Ford Ka und Ford S-MAX sind "Firmenautos des Jahres 2009"

KÖLN, 10. Juli 2009 -- Doppelerfolg für Ford bei der Wahl zum "Firmenauto des Jahres 2009": Der erst seit Anfang des Jahres verfügbare neue Ford Ka wurde auf Anhieb zum "Firmenauto des Jahres 2009" in der Kategorie "Minicars" gewählt, der Ford S-MAX gewann - wie im Vorjahr - die Kategorie "Maxivans".

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 10 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

FORD OF EUROPE'S INGVAR SVIGGUM HONOURED AS ONE OF AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE'S 2009 EUROSTARS

COLOGNE, July 10, 2009 – Ingvar Sviggum, Ford of Europe's Norwegian-born Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Service, has been named as one of Automotive News Europe's auto industry 2009 Eurostars.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 10 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

FORD ECONETIC MODELS SUPPORT BP'S EFFICIENT DRIVING CHALLENGE

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 10 July 2009 – The most frugal Ford Focus models have gone on tour as part of BP's Fuel Efficiency Challenge in the UK.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 9 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pm

FORD DAGENHAM HERO HONOURED IN ANNIVERSARY YEAR

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 10 July 2009 – Celebrations marking 80 years of manufacturing at Ford Dagenham have included a dedication to the estate's best-known hero.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 9 Jul 2009 | 10:01 pm

TRANSIT AWD JOINS NATIONAL GRID'S FORD FLEET

BRENTWOOD, Essex, July 9, 2009 – Ford has reached a new agreement to add Ford Transit all-wheel-drive models to the National Grid's fleet of over 3,000 Ford vehicles.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 9 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

JULY 08 FORD E-NEWS

Showing off their style – Fiesta Movement agents take on world of design for July missions; Social media opens up a brave new world for Ford and its new Fiesta program; Zen and the art of Taurus interior design; Click to clunk – Ford partners with Kelley Blue Book's Cash for Clunkers program

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 8 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

FIESTA AGENTS GET STYLISH FOR JULY MISSIONS

Fiesta Movement agents are known for being hip and technologically savvy, and for the month of July they can add stylish to the list. July missions are centered on style and design, and agents are exploring every aspect of that theme. Whether visiting the workspace of up-and-coming designer Rebecca Turbow, finding out as much as possible about New York City's High Line project or hanging out at Essence Festival 2009, agents will get a firsthand look at what style and design means from varying perspectives.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 8 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

FORD CUSTOMERS DRIVE HIGHER SHARE, PRODUCTION

Customer demand for new products helped Ford Motor Company increase market share in June, even as Ford continued to de-escalate incentive spending. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,153, down 11 percent versus a year ago, which is believed to be the month's lowest decline among major auto manufacturers.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 1 Jul 2009 | 10:15 am

MORE LUXURY: GENUINE WALNUT APPOINTMENTS HIGHLIGHT NEW LINCOLN MKZ EXECUTIVE PACKAGE

A new trim level featuring additional wood appointments and unique trim has been added to the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, providing customers the opportunity to choose an even more luxurious model. Available in late summer, the new Executive Appearance Package offers more traditional luxury appointments and expands the range of Lincoln MKZ option packages.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 25 Jun 2009 | 2:00 pm

VISUALLY IMPAIRED MAN UNLEASHES HIS 'INNER MUSTANG' FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT

With the warm Arizona wind pelting his forehead and his entire body vibrating from the mighty roar of the engine, Roger Keeney took a brand new 2010 Ford Mustang convertible on an amazing ride, doing donuts on the pavement and amassing speeds of up to 90 mph.

Source: Ford Motor Company Newsroom | 23 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm