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FORD, UDM RETRAIN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS TO COMPETE IN NEW ERA OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Ford Motor Company is teaming with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) to retrain traditional automotive engineers, providing them with the skills and expertise to develop the next generation of advanced electric and hybrid vehicles.

Posted on 24 November 2009 | 2:30 pm

FORD COMPLETES PLAN TO AMEND AND EXTEND EXISTING REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today the successful completion of its previously announced plan to amend and extend the revolving credit facility under its secured credit agreement. Revolving lenders have agreed to extend the maturity of commitments totaling $7.2 billion under the facility to November 30, 2013 from December 15, 2011, and such lenders will convert $724 million of their existing revolving loans to a new term loan that matures on December 15, 2013. The total amount extended to 2013, including the new term loan, is $7.9 billion.

Posted on 24 November 2009 | 1:30 pm

Ford 400 Post-Race Quotes

Carl Edwards (7th) and AJ Allmendinger (10th) ended their seasons with top 10 finishes in Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Posted on 22 November 2009 | 6:15 pm

Ford 300 Post-Race Quotes

Carl Edwards was a couple laps short in his bid to win the Ford 300 on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, finishing second to winner Kyle Busch.

Posted on 21 November 2009 | 6:55 pm

Hight, Force and Rowe Highlight Saturday At Ford Championship Weekend

NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car Champion Robert Hight, and the legendary John Force, spoke about winning another title for Ford while Ford spokesman Mike Rowe entertained the media during his grand marshal press conference.

Posted on 21 November 2009 | 3:35 pm

Biffle and Elliott Qualify in Top 10 For Sunday's Ford 400

Greg Biffle qualified eighth and Bill Elliott ninth to lead Ford drivers Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Posted on 20 November 2009 | 3:45 pm

GREG BIFFLE, THREE-TIME WINNER AT HOMESTEAD, READIES FOR SEASON FINALE’

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, is in seventh place in the standings heading into this weekend’s season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Biffle, who three straight races at Homestead from 2004-06, met with the media following Friday’s practice session.

Posted on 20 November 2009 | 2:00 pm

NOVEMBER 18 FORD E-NEWS

Fusion snags coveted Car of the Year; 2010 Fusion beats the odds, comes out on top, again; Smokin' hot EcoBoost; Ford has the best of what's new; Fiesta Movement agents set to take over L.A.; vote for your favorite agent

Posted on 18 November 2009 | 3:00 pm

FIESTA MOVEMENT AWARDS VOTING KICKS OFF; CEREMONY, TWEETUP HIGHLIGHT CELEBRATION

On the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford will celebrate all things Fiesta Movement-related – the agents, social media and, of course, the Ford Fiesta – during an awards celebration at the Palladium in West Hollywood.

Posted on 18 November 2009 | 1:00 pm

SOUNDBITES: FORD FUSION, 2010 MOTOR TREND CAR OF THE YEAR

Earlier today Motor Trend Magazine named the 2010 Ford Fusion as their pick for Car of the Year award. According to Jonathon Richards, Fusion Marketing Manager, the Fusion bested a field of 23 contenders — including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW-7 series and Mercedes-Benz E Class.

Posted on 17 November 2009 | 3:00 pm

FORD FUSION NAMED 2010 MOTOR TREND CAR OF THE YEAR

The Ford Fusion – America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan – today was named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Car of the Year®. The award comes hot on the heels of Fusion setting record-breaking sales for 2009.

Posted on 17 November 2009 | 1:30 pm

AJ ALLMENDINGER PACES FORD AT PHOENIX IN SECOND RACE WITH MANUFACTURER

AJ Allmendinger, in just his second race since his No. 44 Richard Petty Motorsports changed manufactuers, led all Ford drivers with a 13th-place finish at Phoenix International Speedway on Sunday. Allmendinger, driving the Ford Drive one. Fusion, posted a 10-place finish at Texas the previous weekend. Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, finished 14th, to remain in seventh place in the standings with just one race – the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway next weekend – remaining in the 2009 season.

Posted on 15 November 2009 | 6:00 pm

ERIK DARNELL PREPARES FOR SIXTH CAREER CUP START

Erik Darnell, driver of the No. 96 Valvoline Ford Fusion, will make the sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series of his career on Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. It will be Darnell’s first career Cup start at PIR; he has two top-10 finishes in three career Nationwide Truck Series starts at the one-mile track. Darnell was 24th fastest during Saturday’s lone practice – weather cancelled the other one, and he says, as a young driver, he would’ve liked the extra track time.

Posted on 14 November 2009 | 3:00 pm

GREG BIFFLE PACES FORD RACING QUALIFIERS AT PHOENIX; WILL START 6TH ON SUNDAY

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, was sixth fastest during Friday’s qualifying session at Phoenix International Raceway. AJ Allmendinger, driver of the Ford Drive one. Ford Fusion, qualified 16th in just his second race in a Ford.

Posted on 13 November 2009 | 7:00 pm

FORD RACING’S CHASE DRIVERS, GREG BIFFLE AND CARL EDWARDS, READY FOR PHOENIX

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, is in seventh place in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings with just two races remaining. Biffle has three top-10s in his last four Cup starts at Phoenix; he has three Nationwide Series victories at PIR – including one earlier this year. Biffle was fourth fastest in Friday’s practice session. Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, is in 11th place in the standings heading into this weekend’s race at Phoenix. Edwards met with the media before Friday’s qualifying session.

Posted on 13 November 2009 | 7:00 pm

ECOBOOST ENGINE ATTRACTS YOUNGER BUYERS TO FORD; DRIVES HIGHER CONQUEST SALES

EcoBoost™ engine technology is driving younger, more affluent customers to Ford showrooms. And many of these buyers are hot to trade in their competitive-make vehicles to get their hands on one equipped with the fuel-efficient direct-injection turbocharged EcoBoost engine.

Posted on 13 November 2009 | 1:00 pm

FORD ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF ALL-NEW POLICE INTERCEPTOR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE NATIONWIDE

Ford Motor Company announced today it will produce an all-new purpose-built Police Interceptor specially designed and engineered to replace the Ford Crown Victoria law enforcement vehicle lineup in 2011.

Posted on 13 November 2009 | 10:00 am

FORD ACTIVE PARK ASSIST TECHNOLOGY WINS POPULAR SCIENCE 2009 'BEST OF WHAT'S NEW' AWARD

Ford Motor Company won a 2009 "Best of What's New" award today from Popular Science, making this the third straight year Ford has been honored by the world's leading science and technology magazine. Ford's Active Park Assist technology won in the automotive category and will be featured in the publication's December issue.

Posted on 12 November 2009 | 9:00 am

FORD FUSION MOVES INTO TOP 10 LIST

Soaring sales of the Ford Fusion have made 2009 already a record-breaking year for America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan.

Posted on 12 November 2009 | 8:00 am

NOVEMBER 11 FORD E-NEWS

Safety innovation takes a back seat, and that's a good thing; The wheat fields are waving – 2010 Ford Flex sports natural fiber-based plastic; CES names 2010 Taurus the official car of largest consumer technology trade show; From game console to track, four gamers battle it out

Posted on 11 November 2009 | 4:30 pm

AVID NEED FOR SPEED FANS BRING RACING DREAMS TO LIFE THROUGH MUSTANG UNLEASHED CAMPAIGN

Four passionate gamers who have burned rubber on the racetrack through their video game consoles brought their racing dreams to life at an actual speedway for the eighth installment of the Mustang '10 Unleashed campaign.

Posted on 11 November 2009 | 4:00 pm

FORD TEAMS UP TO DEVELOP WHEAT STRAW-REINFORCED PLASTIC; NEW BIOMATERIAL DEBUTS IN 2010 FORD FLEX

Ford Motor Company, working with academic researchers and one of its suppliers, is the first automaker to develop and use environmentally friendly wheat straw-reinforced plastic in a vehicle.

Posted on 11 November 2009 | 8:00 am

FORD TAURUS – AMERICA'S MOST INNOVATIVE SEDAN – NAMED "OFFICIAL CAR" OF THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL CES

The smartest full-size sedan in America, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus, will be the official vehicle of the 2010 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show®), to be held Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas.

