Ford News & Events

RS, the hottest hatch in the Focus lineup, is finally coming to America! It recently made its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show, where viewers got to scope out the car firsthand. Many auto enthusiasts have longed for the RS, begging Ford to bring it to the U.S. and now that dream has come true.

Shoppers can expect it to go to market in spring 2016 and it’ll be the best RS yet, with a new turbocharged engine, all-wheel-drive system and other updates! The drool-worthy hatchback is going to get a tweaked version of…

A Chinese farmer with a background in fine arts recruited the help of his son to create these amazing life-sized Transformers sculptures. The robot movie series is highly popular in China and the duo’s giant replicas of characters like Bumblebee and Optimus Prime are hot sellers.

In his spare time father Yu Zhilin used old scrap parts from deserted cars and downloaded pictures and instructions from the Internet to create his first Transformers sculpture. He started back in 2007 and it took him three years to complete the first one. In 2010, he and his son Lu Yingyun began…

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The 2015 Ford Mustang has officially debuted around the globe and as buyers start to snatch up their own piece of pony heaven, the automaker is taking stock of many of their preferences. One of the biggest non-surprises that Ford found was that Mustang drivers prefer the color red.

The actual color name is “Race Red,” and Ford found that the bright hue was the number one color of choice for Mustang drivers globally. The top choice for those living in Europe or China, a red ‘Stang is funnily enough not the number one choice in the U.S. Here…

U.S. News & World Report has dubbed the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid the Best Hybrid Car for Families. This is the fourth consecutive year the Fusion Hybrid has earned this honor for its incredible capabilities and first-class features. On sale now at Mall of Georgia Ford, the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a reliable, safe sedan that is just right for you and your family.

In order to select a vehicle for its hybrid award, U.S. News & World Report to into consideration safety and reliability ratings, automotive reviews, family-friendly amenities, seating accommodation and cargo space. With this in mind…

The biggest feature on the all-new 2015 F-150 is the truck's all-aluminum body frame. Ford has been touting this new frame for over a year now, praising its strong, lightweight design. For many though, an aluminum body frame on such a powerful work truck may seem a bit odd. In order to show you what a remarkable feat the new aluminum F-150 really is, we've broken down what's inside this all-new frame and what you can expect out of this game-changing truck.

Military-Grade Aluminum 

When we think about aluminum, most people will immediately picture the foil that…

The final few weeks of winter are now upon us and what's a better way to enjoy these last weeks of cold weather than a fun night of ice skating? At the Ice Rink at Sugar Hill, guests can skate the night away right in the heart of Buford. Open since late November, the Ice Rink at Sugar Hill is closing on March 1, so bring the family to this fun local event for a guaranteed good time.

The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill boasts several exciting features, including yummy concession stands, skate training sessions for beginners and a…

A big congratulations to the 2015 Ford F-150. The mega-popular pickup truck just won the North American Truck/Utility of the Year award - one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry. The award winners were announced at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

The pickup came out on top, beating several top contenders by nearly 100 points. Winners were chosen by a panel of 57 North American jurors, who voted on their favorite new car and truck for 2015. They chose their picks based on factors, such as design, safety, value and innovation.

The F-150 is one of…

Ford has finally decided to make efforts to cut their 27 global platforms down to just eight. The company hopes to reduce costs by making the switch and also do away with any complexities associated with the large number of platforms. Additionally, they have plans to launch over 15 new products this year across the globe, giving fans a lot to look forward to throughout 2015.

The news about Ford's decision to reduce their platforms to eight was just recently announced by Ford President and CEO Mark Fields. He claimed the original plan was to cut them down to…

Explore Gwinnett County's finest cuisine at Restaurant Week! From July 20-24, 2014, many of the best gourmet restaurants in metro Atlanta will be offering special three-course dinners for a discounted price, giving you an opportunity to try out several dishes from some of the most popular eateries in town.

Over a dozen restaurants are featured, such as favorites like The Melting Pot, Kaets Steak House and Marlow's Tavern! See the complete list below. Meals range from fun fondue to classic Italian and Mexican, along with other exotic and American cuisine. Just a few of the taste-bud pleasing dishes…

Buford's local environmental and heritage center will have several fun events and exhibits for families to enjoy this summer! In addition to hosting a Fabulous Fourth Family Fun Night on Independence Day, GEHC will also offer an interactive Amusement Park Science exhibit now through September and ongoing shows at the Discover Dome Theater, where visitors can take space-trotting tours through the galaxies.

Amusement Park Science
With 12 hands-on activities and an adorable animated tour guide, Newt the newt, this educational exhibit explores the physics behind classic amusement park attractions. There's a Create-a-Coaster area, bumper cars, interactive videos and…

Have you ever wondered what a dog experiences when left inside of a parked car on a hot day? One veterinarian in North Carolina did, so he conducted an experiment to measure how quickly temperatures rise inside of a vehicle's cabin over a period of 30 minutes. No pets were used in the experiment; rather Dr. Ernie Ward sat in the car himself and after the half hour passed he was soaking in sweat. Watch the video now.

When the test was conducted, it was an average summer day in NC with temperatures around 94 degrees. Ward rolled all…

Making changes to the world's best-selling vehicle is a risky proposition. However, Ford tackled it with grace when giving the 2015 Focus a comprehensive refresh. Changes cover a broad spectrum of areas, including design, technology and suspension. Read on to find out why critics are buzzing about this year's changes.

Highlights for the new 2015 Ford Focus include:

• Available 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine offers great efficiency and is paired exclusively with a new six-speed manual
• The cabin receives new seat trims, a new center console with adjustable cupholders and an available heated steering wheel
• Added safety options include…

Five decades ago, Ford placed a Mustang on top of the Empire State Building, one of the world's most famous attractions, and now for the car's 50th anniversary they've performed the same feat once again. Today, the legendary roadster is four inches wider and seven inches longer, so transporting it to the top of the building was even more difficult. See photos below!

To achieve this act, a technical team carefully disassembled a special display Mustang, "cutting" the car in just the right places to create sections that were taken up elevators on custom-made racks. Once everything…

In the mid to late '60s, directors began placing cameras on and inside of cars to make viewers feel like they were right in the middle of the action. Fast forward five decades later and many of these first-person perspective tricks are still being utilized. For example, in the recently released film "Need for Speed," director Scott Waugh opted for close-up, high-intensity car scenes and real stunts, many of which were performed in the new Ford Mustang.

For the movie, which hit theaters on Mar. 14, Waugh used seven modified 2014 Mustangs and an early prototype of the 2015 Ford…