Increased luxury and power are readily apparent and available in the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, as customers pampered with signature high-end features will enjoy a faster-accelerating and noticeably quieter luxury sedan. The 2010 model boasts a wide range of exterior and interior refinements – including premium Bridge of Weir leather-wrapped seats – as well as a new sport version for those desiring an even more-engaging driving experience.
The interior of the new 2010 Lincoln MKZ embodies the near perfect balance of silence and sound, offering entry-level luxury customers the ultra-quiet cabin they expect along with a refined powertrain purr that’s bound to surprise and delight.
The 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers customers more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features for their money, with a starting price of $34,965, including destination and delivery.
A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners.
Kelley Blue Book today announced that Ford Motor Company is the winner of the 2009 Brand Image Award for the “Most Rugged Truck Brand.”
Ford Motor Company today celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year.
With a look born in the desert, the new Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Web page is a place enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the experience of driving a truck built to excel in the most extreme conditions. Launching today, the new Web page – www.fordvehicles.com/f150raptor – highlights the expansive features of Ford’s new high-performance off-road truck.
Ford’s 2010 Escape, the small SUV with the best crash test ratings of any vehicle in its class, is increasing its technology leadership with the addition of five new features that improve safety, reduce driver distractions and aid drivers by automatically parallel parking their vehicle.
Ford Motor Company today continued to build on its global small car strategy, and the momentum surrounding the worldwide rollout of the new Ford Fiesta, with its official China market launch on the southern resort island of Hainan.
Ford is tapping its global portfolio of products to meet the unique needs of American small business owners with the 2010 Transit Connect, a spacious new fuel-efficient alternative to larger commercial vehicles that’s ideal for navigating U.S. cities.
Ford Motor Company has an expanded presence at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) show to showcase three new commercial vehicle offerings, further bolstering its market-leading product portfolio.
Ford expands its commercial stripped chassis offerings with the new F-59 Super Duty® delivering an impressive combination of generous payload capacity, low step-in and loading heights, and proven reliability and durability. The new chassis is being unveiled today at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) trade show.
A revised Ford E-Series Super Duty® Ambulance package for 2010 – featuring a proven 6.8-liter gasoline engine, a comprehensive array of heavy-duty components and a lower base model costs – will be unveiled today at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) trade show.
Ford further expands its ‘smart’ features for truck customers with a collection of industry-exclusive technologies for F-Series trucks and commercial E-Series vans that will help make business owners more productive and successful.
The new 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid launch this month with an aggressive, multi-faceted marketing campaign, making clear Ford’s intention to expand its share of the mid-size sedan market, as well as setting an aggressive tone in communicating the brand’s strengthening car portfolio.
The new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, America’s most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans, offer the best value in their segment with starting prices of $19,995 and $21,905, including delivery and destination, respectively.
Ford today confirmed EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect at 22 miles per gallon in city driving and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.
FORD PUTS A DENT IN AUTO INSURANCE COSTS BY MAKING VEHICLES MORE DAMAGE RESISTANT AND CHEAPER TO FIX
Ford is opening an industry-first technology center in Inkster, Mich., dedicated to finding design solutions and repair procedures that will lower repair costs and ultimately drive down auto insurance premiums.
As part of what Ford is calling the “Fiesta Movement,” 100 specially selected people will be given new Ford Fiestas before the vehicle launches in North America in 2010. The cars for the movement were built this week in Germany and are now on their way to the United States.
Available this spring, the new Mustang features a new exterior and interior design, upgraded materials and a long list of must-have technologies and standard safety equipment – such as Ford’s AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control system, all-speed traction control, anti-lock brakes and front and side air bags – for an affordable starting price of $20,995 (excluding destination and delivery) for the V-6 coupe and $25,995 for the convertible.
Editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today named the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid one of its “2009 Best New Family Vehicles.”
The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid were named Best Crossover/SUV Value Under $28,000 today at the Chicago Auto Show by IntelliChoice.com, a leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis.