Posted on 10 November 2009 | 3:00 pm

FORD WORK SOLUTIONS AND SYNC CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS HONORED WITH CES INNOVATION AWARDS

Ford's wide-ranging, customer-driven in-vehicle technology and features continue to gain recognition and awards from industry experts. Both Ford Work Solutions and SYNC – two Ford-exclusive technologies – will be honored with International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2010 Innovations Design and Engineering Awards.

Posted on 10 November 2009 | 3:00 pm

FORD VOLUNTEER CORPS GOES TO WORK FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY

The Ford Volunteer Corps has enlisted employees and retirees for a special Ford Accelerated Action Day dedicated to serving the needs of veterans and military families.

Posted on 10 November 2009 | 5:00 am

BRUCE WILLIAMS: FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE DESERT, INSPIRATION FOR RAPTOR COMES FROM UNIQUE PLACE

Inspiration for Ford F-150 SVT Raptor graphics came from somewhere you might not expect for a desert off-road truck – the snow-covered mountains of Wyoming.

Posted on 8 November 2009 | 11:00 pm

Kenseth Runs Third in Dickies 500 NASCAR Race

Despite starting 30th, Matt Kenseth moved all the way to the front and then used pit strategy to get fuel and finish third in Sunday's Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. It was also a good debut for the Richard Petty Motorsports team of AJ Allmendinger, who finished 10th.

Posted on 8 November 2009 | 6:40 pm

Ford Drivers Tackle Texas Motor Speedway

Ford drivers arrived at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday in preparation for this weekend's Dickies 500.

Posted on 6 November 2009 | 4:45 pm

DR. SAEED BARBAT: SAFETY MANAGER DEVELOPS TECHNOLOGIES, TOOLS AND TESTS WHILE TRACKING TRENDS

The development of innovative crash protection features such as Ford Motor Company’s new rear inflatable seat belts is anything but routine for Saeed Barbat, manager of Passive Safety Research and Advanced Engineering and father of three. Knowing that his work will help protect people – including those near and dear to him – drives Barbat to new levels of innovation and excellence day after day.

Posted on 5 November 2009 | 10:00 am

STEVE ROUHANA: FORD BIOMECHANICS AND CRASH PROTECTION SPECIALIST WORKS TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR ALL

Dr. Steve Rouhana, senior technical leader for passive safety in Ford Motor Company’s Research and Advanced Engineering and group leader for Biomechanics and Occupant Protection, likes to joke that he works with a lot of dummies – crash test dummies. But when it comes to protecting vehicle occupants – particularly children – this father of three boys takes his work seriously.

Posted on 5 November 2009 | 10:00 am

FORD INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST INFLATABLE SEAT BELTS TO ENHANCE REAR SEAT SAFETY

Ford Motor Company is bringing to market the world's first automotive inflatable seat belts, combining attributes of traditional seat belts and air bags to provide an added level of crash safety protection for rear seat occupants.

Posted on 5 November 2009 | 10:00 am

FORD INTRODUCE LOS PRIMEROS CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD INFLABLES EN LA INDUSTRIA PARA AUMENTAR LA SEGURIDAD EN EL ASIENTO TRASERO

Ford Motor Company trae al mercado los primeros los primeros cinturones de seguridad automotrices inflables, combinando los atributos de los cinturones de seguridad tradicionales y las bolsas de aire, para proporcionar un mayor nivel de protección de seguridad en choques para los ocupantes de los asientos traseros.

Posted on 5 November 2009 | 10:00 am

SOUNDBITES: FORD'S REAR INFLATABLE SEAT BELT

Earlier today, Ford Motor Company announced plans to introduce the industry's first inflatable rear-seat belt on the next-generation Explorer, which goes into production next year. Ed DeSmet, Ford Global Seat Belt Technical Specialist says Ford is combining two of the top life-saving technologies… seat belts and air bags… to bring enhanced crash protection to rear-seat occupants.

Posted on 5 November 2009 | 10:00 am

DR. SRINI SUNDARARAJAN: PASSIVE SAFETY EXPERT LED DEVELOPMENT OF FORD’S NEW INFLATABLE SEAT BELT

Automotive safety innovations don’t happen overnight. Just ask Dr. Srini Sundararajan, Ford Motor Company’s technical leader on the development of its new inflatable seat belt system – a project that has been in the works for approximately 10 years.

Posted on 5 November 2009 | 10:00 am

ED DESMET: FORD TECH SPECIALIST BRINGS UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE TO SEAT BELT SAFETY

Ed DeSmet, global safety belt technical specialist in Ford Motor Company’s Restraints Core Engineering department, is a self-described “car guy” who also has been an avid motorcyclist since his college days. He said he’ll never forget when his former father-in-law, who worked for Genesee County Police as the crash investigation reconstruction expert, showed him a graphic, four-inch-thick binder full of motorcycle fatality reports as warning.

Posted on 5 November 2009 | 10:00 am

NOVEMBER 4 FORD E-NEWS

Strong demand for Fiesta continues; Tricks and treats, SEMA style; Unleashing their inner Mustangs; American Journey 2.0; Interior landscape firm goes ‘green’ with fleet of Transit Connects

Posted on 4 November 2009 | 1:00 pm

FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES PRICING RESULTS OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES OFFERING

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today announced the pricing of its offering of senior convertible notes due Nov. 15, 2016. Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion will be offered, an increase from the $2 billion previously announced. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Ford and will bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.25 percent per year. Ford has granted the underwriters an option to purchase an additional $375 million in aggregate principal amount of notes.

Posted on 3 November 2009 | 6:20 pm

NEW PRODUCTS DRIVE FORD’S OCTOBER SALES, SHARE GAINS

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September. This marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased.

Posted on 3 November 2009 | 11:00 am

CELEBRITY DJ AND CUSTOMIZING LEGEND FUNKMASTER FLEX TRICKS OUT 2010 TAURUS SHO FOR SEMA

When Celebrity DJ and Car Customizer Funkmaster Flex speaks, people listen. Whether he's dishing on the latest in Hip-Hop on New York's Hot 97 or inside the walls of his Bronx, New York Garage talking shop on the latest in car culture, again, people listen.

Posted on 3 November 2009 | 9:00 am

RALLY AMERICA DIRECTOR UNLEASHES HIS 'INNER MUSTANG' AT OJIBWE FORESTS RALLY

The last thing you'd expect to see zooming through Bemidji, Minn. at the Ojibwe Forests Rally is a 2010 Ford Mustang, or any Mustang for that matter. J.B. Niday, managing director of Rally America, had not yet experienced a 2010 Mustang at any of his Rally America competitions, but that was about to change.

Posted on 3 November 2009 | 7:00 am

FORD ANNOUNCES RETIREMENTS OF TWO SENIOR LEADERS; MAKES KEY APPOINTMENTS TO SUPPORT ‘ONE FORD’ PLAN

Ford Motor Company today announced the retirements of two senior executives in the Asia Pacific and Africa region and announced other key executive appointments to support the company’s “One Ford” transformation plan.

Posted on 3 November 2009 | 5:00 am

INTERIOR LANDSCAPE COMPANY KEEPS ‘GREEN’ WITH FORD TRANSIT CONNECT COMPACT VANS

Ambius has used a variety of transportation solutions to facilitate United States operations, specializing in workplace interior landscaping and seasonal décor. Until now, employees either used their own transportation, repurposed minivans or company-supplied full-size vans.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 11:01 pm

F-150 SVT RAPTOR MOST POWERFUL HALF-TON AVAILABLE, NOW EVEN MORE CAPABLE OFF-ROAD

Just one year after Ford unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show, Ford today is announcing the long-anticipated power figures for the all-new 6.2-liter premium V-8 engine now available in this ultimate high-speed off-road performance truck. In addition, Ford Racing will soon offer the 2011 FR Raptor XT.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 11:01 pm

2010 COBRA JET MUSTANG CONTINUES THE EVOLUTION OF TURNKEY RACE CAR PROGRAM

Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford’s Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 11:01 pm

BRIAN WOLFE, DIRECTOR NORTH AMERICA MOTORSPORTS BRINGS A RACER’S PASSION TO HIS ROLE

For a self-proclaimed, lifelong car guy, Brian Wolfe is living a dream. As director of North America Motorsports, Wolfe oversees Ford Motor Company’s activities in NASCAR, NHRA and the Since he took the leadership of Ford Racing in mid-2008, Wolfe has seen Ford win the Daytona 500, the X Games 15 Rally Competition, back-to-back team, drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships in the Grand-Am Series KONI Challenge, and the development and debut of a new NASCAR engine (FR9).

