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Dearborn, Mich., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford and Lear Corporation have introduced a new head restraint foam with 25 percent of the polyol replaced with soy75 percent of Ford's North American-built vehicles feature bio-based foam in the head restraints. Vehicles include the Ford F-150, Taurus, Explorer and FusionAll Ford North American-built vehicles use bio-based foam in seat cushions and backs. Ford's use of bio-based foam has helped the company reduce its petroleum oil usage by...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Here comes the sun Ford and SunPower Corp. have teamed up to offer an industry-first solar panel system that will allow Focus Electric and C-MAX Energi owners to "Drive Green for Life" by providing them with enough clean, renewable energy to offset the electricity used to charge the car. These high-efficiency solar panels produce an average of 3,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. more... Dan Pierce | dpierc41@ford.com | 313.594.0949...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- What gets your heart racing? A high-speed drive in a Mustang GT? Bidding on a "one of one" collector's car, a 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca? Access to an exclusive, highly restricted test track? A chat with Ford Motor CEO Alan Mulally? You can do all of these at Get Your Heart Racing, 1 - 9 p.m., Saturday, October 15, at Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, Michigan, as Ford and Henry Ford Health System partner to fight heart disease. Shelby...

DEARBORN, Mich., July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Blue Angels' Mustang helps Ford salute 100 years of U.S. Navy aviation Ford engineering and design teams have produced a truly unique "Blue Angels" edition 2012 Mustang GT to be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction July 28, during EAA 2011 AirVenture Oshkosh. Features of the custom car are inspired by Navy aircraft. All proceeds from the donation and sale will benefit EAA Young Eagles. more... Octavio Navarro | onavarr1@ford.com...

Auto manufacturer Ford is expanding the functionality of in-car smartphone connectivity for the 2012 model year, Reuters is reporting. The communications and entertainment system will be able to connect with smartphones on Ford vehicles such as the Fusion sedan, F-150 pickup trucks, and the Expedition SUV, the car maker announced.The smartphone option, called Sync AppLink, is already available on the subcompact Ford Fiesta and the company had previously announced it would be available on the...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to drop that top and get into a brand new convertible as we start the summer season today. TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasts, reviewed their latest list of deals on convertibles, available nationwide, reflecting the possible discount from the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and include manufacturer's rebates and other incentives. (Logo:...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, a1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Hemi Convertible was auctioned for $1,705,000 and a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe came off the block for $1,375,000 -- not exactly chump change. Classic car sale prices have been on the rise in 2011, and while that is a positive sign for the health of the classic car hobby as a whole, it also means that some buyers may be getting priced out of the market. (Photo:...

INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible sets the pace for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, it will showcase a top built to last a lifetime, operate worry-free and maintain the appearance of its Coupe sibling. To assure long-term durability, the convertible top underwent extensive testing during development, being opened and closed more than 22,500 times - three times more than would be expected in a typical 10 years of use. Some of those...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Weed 'em and reap: Ford finds a use for dandelions When homeowners see dandelions sprouting, they start thinking of ways to get rid of the weed, but researchers at Ford and The Ohio State University see a plant that can serve as a new sustainable resource for rubber. Not all dandelions are created equal, meaning not all can be used as a sustainable resource for rubber, but the Russian dandelion, Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS), is a suitable...

DEARBORN, Mich., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AAA and Ford are giving Michigan high school students the keys to success in the automotive repair industry as they team up to test their automotive knowledge and technical skills. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67889LOGO ) Twenty juniors and seniors from 10 high schools and tech centers across Michigan will meet at Macomb Community College Expo Center, located at 14500 East Twelve Mile Road in Warren, on Wednesday...