The F-150 SVT Raptor simulator offers a rollicking taste of Baja. The Mustang Garage buzzes with the “Pimp my Ride” crew hard at work, and the Taurus opens like a clamshell to reveal the technology and features hidden under the sheet metal.
Ford Motor Company unveiled the 2010 Taurus SHO at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show featuring Ford's EcoBoost engine which delivers impressive power of a V-8 engine, but the fuel economy of a V-6. Brett Hinds, Advanced Engine Design Manager for Ford said this vehicle further strengthens its car line up and was quick to point out the difference between the base 2010 Taurus, revealed earlier this year at the Detroit auto show, and the 2010 Taurus SHO, which has Ford's most powerful EcoBoost twin turbocharged engine.
One of America’s favorite “sleeper” performance cars returns to the Ford lineup, powered by a Super High Output (SHO) EcoBoost twin turbocharged engine. The Taurus SHO joins Ford’s growing lineup of performance vehicles for the 2010 model year, building on the legacy of the original, which earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list four years running.
Taurus SHO is back for 2010 in a contemporary yet authentic interpretation of its Super High Output “sleeper” heritage.
The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 delivers a new standard of “custom cool,” combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America’s best-selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles.
The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 edition was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show this week. This multi-award winning vehicle is delivering a new standard of "custom cool," combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America's best selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles. Matt O'Leary, Chief Engineer, explained why Ford decided to build another Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 edition.
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect will come to U.S. dealer showrooms this summer. The award-winning small panel van launched in Europe in 2003 and fills an unmet need for small business owners in the U.S. Len Deluca, director of Commercial Truck Sales and Marketing at Ford, says small business owners have told Ford they can't wait for the vehicle to come to market.
Ford is tapping its global portfolio of products to meet the unique needs of American small business owners with the 2010 Transit Connect, a spacious new fuel-efficient alternative to larger commercial vehicles that’s ideal for navigating U.S. cities.
Ford Motor Company today announced plans to market a pure battery electric-powered light commercial vehicle in North America, based on the all-new Transit Connect global commercial vehicle platform.
Expect the unexpected from Lincoln during commercial breaks for the 51st Grammy® Awards, which air Sunday, at 8 p.m. EST on CBS as it debuts the winners from its “Project Rising Stars: Lincoln Video Music Challenge.”
The 2010 Ford Ranger comes to market this summer by adding unique standard safety technologies, including Ford’s AdvanceTrac® with RSC® – the world’s most sophisticated electronic stability control system that helps prevent skidding and rollovers – and combination side air bags.The 2010 Ford Ranger comes to market this summer by adding unique standard safety technologies, including Ford’s AdvanceTrac® with RSC® – the world’s most sophisticated electronic stability control system that helps prevent skidding and rollovers – and combination side air bags.
Ford Racing and Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) announced today that the F-150 SVT Raptor R, the same truck that finished third in class at the 41st SCORE Tecate Baja 1000, will run in the 2009 "Best In The Desert" race series. The truck will be driven by veteran Ford truck racers and former “Rough Riders” Rob MacCachren and Steve Olliges. The privately funded team will run all five points races for 2009 in the Raptor R to continue testing the durability of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor and its production components.
Ford Motor Company today announced new details about its electric vehicle strategy, including the announcement of a new plug-in hybrid battery supplier and the addition of seven utility partners to a test program to speed the commercialization of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
American Electric Power (AEP) is joining with Ford Motor Company and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in a project designed to research and develop Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs) as part of a complete vehicle, home and grid energy system. AEP will be receiving a Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid vehicle for use as part of the partnership.
Customers eager to purchase America’s most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid, can take advantage of a $3,400 tax credit from the federal government.
What Car? magazine, Great Britain’s leading source of new-car advice, has named the new Ford Fiesta 1.25i Zetec its Car of the Year 2009, adding to the growing list of accolades for the new small car that Ford is introducing around the world.
The Drumm family of Fayetteville, Pa., received the surprise of a lifetime on Sunday’s episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” – a new home and a brand new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
The sales of three special, high-performance Ford vehicles will benefit one key charity at the always-anticipated Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Lincoln MKT, a distinctive new premium crossover, will be available in late summer 2009 with a long list of standard comfort, convenience and technology features that make it an exceptional value.
