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While many truck drivers in the South Bend area use their pickups like the Ford F-150 for both work and pleasure, many businesses have a fleet of larger-scale commercial Ford models aimed to perform the heaviest of heavy-duty tasks. As with all companies, finding ways to save on costs without sacrificing the product or performance is essential, which is why Ford is introducing green technology to help out, rolling out the F-750 plug-in hybrid work…

If January is any indication of how the rest of the year will play out, then Ford in is for a good year. Ford sales are up for 2012 already! A 7.4% increase in private vehicle sales for in January of this year is a great way to start things off. The breakdown is as follows: 60% increase in sales of Ford Focus, as well as a huge surge in numbers for the F-150…

The 2012 Ford Fusion isn't slacking when it come to offering highly competitive fuel economy. It delivers an estimated 41 mpg city driving.

Ford, however, is planning to beat its personal best by 15 percent with the 2013 model-year Ford Fusion. That's right, recent reports indicated Ford has discovered a way to offer drivers 47 or 48 mpg in city driving.

Forty-seven mpg....48 mpg... it really doesn't matter. Either denotes fuel…

Much attention was paid to safety when Ford revamped the new 2012 Focus. Well, seems as if all their attention to detail paid off, as the small car was recently named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. However, this was not the sole "Focus" at Ford - they also worked on improving fuel economy, design, individuality and connectivity, and along with safety, this give buys at least five good reasons to explore the 2012 Focus themselves at…

There's only a year separating the 2010 and 2011 Ford Explorer models; but there might as well be a decade. Compared to the last year's model, the new Ford Explorer is wider, curvier and far more sophisticated - in terms of design, technology, and workmanship. It's clear from the interior and exterior that Ford has painstakingly obsessed over perfecting every last detail. We're happy to report that their tireless efforts have really…

To be eligible to win the North American Truck of the Year Award, a vehicle must be "all-new" or "substantially changed". At this year's Detroit Auto Show, Ford's beloved Explorer earned the title, beating out both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Durango. The Award is prestigious because it's presented by a jury of 49 veteran automotive journalists from Canada and the United States.

A media drive of the 2011 Ford…

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 - Ford's continually evolving global kinetic design philosophy is well-suited to the next generation of compact sport utility vehicles as envisioned by the Ford Vertrek concept unveiled today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

"The world is changing and consumers are looking for a new compact SUV," said J Mays, group vice president, Design, and chief creative officer. "They work hard, play hard and desire a vehicle that reflects?

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 - To complement its bold, dynamic kinetic design, the Ford C-MAX also will offer a unique 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine, promising class-leading power and fuel economy for an all-new compact family vehicle.

The 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 uses advanced technologies such as twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 168 horsepower with non-premium fuel and 173 lb.-ft. of sustained torque.

"Driving enthusiasts…

DETROIT, Oct. 25, 2010 - Ford Motor Company today announced plans to invest an additional $850 million in Michigan between 2011 and 2013 as part of the company's commitment to competitively grow its engineering and manufacturing employee base, upgrade its facilities in the state and further improve its vehicle fuel economy.

"Fuel economy and technology are consumers' biggest priorities - and we have made them Ford's as well," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of…

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2010 - Consumer demand for Ford Motor Company's fresh lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles in October helped the company grow monthly sales 19 percent versus a year ago, with 157,935 units sold.

Year-to-date, Ford, LINCOLN and Mercury sales totaled 1.6 million, up 21 percent - growing double the overall industry rate. Ford is on track to gain market share for the second year in a row - a result not achieved…