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 11:00 pm

SOUNDBITES: OCTOBER 2009 SALES

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September. According to Ford Sales Analyst, George Pipas, this marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 11:00 pm

FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES ACTIONS TO IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET AND ENHANCE AUTOMOTIVE LIQUIDITY

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today additional steps to improve its balance sheet and enhance automotive liquidity.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 3:30 pm

STATEMENT: UAW-FORD TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RATIFICATION RESULT

Editor’s Note: The following statement is attributable to Joe Hinrichs, group vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Ford Motor Company.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 1:45 pm

FORD CREDIT EARNS $427 MILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2009*

Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $427 million in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of $332 million from earnings of $95 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $677 million in the third quarter, compared with $161 million in the previous year. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $1.3 billion in the first nine months of 2009.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 6:01 am

FORD POSTS THIRD QUARTER 2009 NET INCOME OF $1 BILLION; CASH FLOW TURNS POSITIVE; NORTH AMERICA PROFITABLE+

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share, in the third quarter as strong new products, structural cost reductions and improved results at Ford Credit lifted the company’s results despite continued weak global economic conditions. This is a $1.2 billion improvement compared with the same period last year.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 6:00 am

Mustang Makes NASCAR On-Track Debut At Talladega Test Session

Colin Braun, driver of the No. 16 Con-way Freight Mustang, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 Citifinancial Mustang, were Ford’s representatives during today’s NASCAR Nationwide Series test session at Talladega Superspeedway. The test marked the first on-track appearance for Mustang since it was unveiled three weeks ago at Roush Fenway Racing headquarters in Concord, NC.

Posted on 2 November 2009 | 3:00 am

BRAD MUNN: IMMERSION IN FORD CULTURE BRINGS STRATEGY MANAGER FULL CIRCLE

Brad Munn, Ford’s cross-vehicle product strategy manager, grew up hearing stories about Henry Ford, and visiting Greenfield Village. His father was a Ford tractor dealer, and Munn spent his teenage years working in the parts department. So it’s no surprise he followed family tradition and ended up working for Ford Motor Company.

Posted on 1 November 2009 | 11:00 pm

SHAWN CARNEY: LIFELONG PASSION FOR FORD MUSTANG LEADS NVH ENGINEER TO DREAM JOB

For Shawn Carney, lead development engineer for NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) on Ford’s V-8 Mustang, it’s been a long road. But he couldn’t be happier about it, as making sure Mustang GT lives up to how it should sound and feel is the dream job Carney has wanted since childhood.

Posted on 1 November 2009 | 11:00 pm

SUSAN SWEK: FORD’S COLOR GURU FINDS CREATIVITY IN EVERY AVENUE FROM CARS TO COOKING TO CORPORATE

For Susan Swek, life is about creating. She creates art, food, poetry, even better lives for the stray animals she rescues. Inquire about her wide variety of interests, and she’ll just laugh.

Posted on 1 November 2009 | 11:00 pm

McMurray Gets Ford Back In Victory Lane At Talladega

Jamie McMurray held off a final last-lap push during a green-white-checkered finish to win Sunday's Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, giving Ford Racing it's third win of the season.

Posted on 1 November 2009 | 6:00 pm

Sadler Happy To Be Back With Ford

Elliott Sadler is driving the No. 19 Stanley Ford Fusion for the first time this weekend in preparation for full-time duty next season. Sadler, who started his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford, spoke about what his team hopes to learn in tomorrow’s race.

Posted on 31 October 2009 | 12:45 pm

Biffle and Edwards Tackle Talladega

Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards are both still in chase contention and hope to get closer to the lead after this weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway. Both talked about Sunday's race earlier today.

Posted on 30 October 2009 | 5:45 pm

FORD AND AZURE DYNAMICS TEAM UP TO DELIVER BATTERY ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VAN IN 2010

Ford Motor Company announced today that Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) has joined in a collaborative effort to deliver a pure battery electric Ford Transit Connect van for the United States and Canadian markets in 2010. Azure will integrate its Force Drive ™ battery electric drive train in the Transit Connect van for commercial fleet and retail use.

Posted on 30 October 2009 | 8:00 am

STEADFAST LOVE OR LATEST SEXY HEAD-TURNER? WHY IS FORD MESSING WITH CONAN O’BRIEN’S LOVE LIFE

Ford Motor Company used its head-turning 2010 Ford Taurus SHO in an attempt to break up Tonight Show host Conan O’Brien’s “marriage” on national television.

Posted on 30 October 2009 | 8:00 am

NEW FORD FIESTA SALES TOP 500,000 UNITS IN FIRST YEAR; ROLL-OUT CONTINUES IN 2010 TO U.S., OTHER ASIAN MARKETS

One year after its debut, more than half a million customers have purchased the new Ford Fiesta, marking an important milestone as Ford Motor Company prepares to bring the fuel-efficient, global car to the U.S. and other key Asian Pacific markets next year.

Posted on 29 October 2009 | 7:00 pm

Ford, university of michigan innovate what’s next For in-car connectivity and social networking

Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are working together to discover the next frontier of in-car-communications.

Posted on 29 October 2009 | 11:00 am

OCTOBER 28 FORD E-NEWS

Hearing is believing as Ford engineers see sound; Popular Mechanics awards recognize strength and diversity of Ford lineup; Ford takes aftermarket creativity to the max at SEMA; 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 "retro rod"; Ford and Kate Voegele pass the mic to promote teen safe driving; Ford World Headquarters sparkles in pink; Fiesta Movement agents show off adventurous side, surpass 1 million miles

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 4:30 pm

SEMA '09: '34 FORD HOT ROD 'REPLACES DISPLACEMENT' IN FAVOR OF 400-HP 3.5L TWIN-TURBO ECOBOOST V-6

Hot rodders have always lived by the motto "There's no replacement for displacement," indicating that the more cubic inches an engine has, the better the resulting performance. Ford Powertrain and Detroit Street Rods are out to prove that thinking out-of-date with their EcoBoost™-powered '34 Ford hot rod.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 2:30 pm

FORD CONFIRMS GEELY AS ITS PREFERRED BIDDER FOR VOLVO CARS

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today that a consortium led by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. is its preferred bidder in the ongoing discussions concerning the possible sale of Volvo Car Corporation.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 6:45 am

FORD WINS THE MOST AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN HISTORY FROM POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE

Editors at Popular Mechanics today announced the winners of the magazine’s 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, and Ford Motor Company set a precedent, winning more categories in a single year than any other automaker in the history of the awards.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:01 am

PAT SCHIAVONE: FORD FLEX DESIGNER A SEASONED VETERAN WITH ICONIC, BEST-SELLING CARS, TRUCKS TO HIS CREDIT

Examples of Pat Schiavone’s design work can be seen on streets and highways all across America.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

ELIZABETH BARON: FORD SPECIALIST IN VIRTUAL REALITY

When she was a young girl, Elizabeth Baron loved electronic gizmos, photography and science. So it seems only natural she would follow her calling and choose an education and career in computer graphics. Today, she is running Ford’s Immersive Virtual Environment (iVE) lab, a state-of-the-art facility she helped create that uses sophisticated virtual reality technology to enable designers and engineers to fully experience a vehicle before it is ever built.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

CYNTHIA FLANIGAN: FORD SCIENTIST RETURNS TO HENRY FORD’S INITIATIVES WITH NEW SOY-LUTIONS

In her research work, Cynthia Flanigan seeks sustainable solutions that benefit the earth, society, her community and Ford Motor Company, as well as her loved ones and herself.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

HETHER FEDULLO: ADVENTURE-LOVING TEST DRIVER TROUBLESHOOTS, FINE-TUNES RAPTOR

Hether Fedullo, a noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) engineer on Ford’s performance Special Vehicle Team, spends her days behind the wheel perfecting SVT’s latest products for the customer.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