The editorial team at AutoWeek Magazine likes what they see from Ford at the North American International Auto Show, today naming the new 2010 Taurus “Most Significant” and the Ford Shelby GT500 “Most Fun” of all vehicles displayed this week.
Ford Flex, the vehicle that dares to be different, has earned yet another accolade – it’s been chosen as the Truck of the Year in the 13th annual Urban Wheel Awards, the automotive industry’s premier diversity awards ceremony sponsored by On Wheels Media, Inc.
Powered by a sophisticated human machine interface (HMI) and forward-thinking in-car connectivity technologies, the Lincoln C concept reinvents the automobile as a customer’s companion in life on and off the road.
Lincoln is breaking new ground with the Lincoln C concept, a new big idea for a small luxury car.
The Lincoln C concept showcases Ford Motor Company’s newest combination of fuel-efficient powertrain innovations: a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine mated to a dual-clutch PowerShift transmission.
The 2010 Lincoln MKT was unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan earlier today. According to Ron Heiser (Hizer), Chief Engineer, the 2010 Lincoln MKT is an all-new entry for Lincoln and a strategic investment in growing the brand.
Lincoln is offering full-size luxury crossover customers a fresh new choice with the 2010 Lincoln MKT, a three-row tourer that delivers the optimal blend of fuel economy, performance, technology and spaciousness.
Ford Motor Company today launched an aggressive plan to bring pure battery-electric vehicles, next-generation hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to market quickly and more affordably during the next four years.
The all-new 2009 Ford F-150, America’s best-selling vehicle, was named North American Truck of the Year today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
2010 FORD TAURUS DELIVERS NEW DESIGN, CLASS-LEADING TECHNOLOGIES AND FEATURES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
The new 2010 Ford Taurus delivers industry-leading technologies, exceptional craftsmanship and an award-winning engine packaged in an all-new design that rivals German luxury sedans but at an affordable price.
Ford Motor Company unveiled its flagship centerpiece of the company during press days at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2010 Ford Taurus nameplate is back and Peter Horbury, executive director, Design, The Americas says this one looks nothing like the original.
UPSCALE, TECH-SAVVY NEW TAURUS FLAGSHIP DELIVERS STYLE, SUBSTANCE FOR FULL-SIZE SEDAN BUYERS IN 2010
The Ford Taurus – the car that changed America’s view of full-size sedans – is all-new for 2010 and ready to take on the world’s best, with an upscale new design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies and an unbeatable price tag.
For the second time, Ford Motor Company’s SYNC in-car communications and entertainment system earned Popular Mechanics’ Editor’s Choice Award for best new products at the International Consumer Electronics Show. The magazine’s technology editors hailed the new features being added to SYNC, now in its second generation, as one of 18 technologies that the editors say “really go above and beyond in terms of excellence and innovation in design and engineering.”
The Ford Fusion is now America’s most fuel efficient mid-size sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models.
Ford today announced plans to globalize its affordable industry-leading SYNC technologies and services at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and introduced new features aimed at further growing its in-vehicle connectivity leadership.
For Matthew Wade, starting a kayak business was a dream come true. Now Wade, owner of Ten Mile Creek Kayak in Frisco, Colo., says that winning a Transit Connect is just the icing on the cake.
Jen Kiblinger’s life has gone to the dogs – and she couldn’t be happier. As vice president of Circle Tail, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Pleasant Plain, Ohio, that provides high-quality assistance dogs to people with mobility, hearing, neurological and psychiatric disabilities, Kiblinger spends much of her time transporting cargos of active canines. Owning a Ford Transit Connect, she said, will ease many of the complexities the group faces on a daily basis.
Earlier today in Las Vegas, at the Consumers Electronics Show, Ford Motor Company announced their new features and capabilities of SYNC - called Traffic, Directions, and Information - next level of SYNC and how it plans to be the leader in connectivity, making it affordable for millions. Mark Fields, President of the Americas, said by summer of 2009 Ford's entire North American Lineup will offer this must have technology and that they expect to have 1 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road by the third quarter of 2009.
