Ford will offer fuel-efficient EcoBoost™ engines in 11 vehicles in 2012, up from seven in 2011, tripling the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped Ford vehicles. Expanded availability in high-volume nameplates helps make fuel economy more affordable for hundreds of thousands of drivers Delivering up to 20 percent better fuel economy than conventional engines, EcoBoost uses smaller [...]
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Ford Fusion Earns Autoweek’s Highest Honor: Named Best in Show at North American International Auto Show | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2012 – 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). The selection is based on one compelling measurement – the car people will [...]
New Ford Fusion Brings More Technology, Expected Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with expected top fuel economy, underscoring Ford’s commitment to give customers the power of choice With seven must-have technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch®, the all-new Ford Fusion shows how [...]
Ford Lane Keeping System Helps Fusion Drivers Stay Alert and Between the Lines | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
All-new Ford Fusion will offer available Lane Keeping System to alert and assist the driver when the car is drifting out of the lane Windshield-mounted digital camera detects lane markers and the car’s position on the road Electric power steering provides a vibration alert that simulates rumble strips to the driver through the wheel and [...]
Ford’s Gas-Free Focus Electric First with 100 MPGe, Faster Charging That Can Double Daily Range | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Focus Electric is expected to be the first all-electric vehicle to achieve a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency rating with seating for five; can cut electricity costs to zero or even pay customers back with solar recharging option Focus Electric is the first all-electric vehicle to offer faster charging technology, allowing it [...]
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid Deliver Leading Fuel Economy Plus Range, Flexibility | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford accelerates fuel economy leadership push by introducing new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid with expected miles per gallon equivalent rating in electric mode better than Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid C-MAX Hybrid expected to achieve better fuel economy than Toyota Prius v C-MAX hybrids introduce next generation of Ford’s acclaimed powersplit technology, allowing operation in electric [...]
Ford Introduces Gas-Free Focus Electric with 100+ MPGe Expected; Nearly a Third of Lineup Now Offers 40-mpg Model | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford introduces gasoline-free 2012 Focus Electric, expected to be the first five-passenger electric vehicle with a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) Nearly one-third of Ford’s vehicle lines will feature a model with 40 mpg or more in 2012 Focus Electric is the first all-electric vehicle to offer faster charging technology, allowing it to charge [...]
Experience the All-New Ford Fusion Virtually Through Augmented Reality App | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Virtually test drive the all-new Ford Fusion through a hands-on app on a mobile device to really explore the car leading up to its reveal at the 2012 North American International Auto Show Consumers will trigger the experience with augmented reality, then immerse themselves in driving environments and videos to learn about the design and [...]
With Its Unbeatable Combination of Top Fuel Efficiency and Capability, Ford F-150 Is Motor Trend’s 2012 Truck of the Year | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
2012 Ford F-150 has been awarded the prestigious Motor Trend Truck of the Year® award, the fourth time F-150 has won the accolade. F-150 has won the award more times than any other truck F-150 outshone all other contenders in various tests that evaluated the truck’s design, engineering, performance, efficiency, safety and value With class-leading fuel efficiency, capability [...]
Ford Racing Performance Parts Expands Crate Engine Lineup for 2012 | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
DEARBORN, Mich., December 9, 2011 –When it comes to bolting pure Blue Oval muscle into your Ford performance car or truck project, nothing beats a crate engine from Ford Racing Performance Parts. For 2012, Ford Racing is expanding its range of quality engineered and built crate engines that are designed to fit nearly every performance application [...]
