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February 9, 2010 - Industry News

Ford Unveils All-Electric Transit Connect

Rechargeable using either 240-volt or standard 120 volt outlets, the all-electric Transit Connect can travel a range of 80 miles on a full charge, according to Ford.

CHICAGO - Ford recently unveiled the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show, confirming the zero-emissions small van will be in fleet operators' hands later this year.

Tags: electric car, Ford , Transit Connect

February 2, 2010 - Industry News

Ford Fleet Sales Double Since Last January

DEARBORN, MI - For the month of January, Ford sales to fleet customers more than doubled last January's depressed levels (up 154 percent), posting gains in every fleet market.

Tags: Ford , sales revenue

February 2, 2010 - Industry News

Thyssenkrupp Improves Fuel Efficiency with Transit Connects

MEMPHIS, TN - With 90 Ford Transit Connects on the road and another 50 on order, ThyssenKrupp Elevator may eventually replace its 1,500 current cargo vans with the Transit Connect models.

Tags: Ford , fuel, ThyssenKrupp Elevator , Transit Connect

January 12, 2010 - Industry News

Ford Invests Additional $450M on Electric Vehicles

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. is investing an additional $450 million in its aggressive electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build a next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle in Michigan beginning in 2012.

Tags: assembly plant, electric car, Ford

January 8, 2010 - Industry News

Feder Named General Manager of Ford & Lincoln-Mercury Sales

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. has named Hal Feder as general manager of Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales, replacing Randy Ortiz, who is retiring March 1.

Tags: appointment, Ford , general manager, retirement, sales

December 4, 2009 - Industry News

Ford's Mark Fields to Deliver Keynote at 2010 NAFA I&E

PRINCETON, NJ - Mark Fields, executive vice president of Ford Motor Co. and president of The Americas, will deliver a keynote address April 26 at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo.

Tags: Ford , keynote speech, NAFA

December 1, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Hybrid Sales Up 73%

DEARBORN, MI - Ford announced a 73-percent increase in U.S. sales of its hybrid models, with hybrid sales totaling 2,361 for the month of November.

Tags: Ford , Fusion Hybrid, hybrid, sales figures

November 17, 2009 - Industry News

Ford to Develop All-New Police Interceptor

DEARBORN, MI - Ford 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.

Tags: Ford , Ford Crown Victoria, police cruisers

November 16, 2009 - Executive Fleet News

KBB.com Reports: New-Car Shoppers Show Increased Interest in Audi, Ford & Hyundai

IRVINE, CA - According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch study and Market Watch report, over the past year in-market new-car shoppers have shown increased interest in the Audi, Ford and Hyundai brands.

Tags: Audi, Ford , Hyundai, KBB.com, Kelley Blue Book

November 10, 2009 - Industry News

Transit Connect Becomes ‘Bike-Friendly’

DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company and Serotta Competition Bicycles have developed a high-tech mobile bicycle "fitting room" for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, which will be toured across the country starting in early 2010.

Tags: bike, Ford , Serotta Competition Bicycles

November 9, 2009 - Executive Fleet News

Ford Confirms Geely as its Preferred Bidder for Volvo Cars

DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company announced 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.

Tags: Ford , Geely, Volvo

November 6, 2009 - Industry News

First Inflatable Seat Belts to Debut on Ford Explorer

DEARBORN, MI - Ford will introduce inflatable rear seat belts on the next-generation Ford Explorer, which goes into production next year for the North American market. Over time, Ford plans to offer the technology in vehicles globally.

Tags: Ford , inflatable seat belts, safety technology

October 13, 2009 - Industry News

Transit Connect Boosts Florist’s Productivity

DEARBORN, MI - Michigan-based Mancuso Florists has benefited from the fuel efficiency of its Ford Transit Connect, which has helped the business cut down on fuel costs while maximizing deliveries.

Tags: Ford , fuel, Mancuso Florists, small business, Transit Connect

October 12, 2009 - Executive Fleet News

EcoBoost Contributes 125 New U.S. Patents

DEARBORN, MI - Ford's new high-performance, fuel-saving EcoBoost technology is making waves in the engineering community, with the 3.5L version of the engine contributing 125 new patents and patent applications.

Tags: EcoBoost, Ford , Patent

October 2, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Fleet Sales Up 23% in September

DETROIT - The automaker reported a 23-percent increase in fleet sales, with the Taurus showing the best sales figures of all the Ford brands.

Tags: 2010 Taurus, fleet sales, Ford , sales figures, September 2009 sales

September 15, 2009 - Industry News

Ford to Launch 7-Seat C-Max in U.S. by 2011

Ford will launch the all-new, 7-seat C-MAX in North America in late 2011 as a "whitespace" vehicle.

DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company's new 7-seat C-MAX introduced Sept. 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show will arrive in North America beginning late 2011.

Tags: 7-seater, C-MAX, Ford , Frankfurt Motor Show

September 11, 2009 - Industry News

Favorite Factory Fleet Directors Revealed

TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet recently surveyed fleet professionals to discover their all-time favorite fleet directors.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , factory fleet director, fleet director, Ford , GM, managing director, OEM, survey

September 11, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Backs Handheld Texting Ban

WASHINGTON - Ford said the ban will help promote a more "rapid transition hands-free and voice-activated technologies."

Tags: driver safety, driving distractions, Ford , handheld texting, hands-free, texting ban, voice-activated technology

September 4, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Fleet Sales Up 17% in August

DETROIT - Ford's sales for August, including fleet customer deliveries, totaled 176, 323 - up 17 percent compared to last year.

Tags: August 2009 sales, Ford , F-Series, Ranger, sales increases, Transit Connect

August 13, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Boosts Production on Escape & Focus

DEARBORN, MI - Ford's Escape and Focus models are its two most popular vehicles under the "Cash for Clunkers" program.

Tags: Cash for Clunkers, Ford , Ford Escape, Ford Focus, vehicle production

August 4, 2009 - Industry News

Detroit Three Announce July 2009 Sales

DETROIT - Progress was reported compared to overall July 2008 figures, with Ford reporting an increase since same time last year.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , Ford , GM, July 2009 sales

July 28, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Shows its 'Greener' Side

DETROIT - EcoBoost technology and hybrid powertrains are part of Ford's overall strategy to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions company-wide.

Tags: EcoBoost, Ford , hybrid powertrain

July 27, 2009 - Executive Fleet News

Audi Working on New E1 Minicar

HERNDON, VA - BMW is thought to be working on a sub-1-series mini car, Daimler already has its Smart, and soon Audi will join the club with its own fuel-sipping urban warrior.

Tags: 500, Audi, E1, Fiat, Ford , iQ, Ka, Kia, minicar, Toyota, up!

July 24, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Tops Toyota in Latest Quality Study

DEARBORN, MI - For the first time in the 28-year history of the Global Quality Research System study, customer satisfaction with Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles has reached its highest level in North America.

Tags: Customer Satisfaction, Ford , Global Quality Research System, quality study, Toyota Motor Sales

July 24, 2009 - Industry News

Ford’s 2010 Models to Improve Fuel Efficiency 20%

DEARBORN, MI - Ford's EcoBoost engine, which produces up to 20-percent better fuel economy and 15-percent fewer CO2 emissions, will be available on the 2010 Ford Flex, Taurus SHO, and Lincoln MKS and MKT.

Tags: 2010 lineup, 2010-MY vehicles, EcoBoost, Ford , fuel, Lincoln, Mercury

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