Posted on March 23, 2009 by The HMSS Editors
Ford Motor Co. has had a long association with the James Bond film series, most recently with Quantum of Solace. But the Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker’s involvement with 007 probably peaked with Thunderball.
The company’s cars not only saturate Sean Connery’s fourth 007 outing, but the automaker’s CEO, Henry Ford II (1917-1987), worked as an extra and [...]
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Posted on November 21, 2008 by The HMSS Editors
Ford Motor Co., before the U.S. release of Quantum of Solace had marketed the subcompact Ka driven by Olga Kurylenko. But the Ford vehicles that got the most screen time were a few Edge wagons. Ford put out another press release to highlight the appearance of the Edges. To read it, just click, HERE .
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Posted on November 12, 2008 by The HMSS Editors
No spoilers here with less than 48 hours before Quantum of Solace is released in the U.S. However, one of our editors attended an advance screening and provides this product placement report.
Eon had publicized the fact that Bond would drive an Aston Martin again. So, no surprise there. Ford Motor Co. has emphasized its redesigned [...]
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Posted on November 9, 2008 by The HMSS Editors
The Nov. 9 Chicago Tribune includes photos of cars (and other transportation) featured in James Bond movies. They’ve been restored and maintained by the Ian Fleming Foundation under one of its vice presidents, Doug Redenius.
Thanks to the Internets, you don’t have to go to Chicago to see them. Just click click HERE.
And you [...]
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Posted on October 28, 2008 by The HMSS Editors
Ford Motor Co., not content to just having Olga Kurylenko at the Paris Motor Show, issued a press release this week introducing us to the Quantum of Solace actress. Afterall, we’re reminded, Olga is the first person to drive a Ford Ka. And the redesigned Ka will be in Quantum of Solace.
You can read for [...]
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Posted on October 25, 2008 by The HMSS Editors
Back on Oct. 2, Quantum of Solace co-star Olga Kurylenko appeared at Ford Motor Co.’s news conference at the Paris Motor Show. Her purpose was two-fold: to promote Ford’s redesigned Ka (a subcompact not available in the U.S.) as well as the new James Bond film. You can take a look here:
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