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Ford Fiesta Going Bold

When Ford launches the 2011 Ford Fiesta in North America heads will be turning.  Ford will be offering some bold new colors to go along with the bold styling of the Fiesta including “Bright Magenta” and “Lime Squeeze.”   Ford has noticed  that more and more consumers are choosing bolder and more expressive colors for their vehicles.  The 2010 Ford Mustang in "Grabber Blue" has far exceeded sales expectations accounting for 10% of all Mustangs sold, and  4 out every 10 people purchasing the 2010 F-150 Raptor SVT have chosen "Molten Orange".

Ford has listened to what the consumer wants and they're bringing it to the table.  So don't be surprised in the next few months when these bold colors make their way onto the streets in full force when the 2011 Fiesta goes on sale.

 

Ford, A Better Idea

Ford Motor Company is the only American auto manufacturer that did NOT take any government bailout money or file bankruptcy.  Ford also has the newest product line with the all-new 2010 Taurus, 2010 Fusion & Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Mustang, and several other new vehicle launches to come including the 2011 Ford Fiesta and 2011 Superduty.  CBS News' Sunday Morning has made Ford their cover story for Sunday September 27, 2009.

Check out the preview article online here.

 

2011 Ford Superduty

I'd like you to meet the all-new 2011 Ford Super Duty.

 

Jay Leno Drives Electric Focus

F-150, Top Safety Pick

The Ford F-150 was named a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety for its front, side and rear impact test results and the availability of electronic stability control.  For a vehicle to earn this prestigious award the vehicle must get a rating of "good" in all categories and not receive any ratings of "Acceptable, Marginal, or Poor".

Here is our some of our competitors did.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - earned a "Good" rating in frontal test and received a "Poor" for side impact both with and without the optional side airbags.

Dodge Ram 1500 - earned a "Good" rating for frontal impact and a "Marginal" rating for side impact with the standard side airbags.

Nissan Titan - earned a "Good" rating for frontal impact, "Marginal" rating for side impact with the optional side airbags and a "Poor" rating without the side airbags.

Toyota Tundra - earned a "Good" rating for both frontal and side impact collisions but lacks other standard safety features like electronic stability control that kept it from being a "Top Safety Pick".  Additionally, the Tundra only received a 4-Star rating for frontal impact from the NHTSA compared to the F-150's 5-Star rating.

Ok, so what have we learned today?  We've learned that the F-150 is the safest full-size truck available on the market today and while most other manufactures including Toyota, Chevrolet, & Nissan make safety features optional, Ford makes them standard.  It seems to me that Ford cares more about its customers safety than other manufacturers, which is why Ford has more 5-Star safety rated vehicles and "Top Safety Picks" than ANY other manufacturer.  What could be more important than the safety of you and your family when driving in a vehicle?

Ford Work Solutions: Crew Chief

Yesterday I gave a brief over view of the Ford Work Solutions and went over the features of the in-dash computer.  Today, let me tell you about the Crew Chief feature with Ford Work Solutions.

Crew Chief, offered by Microlise, a leading provider of commercial telematic services, Crew Chief is the answer to fleet management for small to large fleet owners who need to know where their vehicles are at any time, track your vehicles and driver performance, control costs and more.

Crew Chief provides the following.

• Real-time vehicle tracking and diagnostics
• Critical data displays such as odometer reading, vehicle speed, tire pressure, next required service and much more
• "Geofencing" capability that sets operational boundaries by vehicle, based upon geography or hours of operation.

Ford Work Solutions: In-Dash Computer

So what's Ford Work Solutions you might ask?  Well, it's a series of unique products, each designed to enhance the owner's productivity.  There are four key technologies around the real world needs of truck owners, contractors and fleet managers - anyone who uses their vehicle as a tool for their business.  I will go over all four of these technologies over the next few days.  Up first, the in-dash computer.

The in-dash computer is a 4 GB system that allows customers to run their business from their truck.

Features:

• Bluetooth capability that supports hands-free, voice activated calling
• Garmin navigation system that uses Sprint Mobile Broadband Network - Turn-by-turn voice guidance, real-time traffic, weather and fuel prices
• Integrated applications (word processor, spreadsheet and PDF reader)
• Wireless keyboard with integrated mouse
• Built-in USB port to load and back up files
• High-speed internet access via Sprint Mobile Broadband Network
• Reliable secure access to files directly from the job site using LogMeln, giving customers the capability of a full PC - just like in their office

My take, with technologies like Ford's Work Solutions, Ford has continued to be the leader in truck sales for the last 32 years and will continue to raise the bar in the truck market.

Ford Truck Month is Here!

Ford has pushed up the start of Truck Month to today!  This is your chance to save big on all remaining 2009 F-150's and the new 2010 models.

