The next-generation Ford Focus is no stranger to being put to the test in some of the most extreme locations all over the world. It's been thrashed over frozen lakes, hammered through deserts and driven up and down alpine passes – all to ensure the reliability and dependability of the new car. Antequera, in southern Spain, is a regular testing spot for Focus. One of the hottest places in Western Europe, Antequera sees temperatures pushing north of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in the height of summer. This parched, barren landscape is a perfect location for fine-tuning climate control calibration in the next-generation Ford Focus. [ more... ]

Mark Schirmer | [ mschirme@ford.com ] | 313.390.8647

New Ford Police Interceptor utility brings more choices for law enforcement

Ford has revealed its new Police Interceptor utility vehicle, which offers a choice of two drivetrains, a multipurpose cargo unit specially calibrated for heavier loads, state-of-the-art curve control and Ford SYNC®. The utility vehicle is designed to complement the sedan introduced earlier this year, offering law enforcement a complete portfolio of choice. It will deliver at least 20 percent better fuel efficiency than the current Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Utility and sedan Police Interceptors will debut simultaneously when production of the Crown Victoria Interceptor ceases in late 2011. [ more... ]

Marisa Bradley | [ mbradl31@ford.com ] | 313.845.3971

Wi-Fi technology debuts on the factory floor

Do you use a Wi-Fi router for your home network? Ford has taken similar technology and expanded it, becoming the first automaker to use Wi-Fi on the assembly line. SYNC software is wirelessly delivered to vehicles equipped with the new MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology – as the vehicles are being built. This on-the-assembly-line Wi-Fi capability eliminates the need for building, stocking and storing multiple SYNC hardware modules, reducing manufacturing complexity and saving cost. [ more... ]

Alan Hall | [ ahall32@ford.com ] | 313.594.3744

Ford, Seattle collaborate to prep for electric vehicle arrival

Ford and Seattle are teaming up to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles to help prepare the city for the use of these vehicles. The collaboration includes sharing information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the demand. Additionally, they will work with the state and local governments on permitting electric vehicle tax incentives and on future legislation and regulations. [ more... ]

Dan Pierce | [ dpierc41@ford.com ] | 313.594.0949

Best Buy streamlines fleet with new Ford vehicles

The next time you spot the Geek Squad in your neighborhood, look beyond the familiar black-and-white, Geek Squad logo branding at the vehicle the tech gurus are driving. Ford's Transit Connect and E-Series are joining Geek Squad as part of Best Buy's efforts to build a more fuel-efficient, streamlined fleet. The vehicles will be used by technicians who service home appliances and who install and service home theater equipment. [ more... ]

Anne Marie Gattari | [ agattari@ford.com ] | 313.323.7809

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 159,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit [ www.ford.com ].

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