http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/audio/AudioCopyright 2010en-USTEKmedia v7http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=32154Higher sales for every brand and in every product category propelled Ford Motor Company to a 43 percent sales increase in February versus a year ago. Compared with January, Ford’s February sales are up 22 percent. Ford Sales Analyst, George Pipas, says the plan is working.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=32154Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=32017The 2011 Ford Edge was unveiled at the Chicago Auto show today. Originally introduced in 2006, customers immediately made the Ford Edge the No.1-selling vehicle in its segment in its first full year in the market. The 2011 Ford Edge now redefines the segment with a wide-ranging scope of improvements... Brett Burin, Ford Edge Marketing Manager explains what that means.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=32017Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=32018Ford Motor Company today unveiled the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect, the 2010 North American Truck of the Year, at the Chicago Auto Show. Praveen Cherian, Program Manager of the Transit Connect, explained when these vehicles will be available.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=32018Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31687New, industry-exclusive technologies and engaging design featuring world-class craftsmanship and materials further elevate the 2011 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury crossover. Elaine Bannon, Chief Name plate Engineer for the MKX says this vehicle has a lot of new styling proudly showing the new Lincoln DNA, both inside and out.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31687Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31703Higher sales in every product category and for every brand propelled Ford to a 33 percent sales increase in December versus a year ago. George Pipas, Ford Sales Analyst, says it is Ford's highest sales month since May of 2008.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31703Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31660Forty years after its namesake became a road racing legend, the BOSS is back on track for 2010 with a new engine. Here to tell us more about it is Jamie Allison, Director, Ford North America Motorsports.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31660Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31661The 5.0 is back for Mustang. The 2011 Ford Mustang GT arrives with an all-new advanced 5.0 liter V-8 engine that packs more than 400 horsepower. Dave Pericak, Mustang Chief Engineer, would not talk about their zero to 60 times, but he did say…http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31661Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31508Ford Motor Company unveiled the 2011 Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. The 2011 Ford Fiesta is Ford's first global car, setting a new world standard in the sub-compact car segment. Ford Fiesta Brand Manager, Sam De La Garza, says they chose to reveal the car in Los Angeles because it's a huge opportunity for the company to display a lot of different colors and trim series of their first global car.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31508Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31515Ford 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.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31515Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31473Ford Motor Company unveiled the 2011 Mustang earlier today, projected to get up to 30 mpg. The heart of every Mustang is its engine and beneath the hood of the new 2011 Mustang V-6 beats a power plant with 3.7 liters, dual overhead-cam (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 that can produce 300 horsepower and 270 ft.-lb of torque. Barb Samardzich, (Sah-mar-ditch) Vice President of Global Powertrain says its what customers want.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31473Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31430Earlier today Motor Trend Magazine named the 2010 Ford Fusion as their pick for Car of the Year award. According to Jonathon Richards, Fusion Marketing Manager, the Fusion bested a field of 23 contenders — including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW-7 series and Mercedes-Benz E Class.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31430Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31361Earlier today, Ford Motor Company announced plans to introduce the industry's first inflatable rear-seat belt on the next-generation Explorer, which goes into production next year. Ed DeSmet, Ford Global Seat Belt Technical Specialist says Ford is combining two of the top life-saving technologies… seat belts and air bags… to bring enhanced crash protection to rear-seat occupants.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31361Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31340Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September. According to Ford Sales Analyst, George Pipas, this marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31340Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31164Ford Motor Company is the first North American automaker to utilize the Virtual Vehicle Sound Simulator to fine-tune sound inside a vehicle's cabin, part of a continuing effort by Ford to deliver industry-leading quietness and refinement with minimal noise, vibration and harshness. Mark Clapper, a technical leader in noise, vibration and harshness engineering, says the Virtual Vehicle Sound Simulator can shave valuable time and cost out of the vehicle development process. But even more important than that, Clapper says, it's often the "Why Buy" factor for consumers.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31164Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31116Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period. Sales analyst, George Pipas says Ford's new products are what drove the industry's only third-quarter U.S. sales boost.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31116Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31064Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to endorse a federal ban on text messaging while driving. Louis Tijerina (Tea-arena) Senior Technical Specialist in Research and Advanced Engineering at Ford Motor company explained why the company supports the proposed legislation.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=31064Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30995Ford Motor Company unveiled its new 7-seat C-MAX vehicle today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. According to Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Ford Global Product Development, it will arrive in North America beginning late 2011 and is based on the Ford Focus platform.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30995Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30894A combination of Ford Motor Company's strong line up and the governments Cash for Clunkers program, drove retail sales up 21 percent for the month of August. George Pipas, Ford Sales Analyst says Ford's total sales including fleet customer deliveries were up 17-percent compared to last year.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30894Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30797Ford Motor Company continues to deliver vehicles that are satisfying to own and drive, and has the data to back it up. The 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study, which measures customer satisfaction in design, content and vehicle performance, shows the Ford Brand improved by 17 points and moved up six rank positions from last year. Bennie Fowler, Group Vice President of Quality attributes the come back to a commitment Ford has made in delivering great quality.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30797Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30773Ford Motor Company celebrated production of the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus – which today was named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 'Top Safety Pick' – in the historic Chicago Assembly Plant.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30773Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30765Ford Motor Company posted the first sales increase in July, of any major manufacturer in 2009. Ford Sales Analyst, George Pipas says the month was shaping up to be another good month with market share on the upswing, but did say the Cash for Clunkers program put them over the top.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30765Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30615Customer demand for new products helped Ford Motor Company increase market share in June. Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas says it appears Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales had the lowest decline among major auto manufacturers.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30615Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30578Earlier today Ford Motor Company was among the first automakers to receive a green partnership with the U.S. government to help accelerate the development of advanced technologies for even better fuel efficiency and emissions. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, was part of an array of dignitaries as Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, graciously accepted the opportunity to further advance Ford's partnership for a greener America.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30578Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30472New products helped Ford Motor Company achieve its highest market share in three years, even as Ford decreased incentive spending in May. Here to explain is Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30472Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30434Another industry first from Ford Motor Company will have drivers and front-seat passengers sitting pretty for longer periods of time. Product Design Engineer, Steve Michell, says the optional innovative front seats, debuting in the 2010 Ford Taurus were specifically desgined to make long drives far less fatiguing.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30434Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30324Ford Motor Company is investing more than $550 million in the Michigan Assembly Plant to build small cars and electric vehicles. By next year, the Michigan Assembly Plant will utilize lean and flexible manufacturing techniques required to respond quickly to changing market demand. According to president and CEO Alan Mulally Ford Motor Company is undergoing a global transformation.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30324Wed, 06 May 2009 16:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30300Ford Motor Company posted a loss of 31 percent in April compared with year ago figures. However, Ford gained in retail share for the sixth time in the last seven months. Ford Sales analyst, George Pipas, attributes Ford's share of the retail market was higher than a year ago because of the Ford Fusion.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30300Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30207Ford's Mustang turns 45 years old today... with its unmistakable profile and one-of-kind sound!http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30207Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 ESThttp://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30110Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas reports Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales being down 41 percent versus a year ago. However, Ford's retail share climbed in March, and was 30 percent higher than February of this year.http://www.media.fordvehicles.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=30110Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST