DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
New Ford Fusion brings out the stock car in NASCAR
The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford Fusion was developed to bring brand identity back to the sport, and the result is undeniable: The Sprint Cup Fusion mirrors the recently unveiled, much-lauded production car. With a sleek new silhouette, the 2013 Fusion racer is designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing. The race car makes its debut in the Daytona 500 in February 2013. more...
Henry Platts | [email protected] | 313.248.8812
Mirror in all-new Escape 'sees' sound, delivers quieter ride
An elliptical acoustic mirror was used for the first time on the all-new Ford Escape to reduce wind noise and deliver a quieter interior. The high-tech mirror, which resembles a satellite dish with a microphone, identifies "hot spots" where noise penetrates the interior. Eliminating hot spots allows vehicle occupants to listen to music or conversation instead of external noises. more...
Angie Kozleski | [email protected] | 313.323.1984
2013 Shelby GT500 sells for $350,000
A one-of-one 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 24-hour racetrack durability car was auctioned for $350,000 Saturday at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The car was put through the paces at Sebring International Raceway by the Ford SVT development team and Carroll Shelby. It was originally built in 2007 as one of the first Shelby GT500s, with the body updated for the 2010 model year. more...
Henry Platts | [email protected] | 313.248.8812
Not its first rodeo: Ford, F-150 win Truck of Texas again
The Texas Auto Writers Association presented Ford truck team members with the prestigious Truck of Texas trophy at the 2012 Houston Auto Show. TAWA named the 2012 Ford F-150 Truck of Texas after the annual Truck Rodeo in October. The trophy will now travel to Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri where the F-150 is built. more...
Mike Levine | [email protected] | 313.323.6854
Ford and SHFT.com encourage sustainability with new documentary series
Ford has revealed new details about its exclusive collaboration with SHFT.com with a documentary series featuring innovative leaders who are shaping sustainable businesses and influencing positive change around the world. The first set of films – directed by Gilly Barnes and executive-produced by Adrian Grenier and Peter Glatzer – are scheduled for release this spring. The automotive leader and the award-winning multimedia platform recently joined forces to inspire people to make smarter environmental decisions through film, design, art, transportation and culture. more...
Marisa Bradley | [email protected] | 313.845.3971
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.
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