Ford news articles 
Great value for soft-tops this summer
Despite record temperatures and the driest April in years, prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks. The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures - but not this year, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). This means anyone thinking of buying a convertible could still get a great deal, says Tim Naylor from BCA. “Despite the record temperatures and dry, sunny days in April, convertible va... [more]
Ford's new Driver Alert safety system issues a warning if the driver shows signs of drowsiness or erratic steering
Most likely times for sleep-related crashes are on long journeys with monotonous roads, such as motorways, between 2am and 6am and between 2pm and 4pm (especially after eating), after having less sleep than normal, if taking medicines that cause drowsiness, or on journeys home after night shifts With thousands of accidents caused every year by tired drivers, Ford’s new Driver Alert safety system could prove to be a life-saver. Ford’s Driver Al... [more]
Ford's Focus ECOnetic to deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions
The new Ford Focus ECOnetic, which debuting at the Amsterdam Motor Show and goes on sale in the UK early next year, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. The new Focus ECOnetic will leverages a host of advanced technologies that are expected to make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles. Focus... [more]
Car thieves prefer BMW X5
According to the latest figures from Tracker, BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover, BMW M3 and the Audi RS4 remain the UK’s most desirable cars for today’s thieves. These four cars all retain their top positions in TRACKER’s top ten most frequently stolen and recovered vehicles of 2010. 65 per cent of the vehicles recovered by Tracker last year were worth an average of £25k. Tracker reminds motorists to think security and remember that thieves don... [more]
Motorpoint offers savings on new 11-reg cars
Motorpoint is offering a range of discounts on 11-reg cars. Top deals: 1. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS 3dr [Leather]. Only £17,999 – a saving of £10,155* 2. BMW X5 xDrive 3.0d SE 5dr Auto [Leather/Sat Nav]. Only £39,999 – a saving of £9,760* 3. Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr [82]. Only £10,599 – a saving of £2,591* 4. Ford Focus 1.8 FFV Style 5dr. Only £9,999 – a saving of £6,446* 5. Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC Type R GT 3dr. ... [more]
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Ford eNews -- Feb. 8, 2012
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Shelby GT500 convertible blasts into the Windy City in celebration of SVTThe official launch of SVT came at the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of ...
Ford-Stintz showdown underway over transit future
Mayor Rob Ford has failed to delay a vote on a proposal from TTC chair Karen Stintz that could derail his plan to keep the Eglinton Crosstown LRT below grade.
Ford miffed by GM 'apocalypse' ad for Super Bowl
Ford Motor Co. on Monday blasted General Motors over a snarky advertisement for GM trucks run during the Super Bowl broadcast, but stopped short of taking any kind of legal action.
Ford to unveil new Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible
Ford Motor Co.'s latest high-end Mustang is now available in rag top. The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible is scheduled to be unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 650-horsepower, 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 engine, the latest Shelby also features adjustable Bilstein electronic dampers and a Brembo brake system for improved performance.
Ford's Theatre opens center to study Lincoln in DC
Flowers once attached to President Abraham Lincoln's coffin and ribbons from mourners have joined videos and interactive displays to explore his life and legacy in a new museum and education center at the theater where Lincoln was assassinated.
Ford cites Chicago plant’s successes at Auto Show preview
Ford Motor Co. executives said that investments in the Torrence Ave. assembly plant are paying off for its business and local hiring.The company has received orders from 40 state and local governments in Illinois for its 2013 Police Interceptors, executives said Wednesday at a Chicago Auto Show preview. The police vehicles are made at the Southeast Side plant.Orders for the Interceptor have come ...
Ford unveils Shelby GT Mustang rag top
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Co. took the top off its 2013 Shelby Mustang GT500 Wednesday showing a convertible for enthusiasts at the Chicago Auto Show.
Ford won't bid to replace military Humvees
Ford Motor Co said on Monday it had decided not to participate in a new Pentagon competition to replace the U.S. military's fleet of workhorse Humvee vehicles. Ford said it had examined a possible joint ...
Ford to Pentagon: No, Thanks -- Keep Your Money
Pentagon plea to save the JLTV is rejected.
On the Runway Blog: Ford Acknowledges Using Models Who Are Under 16
Ford Models, in response to a story being published tomorrow in Thursday Styles that discusses the progress of a fashion industry campaign to protect models through various measures, said the company had not actually agreed to a specific proposal not to allow models under the age of 16 to appear in runway shows.
