Bob Hurley Ford News

• Ford’s innovative marketing campaign for the 2012 Focus Electric continues as NASCAR selected the car to be the first-ever all-electric pace car, leading the field for the Sprint Cup Richmond 400 on April 28
• Ford was also first to use a hybrid to start a NASCAR event when the Fusion Hybrid served as pace car for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2008
• Ford research shows that approximately 35 percent of new car intenders are motorsports fans and 78 percent of them support NASCAR. Additionally, Ford race fans are 67 percent more likely to consider Ford products than general market consumers
• Ford also was the first to show off a 2013 model race car when it unveiled its new 2013 Fusion stock car in January

NEW YORK, April 10, 2012 – Ford and Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO), the premier digital media company, today announced a new program to promote the launch of America’s most fuel-efficient five-seat car, the Focus Electric, with “Plugged In,” Yahoo!’s first reality competition series.

Ford has won four 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards – more than any other automaker. Ford took top honors as Most Family-Friendly Brand; Best Exterior Design Brand, Non-Luxury; Best Interior Design Brand, Non-Luxury; and, for the fourth year in a row, Most Rugged Truck Brand. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards recognize automakers’ outstanding achievements in creating and maintaining brand attributes that capture the attention and enthusiasm of the new-vehicle buying public.

Beginning in January 2012, commercial drivers are prohibited from use of hand-held cellphones and new requirements are going into place concerning texting while driving – and new vehicle technology is actually helping all drivers to drive more safely.

A joint rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is the latest action endorsed by the U.S. Department of Transportation that aims to end distracted driving. This federal ban on cell phone took effect January 3, 2012. Legislators from many states are trying to get these laws extended to all drivers in all states.

The 2012 F-150 SVT Raptor is set to deliver a new level of the no-compromise off-road performance the truck is famed for and, with a variety of new technologies and interior and exterior updates, it won’t disappoint.

“A major element of the SVT Raptor program is our work to continuously expand the capabilities it offers to customers. We want to cover all dimensions of off-roading – from desert running to rock climbing,” said Raj Sarkar, Ford F-150 Marketing manager. “We always aim to keep the product fresh and exciting, and all of our changes for 2012 reflect that.”

Just announced at the Los Angeles Auto SHow is the 2013 Ford Escape, America’s best-selling SUV, will raise the bar even higher with the debut of an all-new model next year that features 11 new exclusive features and fuel economy projected to top any vehicle of its kind on the market today.

When two industry leaders shake hands, you know the outcome of the agreement is going to be pretty spectacular. So, when Azure Dynamics – which develops and produces hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles – and Ford shook on it, the result was that Azure would integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology in the market-leading F-Series Super Duty® lineup.

We just announced that starting Thursday, June 23rd thru July 5th we will be offering a total $1,000 to Active and Retired Military personnel towards the purchase of a new Ford or Lincoln.  After July 5th the rebate returns to its normal $500 amount for the remainder of the year.

This is the first time this offer has been extended to retired Military personnel and will end on July 5th, So now is the time to purchase your new vehicle lower than anyone else in town. You wanted to wait for a great deal, this is it!

Part 2 - Save fuel on the road

Saving fuel after a visit to your local Quick Lane is just the start. Here are a few things you can be conscious of when you're behind the wheel to help you squeeze a little more out of your gas dollars.

There’s hope for General Motors small truck enthusiasts. That’s essentially what Pickuptrucks.com reports today, suggesting that we’ll see a next-generation GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado in the U.S.

Not long ago, GM decided that production on the midsize truck would end with the current generation in mid-2012. But recent reports suggest that the company has decided to leverage its new small truck platform being built in Thailand later this year, resulting in a new Canyon and Colorado — if the trucks keep those names — in the 2014 model year.

In our ongoing commitment to improve customer satisfaction, Bob Hurley Ford announced Vincent Hennigan will now serve customers as a Technology Consultant and Customer Relations Manager.

Learn more about Vince and how to get a hold of him...

Say goodbye to the pump – and high fuel prices too. Because the all-new Focus Electric runs entirely on an advanced high-voltage lithium-ion battery system, which means it will never need a drop of gas. And that's only one reason it earned a place at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

Perfect for tailgate parties, this hot and spicy chili is packed with protein, fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants from all the beans, tomatoes, onions and garlic. Keep it lean and heart-healthy by using ground beef with no more than 10 percent fat content; check package labels in the supermarket.