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The 2009 Ford (NYSE: F | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) Flex is cruising toward an intersection with no signs of slowing. A voice inside the car says "stop light" and a red light flashes above the dashboard. The driver then brings the vehicle to a safe stop. The recent demonstration highlighted emerging technology from Ford that allows a vehicle to communicate with a "smart intersection," sharing data that can prevent accidents and alleviate congestion. The project will accelerate Ford's research into proprietary "active safety" technologies as it continues development of a common architecture and standards for smart intersections together with General Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co., Daimler AG, Toyota Motor Corp., the federal government, and local and county road commissions. For more information, contact Wes Sherwood at wsherwoo@ford.com or 313-390-5660 or click on: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=28611&make_id=trust
A Flex and a few rules for the road make carpooling easy
Carpooling can ease the pain at the pump in today's $4-a-gallon world, but ride-sharing commuters are finding it's best to follow a few rules for the road. Punctuality and clear policies for radio play, eating and smoking are a must. Too much talk about religion and politics can kill the carpool vibe. But choosing the right vehicle can be the most important ingredient. Ford's new Flex, for instance, offers limousine-like comfort - even for third-row passengers - and there is no full-size crossover with better fuel economy, with up to 24 mpg for front-wheel drive and 22 mpg for all-wheel drive. An available refrigerated console could be the perfect place to stash that soda or bottled water for the drive home. For more information, contact Jay Ward at jward35@ford.com or 313-845-2387 or click on: http://tinyurl.com/5zbd7s
Thinking outside the box, Flex engineers deliver aerodynamics
At first glance, few would assume that the new Ford Flex, best known for its signature boxy profile, is an aerodynamic leader in the emergent crossover vehicle segment. But Ford designers and engineers spent countless hours in the wind tunnel and made numerous subtle tweaks to deliver breakthrough aerodynamics while staying true to the stunning looks of the Ford Fairlane concept that inspired the Flex. Compared to the competition, Ford Flex moves through the air with surprising ease. In fact, the Flex's aerodynamic performance is the untold story behind its class-leading fuel economy. For more information, contact Jay Ward at jward35@ford.com or 313-845-2387 or click on: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=28644&make_id=trust
Model T's birthplace gets new lease on life
If walls could talk, the Piquette Plant in Detroit would have quite a tale to tell. It was in the humble three-story brick building in Detroit that Henry Ford built the first Model T, a car that changed the world and put the world on wheels. The Piquette plant, a once-neglected relic of the industrial renaissance, is getting a new lease on life. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, historians and car buffs, the Piquette Plant building, now known as the Model T Automotive Heritage Complex, is being restored and is open to the public.
As part of the festivities celebrating the 100th birthday of the Model T, coats of paint and years of grime are being carefully removed from the building's exterior before the installation of a large historic marker and period-correct signage. For more information, contact Marisa Bradley at mbradl31@ford.com or 313-845-3701 or click on: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=28647
New Ford Racing chief is living the dream
Brian Wolfe grew up pining for fast cars. He listened to his father's stories about Henry Ford and watched his brother race cars on the weekend. Wolfe himself started racing the same day he received his driver's license. He saved up and bought a 1968 428 Cobra Jet Fairlane. So when Wolfe was recently named director of Ford Racing, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream. For more information, contact Kevin Kennedy at 313-203-7108 or kkennedy@pcgcampbell.com or click on: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=28649
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
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