The Ford Verve Sedan Concept, Now In High-Resolution

Ford_Verve_Sedan_Concept.jpgAlthough Ford's new sedan version of the Verve concept's already been unveiled at the Guangzhou International Auto Show and we've already given you the press release and some low-res shots on the Sedan concept of the Ford Verve, we've just now noticed Ford's released some high-res shots showing off the big-hatch b-car…

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Forget How You Use It - For Ford, It Actually Is The Size Of Your Bolt …

We can't believe we missed this gem of an ad from FoMoCo featuring Mike Rowe. It's a continuation of the "Dirty Job" he's been doing for Ford shilling for the F-150 pickup truck. The man's already talked about five-star crash rating, the leaf springs and the boxed frame. But this ad's the first time Rowe's gotten down to …

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Buy A Ford To "Escape" Boredom And Prevent A Cat From Clawing Your Crotch

We don't think there's any more we've got to say about this other than kudos to FoMoCo for learning how to have some fun with advertising in this new spot for the Ford Escape. They're asking you to "Escape Boredom" and get yourself a brand new re-styled Ford Escape. Because that, in and of itself, is a "Bold Move" for the …

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In An Interesting Turn Of Events, Bull Is Full Of Ford!

Normally, we're busying ourselves pointing out the instances where automaker marketing is just plain bull. But in some cases, as we just found out from this preview of the episode of CNBC's Business Nation airing at 9 AM on Independence Day — Ford's not only selling with a load of bull, it sounds like they're proud…

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Are Bold Moves No Longer Happening Every Day At Ford?

Ford-Bold-Moves.jpgAfter taking another peek at the mulletgasmic commercial for the Ford Taurus we showed yesterday we realized it was missing something we've come to expect on all FoMoCo commercials as of late. To wit, where were the "Bold Moves?" Although the reduction in importance began with the pseudo-"Pepsi Challenge" ad campaign for…

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Ad Watch: Ford Taurus, Brought To You By Mark Fields?

We swear — the dad in the new commercial for the all-new Ford Taurus looks exactly like Mark Fields, mullet and all. Take a look at the commercial above and the gallery below for reference and then you tell us. What do you think — uncanny, isn't it?

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The Detroit News Thinks Ford Is So Innovative, They're 30 Years Ahead…

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Yeah, it's amazing how boldly moving FoMoCo was back in 1956. What other auto company could bring out the 80's model of their import-fighter in the mid-1950's? Only The Detroit News thinks Ford's got that kind of innovative thinking — or at least they think they do based on the picture above, attached to the article…

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Ford's Baby Bold Move: Automaker Closing Seven Children's Day Care…

FoMoCo_Logo_250.jpgAfter yesterday's ginormous $12.7 billion annual loss announcement (and the ensuing declaration of "Big Blue Oval Day" by the press) the Freep's Sarah Webster is all over FoMoCo's recent Bold Move(TM). The embattled Dearborn-based automaker's closing down seven day care centers in three states where Ford facilities are…

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A Bold Move To Stop Making Bold Moves: Ford To Pinch-Hit With Pepsi…

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We'll be over at FoMoCo later this morning to have a look at the first Ford ad spots in a long time that won't be seeking to make all sorts of spunky, feisty and daring movements. According to Mark Truby Bryce Hoffman Detroit News staff reports, the ads will diverge from the Bold Moves campaign we've seen from Ford…

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