2011 Ford Fiesta NADAguides Car of the Month

From NADAguides:

NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, names the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta the NADAguides Car of the Month for May.


The 2011 Ford Fiesta was selected as the NADAguides Car of the Month based on the vehicle's quality of engineering inside and out, driving comfort, fuel efficiency, overall value, and wealth of features above and beyond what is expected in its class.

Increased consumer interest for the Ford Fiesta on NADAguides.com also played a role in the vehicle's selection as the Car of the Month. NADAguides' market analysts saw an increase in consumer interest for the Ford Fiesta of nearly 55 percent during the first quarter of 2011, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2010, and expect to see that percentage continue to increase over the coming months considering rising gas prices and the Fiesta's ability to reach 40 mpg on the highway.

NADAguides analysts agree that the Fiesta's tagline – "It's a Pretty Big Deal" – is extremely fitting for this feature loaded, sub-compact vehicle that scored a "Top Safety Pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The technology, performance and options of the Fiesta are not typically found in a sub-compact vehicle priced under $20,000, and NADAguides analysts foresee this vehicle making a large impact on Ford's overall sales in the coming months with 2 body styles and 5 trim levels available to car shoppers.

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Ford Fiesta Earns Top Safety Ratings in Largest Auto Markets

The Ford Fiesta has become the first car in its segment to earn top safety ratings in the World's largest auto markets:

•Ford Fiesta adds five-star safety rating in China to similar top ratings in Europe and Australia/New Zealand


•Fiesta reaches 1 million sales in Europe, total global sales are 1,140,000

•In North America, the 2011 Ford Fiesta earned a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – the first car in its segment to do so under new test standards

•More than 55 percent of Fiesta body structure is made from ultra-high-strength steel

The Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to earn top crash test ratings in each of the world’s largest auto markets that perform safety testing, the U.S., China and Europe.
“Ford is committed to safety, including our efforts to deliver top crash test ratings that customers look to when choosing new vehicles,” said Sue Cischke, group vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety. “Fiesta is the latest example of that safety commitment, and shows that a small, fuel-efficient car can deliver top safety.”
Testing agencies in the U.S., China, Europe and Australia/New Zealand rate the Ford Fiesta at the top of the list for crash ratings. Fiesta’s latest maximum five-star safety rating was awarded by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center under the China New Car Assessment Program, or C-NCAP. This follows maximum five-star ratings in Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta, the only car in its segment to earn a Top Safety Pick from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety under its new test standards, continues to earn recognition in major global markets for its safety performance and rating in independent third-party testing.

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Lakewood Fordland Has 2011 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Models

Looking for a 2011 Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicle?  Lakewood Fordland has a great variety in stock.  Stop by to see:

2011 Ford Edge
2011 Ford Escape
2011 Ford Expedition
2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 Ford Focus
2011 Ford Fusion
2011 Ford F-250
2011 Ford F-350
2011 Lincoln Navigator
2011 Mercury Milan

2011 Ford Fiesta Sales Show Trend Toward Hatchbacks

The sales of the 2011 Ford Fiesta show the popularity of five-door (hatchback) vehicles:

• New 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback sales are countering conventional wisdom about hatch popularity in the U.S. market; Ford also is preparing to launch its all-new Focus in both hatch and sedan bodystyles
• When Focus goes on sale, Ford will be the only full-line auto manufacturer to offer its B- and C-segment small cars in both sedan and hatch bodystyles in the U.S. market
• American buyers may be showing shift to the utility of hatch configurations seen in other countries; European hatch take rates approach 99 percent in C-segment vehicles

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Ford IPad App Brings Fiesta to Life

A new app for the IPad brings the 2011 Ford Fiesta to life:

• New Ford Fiesta is adding an app for the Apple iPad to its list of technology offerings, providing users with interactive product information, photos, videos and available custom offerings
• Fiesta is the first Ford vehicle to use an app to deliver a one-of-a-kind interactive brochure experience
• The now available Fiesta App for iPad offers an interactive perspective on the vehicle’s 15 class-exclusive features, 40 mpg story, connectivity and accessories

The Fiesta app is available free at ITunes.

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Ford Fiesta Earns 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick

The Ford Fiesta is proving that small can be safe!  The vehicle earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick honor:

• The 2011 Ford Fiesta has earned a 2010 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) – it is the first mini-car to do so since the introduction of a new roof strength test
• Fiesta’s energy-absorbing body structure is optimized for strength and stiffness and designed to absorb and redirect crash forces away from the passenger compartment
• Fiesta features the most standard airbags in the mini-car segment and standard stability control – a requirement for any Top Safety Pick vehicle
• Ford has the most Top Safety Picks of any automaker

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Ford Makes it Easy to Personalize Your Ford Fiesta

Ford's new Fiesta will offer a variety of personalization options:

• All-new 2011 Ford Fiesta comes with design cues that make it stand out, but owners can also add their own personal touch with available Ford Custom Accessories and graphics
• Accessory options include exterior or interior design items such as illuminated gear indicator shift knob and rear spoiler, even a kayak carrier to haul outdoor gear
• Customers can order a body-side tattoo, or choose from one of 18 available graphics to put their own mark on Fiesta

“Fiesta has one of the most diverse and extensive factory-orderable offerings of any of our vehicles,” said Richard Anderson, planning manager, Ford Vehicle Personalization. “We’re pleased by the take-rates on early Fiesta orders, which are about twice as high as we’ve seen on any other vehicle line.”

