Ford Announces Fiesta ST Race Car and Expanded Plans for Global RallyCross Championship

Posted on February 10, 2013 by randall
Ford Announces Fiesta ST Race Car the Ford's Expanded Partnerships for Global RallyCross Championship

Ford Announces Fiesta ST Race Car and Ford’s Expanded Partnerships for Global RallyCross Championship

Listen up race fans! Ford has announced the Fiesta ST Race car and an upcoming expanded partnership. The 2014 Fiesta ST in many ways a race car that is built for the streets. Now,  Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) fans will be able to get an up-close look at the same car built exclusively for competition at the Chicago Auto Show.

Ford’s global launch of the new Fiesta ST is under way. Ford Racing will soon introduce the ST performance badge in the 2013 season of the Global RallyCross Championship as well as the  Global X Games.

This new move is part of Ford’s expanded Global RallyCross program that capitalizes on the growing popularity of the series and its increased visibility through X Games and some fast-paced personalities, including: Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan and Ken Block.

The first Fiesta ST GRC vehicles will debut this season with Block, Deegan and two-time Global RallyCross champion, Foust. Foust and Deegan will both give performance car enthusiasts and the media their first look at the OlsbergsMSE Fiesta ST GRC race car this week at the Chicago Auto Show.

According to Andreas Eriksson, OlsbergsMSE team principal, “OlsbergsMSE has a good history developing extreme/RallyCross cars. With the longer-term manufacturer relationship with Ford and its technical support, together we will develop even stronger RallyCross cars. ”

“Outside of our technical development, we will also be very focused on providing our drivers with the information and input they need to be the best,” he added. “This is the way our entire OlsbergsMSE program moves forward, together with Ford.”

The Global RallyCross Championship will have a true global presence this year. In addition to five North American events, there will also be four X Games this year with RallyCross competition. Ford is sole automotive sponsor for all four 2013 summer global X Games, which will include the traditional event in Los Angeles and new venues in Brazil, Spain and Germany.

Fiesta is no stranger to success. Check out some highlights from the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship

  • 1-2 finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway by Marcus Gronholm and Foust
  • Sweep at Texas Motor Speedway by Gronholm, Foust and Deegan
  • Silver and bronze at X Games by Block and Deegan
  • Third-place podium finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway by Deegan
  • 1-2 finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Foust and Deegan
  • 1-2 finish at SEMA in Las Vegas with Foust and Deegan
  • Foust clinched second-consecutive GRC Championship, followed by Deegan
  • Ford clinched second-consecutive GRC manufacturer’s championship with four first-place finishes and 12 podium appearances

To learn more, click here. When you’re ready to buy a speedy Fiesta of your own, take the short drive down I-45 to Planet Ford in Spring (serving The Woodlands, Aldine, Tomball and greater Houston and surrounding areas). 

 

Posted in Brian Deegan, Ford Fiesta, Ford Houston, Global RallyCross Championship (GRC), Ken Block, Planet Ford in Spring, Tanner Foust, Uncategorized, X Games | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2013 Ford Fusion and Hybrid Earns 5-star Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA New Car Assessment Program

Posted on January 25, 2013 by randall
2013 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid Earn Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

2013 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid Earn Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

Ford has done it, again!  The 2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid (available at Planet Ford) have been awarded a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration‘s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
According to Ford, the Fusion and Fusion Hybrid feature the Personal Safety System, new safety belt technologies and a total of eight airbags which are designed to provide enhanced protection for vehicle occupants including redesigned seat-mounted side airbags that deploy lower in the pelvis area in addition to the chest and incorporate new venting technology to further enhance side impact protection.

This isn’t the first safety accolade.  In December 2012, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the 2013 Ford Fusion a Top Safety Pick+, the highest recommendation the organization has for vehicle safety.

Top fuel economy, driver assist technology

Going further, Ford boast a variety of other features you’re sure to love. For example, the Fusion and Fusion Hybrid offer leading fuel economy and numerous technologies that help enhance the driving experience, reduce stress and assist the driver.

Fusion provides the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in the midsize car market. Consumers have the choice of a pair of EcoBoostfour-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, an automatic start stop system to shut off the engine at stationary idle, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions.

