Picture this: You find yourself in a huge, sprawling cityscape…but you're trapped. You need to find a way out, and your only tool is the brand new 2017 Ford Escape. Now, if this sounds like the set-up for a movie, you're not too far off. It's actually the premise of an epic test driving experience by Ford and renowned puzzle designer Victor Blake.
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When you're on the hunt for your next vehicle and you're hoping for something small, fun, and ultra-efficient, you simply can't go wrong with the Ford C-MAX Energi! This compact hatchback is a plug-in hybrid, so you can be sure you'll be spending less time at the fuel pumps than ever before. If you don't believe us, take it from a woman who owns one currently; in the video below, she gives all the details about what she loves about it, from the efficiency, to the spacious cabin, to the quiet ride, to the features…
The #FarmToCar mission is simple: replace petroleum-based plastics with plant-based materials.https://t.co/ETS8NqtqxL
— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) May 10, 2016
Soy can be used for a lot of things. It can be used for a delicious sauce to dunk sushi. It can be texturized into faux meat. It can also be used to create the cushioning foam in your car seats.
In fact, if you drive a Ford newer than 2011, which was manufactured in North America, then you are sitting on soybean-based foams every time you get behind the wheel.
Soy in particular is also used to…
Hold on to your cup! Even the cupholders were redesigned for the new 2017 #Ford #Fusion. https://t.co/LKCdXg8yj1 pic.twitter.com/FKKdCOQyM1
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 29, 2016
Who knew cup holders were a serious enough detail to warrant testing by a tactical robot arm?
Ford believes that every detail, no matter how small, deserves their full engineering attention. After all, if something is done right, you may not notice anything has been done at all. When done wrong, well... even a tiny detail can become insufferable.
When redesigning the 2017 Ford Fusion, Ford's engineers had…
'Tis the season ... for #potholes. Here's how to help keep your car safe as the roads thaw. https://t.co/qPac1i4HoQ
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 7, 2016
Ford cares about drivers, which is why the manufacturer regularly offer tips for dealing with various season hazards. For spring, AKA pothole season, that means directing your attention to areas that may see damage should you hit a holy hazard.
Try as we might to abide by the law at all times, we all inevitably go just a touch over the speed limit from time to time--whether you do so knowingly or not, well, that's for you to know.
It's starting to look like the long, dark and chilly winter days are coming to an end, and that means the warm weather will soon return. Sunny, summer days make for cool, crystal clear nights that are perfect for a little star gazing. The 2016 Ford Focus is more than equipped to take you to your number one star gazing spots in style.
The Ford Focus will not only dazzle you…
Joining the @EICCoalition strengthens @Ford's commitment to further improve conditions in its #SupplyChain: https://t.co/r2JDBArvfN #CSR
— EICC (@EICCoalition) February 24, 2016
When it comes to corporate responsibility, Ford Motor Company is up there with the best of them. They have earned the title World’s Most Ethical Company® from the Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years. In 2015 the CDP named Ford an A-List Leader in water conservation.
Among other recent announcements at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford revealed plans to bring 13 new hybrid and electric models to market
Not only are potholes are a nuisance, they can be expensive as well. AAA estimates that damages from potholes cost drivers in the United States nearly $3 billion. Today, Ford issued a press release announcing a new computer-controlled shock absorbing system to make potholes less jarring...
The 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport Can Detect and Protect Against Potholes - https://t.co/DYyhbNyda3 pic.twitter.com/EfVZVV1c4H
— AutoGuide.com (@AutoGuide) February 18, 2016
Due to arrive in showrooms this fall, the F-150 Raptor is making a couple stops on the way, competing in the 2016 off-road racing series "Best in the Desert." Sharing much of its platform with the production model, the Raptor race truck will demonstrate how a desert-born pickup is able to tackle the toughest terrain...
2017 Ford Raptor prepares for grueling off-road racing series Best in the Desert https://t.co/Y4Nqko4Atm pic.twitter.com/GExnhhgwrU
— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) February 3, 2016