Ford eNews -- Jan. 18, 2012

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Ford Fusion earns Autoweek's highest honor
Just days after its world reveal, the new Ford Fusion was already bringing home awards. As "the car people will remember most five years from now," Autoweek Magazine chose Fusion for its Best in Show award at the North American International Auto Show. The first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford.  more...

Octavio Navarro | [email protected] | 313.845.2387

Ford researches wellness in the car, debuts access to iHeartRadio app
A prototype system developed by BlueMetal Architects leverages Ford SYNC® technology, Microsoft HealthVault, Windows Azure and the interactive services Healthrageous provides in conjunction with compatible biometric measurement devices to help people monitor and maintain health and wellness while on the move. Additionally, Ford will be the first automaker to give drivers easy in-car access to the popular iHeartRadio app using voice control through SYNC AppLink^™.  more...

Alan Hall | [email protected] | 313.594.3744

Ford F-150, Mustang Boss 302 snag Lifestyle Awards from Cars.com
Cars.com has selected the Ford Mustang Boss 302 for its Play Car of the Year because the Mustang's blend of raw power and handling prowess "have been relentlessly honed in the Boss 302, and we're suitably impressed." And Ford F-150 won Cars.com's Work Car of the Year: "If you need your work truck to do double duty, the F-150 has you covered," said Cars.com editors. Click here for more.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company