TIM SMITH: FOR FORD SVT ENGINEER, TESTING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

How does someone go from snowmobiling in the snow-covered fields of Ohio to test driving Raptor in the tough off-road terrain of the desert? It just takes a passion for all things with an engine.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

RON HEISER: FLEX CHIEF ENGINEER FINDS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS CLOSE TO HOME

It’s a good thing Ron Heiser, Ford Flex chief engineer, has stayed pretty close to home.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

KATE PEARCE: FLEX MARKETING ROLE A NATURAL FOR CLASSIC CAR BUFF, MOTORSPORTS FAN

Catherine Pearce – Kate, to family, friends and colleagues – was an easy selection for Ford recruiters visiting the Miami University campus in Oxford, Ohio some 16 years ago. Pearce, then graduating with a business administration degree, was – and remains – a serious motorsports fan, auto enthusiast and classic car buff.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

K. VENKATESH PRASAD: THE SYNC SQUAD

As the group and technical leader of Ford’s Infotronics Research & Advanced Engineering team, the birthplace of Ford SYNC®, K. Venkatesh Prasad is Ford’s “What’s Next” guy, responsible for the research, architecture, standards, applications development and vehicle system integration of electrical, electronics and embedded software technologies.

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

DOUG VANDAGENS: THE SYNC SQUAD

Doug VanDagens, director of Ford Connected Service Solutions, leads a 40-member team in driving the success of Ford’s in-vehicle technologies portfolio, including Ford SYNC®, SIRIUS Travel Link™ and Ford Work Solutions.™

Posted on 28 October 2009 | 12:00 am

FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENTS SURPASS 1 MILLION MILES, SHOW THAT THEY GO HAND-IN-HAND WITH ADVENTURE

Fiesta Movement agents have traveled more than 1 million miles, and they surpassed that mark as they were completing their adventure-themed missions for September. These missions weren’t easy, but they were definitely fun and unusual. Agents tried their hand at racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, went sailing in Chicago with Outside Magazine and even experienced what zero gravity feels like.

Posted on 27 October 2009 | 7:00 am

HOME OF THE BLUE OVAL GLOWS PINK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

For two nights beginning on Monday, Oct. 26, Ford World Headquarters will glow pink to show support for breast cancer patients and survivors across the country.

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 7:00 pm

ALL-NEW FORD TAURUS, TRANSIT CONNECT SHINE AT 2009 SEMA SHOW; FORD FUSION GOES ULTRA GREEN

This year, Ford is shining the spotlight on a range of vehicles, from a blacked-out Taurus SHO to a “Travel Inn” Transit Connect, at the 2009 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show – Powered by Ford, to be held Nov. 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 12:00 pm

MUSTANG FLEXES MUSCLE AT 2009 SEMA SHOW – POWERED BY FORD

The Ford Mustang, America’s favorite muscle car, is also the most customized car in the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry, and there will be no shortage of polished-up ponies at this year’s SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, which is being held Nov. 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 12:00 pm

VERSATILITY OF FORD F-150 SHINES BRIGHTLY AT 2009 SEMA SHOW – POWERED BY FORD

The versatility and widespread consumer appeal of the Ford F-150 have made F-Series the best-selling line of trucks in the marketplace for 32 years running – and the most customized trucks in the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry.

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 12:00 pm

LINCOLN LUXURY LENDS ITSELF TO EXPRESSIVE CUSTOMIZATION AT 2009 SEMA SHOW

The Lincoln brand is synonymous with luxury, but the Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ project vehicles at this year’s SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show – Powered by Ford prove that luxury doesn’t have to be conventional.

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 12:00 pm

McMurray Posts Sixth-Place Finish at Martinsville Speedway To Lead Ford Drivers

Jamie McMurray led all Ford drivers with a sixth-place finish in Sunday's Tum Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Posted on 25 October 2009 | 6:00 pm

Biffle and Edwards Keep Plugging Along in Chase

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, and Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, held press conferences in the Martinsville Speedway infield media center prior to qualifying today.

Posted on 23 October 2009 | 5:15 pm

NEW ‘NOISE VISION’ TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS FORD TO SEE AND ELIMINATE UNWANTED INTERIOR SOUNDS

Ford Motor Company is using a new technology that allows engineers to actually see unwanted sounds and eliminate them during vehicle development to ensure new vehicles have the quietest interior cabins.

Posted on 22 October 2009 | 12:30 pm

FORD AND SINGER-ACTRESS KATE VOEGELE ASK TEENS TO 'BELT IT OUT'

Kate Voegele, recording artist of the new hit song "99 Times," is asking teens to write their own special songs that send a message about the importance of safe driving behavior. Vehicle crashes remain the No. 1 killer of teens in America, with teens accounting for three times as many fatal accidents as other drivers.

Posted on 22 October 2009 | 12:01 am

OCTOBER 21 FORD E-NEWS

Ford, U of M join forces to fast-track hybrid development; Ford truck dominance in Texas still strong; Goggle-eyed researchers help drivers keep eyes on road; Passion to drive new Fusion auto relay race; SYNC front and center with Best Buy Mobile partnership, new ad campaign; Pro football fans rally around 2010 Taurus during House Party events; Wayne State University, Ford unit offer entrepreneurial "opportunity of a lifetime"; Giving the gift of green

Posted on 21 October 2009 | 5:00 pm

FORD, U OF M EXPLORE NEW WAYS TO SPEED DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE HYBRID VEHICLES

Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan are working together on a new project to accelerate the development of future hybrid vehicles.

Posted on 21 October 2009 | 11:00 am

FORD LOOKING FOR 2010 FUSION OWNERS FOR UNIQUE CONSUMER PROGRAM

Ford Motor Company is conducting a nationwide search for passionate 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid owners to participate in Fusion 41, a consumer program designed to build awareness and excitement around the all-new 2010 Ford Fusion.

Posted on 21 October 2009 | 8:00 am

FORD ANNOUNCED AS 2009 BRAND OF THE YEAR BY SOCIETY FOR NEW COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH

Ford Motor Company was announced as one of the 2009 Fellows’ Choice Award Winners for Brand of the Year by the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR). The foundation awarded Ford this honor because of the innovative way the company has been using social media to improve communication with its stakeholders.

Posted on 20 October 2009 | 9:00 am

FORD’S ‘DISTRACTION LAB’ RESEARCHERS USE HIGH-TECH GOGGLES TO HELP ENSURE DRIVERS KEEP EYES ON ROAD

Ford Motor Company, as the final phase of its research into the cause and effects of distracted driving, is utilizing high-tech goggles that measure the amount of time drivers take their eyes off the road to help validate in-vehicle technologies such as GPS navigation systems.

Posted on 20 October 2009 | 12:01 am

WITH BIG LEAD HEADING INTO FOURTH QUARTER, FORD F-150 LOOKS TO TOUCH DOWN AGAIN AS TOP TRUCK

One year after launch, the 2009 Ford F-150 is outselling competitors by a wide margin and is well on its way to being America's best-selling truck for the 33rd consecutive year. The 2009 Ford F-150 builds on this legacy of leadership with unsurpassed fuel economy, towing confidence, safety and a host of technology and innovations.

Posted on 19 October 2009 | 9:00 am

POWERED BY SVT RAPTOR, FORD F-150 NAMED 2009 'TRUCK OF TEXAS;' FORD WORKS WINS 'OUTSTANDING FEATURE'

The 2010 Ford F-150, powered by the all-new SVT Raptor, was named 2009 "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), the seventh consecutive time a Ford F-Series truck has won the award. Additionally, F-150 SVT Raptor was named best "Full-size Pickup Truck."

