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DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 - The AutoWeek editorial team has named Ford Vertrek the Best Concept of the 2011 North American International Auto Show. The Vertrek concept rose above such contenders as the Mini Paceman, GMC Sierra All Terrain HD and Toyota Prius C to win the coveted award.

"Ford has been so focused on serious stuff such as small cars and fine-tuning production models that it hasn't had a lot of time to craft…

For over a decade the Ford Explorer has been the pinnacle of SUV design. At one point, it was the fastest selling vehicle in its class. The all new Ford Explorer has achieved an even greater plateau - being named North American Truck of the Year by a panel of automotive journalists.

Explorer, the pioneer truck-based SUV of the 1990's, was redesigned last year on be built on a single-body car platform. This transformed it…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a U.S. non-profit organization, has named the 2011 Ford Explorer a TOP SAFETY PICK for 2011. The Ford Explorer is a long-time bestseller, earning top ratings in frontal impact tests since 2002. This is, however, the first time the Explorer has earned an official designation from the IIHS, receiving top ratings in frontal, side, and rear-impact tests, as well as roof strength tests.

The 2011 Ford Explorer…

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 28, 2010 - The all-new 2012 Ford Focus is the first beneficiary of a new class-exclusive Ford technology that employs downhill skiing and snowboarding moves to increase vehicle stability in turns.

Engineered to increase novice driver confidence by adding a finer sense of control in curves, the next-generation Focus will please enthusiast drivers as well with the addition of a vehicle stability control system previously reserved for premium sports cars.