Pearson Ford

Dandelions have earned themselves a bad reputation over years - especially among homeowners who struggle to maintain the perfect lush, green lawn. To Ford, though, the common weed is hailed as an increasingly valuable resource.

Ground-breaking research has proven the milky-white substance contained in dandelion root can be used to make a plant-based rubber. For Ford, this has potential to take the form of cup holders, door mats, and interior trim, among other things.

"We're…

The all new 2013 Ford Taurus was recently revealed at the New York Auto Show late last month, and delivers better fuel economy, more technology, design refinement, improved craftsmanship and enhanced driving dynamics.

"We have significantly upgraded Ford's flagship sedan through obsessive attention to detail," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas. "The new Taurus builds on the transformation we achieved in the 2010 model. Delivering so many upgrades so soon further…