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DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Annual Mustang Alley attraction to feature more than 800 classic Ford Mustang from 1964 to the present day and a special 20th Anniversary display of SVT performance vehicles Celebrity guest Vaughn Gittin Jr. and professional drivers from Ford Motor Company will perform in a specially constructed "Burn out Box" for spectators Raffle tickets on sale for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca in Aug. 18...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company is on pace to realize a 29 percent growth in Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle sales this year versus 2011 Revamped Ford and Lincoln CPO programs launched in February 2012 offer increased warranty coverage duration, more inspection points and enhanced Roadside Service Robust CPO programs can help improve residual values, enhance dealer profitability, bring more new customers to Ford and Lincoln dealerships and...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New SHOWCASE app offers Ford sales consultants "anytime, anywhere" access to their inventory and product information App provides rich video content on features and technologies linked to vehicle inventory SHOWCASE app allows dealerships to save and share customer vehicle preferences The app integrates the online experience with the off-line purchase experience For most people, buying a new car, truck or SUV is the...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A fuel economy hat trick - Ford C-MAX Hybrid earns 47 across the boardFord once again raises the fuel-economy bar with the all-new C-MAX Hybrid, which is now EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined - beating Toyota Prius v by up to 7 mpg. more... Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660 Ford C-MAX Energi delivers industry's top electric-only speedAt the touch of a button, Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ROXIMITY - a new location-aware retail app - launches along with compatibility with Ford SYNC(®) AppLink((TM)) Developers of ROXIMITY won the SYNC App Developer Challenge at the 2011 TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon ROXIMITY team recently selected for prestigious TechStars entrepreneurial business accelerator program in Boulder, Colo. Want to know where the best nearby deals are for pizza, an oil change, or tickets to your favorite...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt, America's premium work wear brand since 1889, launches an all-new inherently flame-resistant (FR) apparel program including a work shirt, a relaxed-fit work pant and a work coverall. Carhartt, known worldwide as a legendary work wear brand with a history of developing rugged apparel for workers both on the job and off, together with TenCate, known across the globe as a leading innovator in FR fabrics, announced their...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All-new 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid delivers EPA-certified 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway ratings - 7 mpg better than Toyota Prius v on the highway - for a 47 mpg combined rating Ford's first hybrid to achieve equal city and highway ratings, the versatile C-MAX Hybrid also is expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features such as the available hands-free liftgate C-MAX Hybrid launches this fall as part of Ford's power of choice strategy to...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers of Ford SYNC(®) AppLink((TM))-equipped vehicles now can check allergy, pollen, asthma, flu and UV conditions on the go with the Allergy Alert(®) app Allergy sufferers can check current forecasts using simple voice commands Ford continues in efforts to improve the health and wellness of drivers by utilizing connectivity for more than information and entertainment Allergy Alert(®) app is now compatible with Ford SYNC(®)...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 123 years of workwear heritage to draw from, Carhartt pants are designed and manufactured for the tough and rigorous tasks on the job site. Unlike other brands of pants, Carhartt pants aren't purchased to make the wearer look good; they're not purchased at all. Carhartt pants are hired to help get the job done. The newest member of the Carhartt pant line, the Weathered Duck pant, is a prime example of a pant that is...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Raptor vs. RoverTwo American innovators in go-anywhere capability - the 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor and NASA's Mars Rover Curiosity - face off in a unique comparison of awesome off-road hardware. Each vehicle represents the pinnacle of high-tech mobility on Earth and Mars. SVT Raptor meets Rover Curiosity to boldly go further. more... Mike Levine | mlevine5@ford.com | 313.323.6854 Public charging stations a growing trend; MyFord Mobile...