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Ford's Blue Oval glows pink in the fight against breast cancer
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and to celebrate its 15 years of support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R), the world headquarters of Ford's Blue Oval in Dearborn will shine pink on Monday and Tuesday night, with the "Warriors in Pink" symbol g...[Read on] |
Inspired by music, Taurus designers find harmony
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Popular culture is filled with examples of cars inspiring music. The Beach Boys loved their "Little Deuce Coupe" and, of course, Wilson Pickett sang about "Mustang Sally." Turns out it's a two-way street: Music can inspire car designers, too.
A diverse ...[Read on] |
Win the experience of a lifetime, courtesy Ford Mustang!
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Ford Motor Company is giving consumers the opportunity to get in touch with their 'Mustang side' through "The '10 Unleashed" campaign, part of its new 2010 Ford Mustang launch. Drifter Vaughn Gittin, Jr. was the first to unleash the new Mustang in Japan,...[Read on] |
Take a test drive and Ford will give $20 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Want to do something fun this weekend that also supports a great purpose? Ford is showing its support of breast cancer awareness by donating $20 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the name of each prospective customer who test drives a Ford, Lincoln, ...[Read on] |
Casting calls begin for Ford Focus Rally: America
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Ford is teaming up with the Emmy Award-winning creators of The Amazing Race – Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri – to create the first interactive real-time road rally featuring the new 2012 Ford Focus.
The five-week program, Focus Rally: Amer...[Read on] |
Ford Teams up with Martha Stewart to give away "Warriors in Pink" Taurus
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Ford Warriors in Pink, now in its 15th year of support for breast cancer health, recently joined forces with Martha Stewart to focus on breast cancer treatments and awareness with a special Warriors in Pink episode of her television show.
For many year...[Read on] |
Ford Celebrates Green Milestone as 100,000th Hybrid SUV Rolls Off Production Line
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Ford Motor Company recently celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year.
Ford launched the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids five years ago and the vehi...[Read on] |
Top American Idols Personalize Ford Fiestas
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Ford Motor Company has added an exciting new element to its sponsorship of the hit television series "American Idol," by giving the top Idols an opportunity to work with Ford designers to create their own personalized 2011 Ford Fiesta. "Ford has been a s...[Read on] |
Ford VP Susan Cischke to Receive Top Honors from Women's Automotive Association Int'l
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BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN…The Women’s Automotive Association International (WAAI) will present the prestigious Professional Achievement Award to Ford Motor Company Group Vice President Susan Cischke during its annual awards dinner at the Automotive Hall o...[Read on] |
Tips on recycling your used motor oil
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Do you change your car's motor oil? If so, you're considered a do-it-yourself (DIY) oil changer! According to the American Petroleum Institute, more than 50 percent of all motorists fall into this category. DIY oil changers generate approximately a quar...[Read on] |
Have an Idea to Green Your Community? Ford & Green Festival Could Make it Happen.
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If you've been thinking green lately, you're in good company here on the AskPatty Blog, but your thinking could pay off for you to the tune of $5000. Ford and the Green Festival have teamed up to help improve five US cities, and they're asking you for yo...[Read on] |
Ford says Happy Valentines' Day with a Car/Getaway Sweepstakes
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In a partnership with the upcoming movie "Valentine's Day" Ford is giving away a bunch of great prizes including a Ford Fiesta, an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles to see the movie premiere, and much more in a special Valentine's Day Movie Sweepst...[Read on] |
Watch American Idol Videos, Win a Ford Fiesta!
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Are you a fan of American Idol? An automotive enthusiast waiting for the release of Ford's highly anticipated Fiesta? Well, this is just for you: Watch the Ford American Idol Music Video http://www.americanidol.com/ford/challenge/ of the week and answe...[Read on] |
On Auction for Charity: Sharon Stone's 1972 Ford LTD convertible
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How would you like to own Sharon Stone's gorgeous 1972 Ford LTD convertible? It's powered by a 400-cid V-8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Additional features include power brakes, power steering, power operated top, and AM/FM/CD stereo system...[Read on] |
What’s the difference between leasing and buying a vehicle?
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Knowing the Answer Helps Consumers Make an Educated Decision
With leasing making a comeback, consumers again are faced with the option of buying or leasing a vehicle. While buying and leasing each have their own advantages, they have important differen...[Read on] |
The truths about cold weather driving and synthetic motor oils
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When it comes to cold weather driving, synthetic motor oils offer significant advantages vs. conventional motor oils One of the greatest challenges for a motor oil is protecting engine parts during cold weather start-ups. Those of us who live in sunny Lo...[Read on] |
Mississippi River Project: Go with the wind
| (Editors Note: Composer – and good friend – Eve Beglarian recently embarked on a year long odyssey kayaking the length of the Mississippi River from its source at Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. This is one in a series of journal en...[Read on] |
NASCAR Enthusiasts: Start your creative engines and enter the 'Show Your Mobil 1' video contest by 8/31!
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Mobil 1, the world's leading synthetic motor oil, is offering motorsports fans a chance to earn their 30 seconds of fame. The "Show Your Mobil 1" challenge invites racing fans to show the world how they feel about Mobil 1 and NASCAR by creating a commerc...[Read on] |
NAIAS Carnival of Cars: In Snowy Detroit, Alternate Fuel Vehicles are HOT
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Neither snow nor rain nor delayed flights can keep the automotive world out of Detroit for the North American International Auto Show, which is being held at Cobo Hall through January 23. Press days were held on January 10 and 11. Here are som...[Read on] |
Ford shares tips for safer proms, calmer Moms (and Dads)
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Prom season is upon us! The 17-year-old son of one our staffers will be attending his first prom this weekend, and because he is a new driver, his mom is a little worried about his driving safety on prom night. Prom is a big night for teenagers, filled w...[Read on] |
Ford's Recycling Carpet - Into Engine Parts!
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The green news from Ford just keeps on rolling in, and I just had to share this one with you. Ford's been using a material called EcoLon®, a nylon resin, in its cylinder head covers. What's so special about that? Well, EcoLon® is made from 100% r...[Read on] |
E-Bikes: Green with a boost
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Bike-to-Work Day just passed, and it’s possible you never actually got on your bike. No doubt you wanted to. You probably thought about it but maybe you were worried about traffic or you live in a city with hills. Or maybe you just wanted to be able to...[Read on] |
Movie Review: Made in Dagenham - Striking a blow for women
| I had the chance to attend a screening of Made in Dagenham last night at the Raleigh Studios and recommend it to anyone with a social conscience who might have trouble remembering that women didn't always have equal rights.
In fact the film should be req...[Read on] |
US Government Fleet To Get A Little Greener
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More than 17,600 American-made, fuel-efficient cars and hybrids will soon be entering the government fleet, thanks to President Barack Obama. Putting his money (or more aptly, your money) where his mouth is, the president plans to use $285 million in Fed...[Read on] |
Ford increases passenger safety with inflatable seatbelts
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It's a fact that seatbelts and airbags have a proven record of saving lives in automobile crashes. Ford has now combined the two technologies to create a new kind of inflatable seatbelt that will better protect rear seat occupants, especially more vulner...[Read on] |
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