Ford’s extreme road testing ensures cars can conquer potholed roads around the world

COLOGNE, DEARBORN, Mar. 30, 2011 – Ford engineers know that not all roads are created equal.  Some are pockmarked with potholes. Others simply consist of merciless off-road-like tracks. Only a blessed few roads around the world are kind to the vehicles driving over them.

Ford’s St. Petersburg Plant in Russia produces its 400,000th Ford Focus

MOSCOW, March, 23, 2011 – The 400,000th Russian-built Ford Focus rolled off the production line today at the Ford plant in Vsevolozhsk, near St. Petersburg.

Ford combats rising fuel prices with smart technology

COLOGNE, Germany, Mar. 17, 2011 – With the price of oil increasing and consequently pushing up the cost of fuel at the pumps, it’s no wonder people are looking for more economical ways to drive. However, there’s no need to leave your car keys at home and struggle with public transport thanks to Ford’s dedication to designing cars that are not just great to drive, but also highly efficient to run.

Ford’s strong sales momentum continues in European growth markets

COLOGNE, Germany, March 15, 2011 – Ford’s overall European sales in its 50 markets remained stable in February. As in January, sales were particularly strong in the growth markets of Turkey, Russia and Eastern Europe.

Ford Motor Company’s vision on the future of vehicle safety

BRENTWOOD, Essex, UK, Mar. 8, 2011 – While the all-new Ford Focus is impressing the media and customers alike with its class-leading autonomous driver assistance systems, such as Active City Stop, Lane Keeping Assistance, Traffic Sign Recognition and Blind Spot Detection, the boffins at Ford are not resting on their laurels.

Ford UK is 100 – and counting!

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 8th March, 2011 – Today is Ford of Britain’s 100th birthday and this year also sees Ford marking 100 years of vehicle manufacturing in the UK.

Geneva Show debut for new Arena International Motorsport Ford Focus Touring Car

March 1, 2011 – The world’s first touring race car based on Ford’s all-new Focus makes its global debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, just weeks before it is scheduled to appear on the track for the first time in the ultra-competitive British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch.

First Ford zero-emissions passenger car – the all-new Focus Electric – at Geneva Show

March 1, 2011 – The all-new Focus Electric, Ford’s first-ever all-electric passenger car – unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January – makes its European debut at the 81st Geneva Motor Show today.

Industry-first Global Test Drive of all-new Ford Focus builds social media buzz, raises money for charity

BRENTWOOD, Essex, UK, Feb. 25, 2011 – As 100 tired but contented bloggers, participants and consumers make their way home from the Focus Global Test Drive in Madrid, Spain, Ford’s attention now turns to assessing the number of blog posts, video views, tweets and comments resulting from the industry-first event, and its growing influence.

Ford’s overall European sales stable in January despite decline in Western Europe

COLOGNE, Germany, February 15, 2011 – Ford’s sales in total Europe were stable in January, with strong sales in Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey offsetting a decline in Ford’s Euro 19 traditional Western Europe markets.