Ford helps keep drivers alert, informed and out of harms way.  Now, maneuvering parking lots and traveling open roadways is less stressful with Fusion’s available sensor-based BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert. The system utilizes radar to identify and alert a driver if a vehicle is detected in the driver’s blind spot. Cross-traffic alert provides audible and visual alerts when traffic is detected from the sides, such as when backing out of a parking space.

Available Active Park Assist makes parallel parking virtually stress-free. With the press of a button, the system detects an available parallel parking space and automatically steers the vehicle into the space. Drivers control only the gas and brake pedals and transmission gear position.

Other driver assist technologies available on the Fusion include:

Lane Keeping Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rearview Camera
Hill Start Assist
Electronic Parking Break

When you’re ready to test drive the award-winning, all-new Ford Fusion or Fusion Hybrid, take the short drive down I-45 to Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring (serving Houston, The Woodlands, Aldine, Tomball and surrounding areas). Shop and save online anytime at www.PlanetFord45.com!

Posted in Ford, ford fusion, hybrid, New Car, NHTSA, Planet Ford in Spring | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Ford Fusion Energi Connected World Car of 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by randall
Connected World Selects 2013 Ford Fusion Energi as Connected Car of the Year

Connected World Selects 2013 Ford Fusion Energi as Connected Car of the Year

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi named midsize World Connected Car of 2013… that’s right! According to Ford, in an announcement at the 2013 International CES, Connected World Magazine has awarded the all-new Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid the midsize Connected World Connected Car of the Year.

Calm, Cool, Connected!
The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion offers the most complete array of advanced connectivity and driver assist features of any mainstream sedan. The Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid includes standard SYNC® with MyFord Touch® and compatibility with the MyFord® Mobile smartphone app.

“SYNC has helped us evolve as an automaker, to think and act more like a technology company, with a new level of openness and access that has forever changed how we look at our business and respond to our customers,” said Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president, Ford Research and Innovation. “Ultimately, SYNC embodies one of the many things Ford is all about: going further to transform innovative ideas into products that are affordable, attainable and valuable for millions of people.”

The award-winning SYNC system, which is available on all Ford vehicles, allows a driver to connect a phone, tablet and digital media player via Bluetooth® or USB for hands-free calling and media playback using simple voice commands. SYNC with SYNC Services offers a multitude of services powered by the mobile data connection drivers already have. These services include: Traffic, Directions and Information, Vehicle Health Report, 911 Assist among others.

Mobile Power
All Ford plug-in vehicles, including Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, feature the MyFord Mobile app that helps give owners the ability to use any connected mobile phone with a data plan or computer with Internet access when not operating a vehicle to:
1. Find current and projected state of charge information including estimated range and the amount of charge time necessary for additional travel distances
2. Program vehicle charging with utility input, allowing the car to start charging immediately or when electricity prices are lowest with the value charging feature, powered by Microsoft
3. Using features powered by MapQuest® drivers can:
– Locate charging stations and get the destination sent to the vehicle
– Know if the vehicle can reach a specific charge station from its current location with the current charge level
– Create a journey with multiple stops, and determine the likelihood the car has adequate charge for the full journey
– Find the car by creating a route from a mobile phone to the vehicle
4. Receive alerts if the vehicle isn’t charging when it’s scheduled to, or if charging stops unexpectedly due to a power outage, plug removal or other event
5. Receive alerts during recharge when the vehicle has reached a particular preset charge level or has the ability to reach a particular destination
6.Engage remote vehicle preconditioning, using grid power to heat or cool the battery and vehicle interior
7. Remotely lock/unlock doors
8. Use the built-in GPS system to locate the car
9. Download performance and system data
10. Earn various achievements for driving and ownership milestones that can then be posted to your Facebook or Twitter account
11. Fun ways of understanding your driver behavior, with ratings from “Zen” to “zippy”
12. Receive information personalized, depending on which key used

The MyFord Mobile app is available for Apple iOS and Google Android.

To read the full story and learn about ways Ford is helping keep drivers more aware, including using new technologies such as: Lane-Keeping System, Driver Alert System, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ®), active park assist, cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, collision warning and a rear view camera, visit: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=37574. You can also learn more about the Fusion at: http://FordFusionStory.com.

