Ford Transit Connect Plug-In Hybrid Trial Expands to Cologne
Ford is expanding its trial of the Transit Connect Plug-In Hybrid to a third city in the spring of 2019. Ford announced this week that the City of Cologne will join London and Valencia in testing out the fleet capabilities of the Transit Connect PHEV when a fleet of 10 vans are provided to public […]
2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is Most Efficient Small Van at 29 MPG
Go back about a decade and find someone on the street. Ask them if they think it’s possible for a van to get 29 mpg on the highway. Don’t stop to do anything else. Definitely don’t bet on baseball games or buy shares in Google. Just ask that question and get into the time machine. […]
[Photos] Jim Belushi Wants You to Know That the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is for Baby Boomers
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These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find something not geared toward appealing to millennials—particularly when it comes to automotive—which is why it’s somewhat unique that Ford is being so forthcoming about its new Transit Connect Wagon being geared toward baby boomers. How geared toward boomers is the Transit Connect Wagon? Read this sentence from Ford’s […]
Ford Transit Connect and F-350 Win Edmunds.com Awards
Both the 2015 Ford Transit Connect van and the F-350 Super Duty came out with awards in Edmunds.com’s 2015 Best Retained Value Awards. The Transit Connect took the award for Edmunds.com 2015 Best Retained Value Small Commercial Van, and the 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty was named the Edmunds.com 2015 Best Retained Value Heavy Duty […]
2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon: The #unminivan
There are certain words in our cultural lexicon that just carry all sorts of unflattering connotations. One of those words: minivan. There it is. Stew on it a moment. You’ll no doubt conjure up thoughts of all things lame and uninteresting, and it’s really not all that fair. The minivan, for all intents and purposes, […]
The Ford Transit Connect Gets Endorsed by the ‘Vertically Gifted’
Tall people seem to get all the breaks in life: they can reach things on the top shelf, ride whatever rollercoaster their heart desires, and possibly even dunk a basketball, but there are some shortcomings to being so tall (see what we did there?). One of those challenges is buying a vehicle that is able […]
Customized Ford Transit Connect Vans Showcase Versatility
In the simplest definition, Transformers are Autobots led by Optimus Prime that turn into everyday machinery, such as a semi-truck or a fighter jet, to hide their identity on Earth. While the 2014 Ford Transit Connect isn’t exactly up to par with Optimus Prime on the transforming into a robot front, some of the top […]
Taxi! Ford Reveals 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi, Transit Connect Taxi
Hailing a cab may seem like a less chic choice for getting around with the advent of ride-sharing and other ride-hailing services, but Ford is looking to help cabbies get a bit of their old swagger back. The introduction of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Taxi and 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Taxi will give cab […]
Ford Donating Five Transit Connect Cargo Vans to Hunger Relief Organizations
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and Ford is looking to do its part to help those who are less fortunate in five major cities across America by donating five Transit Connect cargo vans to hunger relief organizations. The automaker is providing Transit Connect vans to groups in Kansas City, Louisville, Miami, Phoenix, and Dallas for the purposes […]
Ford Transit, Transit Connect Popular with Small Business Owners
Ford says that the results of a survey co-conducted with Manta reveal that it is imperative for vehicles used by owners of small businesses to also serve the functions required of a family-oriented passenger vehicle. This, of course, indicates that Ford’s new Transit Connect is among the smartest choices for customers looking to expand their […]
Ford Donates Five Transit Connect Vans to American Red Cross
This week, Ford donated five new Transit vans to the American Red Cross for use at five different locations across the United States: Lexington, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Cleveland, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; and its hometown of Detroit, Michigan. “The American Red Cross is often first on the scene to assist those in need, and these Ford […]
2014 Transit Connect Most Popular in Ford Mobility Motoring Reimbursement Program
Ford has announced that customers participating in the Ford Mobility Motoring Reimbursement Program choose the Transit Connect more than any other vehicle. This popularity is being chalked up to a number of unique and passenger-friendly features such as low interior floor for better loading, taller rear door clearance, and wider-opening front driver and passenger doors. […]
Ford Donates Transit Connect WellCar to University of Kansas
Ford has donated a new Ford Transit Connect to the University of Kansas to become the school’s first WellCar, which will bring medical care to rural patients for the coming year. Unfortunately, people in rural areas may need to travel for hours to receive medical care, which can aggravate or add anxiety to their illness […]
Ford and MAKE Magazine Create Custom Transit Connect Wagons for Make Faire
Two custom-built Transit Connect Wagons from Ford and MAKE magazine were put on display at Maker Faire events in San Francisco and New York to show off the van’s ability to be exactly what customers want it to be. [ See the custom Transit Connect wagons in our gallery below ] MAKE Magazine has been […]
Ford Swipes Five Stars for Transit Connect Wagon Safety Rating
According to a recent press release from the Blue Oval, the latest Ford Transit Connect Wagon safety rating is in, and it’s pretty darn bright. The Transit Connect nabbed five stars during testing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the administration’s highest possible rating. “Transit Connect Wagon gives people on the go a […]
Ford, Lincoln Named One of MilitaryTimes’ Best for Vets Employers
Ford and Lincoln was the only dealership network in the industry honored in MilitaryTimes’ Best for Vets: Employers 2019 list, which recognizes businesses and organizations that support and hire veterans. “This recognition is a credit to our ongoing efforts with connecting transitioning military and veterans with great job opportunities at Ford and Lincoln dealerships across […]
Ford Shows Off New C-V2X Technologies at ITS America
Ford Motor Company is one of the leading automakers pushing toward the implantation of cellular vehicle-to-everything technology, and two new innovations demonstrate its continued leadership in that field. Ford Connected Vehicle Platform and Product Executive Director Don Butler writes in Medium this month that Ford showed off two new C-V2X advancements aimed at improving safety […]
Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Wins 11th IEPOTY Award
Since its introduction in 2012, the Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has been on a real tear not just with customers, but with experts and critics. Over that time, the small and efficient EcoBoost has racked up 11 International Engine and Powertrain of the Year awards, including its most recent: the 2019 IEPOTY award in the […]
