Mustang Enthusiasts Gather to Participate in Anniversary Celebration

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ST. CLAIRE SHORES, Mich. — Mustang Enthusiasts Gather to Participate in the Anniversary Celebration of the Ford Mustang on April 16th through the 20th. Fans representing 16 countries from around the world will come together in the United States to celebrate 50 years of the Ford Mustang with ride-and-drives, exhibits, live bands and more!

Ford Mustang's 50th Anniversary celebration will be so large that Ford Motor Company and Mustang Club of America needed two locations to hold the event! This massive celebration will be hosted at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway simultaneously. It is encouraged that the more the merrier, no need to be a Mustang owner or MCA member to attend the event! The MCA has arranged “Pony Drives” so Mustang drivers can venture to either of the two events together in organized groups. Some international participants are even shipping their pony cars to the United States so that they are able to join in the drive to the Mustang festivities. 

The milestone celebration will be an experience participants will remember forever, and Ford Motor Company decided to make it extra special by announcing that they will be offering the 2015 Mustang globally for the very first time! Fans from all over the world will be able to see the latest model at both the Charlotte Motor Speedway and Last Vegas Motor Speedway events next month.

The iconic pony car has touched the lives of so many individuals that representatives from the following countries will be joining in on the celebration: United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland, Italy and the United Kingdom. Mustang Enthusiasts Gather to Participate in the Anniversary Celebration of the Ford Mustang and we couldn't be more excited. How will you be celebrating the iconic pony car's 50 years of success? For more information on the upcoming event, please visit www.mustang50thbirthdaycelebration.com.

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Ford Driving Skills for Life Updates Content and Technology

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Ford Driving Skills for Life follows their original motto of “hands on the wheel, eyes on the road” while addressing the dangerous trends teens face when driving. As the program prepares to launch the second decade of success, Ford Driving Skills for Life Updates Content and Technology in the program to engage a new generation of teens and new drivers. The program prides itself on its ability to teach skills that are not typically learned in the average driver's education class.

The curriculum is constantly adjusting in order to keep up with the ever-changing world. One of the latest driving trends? Driving selfies. What are driving selfies, you ask? They are mobile self-portraits that are taken while behind the wheel. This popular yet dangerous trend is growing and Ford Driving Skills for Life will demonstrate the distraction created by taking selfies while behind the wheel on a closed course. New drivers will also be able learn about the risks associated with the dangerous trend through online site.

Another issue that calls for attention is impaired driving, which Ford Driving Skills for Life will now demonstrate with new technology. Currently, goggles are used to simulate the effects of impaired driving, soon to be joined by a drunk driving suit that will replicate the challenges experienced by a person under the influence. The suit will add weight to the arms and legs, causing the participant to experience slow reaction time and improper balance.

Ever since its establishment in 2003, Ford Driving Skills for Life Updates Content and Technology continuously to address the challenges teens and other new drivers may face. The advanced driving skills program is now operating in more than 15 countries and looking for even more growth. The redesigned Ford Driving Skills for Life Academy will give teens and their parents the information they need to ditch their bad driving habits and make safer decisions out on the road. To stay up-to-date on all of the latest updates to the program, please visit www.drivingskillsforlife.com.

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Ford Increases Investment in Virtual Crash Computing

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Ford Increases their Investment in Virtual Crash Computing by 50 percent to better the safety of their customers. The technology investment increases the number and speed of virtual crash tests performed each day and allows Ford safety teams to gather data more quickly and efficiently.

Utilizing both physical and virtual crash tests allows Ford to gather safety data at maximum rates and to ensure each Ford vehicle meets or exceeds industry safety standards. Many countries have increased regulations as today's vehicles become more advanced in technology, features, and body styles. However, this workload does not pose as an issue for Ford thanks to their investment in technology and their hardworking team.

Well over 500 engineers around the globe are dedicated to Ford safety, and the automotive brand designs vehicles that are nothing less than top-notch. During the vehicle design process, computer simulations are used in the early stages while crash test verification is used later to make sure each vehicle performs exceptionally. Technology has advanced since Ford's first crash test in 1954; Ford's versatile crash barrier facility can adapt to perform various crash tests, including frontal, side, and rear impact tests to assess restraints and airbag systems. Even though it may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to prepare vehicles for these physical tests, Ford can retrieve the crash data within 30 minutes!

As Ford Increases their Investment in Virtual Crash Computing, customers everywhere can be confident when getting behind the wheel of a Ford vehicle. If you want to cruise away in a vehicle that you can assure will keep you safe, come visit us at Roy O'Brien Ford! We have a wide array of Top Quality Used Cars waiting for you. Family owned and operated since 1946, Roy O'Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 for all your Metro Detroit Ford Vehicle needs. Stay on the right track to Nine Mile and Mack!

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Ford Fund Awards $1M Automotive Design Scholarships

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Ford Motor Company Fund will honor the late William Clay Ford, former chairman of Ford's design committee, by awarding $1 million in automotive design scholarships to students. Ford Fund will distribute $50,000 per year over the next 20 years, giving five deserving automotive design college students $10,000 in scholarship money each year.

