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Ford Motor Company’s Research & Engineering Center Goes Landfill-Free

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Ford Motor Company’s Research & Engineering Center 720-acre, 34-building site in Dearborn, Michigan is now landfill-free. What does that mean? Ford has spent almost three-years identifying waste streams, categorizing them and finding solutions to avoid using landfills while not incurring additional cost to manage the waste. They have also trained employees about recycling. The effort diverts 230,000 pounds of

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Ford’s Smart Mobility Tour Coming to a City Near You

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Ready to experience the Ford’s newest vehicle technology? The Ford Smart Mobility Experience visits five cities this summer and autumn. Residents of and visitors to Louisville, Orlando, Seattle, Denver and Los Angeles will be able to experience Ford’s connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data as well as the company’s driver assist technologies that help improve the driving experience.

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Review: 2015 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Platinum

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Sure, it’s made for getting the job done but can it get the job done on the home front as well? We put the 2015 Ford F-150 to the test from a family perspective. Under the Hood Ford boasts a four engine line-up for the 2015 F-150 which includes a 3.5-liter V-6, a 5.0-liter V-8, along with two EcoBoost options,

Vehicle Reviews

Ford Developing Advanced Headlight Technology

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Last week we were driving at night in a test vehicle that didn’t light up the road more than 15 feet in front of the car causing alarming blind sports. Are their better headlights out there? Ford is developing them. Camera-Based Advanced Front Lighting System builds upon Ford’s current Adaptive Front Lighting System and Traffic Sign Recognition technology employing Spot Lighting technology to widen the field

Safety & Security

Ford Putting Vegetables Into Vehicles… Again

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Editor One comment

Have you noticed the tomatoes in the back end of a Ford Mustang? What about the feeling of corn husks on your back as you drive your F-150? Ford is putting vegetables into its vehicles to improve sustainability and yielding surprising results you may never have noticed. The company’s priority of innovating of sustainable vehicle materials was first lead by brand

Development & Design

Review: 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Can the newest generation of an iconic American sports car fit a family? We traveled around town putting the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium to the test by grocery shopping, trying to get into downtown Atlanta during rush hour, and volunteering the kids to sit in the backseat for an hour straight. Under the Hood The 2015 Mustang EcoBoost is equipped with

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<3% of IIHS-Tested LATCH Hardware Earns "Good" Rating

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Less than three percent! Three! Before we get high on our “the American people deserve better” horse, let’s break down the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety‘s (IIHS) evaluation and rating process. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is a system designed to make it easier to install a child seat properly. Studies have shown that child restraints installed with LATCH, rather than

Safety & Security

All-New Ford SYNC 3 Launching This Summer

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Promising faster processing time and a more intuitive interface, the all-new Ford SYNC 3 system will debut in this summer in North America on the 2016 Ford Escape and Fiesta. “SYNC always has been about providing a safer way for our customers to connect their smartphones in order to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel,” said

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Ford, Toyota Team Up for Livio Collaboration

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Embracing the future of vehicle technology, Ford and Toyota have reached an agreement to implement Livio SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology in future Toyota and Lexus models. “We continue to investigate new technologies that both enhance and safeguard the driving experience of Toyota and Lexus owners,” said Shigeki Terashi, Senior Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation. “The in-car app market is quickly evolving.

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Ford Transit Connect Wagon Gets More Rider-Friendly in 2016

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Editor Leave a comment

Do you take a long drive in the unminivan? Ford has added driver-centric upgrades in the 2016 Ford Transit Connect Wagon you’ll want to check out. The 2016 Transit Connect Wagon will now feature standard second-row fold-flat bucket seats for the Titanium model. The bucket seats are available as a no-charge option on the XLT long-wheelbase model, while a six-way power driver’s