Ford eNews -- April 10, 2013

DEARBORN, MI--April 10, 2013:

Tough lifestyles need a tough truck
When creating the Ford Atlas Concept, Ford designers set out to balance function with style, and looked to several purpose-built designs for inspiration. Designers sought out a spectrum of ideas for the concept truck ranging from a beautiful, aerodynamic bullet train to a more angled, boxier locomotive-inspired design. Click here for an illustration of the Ford Atlas Concept.

Ford Focus is the best-selling car in the world according to Polk
With 2012 Polk global market registration data now in, Ford Focus is officially the world's best-selling passenger car. F-Series is third; Fiesta comes in as best-selling subcompact.

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor gets a Special Edition
Ford's F-150 SVT Raptor -- the ultimate high-performance off-road truck -- is getting a new Special Edition package for 2014 customers can order that adds more unique touches to the hot-selling pickup.

Ford wins 2013 INFORMS Prize
Ford has been awarded the 2013 INFORMS Prize from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. Ford received the honor for its longtime, company-wide effort to use data science and predictive analytics to improve operations and performance.

Fusion out sailing the seas with Tom Joyner
The all-new Fusion is out on a cruise of the Caribbean Islands as part of the 2013 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. One lucky listener of the Tom Joyner Morning Show or cruise attendee will win keys to a 2013 Ford Fusion.