Mr. Ford served 57 successful years as an employee and board member at Ford Motor Company, transforming vehicle design with his creative vision and setting the direction of Ford's design process with his passionate soul. The development of one of the greatest cars ever built, the iconic Lincoln Continental Mark II, was because of Mr. Ford and a group of engineers and designers that he led. The Ford Fund scholarships will encourage and support the future generations in pursuing their dreams in automotive design. As Ford Fund awards $1 million in automotive design scholarships, the dreams of automotive students everywhere are that much closer to becoming a reality. More details of the William Clay Ford scholarship program will be available in the upcoming months.

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Ford Shifts 2016 F-650/F-750 Production From Mexico to Ohio

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ST CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — On Friday, March 7th, Ford announced their decision to Shift 2016 F-650/F-750 Production From Mexico to Ohio. The all-new medium-duty trucks will be produced at the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio starting early next year. Ford is investing $168 million to equip the Cleveland-area plant with necessary tools for production.

Ford E-Series cutaway vans and stripped chassis will continue to be built at the Ohio Assembly Plant, although cargo and passenger van production will cease later this year. The addition of the 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks will benefit the futures of the devoted workers at the Ohio facility and allow Ford to utilize their in-house expertise to offer customers a better product at a competitive price.

The Ohio plant workforce will put out trucks to the highest levels of quality, dependability, reliability, and craftsmanship. So get ready for the best value, work-ready, toughest Ford medium-duty trucks you'll ever see! After Ford Shifts 2016 F-650/F-750 Production From Mexico to Ohio starting early next year, you can look forward to the release of the Ford F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks by spring of 2015. To learn more about what to expect from these work hard, play hard vehicles, check out our previous blog post: All-New F-650/F-750 Join America's Best-Selling Commercial Trucks Lineup.

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All-New F-650/F-750 Join America's Best-Selling Commercial Trucks Lineup

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ST CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Ford is setting a new standard for medium-duty trucks with the All-New F-650/F-750 Joining America's Best-Selling Commercial Trucks Lineup that will be available in spring 2015. The engineers at Ford were hard at work to deliver a medium-duty lineup to satisfy even the toughest of customer work conditions with trucks that are work-ready, cost-effective, and proven to be Built Ford Tough.

The all-new F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks will be available in three cab styles—Regular Cab, SuperCab, and CrewCab—and three models—straight frame, dock height, and an all-new dedicated tractor model for heavy towing. Ford is providing customers with capability and convenience at its finest by equipping both of these trucks with powerful and efficient second generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke^® V8 diesel engines. Not only do they contain a host of unique features, these trucks are made to impress and now include segment-exclusive Ford gasoline and diesel engines. This is a BIG advantage for Ford because they are the only medium-duty truck manufacturer that builds its own diesel engine and transmission combination. With this approach, Ford engineers can perfect the vehicle's performance across the entire lineup.

 

As the All-New F-650/F-750 Join America's Best-Selling Commercial Trucks Lineup, the new features in the medium-duty trucks allow drivers to ride safely, conveniently, and comfortably. These trucks feature SYNC^® and Crew Chief^™ factory-installed fleet management telematics, a 110-volt power outlet, available rapid-heat that warms the cab in cold climates, and remote start. Additionally, the steering wheel features new advanced controls to keep drivers focused on the road and a convenient turn lever that features automatic five-blink turn signals at a click! The improvements keep on getting better and become more driver-focused with every generation. The new medium-duty trucks are designed with an all-new Ford engineered frame and suspension including a newly available anti-roll bar for smooth and improved riding.

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OPI Celebrates 50 Years Of Ford Mustang

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ST CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — A fresh new paint job will apply to more than just cars with OPI Products Inc. and Ford Motor Company's new collaboration. OPI will celebrate 50 years of Ford Mustang by creating a limited-edition nail lacquer collection set to launch internationally in July.

Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI co-founder and executive vice president, stated how thrilled the company is to partner with one of the world’s top automotive companies. She explained how women use things like cars and nail polish to express their personalities - so why not bring them together? The new collection will embrace sophistication, luxury, power and style - perfectly suiting both OPI and Mustang consumers.

What better way for women to express themselves than by sporting the most iconic colors known to the Mustang. Melanie Banker, Mustang marketing manager, says color is the best way to express the bold personality of the Mustang. Race Red, the collection's hero shade, tributes the Mustang's most iconic color. Ladies everywhere will soon be able to express that excitement right on the tips of their fingers!

OPI celebrates 50 years of Ford Mustang with a Mustang-inspired nail lacquer collection, how will you celebrate? Come on over to Roy O'Brien Ford and experience the well-known Mustang performance for yourself! Or if you're on the hunt for a Top Quality Used Car, we've got a great selection to choose from.

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Ford Motor Company's February Sales Overview

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Ford Motor Company's February Sales Overview shows that the month of February ended with some positive news! It was Ford's best February for F-Series in eight years, selling a total of 55,882 vehicles throughout the month. Although Ford's U.S. total sales are down 6 percent compared to last year and retail sales are down 4 percent, the F-Series and Lincoln brand vehicles managed to pull through and posted strong gains for the month of February.

According to John Felice, Ford Vice President, U.S. marketing, sales and service, sales increased rapidly after a slow start to the month. In addition to the terrific sales performance from the F-Series and Lincoln, the Ford Fusion also continued its strong retail sales performance out West. Fleet sales were off 10 percent in February due to the delayed portion of fleet orders from the winter weather. With the start of March, the volumes are anticipated to be made up. Ford Motor Company's February Sales Overview just goes to show that aside from the small obstacles provided by Mother Nature, Ford can still come out on top with some very positive gains. 

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