Ford is expanding its connectivity leadership by introducing exclusive new SYNC real-time information features that deliver personalized news updates to drivers’ mobile phones while helping them navigate around trouble spots, saving time and fuel.
The all-new 2009 Ford F-150 became America’s safest full-size pickup by earning 5-star ratings in both government crash tests, in addition to the “Top Safety Pick” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an unmatched list of advanced standard safety features.
The beat goes on. For the 32nd year in a row, Ford’s award-winning F-Series is America’s best-selling truck with 2008 sales of 515,513. F-Series outsold its nearest truck rival by more than 50,000 units.
The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too.
The Ford Mustang was established as an icon more than 40 years ago as both a production and race car. Today, the Mustang reigns supreme on the streets and race tracks with the introduction of the 2010 model.
Maneuvering through crowded mall traffic is a challenge on a good day. It is even less fun when it comes time to back out of the parking spot it took you so long to find.
The new 2009 Ford F-150, which already delivers unmatched capability and unsurpassed fuel economy, is now quickly piling up awards and honors from many of the auto industry’s top organizations and publications – including the Motor Trend 2009 Truck of the Year.
The all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now officially America’s most fuel efficient mid-size car with a certified 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.
With its distinctive design and host of class-leading technologies, the all-new 2009 Ford Flex has been earning acclaim from consumers and critics alike.
The all-new 2009 Ford Flex has been named one of AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s 2009 All-Stars.
When Ford Motor Company set out to redesign the F-150 – the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the YearTM and the best selling pickup of the past 31 years – the truck team knew it wanted to improve fuel efficiency. Even before fuel economy jumped from 10th to third place among pickup buyers’ top purchase considerations, the design team knew it needed to deliver a substantial improvement over the outgoing model, without sacrificing any capability.
The all-new Ford F-150, America’s best-selling full-size pickup delivering class-leading capability and unsurpassed fuel economy, today was named 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year™.
Ford to receive prestigious Motor Trend 2009 Truck of the Year award at employee celebration.
The new Ford Fiesta – the stylish subcompact that is ushering in a new wave of global cars from Ford – is off to a fast start in Europe.
Editors at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today announced that Ford’s all new 2009 F-150 – an American icon with class-leading capability and unsurpassed fuel economy – has earned the title of "2009 Best Redesigned Vehicle."
The all-new 2009 Ford Flex and the new 2009 Ford F-150 are the most “accessory-friendly” SUV and truck respectively, according to members of the automotive media who selected winners for this year’s SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Design Awards.
Ward’s Automotive Group has named Ford’s redesigned Escape and Mariner hybrid engine to its 2009 10 Best Engines list.
Ford Motor Company makes a product splash at the 52nd Annual New England Auto Show by winning an award from New England journalists and debuting the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids. Ford becomes the industry’s number one hybrid producer with the addition of the new Fusion and Milan hybrids in 2009.
Ford Motor Company will continue its aggressive technology onslaught by doubling the number of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that offer its innovative and affordable Rear View Camera System by the end of 2009.
As the holidays approach and families think of their loved ones overseas, the editors of Country Weekly magazine have published a special December issue in tribute to the men and women serving America abroad. The star-packed collector’s edition, titled “Salute to America and Our Troops”, is a newsstand-only issue with the all-new 2009 Ford F-150 as the exclusive sponsor.
Ford Motor Company added to its leading number of 5-star crash test-rated vehicles as the 2009 Lincoln MKS earned top ratings for both frontal and side impact tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The dynamic new 2010 Ford Mustang is sure to delight car customers of all ages – including children ages 3 and up.
The new 2009 Ford F-150 is the latest Ford vehicle to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's "Top Safety Pick" award. With the award, Ford Motor Company, including Volvo, adds to its leading number of 16 IIHS "Top Safety Pick" ratings, further separating itself from Honda's second place tally of 13. IIHS awarded the F-150 its highest rating for front and side impact tests and in evaluations of seats and head restraints.