Posted on 19 October 2009 | 9:00 am

WAYNE STATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES TO PARTNER IN ENTREPRENEUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Wayne State University School of Business Administration is announcing a new global partner for its Adams Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program. Ford Global Technologies, LLC (FGTL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that manages all aspects of intellectual property for Ford and its brands, will partner with Wayne State University (WSU). This opportunity offers a highly entrepreneurial experience for one Wayne State MBA student or alumnus and is supported by a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

Posted on 19 October 2009 | 9:00 am

Kenseth Finishes Second In NASCAR Banking 500

Matt Kenseth had his best finish in recent weeks as he finished second to race winner Jimmie Johnson in Saturday night's NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Posted on 18 October 2009 | 12:02 am

Wood Brothers Running Warriors in Pink Paint Scheme This Weekend

The Wood Brothers and driver Bill Elliott are sporting the “Warriors in Pink” logo on the hood of the No. 21 Ford Fusion this weekend to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Co-owner Len Wood and Elliott spoke about the paint scheme before today’s practice at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

Posted on 16 October 2009 | 6:30 pm

NEARLY 20,000 FANS EXPECTED TO SPEND GAME DAY WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOTBALL AND FORD’S NEW 2010 TAURUS

Approximately 1,000 fans of both pro football and the 2010 Ford Taurus have been chosen to host Taurus game-day house parties across the country on Oct. 18. The hosts were chosen from more than 6,000 online applicants.

Posted on 16 October 2009 | 9:00 am

SMITH COLLEGE DEDICATES FORD HALL, THE NEW ‘GREEN’- CERTIFIED HOME OF PICKER ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Smith College and Ford Motor Company today celebrate the dedication of Ford Hall, a $73 million, 140,000-square-foot, “green”-certified facility that serves as home for the college’s Picker Engineering Program and computer science, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology curricula.

Posted on 16 October 2009 | 8:00 am

FORD SYNC MEETS BEST BUY MOBILE AS FORD AND BEST BUY TEAM UP TO HELP CUSTOMERS GET CONNECTED

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with the industry’s largest electronics retailer, Best Buy, to help bring consumers closer to the industry-leading SYNC® in-car communications system. Through Best Buy Mobile, the retailer will offer thousands of specially trained associates to assist with Ford SYNC education, training and phone compatibility tests to ensure consumers are maximizing the SYNC experience.

Posted on 15 October 2009 | 11:00 am

LINCOLN SHOWROOM EVENTS HIGHLIGHT ALL-NEW MKT, PORTFOLIO; BENEFIT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

Lincoln dealerships across the country will be celebrating the brand’s all-new lineup of cars and crossover vehicles Thursday as part of an evening event designed to give customers an up-close look at the new 2010 models.

Posted on 14 October 2009 | 10:30 am

FORD’S STRONG HYBRID SALES BUCK INDUSTRY TREND

Ford Motor Company’s hybrid vehicle sales have risen 73 percent this year in sharp contrast to a 14-percent decline in hybrid sales across the industry

Posted on 14 October 2009 | 8:00 am

OCTOBER 14 FORD E-NEWS

Different automotive strokes, for different regional folks; Ford and Auburn University take safety to the stars; Ford Fusion and comedian Mark Malkoff embark on novel journey; Transit Connect on duty for Sweetest Day; Ford gets the best minds onboard to meet demand for in-car connectivity; Ford driving hybrid sales; Lincoln to shine in Star Studded Evening event; Ford and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia team up against breast cancer; New era of Mustang racing dawns

Posted on 14 October 2009 | 12:00 am

FORD WARRIORS IN PINK AND MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA TEAM UP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Ford Warriors in Pink, in its 15th year of support for breast cancer health, is joining forces with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO) to focus on breast cancer treatments and awareness with a special Warriors in Pink episode of the daily syndicated how-to series, “The Martha Stewart Show” airing on Oct. 16 (nationally syndicated, check local listings).

Posted on 13 October 2009 | 3:00 pm

FORD TAPS UNIVERSITIES FOR INSIGHTS ON FUTURE OF IN-CAR CONNECTIVITY AND WHAT’S NEXT FOR SYNC

Ford announced today that it has broadened its Advanced Research and Innovation community through open collaboration with local university professors and students on its industry-leading in-vehicle connectivity system, Ford SYNC.

Posted on 13 October 2009 | 2:00 pm

FORD AND UAW REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON LABOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

Ford and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on additional modifications to the 2007 UAW-Ford national labor agreement, which would help Ford improve its current and long-term competitiveness in the United States.

Posted on 13 October 2009 | 10:00 am

BLUE IN PHILLY, DIESEL IN DENVER: STUDY SHOWS TOP MARKETS FOR FORD VEHICLE COLORS, OPTIONS

Shopping for a blue Ford in Philly? An F-150 in Houston? A Super Duty diesel in Denver?

Posted on 13 October 2009 | 12:00 am

FORD, ROUSH FENWAY RACING, AND CON-WAY FREIGHT UNVEIL NEW 2010 NATIONWIDE MUSTANG

A new era of Mustang racing rolled out here today, piloted by an All-American driver and with a returning sponsor familiar to loyal NASCAR fans.

Posted on 13 October 2009 | 12:00 am

FORD SEES RECORD THIRD QUARTER SALES, EIGHT CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF GROWTH IN CHINA

SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2009 – Ford Motor Company continued its record growth in China in the third quarter, with sales of its joint-ventures and wholly-owned entities increasing 79 percent over the same period last year, to 119,338 units. Through the first nine months of the year, its sales rose 32 percent to 316,639 units.

Posted on 12 October 2009 | 10:30 pm

FORD OF EUROPE REPORTS STRONG SEPTEMBER SALES TO BREAK 10 PERCENT MARKET SHARE BARRIER

Ford today reported that strong sales in September drove market share for its 19 European main markets to 10.1 percent – the highest share for any month since September 2001, and a 0.8 percentage point increase over the same month a year ago.

Posted on 12 October 2009 | 2:00 pm

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT DOUBLES SWEETEST DAY FLOWER DELIVERY VOLUME PER TANKFUL

Sweetest Day is right around the corner, and for forward-thinking florists Ford Motor Company's versatile Transit Connect is ready to deliver.

Posted on 12 October 2009 | 8:00 am

CARL EDWARDS AND DAVID RAGAN BOTH FINISH IN TOP-10 AT FONTANA

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, made a late-race run and avoided an eight-car wreck with four laps to go to finish in sixth place at Fontana on Sunday, and move into eighth place in the NASCAR standings, one position behind teammate Greg Biffle. David Ragan started 31st and steadily improved all afternoon, ending up seventh, his best finish since he opened with a sixth-place showing at Daytona.

Posted on 11 October 2009 | 8:00 pm

JAMIE McMURRAY PUTS UP EIGHTH-FASTEST SPEED DURING HAPPY HOUR AT FONTANA

Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, was eighth fastest overall and the fastest Ford driver during Happy Hour on Saturday with a lap of 178.319 mph.

Posted on 10 October 2009 | 4:30 pm

GREG BIFFLE QUALIFIES SECOND AT FONTANA

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M/Scotch-Blue Ford Fusion, will start on the outside of Row 1 in Sunday’s race after posting a qualifying lap of 182.704 mph at Auto Club Speedway on Friday. It is Biffle’s fifth top-five start at the two-mile track, where he won in 2005. Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, qualified 11th.

Posted on 9 October 2009 | 9:00 pm

FORD INTENSIFIES FOCUS ON ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY AS NANCY GIOIA TAKES A GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ROLE

Ford Motor Company is intensifying its focus on global electrification with the creation of a new position to lead the planning and strategy for Ford's future electric vehicle portfolio.

Posted on 9 October 2009 | 4:00 pm

GREG BIFFLE AND CARL EDWARDS CARRY MOMENTUM TO CALIFORNIA

Ford Racing teammates Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards have combined for two wins at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., site of this weekend’s race. Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, is in eighth place in the standings and led a race-high 113 laps en route to a third-place finish at Kansas last weekend. Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, has nine finishes of seventh or better in 10 career starts at the two-mile oval near Los Angeles.

Posted on 9 October 2009 | 3:45 pm

FORD EXPANDS SUPPLIER DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP ROLE BY NAMING NEW TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PARTNERS

Ford Motor Company is expanding its leadership role in supplier diversity by adding two companies to the Joint Technology Framework (JTF), a special program aimed at improving suppliers' technical expertise.

Posted on 9 October 2009 | 9:00 am

SPACE-AGE SAFETY: FORD, AUBURN EXPLORE HOW GPS SATELLITES COULD HELP PREVENT AUTO ACCIDENTS

A groundbreaking research project by Ford Motor Company and Auburn University shows that global positioning system (GPS) satellites that can "talk" to cars could help prevent serious accidents in the future.