When you’re ready for a test drive, take the short drive down I-45 to Spring, Texas for your next new Ford! We offer superior selection, service and savings for the Spring, The Woodlands and the Houston greater area. Visit www.PlanetFord45.com to see and save, today!

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

All-New Ford Fusion Receives IIHS highest rating, Top Safety Pick+

Posted on December 28, 2012 by randall

2013 Ford Fusion earns Top Safety Pick+ from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

It’s no surprise that the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion is received more accolades. It has now achieved an Acceptable Rating in the challenging new small overlap front crash test and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently named the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion a Top Safety Pick+, the highest recommendation the organization has for vehicle crash safety.

The all-new Fusion features the Personal Safety System, new safety belt technologies and a total of eight airbags, which are designed to protect the vehicle occupants. The Fusion has redesigned seat-mounted side airbags that deploy lower in the pelvis area and incorporate new venting technology to further enhance side impact protection.

Take a look at it and see why people are loving the new Ford Fusion available at Planet Ford in Spring, Texas (serving The Woodlands and greater Houston area). Visit www.PlanetFord45.com to learn more!

 

 

Posted in 100 Hour Sale, Best MPG, ford fusion, Ford Fusion Receives IIHS highest rating, Ford Houston, Fusion earns Top Safety Pick+, Planet Ford in Spring, SYNC | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ford’s Happy Holiday 100-Hour Sellabration!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by randall

Happy Holidays from Planet Ford in Spring, Texas

Happy Holidays from Randall and Sherry Reed and our entire Planet Ford family. We are celebrating the holidays with HUGE savings. Are you ready for a new Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford F-150, Super Duty or want to check out the new C-MAX Hybrid line up? We invite you to come down, see our great selection and take advantage of these amazing year-end deals!

Planet Ford is just a short drive down I-45 in Spring, Texas (serving The Woodlands and greater Houston area). Stop in and see how we can help you save big bucks on your next new Ford!

Shop online anytime at www.PlanetFord45.com. Have a save and wonderful holiday.

Posted in 100 Hour Sale, f-150 houston, Ford, Ford 100 Hour Sale, Ford C-Max, Ford Escape, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, ford fusion, Ford Houston, hybrid, New Car Year End Sale, Planet Ford in Spring, super duty, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ready to Win a Ford F-150 and Toby Keith Weekend Trip?!*

Posted on December 11, 2012 by randall

Do you want to win a new Ford F-150 EcoBoost or Toby Keith Live in Overdrive Event Weekend trip from Ford?

Tick tock, tick tock… Time is running out!  Hurry up to enter to win a Ford F-150 and the ultimate Toby Keith trip. Have you entered, yet?

At Planet Ford on I-45 in Spring (serving The Woodlands and greater Houston areas), we love a good contest, especially when you can win a new Ford!  Right now you can enter to win the “Live in Overdrive” Sweepstakes presented by Ford F-Series for your chance at a weekend on tour with Toby Keith and a brand new Ford F-150 with EcoBoost.

Don’t delay, enter NOW!

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes ends 1/31/13. See Official Rules for details.
Posted in contest, f-150 houston, ford f-150, ford f150 ecoboost, Ford The Woodlands, ford truck houston, Planet Ford Spring Texas, Toby Keith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Delivers Fuel Economy & Torque

Posted on December 5, 2012 by randall

2013 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost delivers Fuel Economy and Torque

When you want to get the job done, you need a truck that will work for you. Fuel efficiency is nice but it has to have the power to back you up.  Bring in the new 2013 Ford F-150. It has the best combination of torque and fuel economy. Check this out…


When you’re ready to get a new Ford F-150, take the short drive down I-45 to Planet Ford in Spring, Texas. We provide top-notch Selection, Savings and Service for our Spring, The Woodlands and greater Houston area neighbors. We are located at 20403 Interstate 45 in Spring. Shop and save online anytime at www.PlanetFord45.com.

 

Posted in f-150 houston, ford f150 ecoboost, ford truck houston, hybrid, Planet Ford in Spring, Uncategorized, We Own Work | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Ford Fiesta Breaking Small-Car Mold with Best Projected MPG, Performance, Personality

Posted on November 28, 2012 by randall

New 2014 Ford Fiesta. Coming to Planet Ford in Spring, Texas in the near future.

