Ford's All-New Focus RS Sprints to 62 MPH in 4.7 Seconds and Hits 165 MPH

2016 Ford FOCUS RS

• All-new 2016 Ford Focus RS sprints from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 165 mph
• Fastest-ever Ford RS model will start at $36,605 featuring Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive and a projected 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque from its 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine
• Innovative Focus RS offers drive modes – including industry-first drift mode – along with launch control; customer deliveries of high-performance hatchback start in North America in spring 2016

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company’s all-new Focus RS will sprint from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds – making the high-performance hatchback the fastest-accelerating RS model yet.

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Ford Mustang: World's best-selling sports car in early 2015; Production begins on right-hand-drive model

 2015 Ford MUSTANG - Right-hand-drive model

• Mustang is the world’s best-selling sports car in the first half of 2015, according to IHS Automotive global registration data
• Global Mustang momentum continues to build as production of the right-hand-drive model officially kicks off at Flat Rock Assembly Plant
• 2015 marks first year Mustang is available to customers around the world in more than 100 markets and the first time a right-hand-drive model will be widely available  

DEARBORN, Mich. – Customers around the world have made Ford Mustang the best-selling sports car on the globe during the first half of the year, according to global IHS Automotive registration data.

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Ford reveals All-new S-max: Trail-blazing sports activity vehicle reinvented with more style, tech and driving fun

2015 Ford S-MAX

• All-new Ford S-MAX debuting at the Paris Motor Show builds on the appeal of the original sports activity vehicle with space for seven to travel in style, and the agility and driving pleasure of a smaller car
• All-new S-MAX debuts Ford Adaptive Steering in Europe, and offers a 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol and revised 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engines to deliver improved CO₂ and class-leading driving dynamics
• Ford Dynamic LED Headlamps with Glare-Free Highbeam are made available for the first time; Pre-Collision Assist technology is first in segment
• All-new S-MAX offers 32 seating and loadspace combinations, and segment-first Easy-Fold second and third row seats
• Segment-first front Ford Multi-Contour Seats and dedicated rear climate system
•  Further convenience features include SYNC 2 voice-control connectivity system, Hands-Free Tailgate, and best-in-class stowage

BRENTWOOD, Essex,  September 17, 2014– Ford Motor Company today revealed the all-new Ford S‑MAX, a stylish and innovative reinvention of the trend-setting seven-seat sports activity vehicle.

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ALL-NEW 2014 FORD F-150 TREMOR IS WORLD'S FIRST ECOBOOST-POWERED SPORT TRUCK

2014 Ford F-150 TREMOR

• 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor comes standard with the company’s powerful 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® engine, offering V8 performance, V6 fuel economy and a launch-optimized 4.10 rear axle with electronic locking differential
• Short-wheelbase, regular-cab Tremor offers stylish FX Appearance Package and functional features that include a floor shifter, class-exclusive HID headlamps and standard SYNC^® with MyFord Touch^® connectivity system
• All-new truck’s distinctive looks are complemented by unique boxside Tremor graphics and custom-inspired interior

DEARBORN, Mich. : June 27, 2013 – The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is the first-ever EcoBoost^®-powered sport truck that addresses the needs of street truck enthusiasts looking for high-performance V8 power with V6 fuel economy.

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FIESTA ST GLOBAL RALLYCROSS RACER REVEALED AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Ford announces Fiesta ST Race Car at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

• Ford Racing to introduce new OlsbergsMSE-built Fiesta ST Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) race car based off the new Ford Fiesta ST production car, which goes on sale this summer
• The OlsbergsMSE Fiesta ST GRC cars will be driven by Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan
• Ford Racing and OlsbergsMSE sign a multiyear manufacturer partnership to build on their back-to-back Global Rallycross Championships and multiple X Games medals
• Ford driver and 2012 X Games silver medalist Ken Block will also compete in the 2013 Global Rallycross Championship and will introduce his new Fiesta ST GRC car later this year
• The OlsbergsMSE Fiesta ST GRC race car will be on display Thursday and Friday at the Chicago Auto Show
• Ford announced as sole automotive sponsor for the 2013 summer X Games with RallyCross events at all four global events

DEARBORN, Mich. - In many ways, the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a race car built for the street; Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) fans will soon get an up-close view of the same car built exclusively for competition at the Chicago Auto Show.

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FORD BEGINS PRODUCTION OF NEW FIESTA ST

2013 Ford Fiesta ST @ Ford Plant Cologne, Germany

• Fastest-ever production Fiesta sprints 0-62mph in under seven seconds
• Priced from £16,995 for sale from March/April
• Ford equips new Fiesta ST with 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine offering 182PS and peak torque of 290Nm
• Stylish new Fiesta ST features unique honeycomb mesh grille, dramatic rear diffuser and, for the first time, Recaro seats as standard
• Most fuel-efficient Fiesta ST delivers 48mpg and 138g/km CO₂

BRENTWOOD, Essex : February 8, 2013 – Ford has started production at its assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, of the new Ford Fiesta ST – the first production Fiesta to record a 0-62mph acceleration time of under seven seconds.

