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Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrump 6h6 hours ago More Very disappointed with General Motors and their CEO, Mary Barra, for closing plants in Ohio, Michigan and Maryland. Nothing being closed in Mexico & China. The U.S. saved General Motors, and this is the THANKS we get! We are now looking at cutting all @GM subsidies, including.... Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrump 6h6 hours ago More ....for electric cars. General Motors made a big China bet years ago when they built plants there (and in Mexico) - don’t think that bet is going to pay off. I am here to protect America’s Workers! -
Classy Ford Explorer Epitomises Luxury on Wheels Iconic Ford Explorer is Ford’s complete reinvented sport utility vehicle (SUV), offering customers an unmatched combination of convenience, capability and technology Ford Explorer delivers class-leading full-size SUV fuel efficiency from a proven 3.5-litre Ti-VCT V6 engine Available in XLT and Limited series, Explorer will be imported from the U.S. and sold in China, offering buyers an unmatched array of features Ford Owners Forum – Ford’s iconic Explorer – the vehicle that redefined a segment – is coming to China for the first time at 2012 Auto China, raising consumer expectations of SUV fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality. Equipped with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) technology, the Explorer’s versatile 3.5-litre V6 engine serves up abundant power that complements the SUV’s formidable presence while using impressively less fuel. To be imported from the U.S., the Ford Explorer is one of the 15 global vehicles that Ford has promised to bring to China by mid-decade. With its potent combination of brute power and the finesse of a luxury suite on wheels, the Explorer will undoubtedly expand Ford’s SUV offerings in China. “The Ford Explorer delivers exactly what today’s SUV buyers are looking for, combining the capability, convenience, performance and technologies they want with the fuel economy these times require,” said Dave Schoch, chairman and CEO, Ford Motor China. “Explorer adds refinement to redefine what a modern SUV can be.” Quality everywhere you look On top of its clean, modern exterior design, the Ford Explorer aims to please SUV shoppers with a thoughtful, flexible interior package that abounds with clever storage solutions and generous head and shoulder room, three rows of flexible seating, and room for all the gear families invariably take along on their adventures. Ford Explorer’s design – inside and out – is executed with world-class craftsmanship. Tight margin gaps are indications of the painstaking attention to detail applied across the spectrum, from design through engineering and manufacturing. Quietness also signals quality to customers, and the Explorer delivers superior overall quietness and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) control. The Explorer redefines customer expectations for driving dynamics and comfort – on any road, anytime, anywhere – while stretching the breadth of SUV capability with an intelligent 4WD system. The key to Explorer 4WD capability is Ford’s new Terrain Management System. Replacing the traditional SUV transfer case configuration, the new system takes the guesswork out of maximizing 4WD. Rather than having four-high, four-low and auto settings, the Explorer’s Terrain Management System is selectable by situation. The four settings – available by shift-on-the-fly – include normal, mud, sand and snow. Each setting provides unique engine behaviour, throttle tip-in, transmission shift scheduling and calibrations for traction and stability control systems. The Terrain Management System also includes Hill Descent Control™, which provides engine braking to increase driver confidence and control when descending a steep incline. More power at less fuel Driven by the commitment to give customers unsurpassed fuel efficiency, Ford has made special efforts to increase the Explorer’s fuel economy while ensuring the powertrain has the grunt to get the job done. Delivering 216 kW of power and 345 Nm of torque, the Explorer’s 3.5-litre V6 engine uses Ti-VCT technology that allows individually optimized camshaft timing of valve opening and closing events to improve fuel efficiency while delivering increased power and reducing part-throttle emissions. Mated to Ford’s six-speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, this powerful, flexible and efficient engine delivers superior fuel economy. To further enhance fuel efficiency, Ford engineers fitted out the Explorer with an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system to eliminate power drag and a variable-displacement air-conditioning compressor to reduce drag. They also endowed the SUV with slippery aerodynamic details including a harmonised front air dam and rear liftgate spoiler. Advanced safety innovations The Ford Explorer offers a stiff unibody structure and a class-leading suite of active and passive safety features and technologies, plus another Ford safety innovation – the world’s first second-row inflatable rear belts. Rear seat passengers – often children or mature passengers – can be more vulnerable to head, chest and neck injuries. Ford’s unique inflatable rear belts spread impact forces across more than five times the area of conventional seat belts, reducing pressure on the chest while helping to control head and neck motion. From the boron front bumper beam through high-strength steel side-impact tubes, the Explorer’s rigid body structure is designed to provide robust protection for occupants. In the instance of a crash, these elements come together to protect Explorer driver and passengers inside a safety cage of strength. The array of airbags includes first-row airbags, side seat airbags and side curtain airbags. In the event of an accident, the SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ flashes signal lights and sounds the horn. To help the driver be firmly in control of the Explorer at all times, the SUV also comes with the Electronic Stability Program which comes with a Curve Control functionality to provide optimised braking by each individual wheel. Loaded with features, convenience and connectivity From technologies that make driving easier to innovations that make the in-car experience more intuitive, the Ford Explorer just makes life simpler and better for the driver and the passengers. Key features include: SYNC® with MyFord Touch®: MyFord Touch combines the connectivity of SYNC with more than 10,000 first-level voice commands, a full-colour 8-inch touch screen in the centre stack, and two 4.2-inch LCD screens in the instrument cluster. All these elements create an interactive, rich interface that makes vehicle functions, settings and information easily accessible to the driver through voice, by using steering wheel controls or with a simple tap of the centre stack touch screen. Active Park Assist: The Explorer’s EPAS-enabled Active Park Assist technology gives drivers peace of mind when parallel parking. Once activated, the system scans for a suitable spot, calculates the trajectory and steers the vehicle. The driver continues to control brake and throttle inputs, while the system steers the vehicle throughout the parking manoeuvre. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®): This sensor-based system displays an orange alert in the side mirror when a vehicle is detected entering a blind spot. Cross-traffic alert gives a warning if traffic is detected approaching from the sides, such as when the Explorer is reversing out of a parking space. Adaptive Cruise Control: This feature helps the Explorer maintain a safe distance to other vehicles. If the system detects that the SUV is moving too close to the vehicle in front, it decelerates automatically to maintain the pre-set distance. Once the road is clear again, it will then accelerate back to the chosen cruising speed. It has an additionalCollision Mitigation by Brakingfunction that automatically supplies additional brake pressure if a potential collision is detected. Additionally, the Ford Explorer has a long list of convenience features such as rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone electronic air-conditioning, and automatic headlamps that set it a cut above the rest. “The Ford Explorer simply does everything well,” said Schoch. “Certain to change market perceptions about SUV style, fuel efficiency, technology and user-friendliness, the Explorer will give today’s SUV buyers the attributes they really want and value.”