The accessories ordered the most include items such as:

Interior protection package, which comes with all-weather floor mats and a rear cargo area protector
Exterior protection package, which includes splash guards and a rear bumper protector
Illuminated interior accessory package, with illuminated front door sill plates and shift knob

A rear roof spoiler exclusive to the hatchback is a chiseled head-turner that matches Fiesta colors. Want your Fiesta to look like it’s ready to take to the track? A four-piece, race-inspired body kit comes with a sculpted front air dam, side skirts and a sleek rear valance.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s a kayak carrier, a bike carrier and a roof rack to help transport gear. An armrest with a generous storage bin is also available, and folds up between the seats for convenience.

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Ford Fiesta Model Certified at 40 mph Highway

The 2011 Ford Fiesta with 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission has been EPA certified at 40 mpg Highway.  That makes it the most fuel-efficient in its class.

• Ford Fiesta with the six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission has been EPA certified for 40 mpg highway and 29 mpg city delivering class-leading fuel economy
• Fiesta features several fuel-saving technologies including its PowerShift automatic transmission, Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing, Electric Power Assist Steering, aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff and enhanced aerodynamics
• Fiesta joins Fusion Hybrid – America’s most fuel efficient midsize sedan – and other class leaders like Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrids, Ford Ranger, Mustang V-6 and Super Duty offering best-in-class fuel economy

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2011 Ford Fiesta to Feature Voice Control of Smartphone Apps

Ford is introducting another first on their 2011 Ford Fiesta:  SYNC Applink.

• Ford will first offer SYNC® AppLink, a downloadable software program, on the 2011 Fiesta, allowing owners to access and control AndroidTM and BlackBerry® smartphone apps with voice commands and vehicle controls
• Pandora internet radio, Stitcher “smart radio” and Orangatame’s OpenBeak are the first SYNC-enabled mobile applications
• Ford to create SYNC developer community with launch of new “Mobile Application Developer Network” (www.syncmyride.com/developer), giving developers a pathway to partner with Ford on SYNC-enabled applications
• Ford’s platform approach with SYNC is poised to harness smartphone app development and mobile web access; apps expected to be a $4 billion industry by 2012; analysts predict the mobile device to become the No. 1 source for Internet access by

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Ford Proves Small Cars Can Be Quiet

The 2011 Ford Fiesta has proven that even small cars can offer a quiet, comfortable ride:

• 2011 Ford Fiesta meets the same noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) standards as larger Ford cars, resulting in class-leading small car quiet
• Fiesta is measurably quieter than leading compact and subcompact cars, including the Toyota Yaris and Corolla, and the Honda Fit
• Fiesta body structure was designed with ultra-high-strength steels for rigidity, resulting in a quiet, rattle-free ride

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Fiesta Movement Chapter 2 Kicks Off

• Fiesta Movement agents kick off Chapter 2. In the first mission, Fiesta becomes the agents’ passport to explore what makes their city buzz. Agents will create a wallscape mural that doubles as a guide to their top 10 favorite places in their city
• Once each map is completed, it will be highlighted through a variety of media. Followers will be able to attend an event at one of the selected locations with other Fiesta Movement fans
• The 2011 Ford Fiesta goes on sale this summer offering best-in-class fuel economy, 15 class-exclusive technologies and personalization, all in a small car package

 
Fiesta Movement agents are ready to kick-start their adventure, and their first mission has them showing off why Fiesta is all about urban adventure. Agent teams will create a wallscape mural that doubles as a functional guide to their 10 favorite places and activities that make their city buzz. Many teams have partnered with local artists and graphic designers to bring their map to life.

The mural will be in place for three weeks and during that time each agent team will host an event at one of the featured locations, where the community can meet the agents and fellow Fiesta Movement followers. Followers will be able to check in at the wall mural and each of the 10 locations via FourSquare. Each mural will also be tagged with a unique SMS code, which fans and followers can text for more information.

Throughout the mission, agents will document their adventure and post it on their team page where fans and followers can be part of the experience online at www.fiestamovement.com. The best content will be recognized based on community engagement and online consumer interaction and will then be amplified locally and nationally.

The wallscapes will be featured at:


Atlanta – 755 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Boston – 1486 Tremont Street
Chicago – Intersection of N Milwaukee Avenue & W Evergreen Avenue
Chicago – 2500 N Halsted Street
Dallas – 2820 Greenville Avenue
Denver – 3900 W Colfax Avenue
Detroit – 323 E 4th Street
Houston – 811 Richmond Street
Los Angeles – 7753 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles – Intersection of Ocean Front Walk & 19th Avenue
Miami – 46 NW 36th Street
New York – Church Street (between Spring Street & Houston Street)
New York– Intersection of Classon Avenue and Greene Avenue
Orlando – 730 N Mills Avenue
Philadelphia – 1108 South Street
Philadelphia – Intersection of W Girard Avenue & N Mascher Street
Phoenix – 301 North Gilbert Road (Gilbert, AZ)
San Diego – Intersection of 30th Street & Redwood Street
San Francisco – Intersection of 26th Street & Mission Street
Seattle – Intersection of 2nd Avenue and Bell Street

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2011 Ford Fiesta Unveiled at LA Auto Show

Forget the Fiesta of old;  the new 2011 Ford Fiesta is based on the successful Euro-spec version with minor changes for the US market.  Ford unveiled the 2011 Ford Fiesta at the LA Auto Show last week.  Great gas mileage, sporty handling and a wide range of trim levels/ options are sure to make this a popular car in the new year.  The vehicle is expected to be available at dealerships in early 2010.

Contact Lakewood Fordland for more information on the much-awaited 2011 Ford Fiesta!