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THE STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN DAIMLER AND THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE FORMS AGREEMENT WITH FORD

The strategic cooperation between Daimler and The Renault-Nissan Alliance forms agreement With Ford

• Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement for the joint development of common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs
  Collaboration expected to lead the launch of world’s first affordable, mass market fuel cell electric vehicles as early as 2017
• Unique collaboration across three continents and three companies will help define global specifications and component standards
• Sends clear signal to suppliers, policymakers and the industry to encourage the further development of hydrogen infrastructure worldwide

STUTTGART, Germany : January 28, 2013 - Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement to accelerate the  commercialisation of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology.

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All-New Ford Kuga offers class-leading tech, fuel efficiency and safety: tech spec released

2013 Ford Kuga

• Ford’s all-new Kuga mid-size SUV delivers class-leading technology, fuel efficiency, safety, drive and comfort
• All-new Kuga offers segment-first hands-free tailgate, debuts Ford’s global intelligent all-wheel-drive system and Curve Control, and introduces enhanced Torque Vectoring Control, helping to deliver best-in-class handling
• All-new Kuga powertrains offer significant fuel efficiency improvements; reduce petrol fuel consumption by 25 per cent and diesel fuel consumption by 10 per cent; EcoBoost petrol engines now available
• Euro NCAP five-star safety-rated all-new Kuga offers Ford SYNC with Emergency Assistance and Active City Stop
• All-new Kuga provides more luggage compartment space, rear seats that fold flat in one movement and a quieter cabin environment 

BENTWOOD, Essex : December 19, 2012 – The all-new Ford Kuga is set to disapprove the myth that an SUV can’t be ‘green’, high-tech and capable all at the same time.

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Mazda and Ford invest additional us$27 million in Autoalliance Thailand to boost pickup production capacity

•  New investment made to meet extraordinary global demand for all-new pickup trucks
• New production capacity comes online from next month
• AAT’s pickup line was upgraded in 2011 for production of the all-new Mazda BT-50 and all-new Ford Ranger

HIROSHIMA : April 26, 2012 - Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company today announced an additional investment of US$27 million (approximately THB 837 million) in their AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT) joint venture to upgrade production equipment and increase pickup truck production capacity by 20,000 units per year.

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New Fiesta and Fiestavan Econetic now deliver more than 85mpg

2012 Ford Fiesta Econetic

• Latest Fiesta and FiestaVan CO₂ emissions lowered to 87g/km, equating to 85.6mpg*
• No vehicle excise duty payable on cars
• New Fiesta Edge, Zetec and Titanium ECOnetic models from £14,445
• FiestaVan ECOnetic from £12,215

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 26 March, 2012 – New high-tech developments have made Britain’s best-selling car and small van even cleaner with latest emissions dropping from 95 to 87g/km of CO₂ and combined fuel economy rising to 85.6mpg*.

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New Ford Shelby GT500 convertible

 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible

CHICAGO, February 9, 2012 – The official launch of SVT came during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. Now Ford returns to Chicago to celebrate its past and look to the future with the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible.

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Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine debuts in all-new focus

1.0-litre Ford EcoBoost turbo petrol engine

• Unique new 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine offered across Ford Focus range
• Up to 125PS – same as 1.6 naturally-aspirated engine
• Fuel economy of up to 58.9mpg
• CO₂ emissions as low as 109g/km, resulting in zero road tax (VED) in first year
• Maximum engine torque of 170Nm between 1,400 and 4,500rpm exceeds 1.6-litre for excellent drivability
• Developed by UK-based engineers at Dunton and Dagenham

BRENTWOOD, UK : January 30, 2012 – Ford’s high tech, ultra-efficient, turbocharged, direct injection 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine goes on sale across the Ford Focus range in the UK next month.  This unique, industry-first EcoBoost engine delivers performance to rival a traditional 1.6-litre engine with significantly improved fuel efficiency and class-leading ultra-low CO₂ emissions.

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Ford and Toyota to collaborate on developing new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs

• Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners to accelerate consumer availability of a new advanced hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs
• New co-developed hybrid system ready for use later this decade on Ford and Toyota rear-wheel-drive light trucks and SUVs, delivering greater fuel efficiency while still providing customers the capability they want and need
• Ford and Toyota also will collaborate on development of next-generation standards for in-car telematics and Internet-based services

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 22, 2011 – Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation – the world’s two leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles – today announced they will equally collaborate on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for light truck and SUV customers.