Posted on 8 October 2009 | 4:00 pm

FORD ECOBOOST™ ENGINE RECEIVES POPULAR MECHANICS BREAKTHROUGH AWARD

Ford Motor Company's fuel efficient EcoBoost™ engine will be honored Thursday evening with a Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award at a ceremony at the Hearst Tower in New York City. The Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Awards, now in their fifth year, recognize products and celebrate innovations poised to change the world, and the passionate, smart creators behind them. Ford is the only automaker this year to receive a Breakthrough Award.

Posted on 8 October 2009 | 9:00 am

FORD FUSION HYBRID AND COMEDIAN MARK MALKOFF SET OFF ON ROAD TRIP TO EARN CITY KEYS

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid made news in April when it set a world record traveling 1,445 miles on a single tank of gas. The vehicle embarks on yet another incredible journey this week, accompanying comedian Mark Malkoff on an action-packed 28-day quest to see how many mayors east of the Mississippi Malkoff can convince to give him keys to their cities.

Posted on 8 October 2009 | 7:00 am

OCTOBER 07 FORD E-NEWS

It's no video game – virtual reality perfects vehicle sound quality; Ford EcoBoost exhilarates engineers too, adding 125 new patents; Ford Fiesta to reveal its style at L.A. Auto Show, as Fiesta Movement's first chapter wraps; Green Car awards finalists; Men get engaged in fight against breast cancer; Texas 'hero' receives Ford F-150 and $250,000; now is set to give back; Employees, consumers urged to reduce energy use; Ford Mustang continues to tear up the track in 2009 racing season

Posted on 7 October 2009 | 5:00 pm

FORD MUSTANG ON TRACK FOR 2009 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

The car that was "born to race" is doing just that in 2009… and winning races and championships nationwide.

Posted on 7 October 2009 | 4:30 pm

TEXAS 'HERO' RECEIVES 2010 FORD F-150 AND $250,000 AS WINNER OF FORD, ABC COMMUNITY EVENT

Texas native Gordon Nelms will receive the keys to a new 2010 Ford F-150 and a check for $250,000 to improve his community at the Texas State Fair this week as winner of the Ford Motor Company and ABC "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Heroes campaign, which was designed to find the ultimate community hero.

Posted on 7 October 2009 | 3:00 pm

SOUNDBITES: VIRTUAL VEHICLE SOUND SIMULATOR

Ford Motor Company is the first North American automaker to utilize the Virtual Vehicle Sound Simulator to fine-tune sound inside a vehicle's cabin, part of a continuing effort by Ford to deliver industry-leading quietness and refinement with minimal noise, vibration and harshness. Mark Clapper, a technical leader in noise, vibration and harshness engineering, says the Virtual Vehicle Sound Simulator can shave valuable time and cost out of the vehicle development process. But even more important than that, Clapper says, it's often the "Why Buy" factor for consumers.

Posted on 7 October 2009 | 2:00 pm

GREG FRENETTE: ENGINEER CREATES BALANCE IN FORD’S FUTURE BATTERY ELECTRIC CAR

When Ford launches its first full battery electric passenger car in 2011, it is Greg Frenette’s job to make sure the new propulsion technology –high-voltage battery, motor, electronics, software controls, thermal and human machine interfaces – in the vehicle does everything the customer expects it to do.

Posted on 7 October 2009 | 12:00 am

FORD'S NEW FIESTA TO DEBUT AT L.A. AUTO SHOW; FIESTA AGENTS BEGIN FINAL MONTH OF MISSIONS

Ford's rollout of its next generation of small cars will hit an important milestone when the new Fiesta is revealed in December at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The reveal of the North American-based Ford Fiesta will also mark the culmination of the first phase of the Fiesta Movement.

Posted on 6 October 2009 | 11:00 am

FORD WARRIORS IN PINK ASKING MEN TO 'TIE ONE ON' IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many men have a woman in their lives who has been affected by breast cancer – a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt or friend – and 2,000 new cases of male breast cancer are diagnosed each year. Men can now demonstrate their support in the fight against breast cancer by wearing a fashionable Ford Warriors in Pink tie, which bears the classic Warriors in Pink signature logo.

Posted on 6 October 2009 | 11:00 am

SOUND EFFECTS: FORD USING VIRTUAL REALITY TO FINE-TUNE SOUND QUALITY INSIDE FUTURE VEHICLES

It looks a bit like a racing game in a video arcade, but the driver wears headphones. The object of this high-tech drive down the digital highway: perfect the sound quality inside a future Ford vehicle long before the first prototype is ever built.

Posted on 6 October 2009 | 10:00 am

JIM VONDALE: LEGAL EAGLE'S EYE ON SAFETY HELPED ESTABLISH FORD'S POSITION ON DRIVER DISTRACTION

Safety is a strong suit at Ford Motor Company. Just ask Jim Vondale, director of Ford's Automotive Safety Office. He'll show you that the evidence is indisputable. Ford has more IIHS Top Safety Pick ratings than any other automaker and more U.S. government five-star ratings than any brand.

Posted on 6 October 2009 | 9:00 am

ANDY KUMMER: ENGINEER INJECTS VOICE OF CUSTOMER INTO FORD'S FIRST BATTERY ELECTRIC CAR

Providing the voice of the customer is an important facet of Andy Kummer's job as supervisor of Vehicle Integration for Ford's Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) program.

Posted on 6 October 2009 | 9:00 am

SHERIF MARAKBY: FORD FUSION HYBRID CHIEF ENGINEER SEES WINNING ATTITUDE AS CORE TEAM STRENGTH

Sherif Marakby sees a team-wide winning attitude as the special ingredient behind the Ford Fusion Hybrid, America's most fuel-efficient midsize car.

Posted on 6 October 2009 | 9:00 am

TAD OHTAKE: FAMILY AND FORD KEEP SVT ENGINEER IN BALANCE

Tad Ohtake is a family man – a devoted husband and the father of three sons who keep him on his toes.

Posted on 6 October 2009 | 9:00 am

FORD JOINS EPA CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO REDUCE PERSONAL HOME ENERGY USE

As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Ford Motor Company is urging its employees and customers to join the effort by reducing their personal energy use and cutting their CO2 footprints. Individuals can help by pledging their support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" campaign.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 10:30 am

MIKE CROWLEY: TAURUS MARKETING EXECUTIVE BRINGS BROAD PERSPECTIVE, PASSIONATE ENTHUSIASM TO ROLE

Mike Crowley, Ford's marketing manager for cars and crossovers, brings customer and dealer perspectives to his assignment of communicating Taurus attributes to the car-buying public.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 9:00 am

JIM GRAHAM: OUTREACH AND DRIVER EDUCATION KEEPS FORD COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER ON THE GO

Jim Graham is a "people person," which is a good thing because he meets a lot of people as community relations manager for Ford Motor Company Fund.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 9:00 am

EARL LUCAS: TAURUS DESIGN MANAGER FINDS INSPIRATION IN MUSIC, FASHION, ELECTRONICS, LOCAL CAR CULTURE

Earl Lucas, exterior design manager for the 2010 Ford Taurus, is inspired by music, Detroit area car culture, fashion and the objects of everyday life, such as consumer electronics.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 9:00 am

MARY SMITH AND SUE CURRY: ENGINEERS SHARE CAREER AND LOVE OF TECHNOLOGY

Mary Smith and Sue Curry share a lot in common. Both are Ford engineers. Both attended the same university. Both are married with teen-aged children. And both share the same job... literally.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 9:00 am

LISA DRAKE: FORD ENGINEER CLIMBS TO NEW HEIGHTS

Lisa Drake is on her way to the top, both professionally and personally speaking.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 9:00 am

ANDREW SARKISIAN: FORD SAFETY MANAGER SAYS MYKEY TECHNOLOGY ISN'T ABOUT CONTROL, IT'S ABOUT MOTIVATION

Andrew Sarkisian easily can cite the facts and figures that back up the need for MyKey, Ford's new technology that allows parents to limit speed and audio volume in their vehicles and encourage safe driving habits in their teens.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 9:00 am

