Ford E-News - Dec. 2, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Fiesta takes center stage at L.A. Auto Show

The moment has finally arrived. The Ford Fiesta debuted this week on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! ahead of its reveal at the L.A. Auto Show, bringing bold style, vibrant colors, European driving dynamics and an estimated 40 mpg fuel economy to North American customers. The Fiesta portfolio of class-exclusive technologies and available amenities is sure to raise customer expectations in the small-car segment. more...

Ford Motor Company also is whetting the appetites of tuner enthusiasts everywhere with its display of four tricked-out versions of Fiesta at the show. These tuner cars feature components and modifications from Ford Custom Accessories, Ford Racing Performance Parts and prominent aftermarket manufacturers. more...

Angie Kozleski | [e-mail] | 313.323.1984 Get ready for chapter two - Ford to build on Fiesta Movement success

Ford is looking for a few new agents of change. Capitalizing on the success of chapter one of the Fiesta Movement, which culminated Dec. 1 at West Hollywood's Palladium with an awards celebration, Ford is enlisting new agents to continue to generate excitement for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Chapter two Fiesta Movement agents will include 20 teams who will set out to complete a series of missions to create buzz-worthy content for the new Ford Fiesta and keep the momentum strong.

The Fiesta Movement awards celebration honored "Best Body of Work - Videos," an award for each monthly mission theme, "Best Body of Work - Photos" and a "People's Choice" award. more...

Angie Kozleski | [e-mail] | 313.323.1984

New 2011 Mustang V-6 revs with an unbeatable combination of fuel economy and power

For 2011, Mustang hits the road with a lightweight, high-performance powerplant designed to rev with the best sports coupes in the world. Displacing 3.7 liters, the DOHC 24-valve V-6 uses Ford's Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing to achieve remarkable output - 305 horsepower and 280 ft.-lb. of torque - while still returning up to 30 mpg highway. Drivers can get the most out of the new V-6 engine's output using either an all-new six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Add in chassis enhancements to maintain the outstanding balance and driving behavior Mustang owners expect, plus state-of-the-art safety and technology features, and the 2011 Mustang sets a new standard in the sports coupe class. more...

Angie Kozleski | [e-mail] | 313.323.1984 Isn't it time you got up to speed on mechatronics?

These days, every automaker says it's working on electric vehicles, but few own up to the fact that passing the electrification test will require a fair amount of homework. Ford is teaming with the University of Detroit Mercy to retrain traditional automotive engineers, providing them with the skills and expertise to develop the next generation of advanced electric and hybrid vehicles. more...

Jennifer Moore | [e-mail] | 313.248.2335 Awards keep coming: Fusion Hybrid named a CAR and DRIVER '10Best'

The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a fun car, so say the editors of CAR and DRIVER. And that's why it made its way onto the magazine's "10Best" list for 2010. The Fusion Hybrid was noted for how engaging and fun it is to drive, as well as how entertaining its SmartGauge(TM) technology is. This award comes just weeks after Fusion won the prestigious MOTOR TREND Car of the Year® award. more...

Angie Kozleski | [e-mail] | 313.323.1984 2011 Super Duty to aid families of those who made ultimate sacrifice

Ford and giving back go hand in hand, and that's why Ford is displaying a 2011 F-550 Super Duty XLT chassis cab outfitted as a fire department first-responder truck at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2011 F-550 Super Duty is the cornerstone of a program that enables show attendees to aid the Los Angeles County Firefighters Widows and Orphans Fund. Ford is donating $10,000 at the outset, then $10 for those who visit the Ford displays and $20 for those who test drive a Ford at the show. more...

Anne Marie Gattari | [e-mail] | 313.323.7809 Ford working to protect pregnant women and their 'precious cargo'

A nearly complete three-year Ford-funded project is expected to provide Ford's safety researchers with important data about pregnant women and their developing infants, such as abdominal shape and tissue consistency. The data - collected by Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering - will help in the development of a realistic "pregnant" human body model for virtual crash test simulation, which may potentially lead to advanced vehicle restraint systems designed specifically for pregnant occupants. more...

Wes Sherwood | [e-mail] | 313.390.5660

It's sculptured, powerful, and now the 2010 Mustang has a new talent - it can skate

Not only is it fast, fun and a fan favorite, but now the 2010 Mustang has taken up skating. For the ninth installment of the Ford 2010 "Unleashed" marketing campaign, director Jeff Richtor took the iconic pony car to the streets of Los Angeles, and made ollies, 360s and kickflips a part of the vehicle's performance attributes. View it all in a three-minute skate video at http://www.the2010mustang.com/. more...

Angie Kozleski | [e-mail] | 313.323.1984 Dynamic duo - Ford and Best Buy get customers thinking about Ford products

Ford and Best Buy have joined forces to revolutionize the owner experience when it comes to the vehicle and mobile electronics, and it's working. After completing a 30-day pilot program in the Dallas area aimed at showing off the power of SYNC®, the results say that the opinion of 80 percent of consumers dramatically improved after completing the demonstration. Furthermore, 70 percent of participants said they would more likely consider purchasing a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury product as a result of their hands-on experience with the SYNC system. more...

Alan Hall | [e-mail] | 313.594.3744 Transit Connect proves ideal choice for The SCOOTER Store

Ford's Transit Connect is the perfect choice for many small businesses, and The SCOOTER Store is just one of them. The SCOOTER Store purchased a fleet of Transit Connect vehicles to deliver power chairs and scooters to customers with limited mobility. The company was impressed by Transit Connect's nearly five feet of floor-to-ceiling height in the cargo space, as well as its fuel economy and safety features. more...

Anne Marie Gattari | [e-mail] | 313.323.7809 About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 200,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive 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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