DEARBORN, Mich., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Aims for 1,000 Miles on Single Tank of Gas
To demonstrate Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) commitment to be the best or among the best in fuel economy in every vehicle segment in which it competes, the Ford Fusion Hybrid team is attempting to drive more than 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas. Team members include NASCAR star Carl Edwards and world-record breaking hypermiler Wayne Gerdes. As the most fuel-efficient, mid-sized sedan in America, the Fusion Hybrid will have to best its EPA rating of 41 mpg in the city by attaining an average of at least 57 mpg. more...
Ford Continues Rapid Quality Improvement, Surpasses Honda in Initial Quality
A new survey shows Ford has surpassed Honda in initial vehicle quality for the first time and reached new levels of customer satisfaction with vehicle quality. The 2009 U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) survey conducted by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. also shows Ford statistically is tied with Toyota at the top of the industry in regard to initial vehicle quality. The study showed Ford Lincoln Mercury improved 2 percentage points to 79 percent in customer satisfaction with vehicle quality, putting Ford's domestic brands in a tie for industry leadership. more...
Fusion Hybrid and Escape Hybrid Make KBB's Top 10 Green Cars List
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Escape Hybrid were named to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com list of "Top 10 Green Cars," demonstrating Ford's versatility as a hybrid manufacturer. Both models were recognized for doing everything great hybrids should do, while at the same time driving like conventional vehicles. Vehicles were chosen for this year's list based on factors such as fuel economy, comfort, convenience, safety and value. more...
Ford's MyKey(TM) Earns Teen Safety Award, Named in AAA Top-10 Technologies
Ford's MyKey(TM) teen-safety driving technology earned the 2009 Traffic Safety Achievement Award from a panel of judges at the New York International Auto Show's World Traffic Safety Symposium. It also was named on AAA's list of top-10 picks for technology available on 2009 and 2010 models. MyKey is designed to help parents encourage teen-agers to drive safer, and allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle's top speed and audio volume. more...
Ford Presents Hybrid and Powertrain Solutions at 2009 SAE World Congress
Ford is outlining its current and future hybrid technologies, powertrain platforms and fuel-efficiency factors at this week's SAE World Congress, including:
The use of lightweight materials such as magnesium and aluminum, and the light-weighting of heavier high-strength steels that offer structural strength to improve fuel economy and meet safety requirements. more...
The combustion system of Ford's EcoBoost 3.5-liter engine, which can deliver up to a 20 percent increase in fuel economy without sacrificing performance. more...
The development of the durable, efficient lithium-ion battery system, which will be used to power Ford's future battery-electric, hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. more...
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R Captures Second Podium Finish, Announces Pricing
The F-150 SVT Raptor R recently landed a second place finish in the Terrible's 250 race in the Best In the Desert Race Series, propelling it into second place in Class 8000 after two races in the 2009 season. Pricing details of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor were announced during the pre-race drivers meeting, with a MSRP of $38,995 for the 320 horsepower 5.4-liter V-8 engine truck when it arrives at dealers this summer. An optional all-new 6.2-liter V-8 will start at $41,995 when available later this winter. more...
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's wholly owned brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.
