Part of that acceleration is the creation of a center of excellence for vehicle electrification where the company will design, engineer and produce key components for its next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. Ford engineers in Dearborn will design the battery packs while engineers in Livonia, Michigan, will design electric-drive transaxles for the next-generation hybrids, based on Ford's global C- and CD-car platforms. Ford's Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan, will assemble the battery packs beginning in 2012, moving work to Michigan that is currently performed in Mexico by a supplier. Ford's Van Dyke Transmission Plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, will build the electric drive transaxles beginning in 2012 from a supplier facility in Japan. Ford is adding a combined 170 jobs at the Rawsonville and Van Dyke facilities to build these key components. "Electrified vehicles are a key part of our plan to offer a full lineup of green vehicles, and we are building a center of excellence in the U.S., here in Michigan, to keep Ford on the cutting edge," said Mark Fields, Ford's President of The Americas. Ford's creation of a center of excellence for vehicle electrification in Michigan now includes the design and manufacture of electrified key components as well as total vehicle manufacturing for hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles. Ford is adding more than 50 engineers to work on electrification as we bring these technologies in-house. By physically bringing research, engineering and manufacturing closer together, Ford, its suppliers, universities and related industries can drive both innovation and job growth in this evolving form of transportation.
Ford Flex, now in Titanium
Posted: May 24, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
The popularity of the Flex has lead Ford to release an upgraded model dubbed: The Flex Titanium
The Ford Flex has been turning heads for almost two years now. And in that time, one thing has remained constant - the customer's love for the style and personality the Flex brings to the driveway. With that in mind, Ford announces the latest addition to the Flex lineup, Flex Titanium. The new Flex Titanium features many new styling cues that will appeal to customers looking for a more personalized Flex experience. As Flex Marketing Manager Kate Pearce explains:"As we look at the reasons people have been buying Flex, there are some very consistent themes running through the research and the main one is style. Flex customers are attracted to the vehicle as one that reflects their personality and allows them to stand out from the crowd. With the Flex Titanium, we are responding to our customers with a vehicle that reflects the unique positioning of Flex in the marketplace." Titanium will feature four exterior color choices: Red Candy, White Platinum, Tuxedo Black and Ingot Silver. All are mated to a new Tuxedo Black two-tone roof as well as blackout treatment for headlamps and taillamps. Continuing the theme, the beltline moldings, fog lamp bezels and side-view mirror skull caps are blackened while the liftgate applique is now black chrome. To finish off the exterior look, the 20-inch 10-spoke wheels are polished aluminum. Inside, Flex Titanium continues to impress, with charcoal black leather-trimmed seats with gray Alcantara suede inserts, circle check appliques on instrument panel and doors, painted alloy metallic finish on center stack and door panels, a perforated leather steering wheel and illuminated scuff plates. Along with the visual changes, there are a number of feature add_ons, including HD Radio and one-touch PowerFold and tumble third row options. The new Ford Flex is the first nameplate to feature the Titanium series in North America. This nameplate strategy has been very successful in Europe, where most vehicle lines feature Titanium as the top-of-the-range model.
2011 Ford Super Duty's Technologies
Posted: May 18, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
With vacation season quickly approaching Ford's beefed up the technology for their F-Series making towing campers, boats, & trailers easier, & safer.
