Articles By: Ford
Ford wants Mustang in Sprint Cup
The Ford Motor Co. has informed NASCAR it would like to race the Mustang in the elite Sprint Cup Series beginning in 2013. “We have declared our interest to NASCAR that we would like to see the Mustang in Cup,” Jamie Allison, director of Ford’s North American Motorsports program, told The Associated Press on Friday. [...]
Ford Australia officially unveils its stunning new Territory SUV
Following an extensive development programme the covers have finally come off the highly anticipated new-model Ford Territory. The Australian-designed-and-developed SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) has undergone an extensive visual update inside and out. The new Territory wears a stylish suit cut from Ford’s kinetic design language and its bold new look makes it instantly recognisable as [...]
2012 Shelby GT350
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. today introduced the limited edition 2012 Shelby GT350 during the Chicago Auto Show, being held at the McCormick Place complex. A convertible, the first since 1970, and two new body colors (red and blue) will be options for the 2012 model year. In addition, [...]
Four Technologies from Ford Named as Finalists for 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards
Four of Ford Motor Company’s innovative new technologies that have helped draw new customers have now been named finalists by the internationally known 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards™. Ford’s MyFord Touch, MyKey, SYNC AppLink and rear inflatable seat belts – each an industry-first innovation – are finalists in three categories honored by the Edison [...]
Ford’s January retail sales climbed 27 percent
Consumer demand for Ford’s full family of cars, utilities and trucks continued to grow in January, as retail sales climbed 27 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales for cars grew 35 percent, 22 percent for utilities and 24 percent for trucks. Ford’s total sales in January (including sales to fleet customers) were 127,317, up [...]
Ford Vertrex Named Best Concept by Autoweek
The AutoWeek editorial team has named Ford Vertrek the Best Concept of the 2011 North American International Auto Show. The Vertrek concept rose above such contenders as the Mini Paceman, GMC Sierra All Terrain HD and Toyota Prius C to win the coveted award. “Ford has been so focused on serious stuff such as small [...]
Ford Vertrex Concept Previews a Sleeker, Sportier and More Stylish Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Ford Motor Company today unveiled its vision for a sleeker, sportier and more stylish compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. The Ford Vertrek concept previews the company’s ambition for a next-generation, global compact SUV that could lead the industry in both design and fuel efficiency. The Ford Vertrek [...]
Ford Unveils New C-Max Energi and C-Max Hybrid
Ford today revealed two next-generation hybrid vehicles – including its first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, bringing consumers more choice, versatility and style for high-mileage family-friendly vehicles. Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid are based on the new Ford C-MAX five-passenger multi-activity vehicle, and [...]
2012 Ford Focus Electric
Ford Motor Company unveiled today its all-new Focus Electric – the company’s first-ever all-electric passenger car. The zero-CO2-emissions, gasoline-free version of Ford’s popular small car is the flagship of the company’s growing fleet of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles coming to North America and Europe by 2013. “Focus Electric is the flagship of our [...]
Ford Technology Allows New Focus to Carve Through Turns Like Downhill Skier
The all-new 2012 Ford Focus is the first beneficiary of a new class-exclusive Ford technology that employs downhill skiing and snowboarding moves to increase vehicle stability in turns. Engineered to increase novice driver confidence by adding a finer sense of control in curves, the next-generation Focus will please enthusiast drivers as well with the addition [...]