STEVE DALEIDEN: AEROSPACE ENGINEER BRINGS 'LOFTY' VISION TO FORD BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE TEAM

Steve Daleiden has a very elaborate title – program module team leader for Ford's Battery Electric Powertrain Program. But in simpler terms, he is a liaison – a link between the engineers and the program team on matters related to the battery electric powertrain for the future Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), which Ford plans to launch in the fall of 2011.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 9:00 am

PRAVEEN CHERIAN: HYBRID PROGRAM LEADER FINDS PASSION IN THE PRODUCT

Praveen Cherian is a problem solver, a thinker, a team player and is driven to accomplish the goals set forth. But what ultimately makes him successful in his role as program leader for hybrids might just be the passion he brings to his work.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

LOUIS TIJERINA: FORD RESEARCHER APPLIES KNOWLEDGE OF PSYCHOLOGY TO DISTRACTION ISSUE

Driver distraction may seem like a relatively new concern in the automotive world given the increased use of mobile electronic devices by drivers, but Ford Motor Company has been studying the issue for more than 10 years. Its research began in earnest when Ford recruited Dr. Louis Tijerina in 1999 to study driver distraction and how humans respond and interact with driver warning and control intervention systems.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

MIKE VARNS: ENGINEER SURROUNDED BY HYBRIDS AT WORK AND AT HOME

Mike Varns is surrounded by hybrids, both at work and at home. As a Ford engineer, Varns is responsible for leading the program module team for Ford’s Hybrid Vehicle Program.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

DEBORAH MIELEWSKI: FORD RESEARCHER PASSIONATE ABOUT DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS

Like recycling and composting in her home and garden, or hunting for resale shop bargains, Deb Mielewski’s professional life is all about creating and implementing sustainable solutions.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

ROGER TROMBLEY AND SHIMUL BHUVA: MARRIED ‘ROAD TRIP’ TEAM MEMBERS ARE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL

Roger Trombley, Ford active safety researcher, promised to call his wife and colleague Shimul Bhuva from the road during his 2004 Pacific Northwest stint on Ford Motor Company’s “Mother of All Road Trips” (MOART). Trombley, Bhuva and other Ford researchers take turns driving roads from coast to coast as part of the 25-state, 60,000-mile data collection project that helps ensure the quality and reliability of safety technologies coming to the new 2010 Ford Taurus and other new vehicles.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

GIL PORTALATIN: TEAM LEADER GOES FROM DUNE BUGGIES TO HELPING ENGINEER FUEL ECONOMY LEADER FUSION HYBRID

Like many others in the automobile industry, Gil Portalatin, Hybrid Systems Application Manager, developed an interest in cars at an early age. He tinkered in his grandfather’s garage, and then spent a summer learning how to build dune buggies, all the time putting himself on a track to one day engineer cars.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

DAVID FABRICATORE AND MARC LUCAS: ENGINEERS NEGOTIATE PLANS FOR FUTURE FORD HYBRID AND PLUG-IN VEHICLES

At the onset of Ford’s future hybrid and plug-in vehicle programs, targets are set for various attributes – such as fuel economy, ride and handling and climate control. Throughout the engineering process, specialized teams work diligently to meet those expectations. Inevitably, however, conflicts do arise. That’s where David Fabricatore and Marc Lucas come in.

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

JANE SOSONKINA: ENGINEER PLANS FEATURES FOR FORD’S FUTURE PLUG-IN VEHICLES

When you charge a small device – like a laptop, cell phone or battery-powered drill – the location of the charge port is relatively immaterial. But if you owned a plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle that needed to be charged each night, the placement of the port takes on much greater importance. Would it be better situated in the front of the car, in the back, or perhaps on the side?

Posted on 5 October 2009 | 12:00 am

GREG BIFFLE FINISHES THIRD AT KANSAS; CARL EDWARDS RALLIES TO FINISH 10TH

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M/Sherwin Williams Ford Fusion, finished in third place at Kansas Speedway on Sunday to improve one position, to eighth, in the Chase standings. Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, overcame a pass-through penalty, which resulted in going down a lap, to finish in 10th place and improve to 10th in the standings. Biffle led six times for a race-high 113 laps.

Posted on 4 October 2009 | 7:40 pm

MATT KENSETH IS FAST IN PRACTICE AT KANSAS

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, put up the third-fastest lap during the first practice at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. Kenseth’s third-place showing at Dover last Sunday was his best finish since opening the 2009 season with back-to-back victories at Daytona and Fontana. The 2003 series champion has two top-five finishes at Kansas and is second among laps led in the track’s history with 183.

Posted on 3 October 2009 | 2:00 pm

JAMIE McMURRAY TO START FOURTH AT KANSAS

Jamie McMurray, driver of the Crown Royal Ford, was the fourth-fastest qualifier at Kansas Speedway on Friday. McMurray got around the 1½-mile track at 175.200 mph to pace all Ford Racing drivers. Bill Elliott, who is competing part-time this season in the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion, qualified 16th. Ford’s two Chase drivers, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, qualified 17th and 31st, respectively.

Posted on 2 October 2009 | 6:30 pm

CARL EDWARDS RETURNS HOME; LOOKS FORWARD TO RACING AT KANSAS

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, is in 11th place in the standings heading into this weekend’s race at Kansas. Edwards, who finished second at the 1½-mile track in ’08, met with the media following practice on Friday.

Posted on 2 October 2009 | 3:15 pm

GREG BIFFLE RETURNS TO KANSAS; SITE OF '07 VICTORY

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, is in ninth place in the standings heading into this weekend’s race at Kansas Speedway. Biffle, who won at the 1½-mile track in 2007 and has four top-three finishes in his last four starts here, met with the media prior to practice on Friday.

Posted on 2 October 2009 | 1:30 pm

ECOBOOST CONTRIBUTES 125 NEW U.S. PATENTS, CONTINUES FORD TRADITION OF PATENT QUALITY

Ford's new high-performance, fuel-saving EcoBoost™ technology is making waves in the engineering community, with the 3.5-liter version of the engine contributing 125 new patents and patent applications. The additions build on Ford Motor Company's current roster of 4,618 active U.S. patents, with thousands more patent applications pending.

Posted on 2 October 2009 | 1:00 pm

FORD USES SOCIAL NETWORKING TO MARKET NEW FIESTA; BRAND AWARENESS SKYROCKETS

More than nine months before the 2011 Ford Fiesta goes on sale in North America, the new small car can claim more than 50,000 potential customers, and 97 percent of them would be new to Ford, thanks to Ford's groundbreaking Fiesta Movement.

Posted on 1 October 2009 | 5:00 pm

FORD’S STRONG NEW PRODUCTS DRIVE INDUSTRY’S ONLY THIRD-QUARTER U.S. SALES BOOST FROM FULL-LINE MAKERS

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period.

Posted on 1 October 2009 | 12:00 pm

JOHN ALLISON: FORD ENGINEER USES SOFTWARE TOOLS TO PREDICT PERFORMANCE OF PARTS

Using advanced computer software that he helped to create, John Allison can accurately predict how vehicle powertrain and body parts will perform before they are even built.

Posted on 1 October 2009 | 12:00 am

MARK NICHOLS: FORD PAINT RESEARCH SPECIALIST STRIVES TO KEEP VEHICLES ‘GREEN’

One might think that creating eye-catching exterior colors for cars and trucks is the main objective of Ford Motor Company’s Paint Research team. But it’s just one chapter of a larger story, says Mark Nichols, technical leader of the group.

Posted on 1 October 2009 | 12:00 am

SOUNDBITES: SEPTEMBER 2009 SALES

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period. Sales analyst, George Pipas says Ford's new products are what drove the industry's only third-quarter U.S. sales boost.

Posted on 1 October 2009 | 12:00 am

SEPTEMBER 30 FORD E-NEWS

Texas two-step: New Super Duty, Power Stroke diesel unveiled; Survey says: Texting while driving 'very dangerous'; Ford's Service Delivery Network brings together best of the best; New Taurus balances the 'bling' to project just the right image

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 4:00 pm

FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENT #90 PROFILE: TIM CHANTARANGSU

Tim Chantarangsu is all about entertaining. As a rapper, a comedian – even as a Fiesta agent – his work lets people tune into the lighter side of life. Performing as Traphik or Timothy Delaghetto, he writes songs that often poke fun at society and cultural stereotypes. Being a Ford Fiesta agent, then, is just one more way for Chantarangsu to hold the spotlight up to his talent – and let the car shine in the process.

