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Team Mustang Member, Cancer Survivor to Tell Her Story on NBC's 'Today' Show on Mother's Day (Popularity:  )
When Ford (NYSE: F) Mustang business manager Jackie DiMarco was working on the development of the "Warriors in Pink" package for the 2008 Mustang, which was designed to raise money for breast cancer education and research, she had no idea that the project would hit so close to home.
"We were ready to roll with the 'Warriors in Pink' program in the fall of 2006, and in February of 2007, ...
Category: Society
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Ford Accelerates Shift to Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance 6-Speed Transmissions (Popularity: )
The big shift is on at Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), as the automaker plans to more than double the number -- to 1.4 million -- of fuel-efficient, 6-speed automatic transmissions in its North American cars and trucks by the end of 2009.
The advanced transmissions provide customers 4 to 6 percent improved fuel economy compared with typical 4- and 5-speed gearboxes, as well as better acceleration and a quieter ...
Category: Automotive
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Ford Targets Near-Term Fuel Economy Improvements Across Millions of Vehicles (Popularity: )
With rising prices at the pump, it's no surprise that more than 58 percent of car consumers polled by Kelly Blue Book in March indicated that fuel prices affected their purchase decision. While Ford (NYSE: F), along with other automakers, are exploring game-changing, long-term solutions, developing affordable, near-term ways to improve fuel efficiency is critical as well.
Andreas R. Schamel, Ford's chief engineer for Research and Advanced Engineering, will explain ...
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Ford Scientists Look to Nanotechnology for Performance, Fuel Economy Improvements (Popularity: )
Ford (NYSE: F) is leaving no particle unturned in the quest for fuel efficiency.
Ford scientists are embracing the burgeoning fields of nanotechnology in developing paints, plastics, light metals and catalysts that allow Ford to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel economy without sacrificing quality.
Company researchers plan to outline key ways Ford is leveraging nanoparticles to improve automotive materials during this week's 2008 SAE World Congress in Detroit.
"Industry ...
Category: Nanotechnology
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New Ford Mirror Design and Radar Systems To Minimize Blind Spot Risk (Popularity: )
Ford (NYSE: F) is actively addressing drivers' demands for increased visibility with the introduction of two new features, the Blind Spot Mirror and the Cross Traffic Alert with Blind-Spot Monitoring System, arriving in 2009.
"Ford is delivering innovative features aiding in a better drive experience for the customer," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford Group Vice President, Global Product Development. "The Blind Spot Mirror and Cross Traffic Alert with Blind Spot Monitoring ...
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Ford Work Solutions: Expanding the Capability and Productivity of America's Favorite Trucks (Popularity: )
Ford (NYSE: F) is further expanding its 'smart' features for truck customers, announcing today a collection of industry-exclusive technologies for F-Series trucks and commercial E-Series vans that will help make business owners more productive and successful.
Ford Work Solutions delivers four innovative features:
-- An in-dash computer developed with Magneti Marelli and powered by Microsoft Auto that provides full high-speed Internet access via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and navigation ...
Category: Automotive
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Ford of Southern Africa to Invest More Than R1.5 Billion for New Global Export Program (Popularity: )
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) today announced plans to invest more than R 1.5 billion to expand operations for the production of Ford's next-generation compact pickup truck and Puma diesel engine. The investment will commence in 2009 and be split between its assembly plant in Silverton, Pretoria and engine facility in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. Production of the new diesel engine is scheduled to begin in 2010, followed by ...
Category: Automotive
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Ford, ACH and Neapco Drivelines Sign Final Agreements for Sale of Automotive Components Holdings' Driveshaft Business (Popularity: )
Ford Motor Company, Automotive Components Holdings LLC and Neapco Drivelines, LLC today signed definitive agreements for the sale of the ACH driveshaft business currently located in the ACH Monroe (Mich.) Plant. The transfer of the business will begin next week and continue through the rest of the year.
This announcement follows the recent UAW ratification of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with Neapco.
Neapco is opening a 345,000 sq. ft. ...
Category: Automotive
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Chicago Ford Dealers Bring Celebrities, Music, And Fun To Chicago Auto Show (Popularity: )
Ford is enlisting Mexican performing artist Patricia Manterola and Grammy-nominated hip-hop singer Kelis to turn up the heat at the Chicago Auto Show. These artists will be supporting various Ford activities including its exclusive automotive sponsorship of the first ever Hispanic day on Feb. 16th.
“We know that these artists will do a great job of generating buzz for Ford,” said David Sanabria, Ford Division cross functional marketing manager. “Patricia ...
Category: Music
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Ford Edge Brings the Latest Music to Fans Via Innovative Video Podcast (Popularity: )
Ford Edge launches the industry's first free music video podcasts from Cat Power, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wolfmother and Gomez. Music fans can download this first-of-its-kind series each month at Beginning Jan. 31, customers will be able to go to the Ford Edge Web site, iTunes and other music sites to receive a series of free music videos from Ford.
"It's the first time consumers will be able to ...
Category: Music
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