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta, which will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is redefining the small car with a projected best 40 mpg-plus fuel economy rating, an updated and stylish new look, and special features and technology that make it the most fun-to-drive car of its size.
Power Up!
The new Fiesta offers up an impressive lineup of powertrain options anchored by the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine that delivers a thrill-packed ride with unrivaled 40 mpg-plus.
Driving Smarter
The Ford Fiesta is loaded with a tons of cool features and technologies that proves small is smart. For example, it is available with the new MyFord Touch®  system with 6.5-inch touch screen that features enhanced voice control, providing drivers more options than ever for navigation, communication and entertainment functions. In addition, the Fiesta still features SYNC® AppLink™ capabilities that were pioneered on the first Fiesta. It allows drivers to access and control Ford-approved smartphone apps with voice commands and vehicle controls while on the go. Turn-by-turn navigation is still part of SYNC Services provided.
Something that is new is the Ford’s MyKey®. It enables parents to encourage safer driving and limit their teenagers’ exposure to risk behind wheel. The system allows owners to configure maximum speed and audio volume limits. Plus, it mutes audio until seat belts are fastened and ensures driver aids, safety systems and more vigorous alerts cannot be deactivated when used.
It’s Personal
Personalization features and great new color combinations make the new Ford Fiesta, which goes on sale next year, a car that is sure to turn some heads.
Performance
Don’t forget about the Fiesta ST. It smokes the competition with the best performance in its class. A new high-output variant of the award-winning 1.6-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine propels Fiesta ST with an anticipated 197 horsepower and 214 lb.-ft. of torque. In comparison, Mini Cooper S makes do with 181 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft., while Chevrolet Sonic RS produces 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft.

Look for the new 2014 Ford Fiesta coming to Planet Ford in Spring, Texas (serving The Woodlands, Greater Houston and surrounding areas) next year. To learn more or shop are HUGE Ford and pre-owned car selection, visit: www.PlanetFord45.com. You can also take the short drive down I-45 to 20403 I-45, Spring, TX 77388.

 Careers
Posted in Best MPG, Ford, Ford Fiesta, Planet Ford in Spring, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Black Friday Deals Are Red Hot at Planet Ford in Spring!

Posted on November 19, 2012 by randall

Black Friday Savings at Planet Ford. Hourly Deals & Get a Gift When You Buy, Too!*

Do you need a new car? Need more room to load up all those holiday gifts? Do you want to save big and get a pre-paid credit card for up to $1,000* just for buying a new Ford?

At Planet Ford, we have all that and more! Visit www.PlanetFord45.com to see all the ways we can help you save this holiday weekend… hour by hour! Take the short drive down I-45 to Planet Ford in Spring (serving The Woodlands and Greater Houston area).

*No two offers can be combined. Available with select models. See dealer for details.
Posted in Black Friday Ford Deals, Certified Pre-Owned Ford, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, ford f-150, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, ford fusion, Ford Houston, Planet Ford in Spring, super duty | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Car Connection’s 2013 Ford Fusion Video Road Test

Posted on November 13, 2012 by randall

In celebration of Ford Night Out on November 15th at Planet Ford, we wanted to share some of the great reviews around the star of the Ford Night Out event… the 2013 Ford Fusion.

As The Car Connection says in their review, “It is one of the best-looking new cars of the year–but it’s more than just a pretty face.” In fact, The Car Connection says that the all-new Ford Fusion is one of their favorite family sedans, and one of the top-rated vehicles at The Car Connection, too.

Check out their full video review…

 

When you’re ready to shop for a new Fusion or any new Ford, take the short drive down I-45 to Spring (serving The Woodlands and greater Houston area). Or shop online anytime at www.PlanetFord45.com.

Don’t forget to RSVP for our Ford Night Out event on Nov. 15th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Planet Ford in Spring. We will have refreshments, prizes, and more! Enter the VIP Guest Judge Experience via video courtesy of American Idol. Plus, when you RSVP, you’ll be entered to win a 2013 Ford Fusion. Learn more on our Facebook page.

Posted in ford fusion, Ford Houston, ford night out, Ford The Woodlands, ford video road test, New Car, Planet Ford Events, Planet Ford in Spring, Planet Ford Spring Texas | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment