DEARBORN, Mich., April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Introduces Convenience and Entertainment with New Concept Vehicle
Ford Motor Company , attuned to the needs of young families on the go, has introduced a concept vehicle that's all about helping parents and entertaining children. The Transit Connect Family One concept combines form, function and fun, all in one distinctive vehicle. The spacious interior offers a variety of diversions for younger passengers, like projected digital media entertainment, large windows and water-pen friendly inner door panels. In-dash technology offers increased connectivity for busy parents, with radio frequency identification technology that helps track everyday items. more...
Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313.323.7809 Ford Selects 100 'Agents' to Join the 'Fiesta Movement'
The agents have been chosen, the cars have arrived and the "Fiesta Movement" is set to begin. Ford has picked 100 special "agents" who will drive specially orchestrated "missions" in personalized Ford Fiestas, brought over from Europe. Fiesta is the new fuel-efficient global small car that's bringing its style to the U.S. next year. Choosing participants for the movement, who will spread the word about their Fiesta adventures through a variety of social media sites, was no easy task. More than 4,000 applications were submitted, with an excess of 640,000 views of applicant videos on YouTube. more...
Alan Hall | ahall32@ford.com | 313.594.3744 Mustang Enthusiasts to Celebrate 45 Years
If you're a Mustang fan, then chances are you're already planning your trip to Alabama, the state that officially has declared April 17 as "Mustang Day." Thousands of Mustang fans will converge in Birmingham that day to begin celebrating the 45th birthday of a favorite American icon. A four-day celebration is expected to draw more than 2,500 enthusiasts and their beloved steeds. In fact, an epic Mustang convoy road trip is beginning in Las Vegas on April 11, bringing in Mustangs from all over the country. Street parties, vintage displays, road races and drifting demonstrations all will be part of the fun. more...
Leading up to the anniversary, Ford is taking a look back at the iconic Mustang, this week focusing on 1994 through 2010 models. Mustangs from this most recent period represent the epitome of design, performance and fun - all qualities the brand promised when Mustang was introduced in 1964. more...
Ford to Auction Three Mustangs for Charity at Barrett-Jackson Auction
Historic pony cars can be hard to come by - any Mustang enthusiast will tell you that. But now, Mustang fans can own a piece of history while helping a deserving charity at the same time. This week, Ford will auction off the first retail 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 and two Mustang GT concept cars; it's all part of the 7th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction in South Florida. Through the auction of Ford vehicles, the annual auctions have raised more than $2 million for charity over the past three years. more...
Alan Hall | ahall32@ford.com | 313.594.3744 About Ford Motor Company
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 http://www.ford.com/.
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