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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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2015 Focus four-door sedan. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. These include a new shock absorber valve design providing improved interior quietness, and a change to the rear suspension to give drivers a more connected feel to the road. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. Enhanced SYNC AppLink.

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Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

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are now moving to context and areas of consumer experience with features like IoT and connectivity technologies are becoming the new core. With ~$6 billion invested in automotive start-ups in FY 2015, new companies are booming. It stated that the traditional core areas such as car body design, fuel economy etc.,

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