The new 2009 Ford F-150 remains the most capable full-size pickup on the market, delivering towing capability of 11,300 pounds across all cab configurations and payload of 3,030 pounds.
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R race truck, based on the production version of the upcoming 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, survived the grueling 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, finishing the 631 mile race in 25:28:10.
The country’s best-selling pickup also is projected to have the segment’s best residual value for the 2009 model year, according to Automotive Leasing Guide (ALG).
Holiday shoppers can now experience the new Lincoln MKS at WIRED magazine’s fourth-annual WIRED Store in New York City following its grand opening today. Full of connectivity technologies, store visitors will have the opportunity to interact via display with Lincoln MKS features including SYNC, voice-activated navigation system with SIRIUS Travel Link and THX II Certified 5.1 Surround Sound Audio System.
Drivers for the Los Angeles-based delivery grocery service need to be ready to head out into the California hills in the blink of an eye, armed with food, beverages and even prepared meals designed to satisfy the needs of customers all over Southern California. With two locations and nearly 500 deliveries a day, Pink Dot owner Sol Yamini needs a vehicle that’s up to the challenge.
The 2010 Lincoln MKZ was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show earlier today, and according to Chief Engineer JD Shanahan this new model is building on its success with a new interior, new features, a quieter ride and an exterior that has a more progressive look.
Customers who have come to equate Lincoln with elegant, modern design, unparalleled comfort, unrivaled features and top quality have still more reason to favor the brand: the new 2010 Lincoln MKZ mid-size sedan.
Not only is the 2010 Ford Fusion fun to drive, it’s fun to enjoy, thanks to segment-exclusive features and new technologies.
When the exterior design team at Ford set out to improve the look of the 2010 Fusion, the objective was simple: “We needed to communicate that this is a fun car to drive,” said Design Manager Solomon Song.
Ford’s new 2010 Fusion is set to shake up the cut-throat mid-size sedan segment when it goes on sale early next year, bringing an all-new hybrid that will deliver the best fuel economy of any sedan in America, unsurpassed 4-cylinder gasoline fuel economy, more power, class-exclusive technologies including a blind spot detection and warning system and Ford SYNC, more total passenger and luggage capacity than the Toyota Camry, plus proven quality and reliability that has been recognized by the top consumer groups and magazines.
The Mercury Milan builds on a strong foundation of quality and reliability, adding to the mix for the 2010 model year an all-new hybrid model, more fuel-efficient gasoline powertrain options, class-exclusive technologies and a more refined, sophisticated design.
A wide new range of series and content choices in the 2010 Fusion models – S, SE, SEL and Sport – is complemented by a broad array of fuel-efficient powertrain options.
The new 2009 Ford F-150 bested the competition in a grueling series of tests to be named PickupTrucks.com’s Best Overall Half-Ton Pickup.
The 2010 Ford Mustang is going to Hollywood.
Lessons learned on the track and from specialty Mustangs mean even more fun for drivers of the new 2010 Ford Mustang – especially those who want to customize their powertrains.
The Ford Mustang, America's favorite muscle car for nearly a half century, offers a host of new available features for 2010, including for the first time the industry-exclusive SYNC system, Next-Generation navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link and a reverse camera system.
The 2010 Mustang introduces a modern interior – rich in the all-American heritage launched nearly a half-century ago and executed in a way on par with the most premium sports cars available today.
Thanks to Ford’s extensive racing and special program initiatives, customers can look forward to a nimbler, more-responsive Ford Mustang.
Muscle goes modern for 2010 as the Ford Mustang – America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years straight – hits the streets with a new exterior design; new world-class interior featuring well-crafted materials and updated technology; and a V-8 with even more horsepower and an even throatier signature Mustang exhaust sound.
More muscle. More motion. More Mustang. All of that comes standard on Ford’s 2010 Mustang – which reflects a new design inside and out.
The sound of a Mustang is one of the most evocative in the history of the automobile.