Whether heading to a demanding job site or a relaxing day at the lake, 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty customers can take advantage of segment-first technologies and conveniences to tow like a pro. With vacation season approaching, more Super Duty customers will start towing boats, horse trailers and campers, all of which are among the top items towed by F-250 and F-350 customers.The ability to tow a camper, fifth-wheel, RV or bigger camper also rates highest among both conventional and fifth-wheel towers in terms of reasons for wanting maximum towing capacity. "The 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty has class-leading capability, but the key is putting it to work in a way that is easy and seamless for the customer," said Doug Scott, Truck Group marketing manager. "About 95 percent of our Super Duty customers tow. The wide array of standard and available technology in the 2011 Super Duty can help customers tow with more confidence." Leading these new technologies is Trailer Sway Control, which uses Ford's AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) to provide an additional level of confidence and control while towing. Ford's system - standard on all single-rear wheel models and dual-rear wheel pickups - uses sensors to measure wheel speed, throttle position, steering wheel angle, yaw rate and lateral acceleration as well as an exclusive gyroscopic roll-rate sensor. The roll-rate sensor is key to the Ford system. Unlike competitors' systems, TSC uses real-time input instead of calculations to take countermeasures. For further peace of mind, an available integrated trailer brake controller, factory-installed and covered by Ford's factory warranty, offers smooth and safe operation due to its ability to interface with multiple vehicle systems. Normal braking is proportional to driver brake pressure for smooth stops at all speeds. If the vehicle's Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is engaged, the special trailer brake algorithm kicks in to minimize the potential for trailer wheel lockup. The all-new Ford-designed, engineered and built 6.7-liter V-8 turbocharged diesel engine for the 2011 F-Series Super Duty not only has best-in-class horsepower, torque and fuel economy, it's also an enabler to the increased control towing customers will experience. Progressive Range Select allows a customer, through a toggle on the shift lever, to reduce the range of gears while in Drive. When the customer "taps" down into Range Select mode by pressing the toggle switch on the shift lever, the display shows the gears available for the transmission to shift to. Customers also can switch to Manual Mode and use the same shift toggle to select the gear desired. The enhanced tow/haul mode provides better control when hauling a heavy trailer load, especially when going down grades. Another significant control strategy is Hill Start Assist, which is a sensor-based system that will hold the brakes for up to 2.5 seconds to prevent rollback when stopping or starting from rest on an incline. Helping customers of the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty take full advantage of this leading capability is the class-exclusive available 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen. The menu is navigated through a five-way button on the steering wheel. The 2011 F-Series Super Duty also offers customers more ready-to-tow options from within the cargo box with an available factory-installed class-exclusive fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch prep package. "The 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers class-leading towing capability that the customer can manage seamlessly and confidently, which is a combination our competitors can't match," said Scott.
Explorer's New User Friendly Way to Drive.
Posted: May 10, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
The new Ford Explorer will feature an advanced terrain management system that will take the guess work out of when to use four-wheel drive.
When the all-new Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle goes in to production later this year, it will offer an advanced terrain management system that takes the mystery out of four-wheel drive by optimizing powertrain behavior for specific situations and road conditions. "Talking with customers told us that flexibility and freedom to tackle any road, anytime is important to them," said Explorer Chief Nameplate Engineer Jim Holland. "We saw the opportunity to eliminate a compromise by adding an intuitive and efficient terrain management system that can demystify four-wheel-drive control and enable the driver to properly match 4WD traction to the situations and road conditions they encounter." Ford Explorer with intelligent 4WD and terrain management eliminates guesswork, using simple icons to help drivers choose the correct setting at the simple turn of a dial for the climate or surface situation they may be driving. The icons depict the various settings to best suit driving conditions Employment of intelligent 4WD with Ford terrain management allowed Explorer engineers to deliver the "any road, anytime" capabilities that SUV buyers expect, while eliminating weight. Less driveline mass helps the new Explorer with V-6 power deliver an estimated 25 percent better fuel economy than the 2010 model. "Intelligent 4WD with terrain management works by optimizing Explorer powertrain and braking systems to best suit a variety of situations, allowing vehicle behavior characteristics to provide appropriate traction and driver control," said Holland. The re-engineered Ford Explorer goes in to production later this year.
FORD NOW HAS HIGHEST CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Posted: May 03, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Ford.com
A new survey released shows that Ford scored significantly Higher in Customer Satisfaction than any other full-line automotive manufacturer
DEARBORN, April 19, 2010 Ford Motor Company now has the highest customer satisfaction with vehicle quality among all major automakers, a new consumer research study shows. Eighty-four percent of customers who purchased 2010 model-year Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and trucks are satisfied with the quality of their vehicle, a 4 percentage point improvement since the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the first quarter Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study conducted for Ford by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. With the improvement, Fords customer satisfaction scores are now significantly higher than all other full-line automotive manufacturers, including Asian and European automakers, according to the study. To become the No. 1 automaker in terms of customer satisfaction with vehicle quality is amazing accomplishment and testament to the whole companys commitment to quality, said Bennie Fowler, Ford group vice president, Global Quality. All the third parties studies are showing the same thing Ford now has world-class quality. As Fords quality has improved, it has reduced warranty repair rates on vehicles in their first three months of service by an average of more than 40 percent in every major business region around the world in the past three years. Ford has proven its commitment to quality by demonstrating steady improvements through consistency and discipline. said Donald Pietrowski, president, RDA Group. Those improvements are clearly reflected in rising customer satisfaction with its products. Ford captured eight segment leaders in customer satisfaction, TGW or both. Notably, Fusion Hybrid owners now report 93 percent satisfaction with the quality of their vehicle while 92 percent of Taurus owners are satisfied. These dramatic gains in quality have also contributed to a 23 percent year-over-year improvement in the resale values of Ford vehicles with one to five years on the road outpacing the industry average by 4 percentage points. While we are proud of the progress weve made, we know how important it is to keep the momentum going, said Fowler. We can never be satisfied. The GQRS study is conducted on a quarterly basis with scores assessed from survey responses collected from owners of vehicles purchased within specific time frames.
