Category Archives: Houston Ford

Ford Cuts Emission by 37%

Posted on June 14, 2013 by randall

Ford released its 14th annual Sustainability Report which revealed that the company has cut its CO2 emissions by a whopping 37% per vehicle. That number factors in the emission levels at global facilities produced between 2000 and 2012. That’s just the beginning. … Continue reading →

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Ford, Shinola Team up to Celebrate Ford Mustang’s 50th Year with Watch

Posted on April 27, 2013 by randall

Ford Motor Co. has teamed up with Shinola, who is know for creating American-made products and luxury goods, to release a premium 46-millimeter wristwatch with Swiss movements in celebration of the Ford Mustang‘s 50th year. Only 50 companies are to be … Continue reading →

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Reed Factor Celebrates Earth Day with Ford C-MAX

Posted on April 22, 2013 by randall

Great story on Earth Day.  Ford Motor Co. and KB Home have announced that products from the Ford-led initiative MyEnergi Lifestyle® will be featured in the homebuilder’s ZeroHouse 2.0 model home in Ca. and potentially in additional KB Home markets. The … Continue reading →

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Ford Celebrates 65 Years of F-Series Truck

Posted on January 30, 2013 by randall

The Ford F-Series truck is not only the best selling truck for 36 consecutive years and America’s overall best-selling vehicle for 31, it is an America icon. The Ford Motor Co. revealed the F-1 pickup truck on Jan. 16th in … Continue reading →

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Highlights from North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 22, 2013 by randall

It’s no surprise, Ford made a big splash at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Ford Motor Company presented its entire showroom offering guests a peak at everything from the all-new 2013 Fusion midsize sedan to its new F-Series … Continue reading →

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National Geographic: Making of the Ford Mustang, American Muscle Car

Posted on January 8, 2013 by randall

  This is amazing.  National Geographic Channel shows every element of how the Ford Mustang, the legendary American muscle car is born. There is one line that summarizes my thoughts exactly, “Mass production as an intricate industrial dance.” Intricate is … Continue reading →

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Ford E-Series, Transit – Drive Down Memory Lane & Future of Commercial Vehicles

Posted on December 10, 2012 by randall

The E-series van is an American icon. The first Econoline was introduced in 1961. Over the years it has gone through many changes, from design to advancements in technology. Meanwhile, the Ford transit has been making tracks of it’s own … Continue reading →

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Green Car Journal Names 2013 Ford Fusion Green Car of the Year at L.A. Auto Show

Posted on December 3, 2012 by randall

Clap, clap clap! And the winner is… The Green Car Journal has named the 2013 Ford Fusion Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With five powertrain choices, including two EcoBoost® engines plus hybrid and plug-in … Continue reading →

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Ford Brings Speed & Style to Small-Car Market with Fiesta ST Launch in North America

Posted on November 28, 2012 by randall

It has been confirmed.  Ford is going to launch the Fiesta ST in North America. Already a popular hatchback that was born in Europe in 2005, it packs a big punch with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost®engine producing nearly 200 horsepower. The … Continue reading →

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The New 2013 Ford Fusion, The Inspiration & The Rose

Posted on November 21, 2012 by randall

The New 2013 Ford Fusion captured attention across he nation at Go Further With Ford Night Out on Nov. 15th.  Customers came out to dealerships to see what the made the new Fusion tick. The response was awesome. Everyone we … Continue reading →

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