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DEARBORN, Mich., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KBB.com: Ford Fusion is a Best Family CarThe all-new Ford Fusion has been named a KBB.com 2013 Best Family Car. With its "eye-catching exterior, Fusion stands out with a variety of powertrains, plus available all-wheel drive and enough tech features to make a geek swoon," KBB editors say. Fusion is the first sedan to offer gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, giving customers leading fuel economy and underscoring Ford's commitment...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford will add an additional 200,000 units of annual straight-time capacity this year after increasing annual straight-time capacity by 400,000 units in the region last year Ford will shorten its summer shutdown from the traditional two weeks to one week for a majority of North American assembly plants, increasing production by an extra 40,000 units This year Ford plans to add close to 3,500 hourly jobs to meet customer demand for the...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's award-winning Supplier Diversity Development (SDD) program celebrates its 35(th) anniversary; since 1978 Ford has spent more than $67 billion with diverse suppliers In 2012 Ford spent $5.7 billion with tier-one minority-owned suppliers, $1.2 billion with tier-one women-owned suppliers, and $2.1 billion with tier-one suppliers who use tier-two minority- and women-owned businesses A diverse supplier base brings a fresh...

Renowned National Sports Radio Host and Former Defensive Lineman Stars in Light-Hearted Video Highlighting What Dad Really Wants for Father's Day DEARBORN, Mich., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned national sports radio host and former defensive lineman, Mike Golic and legendary work wear brand Carhartt have joined efforts to Save Dad's Day from the typical homemade Father's Day gifts like popsicle stick birdhouses, macaroni sculptures and other sad looking arts and crafts and...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Vision: Ford Fusion, F-250/F-350 are quality leadersThe 2013 Ford Fusion and F-250/F-350 are Total Quality winners in Strategic Vision's 18th annual Total Quality Index((TM)) study. With leading fuel economy, technology and game-changing looks, Fusion takes the No. 1 spot in the highly competitive midsize sedan segment. Fusion had best-ever April sales of 26,722 cars - a 24 percent increase over record 2012 levels....

DEARBORN, Mich., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, today announced the addition of two new tools for dealers provided by Black Book® Online. A trade-in appraisal tool and credit estimator tool will now be available for consumer use on all DealerConnection websites. Today's tech savvy consumers expect to have immediate access to information online. A study conducted by Google/ThinkAuto reports that more...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford adding 2,000-plus jobs at Kansas City AssemblyFord will add more than 2,000 jobs at Kansas City Assembly Plant, where the F-150 is built. Click here for an inside look at Ford employees working on assembly of the industry-leading Ford F-150. The company is adding the jobs to meet surging demand for F-150 and the planned production of the all-new Ford Transit. more... Kristina Adamski | kadamsk1@ford.com | 313.588.0849 Ford U.S....

DEARBORN, Mich., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will conduct its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, May 9, 2013, in the DuPont Theatre of the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. EDT and can be accessed on a listen-only basis by phone or audio webcast at www.shareholder.ford.com: Access Information: May 9, 2013Toll Free: 866.318.8620International: 617.399.5139Verbal Passcode: Ford ShareholdersInternet:...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury watch from Shinola to honor Ford MustangDetroit-based Shinola is helping to mark 50 years of Mustang with the release of a premium wristwatch. Bearing the exclusive Mustang 50 Years logo, only 1,000 of these watches will be sold. A onetime maker of shoe polish, Shinola is an American brand that embodies strength, passion and quality, and so is a perfect fit to help celebrate this special moment in automotive history. Click here for...

FordDirect launches chat services to increase customer engagement, heighten website experiences and generate more leads. DEARBORN, Mich., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FordDirect recently introduced LiveConnect Communication Service, an enhancement to its product offerings that enables dealers to better engage with consumers in real time through their websites. FordDirect's LiveConnect Communication Service offers a customizable, dealer-managed chat solution, with integrated...