Dearborn, Mich., Oct. 14, 2010 - The all-new Ford Explorer has been turning heads with its eye-catching, modern design, and things will be no different when it hits the floor of the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show this year, which will be held Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas.

"It's so new and reinvented, and the styling is standout from the inside out," said Craig Patterson, Ford Explorer marketing manager. "Explorer is the perfect choice?

Hatchbacks have long been popular with foreign car buyers, but not nearly as much in America. But that seems to be changing as more import and domestic vehicles are available with a hatchback option. Ford is among those bringing hatchback...back.

"Ford reports that 60% of the buyers of its new Ford Fiesta minicar are opting for the five-door hatchback," according to USA Today. By contrast, Ford says that only 8.3% of their cars?

Ford has hit a large sales upturn in September, 2010. Auto sales in September increased at a faster pace - surging 46% in the month and 20% for the year.

September auto sales increased at faster than expected pace as consumers snap up smaller cars. So far October sales are slower compared to last year, both at Ford and across the auto industry.

According to market analysts: For the first nine months, total light vehicle sales…

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 7, 2010 - When Ford Motor Company debuts its all-new Focus Electric in late 2011, customers will learn a new way of "refueling" - plugging in instead of gassing up.

While most owners are expected to recharge the zero-emissions, gas-free Focus Electric at home with an optional wall-mounted 240V charging station, they also will have the ability to recharge at remote locations with a standard 120V convenience cord. Both types of connectors will use…