You can get up to $6,000 cash back from Ford on '09 F-150's and rates as low as 0% for qualified buyers. 

You can browse our inventory online, but if you don't see what you're looking for give us a call at 210.477.3443 because we're getting new trucks in daily!

Quarterly Blood Drive September 16, 2009

We will be hosting a blood drive for the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center at our dealership on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

All presenting donors in September receive a patriotic t-shirt and will be entered into drawings for a recliner courtesy of Star Furniture or free haircuts for a year from Sport Clips.

Anyone who's is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent), or at least 17 years old weighing 117 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood with valid identification.

If you're interested in helping your community and would like to donate please call or email Chris Shakoor at Northside Ford.

Contact:  Chris Shakoor
Phone:  210.525.9800   
Email:  cshakoor@nsford.com

Electric Focus on The Jay Leno Show

The Electric Ford Focus will be the exclusive battery electric vehicle on The Jay Leno Show's "Green Car Challenge".

The "Green Car Challenge" premiers on September 14, 2009 and the Focus EV will be driven by celebrity guests throughout the shows first season as they compete against each other during the "Green Car Challenge" for the best track times.

Ford is the only manufacturer to participate in the challenge, which previews four electrified vehicles the company will introduce in North America during the next three years – including a battery electric Transit Connect in 2010 and a battery electric Focus sedan in 2011.

Ford Focus: Top Campus Car

The Focus was recently named the "Top Campus Car" as consumers shop for back-to-school values.

• Ford Focus ranked as one of AutoWeek magazine's "2009 Best Cars for College" and was again named one of Kelley Blue Book's "Coolest Cars under $18,000"
• Available SYNC® hands-free system allows drivers to control portable MP3 players and compatible mobile phones with voice commands, keeping hands on the wheel
• 2010 Ford Focus includes six standard air bags, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control and MyKey™ programmable key – making it a Top Safety Pick from IIHS
• National Retail Federation survey predicts 2009 back-to-school spending will drop 7.7 percent over 2008 levels, making affordable vehicles with high safety rankings key
• First-time car buyers eligible for up to $500 in matching down payment funds from Ford

Read the full press release here

KBB.COM Recognizes New Fords

Editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, have named 10 Great Cars for 10 Different Jobs to celebrate Labor Day.  Four of the available 10 slots on this list are filled by vehicles from Ford.

My take, Ford is making some of the best vehicles available today and continues to get recognition from some of the most trusted consumer sources.  Ford continues to take market share from all of its competitors both foreign and domestic and it won't be long before Ford is outselling Toyota month-in-month-out.

You can see which Ford vehicles made the list here.

2010 Taurus SHO In-Stock

We have received our first 2010 Taurus SHO!  This SHO is Steel Blue with black interior.  Here are a few pics, but to truly appreciate this beast of a sedan come by and check it out.

 

 

The Big Winner

Today after Ford, Toyota, Honda, GM, & Chrysler reported sales for August 2009, Ford posted the biggest increase in sales over August 2008.

Toyota and Honda were the only other manufacturers other than Ford to post an increase in sales.  Toyota and Honda both posted modest gains with Toyota reporting a 6.4% increase and Honda posting a 9.9% increase.  GM posted a 20% decline and Chrysler posted a 9.9% decline in sales.  Ford meanwhile posted a 21.4% increase in retail sales and a 17.2% increase including fleet sales.

The Ford Focus set an August sales record of 25,547 vehicles sold, and the Fusion set an all-time record of 21,010 vehicles sold up 132% over last year.  Both the Focus and Fusion were among the top 10 vehicles sold during Cash for Clunkers.

GM, Chrylser Fall, Again

The government owned General Motors and Chrysler Group LLC continued their trend of declining sales numbers.  GM posted a 20% decline in sales while Chrysler posted a 9.9% drop in sales over August 2008.

Ford posted a 21% increase in retail sales and the second month in a row for a sales increase.  The popular Cash for Clunkers program helped Ford set new sales records with several of its models and also helped Ford gain market share for 10 out of the last 11 months. 

Ford Retail Sales Jump 21%

Ford Motor Company released its August 2009 sales numbers and posted a strong 21.4% increase (176,323 vehicles) in retail sales over August 2008.  This is the second month in a row that Ford has posted a year-over-year increase in sales.

Ford's fresh new lineup combined with the Government's Cash for Clunker program helped the only American auto company that hasn't taken bailout money increase its market share for 10 out of the past 11 months. 

Here is an overview of sales increase by vehicle.

Fusion - 132% increase - sales record of 21,010 vehicles

Flex - 107% increase

Transit Connect - 70% increase

Ranger - 57% increase

Focus - 56% increase - August record of 25,547 vehicles

F-150 - 13% increase

Ford's combined hybrid sales were up an astounding 251%.