First CNG-Powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis Begin Servicing Greater Los Angeles Area

California Yellow Cab of Orange County becomes first business in California to offer Ford Transit Connect Taxis powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) First 10 taxis are to be joined soon by more than 100 more CNG-powered Transit Connect Taxis servicing the area Interest in California being driven by lower CNG costs and approvals of … Read more

Facebook Fans to Get Exclusive Progress Reports on New Ford Focus ST

Exclusive video and photography of the all-new Ford Focus ST to be shared first on the Focus Facebook page, highlighting the car’s technology, performance and practicality Videos will give global Focus fans insights into the project from key members of the development team, as well as previously unseen vehicle footage ahead of next year’s launch … Read more

Head’s Up: Ford Increases Soy Content in Foam, Adds Head Restraint as Newest Component for Sustainable Material

Ford and Lear Corporation have introduced a new head restraint foam with 25 percent of the polyol replaced with soy 75 percent of Ford’s North American-built vehicles feature bio-based foam in the head restraints. Vehicles include the Ford F-150, Taurus, Explorer and Fusion All Ford North American-built vehicles use bio-based foam in seat cushions and … Read more

Ford, Zipcar Bring Future of Transportation to Newest Generation of Drivers at U.S. Universities

Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network and Ford is its largest university vehicle source, reaching students at hundreds of campuses across the U.S. Along with Escape, the highly fuel-efficient Ford Focus is part of Zipcar’s fleet of environmentally friendly, reliable and fun vehicles.Click here to download related images. Ford Motor Company and Zipcar, Inc. … Read more

Ford Evos Concept – The Ultimate Expression of Ford’s New Global Design and Technology Vision

Ford Evos Concept showcases Ford’s first truly global design language and a new vision for customer-focused and intuitive technologies Dramatic four-door, four-seat fastback concept with state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid powertrain previews Ford’s new global design language with distinctive exterior and interior design cues Driver engagement technologies explore seamless enhancement of the driving experience, driver well-being … Read more

Ford Bolsters EcoBoost Commitment for 2012 with Fuel-Efficient Edge, Explorer Utilities, Broadens Focus Lineup

2012 Ford Explorer with EcoBoost® delivers full-size three-row SUV segment-leading fuel economy with an EPA-rated 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway Edge with EcoBoost for 2012 raises fuel-efficiency bar for Ford’s popular crossover utility, with EPA ratings of 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway Expanded EcoBoost product offerings reflect … Read more

LG Electronics Selects New Ford Focus for ‘LG Brand Ambassador’ Program

The 2012 Ford Focus, on sale since April, was selected by LG Electronics for its “LG Brand Ambassador” team of in-store merchandising experts based on the car’s fuel efficiency and innovative attributes.Click here to download related images. LG Electronics USA has selected the 2012 Ford Focus as the vehicle of choice for its “LG Brand … Read more

U.S. News & World Report: Ford cars make family life easier

Three Ford vehicles are among U.S. News’ 2011 Best Cars for Families. Safety, reliability, comfort and affordability are paramount when shopping for cars, and the Best Cars for Families award winners are the vehicles that do best in their class on those attributes. Ford winners include the 2011 Ford Fusion as the midsize car, the … Read more

Ford, Toyota to Collaborate on Developing New Hybrid System for Light Trucks, SUVs; Future Telematics Standards

Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development, (left) and Takeshi Uchiyamada, Toyota executive vice president, Research Development, sign a Memorandum of of Understanding to collaborate on a new rear-wheel-drive hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs, and to collaborate on development of next-generation standards for in-car telematics.Click here to download related images. Ford … Read more