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Ford eNews --Week of Nov. 28, 2012


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DEARBORN, MI--Nov. 28, 2012:

2014 Ford Fiesta debuts; Fiesta ST to launch in North America
Ford's new Fiesta, debuting today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will redefine the small car with a projected best 40 mpg-plus fuel economy rating with the available 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine, an exciting new look, and special features and technology that make it the most fun-to-drive car of its size. Ford is expected to have the hottest hatch around with the new Fiesta ST.

Fiesta adds improved MyFord Touch
The latest trend in consumer electronics is the miniaturization of the gadgets we love, while packing them with even more performance. Ford is following suit; beginning next year it will offer MyFord Touch® with a new 6.5-inch LCD touch screen available on the 2014 Fiesta.  more

Octane Academy returns for second season
Don't blink, because you won't want to miss Octane Academy season two, this time featuring the all-new Fiesta ST. Ford, creator of the popular competition motorsports reality show, is joining with Alli Sports and broadcasting six hours on NBC Sports Network. The season begins in June, the finale airs July 28 on NBC.

Ford Focus earns top safety ratings
The 2013 Ford Focus received a top safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Focus earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA's NCAP testing, which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover.

Lincoln, reinvented
Lincoln is celebrating its heritage and looking to the future at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Seven vintage Lincolns, each selected for their historical significance, are on the stand today. Tomorrow, the all-new MKZ premium midsize sedan takes the stage, signaling the brand's reinvention.