Ford sells six of the top 10 commercial vehicles in the U.S., according to Polk U.S. registration data By 2012, half of Ford vehicles will be capable of running on alternative fuels, including Ford commercial trucks, which will be available with flex fuel (E85), biodiesel, compressed natural gas, liquid propane gas, hybrid and battery electric [...]
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New Design, More Technology for Ford Mustang | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
New exterior design with more prominent grille, new hood and new LEDsignature lighting give the latest Mustang a high-tech look Drivers of automatic-equipped Mustangs will be able to shift their own gears with new SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, now a standard feature Industry-first technology allows drivers to monitor their own acceleration, g force and braking on the track [...]
New 2013 Escape Launches Ford’s Innovative New Seats as Americans Drive Longer, Hurt More | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
With longer commutes causing American drivers to spend more time in their vehicles and have more back pain, comfortable seating is more important than ever The slimmer, lighter seats in the new 2013 Escape are one part of the overall weight reduction package in the vehicle, contributing to Ford’s goal to be the fuel economy [...]
Ford Explorer New Lane Keeping Technology Can Help Detect Drowsy Drivers, Suggest Coffee Breaks | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford is introducing new lane keeping technologies, including a system that can help detect drowsy drivers, to help them stay alert and in their lane; system to launch in early 2012 on the Ford Explorer The technology’s Driver Alert System monitors the vehicle’s lane position and can notify a driver of signs of inattentiveness with [...]
Boss Track Attack Days Now Open at Miller Motorsports Park | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Team Mustang and Ford Racing offer “Track Attack” program to provide comprehensive hands-on track experience for owners to understand Mustang Boss 302 capabilities Program is complimentary for new Mustang Boss 302 owners Owner sessions will take place at Miller Motorsports park in Tooele, Utah DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11, 2011 – For new 2012 Mustang Boss 302 [...]
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 [...]
Hot-Selling 2011 Ford Edge Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick, Offers Standard Safety Features, Leading Fuel Economy | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
The popular new 2011 Edge earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick (for models built after February 2011), adding to Ford’s leading number of top safety ratings Edge sales are up 25 percent in 2011 as Ford’s stylish crossover wrapped up March as its segment leader, accounting for 18 percent of medium [...]
kbb.com: New car buyers most impressed with Ford image | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford has been honored with two 2011 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards, which recognize the outstanding achievements of automakers in creating and maintaining brand attributes that capture the attention and enthusiasm of car buyers. Ford earned top honors for Best Exterior Design for Non-Luxury vehicles and again ruled the Most Rugged Truck Brand category. [...]
Charged up: Ford Pushes for Electric Vehicle-Readiness across the U.S. | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford is working with cities and utility partners to identify key infrastructure building blocks that will enable metropolitan areas to be EV ready. Cities across the United States are and can take a variety of steps now to enhance the readiness of their communities for electric vehicle use and customer installation Ford considers infrastructure development [...]
Ford’s Extreme Road Testing Helps Cars Conquer Potholed Roads around the World | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford’s Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium and Michigan Proving Ground in the U.S. feature miles of test track that specifically re-creates potholes and damaged surfaces to mirror extreme public road conditions Real-world road simulations, high-tech data acquisition and thousands of miles of testing ensure the toughest durability from Ford suspension systems DEARBORN, Mich., March 30, [...]
All-New Ford Focus Officially Certified at 40 MPG with Features, Technology Competitors Can’t Match | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
The all-new Ford Focus is certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is overwhelmingly preferred by American drivers Ford Motor Company now has four nameplates with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or higher, more than any other full-line manufacturer The outstanding fuel economy of the Ford Focus [...]