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New Ford Explorer : New Standard for SUV Fuel Efficiency

2012 Ford Explorer

• The completely reinvented Ford Explorer powered by EcoBoost® delivers a class-leading EPA rating of 28 mpg on the highway, besting Honda Pilot by more than 20 percent and Toyota Highlander by 12 percent
• The hot-selling Ford Explorer – the 2011 North American Truck of the Year – has already doubled 2010 Explorer model year sales volume, with Ford seeing the strongest customer preference for well-equipped, range-topping models
• EcoBoost engine technology combines turbocharging and direct fuel injection on smaller engines to provide customers the power they want with the fuel efficiency they need

DEARBORN, Mich. : July 28, 2011 – Ford’s hot-selling Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg on the highway with an all-new 2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. This is the first application of this advanced engine in North America.

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New Ford Mondeo extends eco and performance powertrains

2011 Ford Mondeo

• Enhanced 1.6-litre diesel and petrol engines return up to 65.7mpg
• Premium 2.2 diesel and 2.0 petrol models deliver up to 240PS
• Complete powertrain range offers optimum mix of fuel efficiency and sporty performance
• 16 models in the new Mondeo range emit under the important 160g CO₂/km capital allowance threshold
• Eight new Mondeo models boast CO₂ under 115g/km – welcomed by company car tax payers
• Full range on sale now

BRENTWOOD, Essex : May 19, 2011 – The recently refreshed Ford Mondeo range is now offering powertrain enhancements to the UK market leader's flagship large car.

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New Ford Focus ST on Track : Prototype testing underway from California freeways to German Nürburgring

2012 Ford Focus ST

• Development of Ford’s sporty new Focus ST is on track as engineers put prototypes through punishing regime to hone performance and driving dynamics
• New 2.0-litre EcoBoost-powered Focus ST targets both 250 PS (246 hp) and impressive fuel economy
• Focus ST, Ford’s first global performance car, goes on sale next year

COLOGNE : May 11, 2011 – If a new Ford Focus with an eye-catching paint job, ground-hugging suspension, big wheels and tyres and a tell-tale central rear double exhaust passes you on the autobahn or freeway, chances are you have seen one of the development prototypes for the all-new high-performance Focus ST launching next year.

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New Ford C-MAX: Clever, Compact vehicle to move young families with flexibility, Fuel efficiency

2011 Ford C-MAX North American Version

• New Ford C-MAX combines a fresh new design, flexible seating configuration for seven, outstanding craftsmanship and occupant safety and advances in driving dynamics
• Ford C-MAX offers life-enhancing technologies such as SYNC^® connectivity, MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, HD Radio™ and an industry-exclusive hands-free liftgate
• A “white space” entry representing the best features of a car and minivan, the Ford C-MAX will deliver projected best-in-class fuel economy with sporty performance and handling

DEARBORN, Mich.: December 20, 2010 – The Ford C-MAX is an all-new, affordable transportation alternative for growing, busy North American families who crave industry-first technology, flexible seating and interior space, sporty performance and best-in-class fuel economy.

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Ford to produce next-generation Escape in Louisville, Adding 1,800 jobs

Ford's Louisville Plant assembly line

• Ford is investing $600 million to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant into a state-of-the-art facility, becoming Ford’s most-flexible high-volume plant in the world
• When the fully transformed Louisville Assembly Plant re-opens in late 2011, it will operate on two production shifts, requiring 1,800 incremental jobs from today’s staffing levels to be filled through a combination of existing Ford workers and new hires
• Construction begins in mid-December, allowing installation of new tooling, body shop equipment and other upgrades necessary to build the next-generation Escape for North America; key UAW employees from the plant will help transform the facility
• Based on the company’s commitment to this investment and incremental jobs, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the city of Louisville approved tax incentives that enable Ford's move to transform the plant and maintain a strong presence in the state

LOUISVILLE : December 9, 2010 – Ford Motor Company today announced it is investing $600 million to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant into a modern, flexible facility that is building the next-generation Escape for the North America market starting late next year.

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Ford Racing announces 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang

2012 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang

DEARBORN, Mich. : December 9, 2010 - Since its legendary introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford’s Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph that has carried through the decades.

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All-New Ford Focus production starts in Germany

Ford starts All-New Focus production at Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Germany

• Technologically advanced, all-new Focus starts production at Ford's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Germany
• Saarlouis building all three Ford Focus bodystyles – four-door, five-door and wagon – for the European market
• 500 new permanent jobs created to support Ford Focus production in Saarlouis
• All-new Ford Focus production to be expanded further in mid-2011 in Russia, and in 2012 in China and Thailand
• Early production models of four-door and five-door models underway at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in the United States
• Developed in Europe for production on three continents, the all-new Ford Focus will be sold in 120 markets globally
• More than ten million Ford Focus vehicles have been sold since its initial introduction in 1998, six million of which were sold in Europe

SAARLOUIS, GERMANY : December 6, 2010 – Volume production of the all-new Ford Focus, the first global Ford compact car, has begun at Ford's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in South-West Germany today.

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