Ford Taurus

The 2013 Ford Taurus is even more refined for the 2013 model year - with better fuel economy, more technology, enhanced design, improved craftsmanship and sharpened driving dynamics. (AP Photo/Ford)

2012 Ford - GT500 Press Event

Ford Motor Co. has done a fast-forward with its 2013 Shelby GT500. This performance machine is powered by an aluminum 5.8 liter supercharged V8 engine that pumps out 662 hp., making the 2013 Shelby GT500 the most powerful production car in North America starting at $54,200.

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid

Ford Motor Co. has become a major player in the Hybrid Segment with its 2013 line of C-Max Hybrid, shown here, a plug-in C-Max Energi, Focus Electric and Fusion Hybrid models on display at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum

For 2013, Ford is the lead horse in a race to deliver best-in-class towing capacity and payload. At 500 pounds more than its nearest competitor, the 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks deliver a segment leading 18,500 pounds towing capability.

Ford Fiesta

The subcompact 2013 Ford Fiesta rings the fuel economy bell at 40 mpg from a gas stingy four-cylinder engine for a bargain price of $13,200.

Lincoln MKX

Intuitive interior surroundings fill Lincoln vehicles. Button-busy dashboards are history, replaced by sleek controls that manage a variety of functions by sliding a finger across a thin horizontal crystal on the center stack. The luxury brand’s MyLincoln Touch display top the console with a…

Ford Dont Say Minivan

This undated image provided by Ford shows the Transit Connect Wagon. To the average buyer, or, in fact, to everyone outside of Ford Motor Co., the Transit Connect Wagon is Ford's first minivan after a six-year hiatus, but the Transit Connect Wagon, which is based on Ford's Transit Connect co…

Ford Fusion Hybrid

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid achieves exotic looks and 47 mpg on the highway.

Production to start in summer in Chicago

Production of the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport will begin at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant this summer, company spokeswoman Angie Kozleski said.

Police vehicle commanding attention

Built on the platform of the Ford Taurus sedan or Ford Explorer utility vehicle, the Police Interceptor, shown here at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, replaced the Crown Victoria police car when the Chicago Assembly Plant began producing the vehicle January. Production of the Crown Victoria in O…

Lincoln MKZ Concept at NAIAS

Premium luxury brand Lincoln reveals its future design vision with the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Concept

2012 Ford F-Series Super Duty

The 2012 Ford F-Series Super Duty further underscores Ford's Built Ford Tough legacy and is the most fuel efficient heavy-duty pickup.

2013 Ford Escape

The 2013 Ford Escape will be the first SUV to use gesture-based technology - similar to that found in video games - to open the rear liftgate. A gentle kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper activates the system and raises the liftgate. The same kicking motion closes the liftgate…

2013 Ford Fusion

With must–have technologies including a lane–keeping system, adaptive cruise control, active part assist and MyFord Touch, the all–new Ford Fusion shows how Ford is delivering features customers truly want and value. Fusion brings the broadest selection of fuel–efficient power–trains in the …

2012 Ford F-150 FX Appearance Package

Debuting a sinister and sporty look, the new 2012 F-150 FX appearance package offers a unique 20-inch black wheel, a stylized bodyside graphic and black badges with red lettering. Customized interior touches include black leather seating surfaces with red trim, brushed-metal surfaces and a r…

2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid build's on the legacy of the first vehicle to combine SUV capability with the outstanding fuel economy and low environmental impact of a full hybrid vehicle.

2012 Lincoln MKZ Concept

Introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new MKZ Concept provides a strong hint at the direction Lincoln is taking with its next-generation MKZ midsize sedan and other future Lincoln models.

Ford Explorer part of Legoland partnership

A Ford Explorer, largely built out of Lego bricks, was shown Monday at Ford Motor Co.'s Chicago Assembly Plant. The Explorer is made of more than 380,000 Lego bricks and marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between between Ford and the Legoland Florida theme park.

Interior Revival: Widgets That Make Us Smile

Active Park Assist: Available on the 2010 Ford Escape, Active Park Assist uses an ultrasonic-based sensing system and Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to position the vehicle for parallel parking, calculate the optimal steering angle and quickly steer the vehicle into a parking spot.

Ford's flagship sedan in line for upgrades

The 2013 Ford Taurus Limited will offer luxury levels of customer comfort, convenience and connectivity technologies, while still projected to deliver up to 31 highway mpg when fitted with 2.0-liter EcoBoost power, according to the company.

Explorer pursues police package

The Chicago Assembly Plant will build the Ford Explorer police utility and Ford Taurus police sedan, which are expected to be on the streets by late summer.

Auto companies amass car conveniences

The Ford C-MAX iintroduces a new key fob that stays in your pocket. You can open the rear deck lid by merely moving your foot under the center of the rear bumper. The movement trips a sensor and the rear deck lid pops up.

The in-vehicle digital invasion

MyFord Touch addresses the way a driver connects and interacts with a vehicle's electronic screens and controls. It attempts to enhance this experience by making the interaction more personal and intuitive.

Charging future transportation — today

The Ford Focus Electric at this year's Chicago Auto Show is Ford's first all-electric passenger car and one of five new electrified vehicles Ford will deliver in 2012.

Chevy, Ford take top honors

The 2011 Ford Explorer, built at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant, is the North American Truck of the Year, winning the award over Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Charging future transportation — today

Nancy Gioia, global director of electrification for Ford Motor Co., charges the Ford Focus Electric during the vehicle's reveal in New York City. The Ford Focus Electric is Ford's first all-electric passenger car and one of five new electrified vehicles Ford will deliver by 2012.

Explorer pursues police package

The 2011 Ford Explorer now is available in Base, XLT and Limited models with standard front- or optional four-wheel drive powered by a 3.5-liter, V6 engine that has 290 horsepower mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The new Explorer has 25 percent better fuel economy than the vehicl…

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Lincoln enters the gasoline-electric hybrid race with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, which achieves fuel-efficiency beyond 40 miles per gallon around town.