Ford unveils new tools to Green the way you drive
Posted: April 27, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Green Beat
Ford's new Focus will have an array of new gadgets to help stay green on the road.
Ford drivers fire up their navigation systems they will have the ability to choose a route that prioritizes fuel economy over speed or distance. These greener routes avoid traffic heavy highways and direct drivers to streets where they can maintain a consistent speed without a lot of starts and stops that actually sounds pretty nice. Ford which seems to be following in Garmins footsteps says that drivers that choose the Eco Route option can see up to a 15 percent improvement in mileage. Other MyFord Touch features allow drivers to track their vehicles fuel economy and mile per gallon averages in real time. A dashboard displays this data for the past 5 10 and 30 minute intervals in colorful bar charts. The MyFord Touch software positioned as a media hub, internet access point, and GPS navigation system will hit the market this summer, built into the 2011 Ford Edge and will be available worldwide in the 2012 Ford Focus. Ford seems to be making smart plays at the edges of the advanced transportation space. The new MyFord Touch features fit neatly into this category. And at the end of last month it announced that it was teaming up with Microsofts Hohm energy management product to improve the way people will charge their plug in vehicles in the future. While other automakers focus on churning cars out and in some cases, their batteries Ford has a chance to address some of the major infrastructural challenges standing between next generation vehicles and mass market adoption. But whether this will be enough to keep it neck-and-neck with the competition remains to be seen.
Sutton Ford to host Mustang Club Show, May 22nd
Posted: April 21, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Chicagoland Mustang Club
Chicagoland Mustang Club 2010 Season Opener will be held at Sutton Ford in the Matteson Auto Mall
Not doing anything Saturday, May 22nd?
Come check out the Chicagoland Mustang Club Season Opener.
*Free Car Show w/trophies
*Raffle w/prizes
*Food & Drink provided
*Photographer on site
*T-shirts/Decals available
Plus, bring in a new or unused toy to benefit the Children's Memorial Toy Drive and we'll give you FREE tickets for the raffle!
All the fun starts at 10 am at Sutton Ford in the Matteson Auto Mall, located at 21315 Central Ave.
Go to www.chicagolandmustang.com for more info, we hope to see you there!
Ford Adds iTunes Tagging to SYNC
Posted: January 11, 2010 | by: Zoom Administrator | source: blueovalnews.com
The world's first implementation of iTunes Tagging in a factory-installed HD Radioreceiver will launch in 2010 on select Ford vehicles.
"Through the SYNC system, iTunes Tagging will provide Ford customers with the ability to capture a song they hear on the HD Radio receiver for later purchase. With a simple push of the 'TAG' button on the radio display, the song information will be stored in the radio's memory.;
Up to 100 tags can be stored on SYNC until the iPod is connected to receive the download of metadata. When the iPod is then synced to iTunes, a playlist of 'tagged' songs will appear."
Ford Taurus Technology Breakthrough Award Winner
Posted: January 11, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: Edmunds.com
Edmunds.com has chosen the 2010 Ford Taurusas the winner of the first-annual Technology Breakthrough Award.
The highly praised Sync system offers near seamless connectivity for portable media players and phones with accurate voice control, adaptive cruise control, heated and cooled massaging seats, a pre-collision warning system, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, keyless entry with SecuriCode entry pad, rear parking sensor and rearview camera and Sirius Travel Link.
Introducing the NEW 2011 Ford Fiesta
Posted: January 08, 2010 | by: Zoom Administrator | source: fordvehicles.com
New for 2011, Ford continues its "Fiest Movement", introducing this globally-popular vehicle to the U.S. market.
People are talking! Read all of the buzz about the 2011 Ford Fiesta here.
Ford Fusion is Motor Trend's 2010 Car of the Year
Posted: January 08, 2010 | by: Blog Editor | source: motortrend.com
60th Anniversary of the Award Goes to Ford's Versatile Sedan
"The 2010 Ford Fusion range demonstrates impressive bandwidth, from a fun-to-drive entry-level model with a four cylinder engine and six speed manual transmission, to a high-tech, highly fuel efficient hybrid, to a sporty version with a 3.5-liter V-6 and all-wheel drive. According to editors, this year's Ford Fusion offers a 'sweep across one of the market's more hotly contested segments.'"