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Hybrids: Reasons not to listen to Forbes

It won’t create energy independence? Yesterday, Forbes ran Reasons not to buy a hybrid, yet Forbes couldn’t offer one compelling reason not to buy a hybrid, assuming energy independence was their primary goal, as stated in their subtitle. Hybrid vehicles, even the plug-in kind, are simply inefficient because they have two powertrains according to Forbes. Who cares? Success [...] [...]

FORD’S U.S. SALES UP 43 PERCENT IN MARCH; NEW PRODUCTS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING QUALITY AND FUEL EFFICIENCY NET 1Q SALES INCREASE OF 37 PERCENT AND SHARE GAINS

Ford punctuated a strong first quarter with a 43 percent sales increase in March. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivered 178,546 new vehicles in March. First quarter sales totaled 428,596, up 37 percent. The 43 percent gain matches a similar increase in February. These are the highest monthly sales increases since February 1984. [...]

FIGO DRIVES NEW SALES RECORDS FOR FORD IN INDIA

[New Delhi], [1st April] – The all-new Ford Figo has received more than 10,000 orders less than one month after it went on sale, a new Ford India record. In response to the strong demand, Ford India will launch a second production shift at its plant in Chennai. [...]

FORD, MICROSOFT TEAM UP TO HELP ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS RECHARGE MORE EFFECTIVELY, AFFORDABLY

Today, Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers. [...]

MARCH 31 FORD E-NEWS

Ford and Microsoft take electric vehicle technology Hohm; 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid brings luxury and sustainability together; Ford winning over customers from competitors; Transit Connect is perfect solution for “mom and pop” businesses; PowerShift transmission production kicks off; New products and smart technologies highlight Beijing Auto Show; Mission one for Fiesta Movement Chapter 2 agents: [...] [...]

FORD RECOGNIZED BY EDMUNDS.COM FOR OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKING

Ford Motor Company received the first-ever Edmunds.com Marketing Breakthrough Award today at the New York International Auto Show. The award recognizes a company or activity that created significant buzz, displayed out-of-the-box thinking, enhanced the positive perception of a brand and/or increased consumers’ consideration of a brand. Edmunds.com praised Ford for having real customers build buzz by [...] [...]

BARK BUCKLE UP HAS TAILS WAGGING FOR TOP DOG: FORD EDGE NAMED PET SAFE VEHICLE OF THE YEAR

Bark Buckle UP – the recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety – awarded the Pet Safe Choice Vehicle Awards “TOP DOG” today at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. This year, Bark Buckle UP’s founder Pet Safety Lady Christina Selter and her furry friends awarded “TOP DOG” Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice [...] [...]

NEW FORD FIESTA BREAKS THE MOLD, PROVES SMALL CARS CAN BE QUIET

For years, car buyers have understood the rule of thumb in the auto industry – small cars deliver better fuel economy but are no match for larger, heavier vehicles when it comes to quietness inside the cabin. [...]