Ford Ramps Up Publicity Campaign for Latest Bond Girl and Ford Ka

DEARBORN, Michigan — The new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, is not due for its U.S. debut until November 14. But the curious can get lots of looks at the latest Bond girl and her ride — the Ford Ka — through a number of venues, including an MTV special that features her giving advanced driving lessons.During the MTV-made Bond Girl Special, model and actress Olga Kurylenko will help make over a woman into 'an authentic Bond girl.' Kurylenko will tutor the candidate on martial arts and advanced driving and oversee her appearance makeover. Additional information can be found here.E! Entertainment will cover the Quantum of Solace world premiere in London, including sneak peeks at scenes from the film. The 30-minute feature will be broadcasted on the E! Entertainment channel for two weeks starting on October 30. E! Entertainment will also roll out the Bond Girl Diaries, along with action from the film set during late October and November. Ford has been trying to hog headlines in the runup to the new Bond movie. But hard-core auto enthusiasts may be more anxious to track the adventures of the often ill-fated Aston Martin DBS that appears in the movie.Inside Line says: You'll get plenty of chances to see the Bond girl and her Ford Ka long before you buy a ticket to Quantum of Solace. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent