Ford Motor Co. is rolling out the 2012 Focus to dealerships. This car will prove yet another point: Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne builds the single best compact car in the world. The Focus is the complete package including exciting exterior, premium interior and top-notch performance. Better yet, Ford will bring back a hatchback version.
AutoTrader.com announced the national launch of the Connections Bundle which integrates social media, chat, dealer ratings and more to create more avenues for car shoppers to connect with dealers online. The bundle includes Dealer Chat, Social Connections, Dealer Ratings and Sitelink Advanced.
Just as computers and smartphones can be upgraded with new software, apps and peripherals, engineers are looking to design vehicles that don't become outdated after the first year.
Motorsport legend Jack Roush and his team are bringing trackside experience to the alternative fuel industry through its Roush CleanTech division. Roush CleanTech focuses solely on developing propane-fueled vehicles such as LPG Ford E-350. The company estimates that the converted Ford E-350 cutaway will reduce engine-out emissions of NOx by 50% and particulate matter by 25%.