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NEWS For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com. Follow at www.facebook.com/fordapa, www.twitter.com/fordapa or www.youtube.com/fordapa www.facebook.com/ford www.twitter.com/ford RELEASE AT 17:30 China Standard Time (UTC +8 hours) ON APRIL 22, 2012 Creative, Connected and Compact: EcoSport is Ford’s New Small SUV with Smart, Innovative Technologies The new EcoSport offers an unexpected level of connectivity, safety and convenience in its segment, including Ford SYNC driver connect system with voice control, electronic air-conditioning, Smart Keyless Entry, Ford Power Start and a cooled bin in the glovebox The new global product is also an innovator in safety, with dual front airbags and side curtain airbags. Features that make driving safer and easier include Anti-Lock Brake system, Electronic Stability Program, Hill Launch Assist and rear parking sensors Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) contributes to EcoSport’s target of class-leading fuel economy, and EcoSport offers a wide range of efficient engines to meet the needs and preferences of consumers in every region BEIJING, April 22, 2012 – Compact and agile, the all-new Ford EcoSport is also full of innovative technologies and features. Bringing together features not normally found in this segment, EcoSport offers a driving experience with a superior standard of on-board connectivity, safety and convenience. One of the highlights is the award-winning SYNC driver connect system with voice control. More than 4 million vehicles are currently on the road with SYNC technology. Ford forecasts 9 million additional vehicles will be equipped with SYNC by 2015 globally as it deploys the Ford-exclusive system in products such as the new EcoSport. SYNC sets the trend for a hands-free, voice-activated future. It helps drivers keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road as they choose their favorite music and make calls using voice commands. EcoSport’s digital audio system features a CD/MP3 player, USB and auxiliary slots, iPod connectivity, Bluetooth connection, and a 3.5-inch LCD screen. SYNC will be available in both Mandarin and English in China. The EcoSport also comes with a range of key features such as electric power assisted steering, power windows, remote control locks, dual power side mirrors, Passive Anti-Theft System, Smart Keyless Entry, and Ford Power Start, and rear parking sensors. Climate control and comfort For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com. Follow at www.facebook.com/fordapa, www.twitter.com/ford or www.youtube.com/fordapa 2 The all-new EcoSport offers an advanced climate control system, providing efficiency and comfort, including air-conditioning with pollen filter as standard and optional electronic airconditioning. The all-new small SUV features improved versions of creative solutions, such as the cooled bin inside the glovebox which can chill six 350ml cans when the air conditioning is activated, as well as a storage drawer underneath the passenger seat. Green and efficient Energy efficiency is one of the highlights of the all-new EcoSport. The goal set by Ford in the EcoSport’s development was to become the segment leader in fuel-efficiency with the all-new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EcoBoost™ engine as well as the new 1.5L Ti-VCT petrol engine. The EcoSport’s fuel economy is further enhanced by the availability of the innovative six-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission which combines the efficiency and driving dynamics of a manual gearbox with the convenience of a conventional automatic transmission. Efficiency is also present in every aspect of the vehicle’s design. The SUV’s body was specially developed, including the use of high-strength steel and new designs to optimize weight and fuel efficiency. Advanced Safety The all-new EcoSport was designed to meet the strictest safety standards in the markets in which it will be sold. Its body was developed with design tools and advanced software to reduce weight, combining programmed energy impact absorption zones with an extremely rigid protection cage to protect occupants. The chassis’ stability and robustly built body with high torsional rigidness for occupant protection, 20% better than the previous model sold in South America, are part of the features which give the EcoSport the confidence of a true SUV. The vehicle offers a comprehensive package of safety features including standard dual front airbags (for driver and passenger) and optional side curtain airbags to protect rear-seat passengers in rollover-type accidents. The pelvis bolster provides pelvic protection while the energy-absorbing side door trim provides thoracic and abdominal protection during side impact accidents. The EcoSport is also equipped with advanced active safety technologies such as Anti-Lock Brake System, Electronic Stability Program, and Hill Launch Assist. # # # About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com. Follow at www.facebook.com/fordapa, www.twitter.com/ford or www.youtube.com/fordapa 3 services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com. Contacts: Célio Galvão Craig von Essen South America Asia Pacific and Africa +55 11 4174-9587 cgalvao@ford.com +86-21-38581569