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 4:00 pm

FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENT #89 PROFILES: THOMAS KNOLL AND WHIT SCOTT

Thomas and Whit have a knack for creating off-the-wall videos, with one in particular leading them to win a Ford Fiesta for six months as a part of the Fiesta Movement. These former co-workers work for a Web company and love a good time – the perfect combination for Fiesta Movement agents.

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 4:00 pm

FORD SERVICE DELIVERY NETWORK LEVERAGES THE 'CLOUD' TO PUSH REAL-TIME INFO TO SYNC USERS

Ford acclimates to the fast-changing technology landscape by creating a plug-and-play architecture that allows it to leverage six data centers for real-time information. Leveraging its Service Delivery Network, Ford enables its customers to access real-time turn-by-turn driving directions, traffic and business searches, and favorite news, sports and weather without a full navigation system.

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 1:30 pm

AMY MARENTIC: ENGINEER TURNED PRODUCT STRATEGIST SAW NEW TAURUS AS PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL GOAL

For Amy Marentic, North American Car and Crossover Planning Manager, Taurus represents both a professional and personal goal.

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 9:00 am

ADAM GRYGLAK: PROVIDING 'STINGING' INSPIRATION FOR ALL-NEW FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINE

If you want to gauge Adam Gryglak's enthusiasm for the all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine that will debut in the 2011 Ford Super Duty, just give him a call. He answers with one word. But it's not "hello."

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 9:00 am

CRISSY RODRIGUEZ: DYNAMICS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER TAILORS TAURUS

If you appreciate the ride comfort, handling and responsiveness of the 2010 Ford Taurus – in any of its variants – be sure to thank Cristina Rodriguez.

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 12:00 am

FRANK DAVIS: SEASONED DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE APPLIES 'CAN-DO' PERSPECTIVE TO NEW TAURUS FLAGSHIP

Frank Davis has been extremely busy for the past 19 months. As Executive Director, North American Product Programs, Davis is responsible for the product development and launches for the entire North American product portfolio.

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 12:00 am

BRETT HINDS: MANAGER FINDS INSPIRATION AS PART OF GROUND-BREAKING POWERTRAIN TEAM

Brett Hinds has been engineering since the age of 16. So it’s no surprise that he is now the advanced engine design and calibration manager for EcoBoost, the newest and most advanced engine technology in Ford’s lineup.

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 12:00 am

PETE REYES: TAURUS CHIEF ENGINEER BRINGS CULTURES TOGETHER, SEES PRODUCT TEAM AS FAMILY

Very early in life, Pete Reyes learned how to bring diverse cultures together. Under his leadership as chief nameplate engineer, a close-knit team has delivered a stylish and technologically rich new Taurus that will appeal to new car-buyers across multiple regions, cultures, life stages and lifestyles

Posted on 30 September 2009 | 12:00 am

TAURUS 'BLING' DESIGNED TO ACCENT, ACCESSORIZE NEW SEDAN JUST LIKE JEWELRY ENHANCES AN OUTFIT

Ask any fashionista, and she'll tell you: Don't even think about wearing those chandelier earrings with shorts and tennis shoes. No way. There are, after all, certain rules that apply to fashion and accessories. Ask Earl Lucas, exterior design manager for the 2010 Taurus, and he'll tell you those same accessorizing rules apply even if you're designing a sophisticated sedan. Just like a person, every car has a personality and an image to convey, says the former jewelry designer. The "accessories," which in this case are the headlamps of the 2010 Ford Taurus, must be designed and detailed to project the proper image. The Taurus is a confident, well-balanced car. It has the jewelry to match.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 5:30 pm

CHRIS BREWER: CHIEF ENGINEER BRINGS ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS SKILLS TO LATEST FORD SUPER DUTY

Customers for years have turned to the Ford F-Series Super Duty as the right work truck for the most demanding work. In short, it's the right tool for the job.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 9:00 am

MIKE HARRISON: TEAM LEADER OF FORD SUPER DUTY'S NEW GAS ENGINE ALSO IS FOND OF SMALLER VEHICLES

The new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine for the 2011 Ford Super Duty taps into Ford's rich racing heritage to produce significantly improved horsepower and torque – as well as class-leading fuel economy – from a large-bore, short-stroke powerplant.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 9:00 am

DOUG SCOTT: MARKETING MANAGER ENJOYS CONSUMER CONNECTION TO FORD TRUCKS

Doug Scott, truck group marketing manager, doesn't consider himself a gearhead in the traditional sense. You won't necessarily find him hunched over an open engine compartment with tools in hand or tuning his suspension or rotating his tires.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 9:00 am

LON ZABACK: VETERAN FORD DESIGNER HARNESSES TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE ICONIC VEHICLES

Lon Zaback has the experience and skills to impact both process and product. The interior design of the 2010 Taurus represents Zaback’s most recent achievement in his 16 years with Ford.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 12:00 am

JIM BUCZKOWSKI: THE SYNC SQUAD

A 30-year Ford veteran, Jim Buczkowski, director of Global Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering (EESE) for Ford Motor Company, leads the team responsible for all electronics on Ford vehicles, including taking a concept like Ford SYNC® and developing the built-in hardware and software needed to make it work.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 12:00 am

MATT KENSETH FINISHES THIRD AT DOVER

Matt Kenseth scored his best finish since posting back-to-back victories to start the season as he finished in third place in the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on Sunday. Ford Racing’s Chase contenders, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, finished 11th and 13th, respectively.

Posted on 27 September 2009 | 8:00 pm

JAMIE McMURRAY AND GREG BIFFLE ARE FAST AT DOVER

Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, and Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, both put up top-10 speeds during at least one of Saturday’s practices at Dover International Speedway. Biffle has two career wins at the one-mile track; McMurray has seven top-10 finishes in his last 11 starts there.

Posted on 26 September 2009 | 3:00 pm

CARL EDWARDS LOOKS FORWARD TO SUNDAY’S RACE AT DOVER

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, is in 11th place in the Chase heading into Sunday’s race at Dover. Edwards, who has one victory and a current streak of six consecutive top-seven finishes at The Monster Mile, met with the media following Friday’s first practice session.

Posted on 25 September 2009 | 5:00 pm

GREG BIFFLE RETURNS TO DOVER, SITE OF TWO CUP VICTORIES

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, is in ninth place in the Chase standings heading into this weekend’s race at Dover, where he has two career wins and a current streak of seven consecutive top-eight finishes. Biffle met with the media prior to Friday’s qualifying.

Posted on 25 September 2009 | 5:00 pm

GREG BIFFLE QUALIFIES FOURTH FOR SUNDAY’S RACE AT DOVER

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion completed a qualifying lap around the one-mile Dover International Speedway at 156.284 miles per hour (23.035 secs.) and will start fourth in Sunday’s race. Paul Menard (10th), driver of the No. 98 Energizer/Menards Ford Fusion, also will start in the top 10.

Posted on 25 September 2009 | 5:00 pm

SURVEY: U.S. DRIVERS SAY TEXTING WHILE DRIVING SHOULD BE BANNED; VOICE TECHNOLOGY SEEN AS SAFER

The vast majority of U.S. drivers believes handheld texting while driving is very dangerous and should be banned nationwide, according to a new national survey released today.

Posted on 25 September 2009 | 9:00 am

FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY PLANT TO EXPAND PRODUCTION IN CHINA

Ford Motor Company today announced that its successful joint venture in China – Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) – is building a new, state-of-the-art and highly flexible passenger car plant in Chongqing, China, scheduled for completion in 2012.

Posted on 24 September 2009 | 11:00 pm

DOUG SCOTT: MARKETING MANAGER ENJOYS CONSUMER CONNECTION TO FORD TRUCKS

Doug Scott, truck group marketing manager, doesn't consider himself a gearhead in the traditional sense. You won't necessarily find him hunched over an open engine compartment with tools in hand or tuning his suspension or rotating his tires.