DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Ford Focus and Boss Mustang are 10Best for 2012
Car and Driver's 10Best cars for 2012 includes the Ford Focus and Boss Mustang. Focus, editors say, has "one of the best front-wheel-drive chassis on the road," allowing the car "to get around many more expensive, more powerful, more overtly sporty cars on a twisting stretch." Also giving luxury marques a run for their money is the Boss Mustang. Built off the Mustang GT – already "near perfection" – the Boss creates a new standard for muscle-car makers. Click here for the full article.
Ford volunteers take part in season of giving and sharing
The Ford Volunteer Corps dispatched hundreds of Ford employees and retirees into local communities in Southeast Michigan to help feed the hungry on a Ford Accelerated Action Day. Joining with hunger relief agencies, volunteers collected food and cooked and served meals for people in shelters and missions. Ford volunteers also held a Winter Coat and Jacket Drive to help keep children and families warm during the winter. more...
Della DiPietro | [email protected] | 313.720.8095
Ford expands its commercial vehicle offerings
Ford, the best-selling commercial vehicle manufacturer in the U.S., will grow its product lineup to meet the rapidly changing needs of its commercial customers. A new road Ford is building at its Michigan Proving Grounds is designed to ensure the upcoming Transit will be able to withstand the rough use such vehicles are subjected to. The class-exclusive Super Duty F-650 gas model can provide municipalities a more affordable option in a robust truck adaptable for various purposes – saving on average $8,300 compared to the F-650 diesel. more...
Mike Levine | [email protected] | 313.323.6854
2013 Cobra Jet Mustang builds on its legacy
With more than three seasons of testing, racing and customer feedback, the 2013 Cobra Jet marks the evolution of the factory-produced turnkey race car. Designed for NHRA Stock and Super Stock competition, the new Cobra Jet offers two 5.0-liter Ti-VCT engines and is better than ever with the latest drag racing technology for greater speed and consistency. more...
Henry Platts | [email protected] | 313.248.8812
A look back at Twin Cities Assembly Plant
For close to a century Ford has been a part of the Twin Cities, where for the last 26 years the Ranger pickup rolled off the line. Over time, Twin Cities Assembly Plant has proved it could take care of itself – forging power from a hydroelectric dam and manufacturing its own glass from silica mines. It has adapted over the years, stopping production during the Great Depression and manufacturing military vehicles for World War II. Production will end Dec. 16, but through several million Ford vehicles the legacy of pride and quality in the Ford brand remains strong. more...
Marcey Evans | [email protected] | 313.322.9211
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
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