Power train advancements created for Ford vehicles is allowing the auto manufacturer to realize fuel economy gains of around 20% fleet wide through 2010 vs. 2005.  Projected gains are expected to rise to 35% by 2015.  These advancements include unmatched investments in new engine, transmission and driveline components.
Additional improvements include:
* A new 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder EcoBoost [...]

In support of a program known as Accelerated Action Day, the Ford Volunteer Corps has recruited current employees along with retirees to spend time working with organizations that support veterans and military families.
Volunteers are putting their support of veterans into action by painting and repairing facilities in both Michigan and Washington, DC.  Ford believes that [...]

It’s seems that American’s fixation with looking more youthful is transitioning over to the appearance of their vehicles, too.  According to the Car Care Council, more than $4 billion was spent last year for improvements to automobiles trying to keep them from looking dated.
More and more importance is placed on the look of autos as [...]

It’s that time again.  Time for ghosts, and goblins, and witches.  It’s also time to throw the family in the Ford and drive out to the pumpkin patch.  Picking your own pumpkin is a special treat for kids and can easily become a favorite family ritual.
As you are envisioning your future Jack-o-Lantern, consider these tips [...]

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe is revealing the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus, and specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s “Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles” demonstration initiative next year.
The research program aims to test the technology’s suitability for potential future application [...]

Ford researchers are taking a hard look at traditional, petrol-based plastics, turning to Mother Nature to help create composites that are durable, lightweight and better for the environment.
While petroleum and glass fibers are typical ingredients associated with today’s automotive plastics, Ford’s research team is developing all-new composite recipes that include more natural ingredients such as [...]

Ford Motor Company today joined Xtreme Power of Austin, Texas, and Clairvoyant Energy of Santa Barbara, Calif., to announce that the idled Wixom Assembly Plant will be transformed into one of the nation’s largest renewable energy manufacturing parks.
Clairvoyant Energy and Xtreme Power plan an initial investment of more than $725 million to redevelop the 320-acre [...]

Helping to ease parental fears, all Focus models now feature four-wheel ABS brakes and AdvanceTrac® with ESC (Electronic Stability Control) as standard equipment. The systems work together, using sophisticated sensors to help keep the car under control in extreme conditions. Also standard on Focus SE, SES and SEL trim levels is a perimeter alarm system [...]

Ford announced in 2007 a partnership with Southern California Edison, the electric utility with the nation’s largest and most advanced electric vehicle fleet. The partnership is designed to explore ways to make plug-in hybrids more accessible to consumers, reduce petroleum-related emissions and understand issues related to connectivity between vehicles and the electric grid.
Since then, Ford [...]

SYNC, which recently earned Popular Mechanics’ Editor’s Choice Award for best new products at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, allows consumers to connect almost any mobile phone or digital media player with their vehicle (via Bluetooth or USB connection). The driver is able to operate them by using voice commands and a steering wheel-mounted [...]