With their ability to save on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 to 40 percent, Ford Transit Connect taxis that run on compressed natural gas (CNG) are being hailed as a breakthrough by cities across the country. And this includes major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and Chicago, both of which will be seeing more of these vehicles on the road this year than ever before.
http://www.fordinthenews.com/ford-cng-transit-connect-taxis-are-connecting-with-more-cities/
Continuing its ongoing commitment to providing the public with a transparent look at both its progress and its future plans to address pressing environmental, safety and social issues, the Ford Motor Company recently released its 12th annual corporate sustainability report, titled “Blueprint for Sustainability: Driving Change.â€
http://www.fordinthenews.com/ford-releases-blueprint-for-sustainability/
The Ford Edge has long been one of the most fuel-efficient offerings in its class. However, with the all-new 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, the Edge now boasts an EPA-rated 30 mpg highway and 21 mpg city. The new EcoBoost engine will complement the best-in-class Edge V6 fuel economy, giving customers expanded fuel efficient choices.
http://www.fordinthenews.com/ford-edge-with-new-ecoboost-delivers-30-mpg/
The Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 continues to offer a distinctive, custom look for 2012, but it’s also an extremely feature-rich pickup. Standard content includes the voice-activated Navigation System, a 4.2-inch productivity screen, power moonroof and Remote Start System, helping to make it stand out from other utilitarian trucks.
http://www.fordinthenews.com/2012-ford-harley-davidson-f-150-delivers-style-inside-and-out/
Ford is teaming up with SunPower Corp. to offer customers a rooftop solar system, allowing Focus Electric owners with enough clean, renewable energy to offset the electricity used to charge the vehicle. This new initiative, dubbed the ‘Drive Green for Life’ program, integrates seamlessly with Ford’s aggressive electrification strategy which includes the launch of five electrified vehicles in North America by the end of next year.
http://www.fordinthenews.com/ford-wants-focus-electric-owners-to-drive-green-for-life/
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Although America’s 235th birthday has now come and gone, the vehicles on the recent list of 2011’s “Most Wanted American Cars,†put together to celebrate the occasion by the automotive experts at Motor Trend, are still setting off fireworks—especially for Ford. After all, the Blue Oval built fully half of the entries on the list (which only considered American-branded vehicles)
http://www.fordinthenews.com/five-fords-named-among-mts-most-wanted-american-cars/
Hajek Motorsports has broken two land speed records with a diesel and biodiesel-powered 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty. With its 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel, the truck hit a top speed of 171.123 mph, setting a new B Production Diesel Truck land speed record. The truck also broke the biodiesel land speed record with a speed of 130.614 mph.
http://www.fordinthenews.com/ford-f-250-super-duty-breaks-land-speed-record/
Consumer electronics giant LG has selected the 2012 Ford Focus for its “LG Brand Ambassador†team of in-store merchandising experts. The company’s fleet of 200 Focus hatchbacks will be wrapped in LG’s famous logo and “Life’s Good†slogan, and they will help educate consumers about LG products.
http://www.fordinthenews.com/new-ford-focus-becomes-lg-brand-ambassador/
Ken Block and DC’s Gymkhana Three became the most-watched automotive video of 2010. But veteran rally driver didn’t want to rest on his laurels, which is why another installment of Block’s Gymkhana video series was just released.
Filmed on the back lots of Universal Studios Hollywood, Gymkhana Four stars a high-modified Ford Fiesta doing stunts that only Block can deliver.
