All of Ford’s newer retail vehicles earned fuel efficiency ratings above their segment average, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study Eight Ford vehicles, including Fiesta, Explorer and F-150, ranked in the top three in their respective segments Ford F-150 is the only large pickupto receive an award for [...]
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Ford Hits Hatchback Sweet Spot | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
Rise in hatchback popularity in the U.S. may signal lasting market acceptance shift Approximately 50 percent of 2011 Ford Fiesta vehicles now being sold in the U.S. are hatchback models; 41 percent of the all-new 2012 Ford Focus sales are hatchbacks Ford is the only full-line vehicle manufacturer to offer both sedan and hatchback versions [...]
From Fiesta to F-Series, Consumers See Growing Value in Ford’s Fuel-Efficient Lineup; U.S. March Sales Up 19 Percent | McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford’s March sales totaled 212,777, up 19 percent versus a year ago Fiesta sets U.S. record as monthly sales reach 9,787, up 56 percent versus February Fusion and Escape also set monthly sales records, up 21 percent and 25 percent, respectively, versus a year ago Explorer sales up 111 percent year over year F-Series sales [...]
Ford Fiesta Gets Personal for 2012, Gives Owners Bursts of Color, Customization Inside and Out | see them at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford Fiesta continues to deliver personalization options for customers, with the debut of three new packages for 2012. The offerings include two interior packages and one exterior package Forty percent of buyers purchase at least one accessory for their Fiestas, with more than 26,000 Ford Custom Accessories items already sold The new interior package delivers [...]
Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford’s 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales | See them at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford’s February retail sales climbed 23 percent versus a year ago Best month ever for Fiesta; Focus retail sales up 43 percent year-over-year Explorer retail sales up 268 percent; Edge retail sales up 18 percent Fusion, Escape set sales records – Fusion up 40 percent; Escape up 19 percent Ford’s total February sales (including fleet) [...]
Ford Delivers 12 Fuel Economy Leaders Across Its Lineup; Unrivaled Four Models in the Forties | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford Motor Company offers at least 12 vehicles that lead their sales segments in fuel economy – including four vehicles with EPA-certified 40 mpg or higher fuel economy ratings – a claim no other full-line automaker can match Fuel-saving EcoBoost™ engines arrive later this year for Ford Edge and Explorer; fuel-efficient Ford cars, utilities and [...]
Ford Fiesta Becomes Segment’s First to Earn Top Safety Ratings in World’s Largest Auto Markets | see them at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford Fiesta adds five-star safety rating in China to similar top ratings in Europe and Australia/New Zealand Fiesta reaches 1 million sales in Europe, total global sales are 1,140,000 In North America, the 2011 Ford Fiesta earned a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – the first car in its segment [...]
FORD SYNC NOW IN 3 MILLION VEHICLES; CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, USE OF VOICE CONTROL ON RISE | see SYNC® at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford SYNC®, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system is now installed in more than 3 million Ford Motor Company vehicles, since first introduced in late 2007 Latest internal research shows that more than 80 percent of SYNC owners are likely to recommend the system to others, a 5 percentage point increase over last year’s research More [...]
SYNC APPLINK NOW AVAILABLE AS FREE DOWNLOAD; FORD FIESTA OWNERS FIRST WITH VOICE CONTROL OF APPS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
SYNC® AppLink, the industry-first software application that gives SYNC users hands-free voice control of their smartphone apps, is now available as a free download for 2011 Ford Fiesta owners at www.syncmyride.com Ford announces that Apple iPhone will be compatible with AppLink, along with initially announced BlackBerry by RIM and Android-based smartphones Pandora internet radio, Stitcher [...]
FORD WINS POPULAR SCIENCE ‘BEST OF WHAT’S NEW’ FOR INFLATABLE REAR BELTS, FIESTA SMALL CAR | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford honored for inflatable rear seat belts and its 2011 Fiesta in latest edition of Popular Science“Best of What’s New” awards Inflatable belts combine safety features of seat belts and airbags to help protect vulnerable rear seat passengers from head, neck and chest injuries in an accident Ford Fiesta delivers best-in-class connectivity with its segment-exclusive SYNC® [...]
FORD AND MIT RESEARCH STUDY SHOWS TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS REDUCE STRESS ON DRIVER | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford and MIT research study explored automotive technology solutions designed to reduce driver stress and improve overall driver safety and well-being Physiological measures to detect stress were monitored using a specially equipped 2010 Lincoln MKS test vehicle Data indicate parallel parking is a highly avoided and stress-inducing driving situation for many drivers; use of advanced technology resulted [...]
