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| Dec.2008 Auto Sales: GM,Ford,Honda,Toyota Drag 36% decline | | 2009-01-06 07:45:00 | | General Motors, Ford Motor Co., American Honda and Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. all reported sales declines of more than 31 percent in December as the U.S. auto industry capped its worst year since 1992.GM's plunge dragged its annual total to levels not seen since 1959, and Ford's year-end total was the lowest since 1961. American Honda and Toyota were down more than 30 percent for the second straight month, and Nissan North America for the fourth. Chrysler LLC dropped 53.1 percent.The industry's December total fell 35.6 percent from year-earlier levels despite rising incentives. It marked the fourth-straight monthly tumble of more than 25 percent amid the longest U.S. recession since the early 1980s and a national debate over whether the federal government should rescue GM and Chrysler.Automakers' average incentive rose to $2,902 per vehicle in December, according to Edmunds.com. That's up 8 percent from November and 18 percent from the year-earlier figure."People are not ready to make t... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2009 Detroit: 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Packs | | 2009-01-03 09:03:00 | | The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too."The 2010 Shelby GT500 demonstrates Ford's continuing commitment to high-performance vehicles," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. "In addition to the numerous performance and refinement improvements inside and out, the 2010 Shelby GT500 is an estimated 2 miles per gallon more fuel efficient on the highway.""We're proud of the many enhancements that were developed jointly by the Ford and Shelby Automobiles team last year that we've now incorporated into the new 2010 Shelby GT500," said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby Automobiles. "Building on what we learned to create the Shelby GT500KR, this new car offers a great combination of power, handling and braking. It is truly a special car that is a great deal of fun to drive."Ford's Special Vehicle Team used the gains made on the 40th anniversary edition Sh... | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Ford will release new supercar 2010 - Ford Shelby GT500 | | 2009-01-01 20:08:06 | | Supercar Ford GT500 is mechanically an evolution of the previous model.Ford used the current-gen Bullitt model as the starting point for the 2010 Mustang GT, the lessons learned from developing the limited edition GT500 KR fed directly into the latest Shelby-badged variant. Output of the supercharged 5.4L V8 has now been cranked up to 540 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque, and the handling is claimed to be better than before.Compare with the old GT500, this new supercar model gets more aggressive styling, particularly in the ... | | By: Super And Fantastic Cars | | |
| | 2009 Detroit Auto Show Preview:Ford unveils 2010 Shelby GT500 Coupe and Convertible | | 2008-12-31 23:28:00 | | Carroll Shelby's name is legendary among Ford fans, and for good reason. Since the 1960s, cars bearing the Shelby logo have been feared by foes and cherished by owners. The latest in the Shelby line, the 2010 Ford GT500, is primed to carry on the tradition, taking the title of Ford's most powerful SVT-tuned Mustang ever.“We’re proud of the many enhancements that were developed jointly by the Ford and Shelby Automobiles team last year that we’ve now incorporated into the new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby Automobiles. “Building on what we learned to create the Shelby GT500KR, this new car offers a great combination of power, handling and braking. It is truly a special car that is a great deal of fun to drive.”With that kind of endorsement, it's already a sure thing in many fans eyes. The more skeptical will wait to see how it feels in a seat-of-the-pants sense, but with 540hp and 510lb-ft of torque on tap, it's unlikely to feel like it's lack... | | By: Autoshows | | |
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| Spy Shots: 2010 Ford Taurus - Now with undisguised interior! | | 2008-12-25 08:32:00 | | Late last week we clued you in to some spy shots of the 2010 Ford Taurus, and now that more mules are circulating frigid greater Detroit, we've got a whole set of even more revealing snaps. These KGP photos of a different prototype shed even more light on the Blue Oval's pivotal new sedan, including the first undisguised shot of the all-new interior.Beyond the obvious jelly-bean camouflage, it should be noted that these up-close images reveal that Ford's anti-spyshot posse has done a commendable job of altering the shape of the light clusters with tape, particularly in the tail lamp area. We particularly like the nod to the new Nissan 370Z headlamp shape up front.The big news, however, is inside where we see the Taurus taking a decidedly upscale tack thanks to premium-look materials and a twin cowl dashboard design. Notable highlights on this prototype include dual-zone HVAC controls, oversized chrome-ringed air vents (which should help cut down on fan noise), a Sony branded ... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | | 2009 Ford Focus RS Official Details | | 2008-12-23 06:31:00 | | Ford’s upcoming Focus RS sports hatch was first revealed in concept form at the London Motor Show back in July, and then again at the Paris Motor Show, but development work is coming to an end and sales are expected to start early next year.Some new details about the car have now come to light with the release of several official images of the final production verison of the car.While most of the specs have already been confirmed by Ford, some of the new details include a 0-100km/h (62mph) time of 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 264km/h (164mph). Pricing in Europe will reportedly be set at €39,000.Based on the same core as the Focus ST, the RS adds power, handling and appearance modifications to improve the car’s ability to put its power to the ground and direct it ... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | | Ford Fiesta | | 2008-12-20 04:36:00 | | Ford FiestaNew Ford FiestaFord FiestaNew Fiesta 2009 - it is elegant, stylish, futuristichny city car. And the car will produce 3 and 5-door versions. Fiesta in t... | | By: Best Car Wallpapers | | |
| | 2009 North American Car and Truck of The Year: Hyundai Genesis, Ford Flex, VW Jetta | | 2008-12-19 11:20:00 | | A Korean vehicle has made it into the final round of voting for the prestigious 2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year prize — beating out such powerhouse contenders as the Nissan GT-R and the Dodge Challenger.The Hyundai Genesis will go up against the Ford Flex and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI for 2009 North American Car of the Year, it was announced on Thursday.Battling for 2009 North American Truck of the Year honors are the Dodge Ram, Fo... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Hot News: Ford F-150 is 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year | | 2008-12-16 22:33:00 | | This is it. Crunch time. The 2009 Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram are rolling onto the market like a pair of gigantic craps dice, and the companies tossing them are each betting big on this game. Unfortunately, the rules changed while these dice were in mid-air. Fuel prices skyrocketed, the economy tanked, consumer confidence evaporated, and folks who once chose half-ton pickups more for their Marlboro-Man-image-enhancing qualities than for their towing or hauling capabilities are shopping elsewhere.Ford claims it sells more of its half-ton pickups to work and commercial customers than its competitors do, and Ford predicts this segment will grow to 45 percent of F-150 sales. Toward that end, the truck's fully boxed chassis is furth... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | 2009 Truck of The Year: Ford F-150, By MotorTrend | | 2008-12-16 10:48:00 | | Motor Trend said Tuesday it has voted Ford Motor Co.'s F-150 model truck as its 2009 Truck of the Year, the third time in its production history that the half-ton pickup has taken top billing.In 2008, Toyota Motor Co.'s Tundra pickup truck took the prize."The stakes were high and the field of contenders was among the best yet for this year's voting," said Angus MacKenzie, editor in chief of Motor Trend."Despite the downturn in the economy, the pickup truck remains the automotive backbone of America, providing a tough, durable workhorse for business and recreational users alike.No matter what shape the American auto industry emerges from the current crisis, the pickup truck will remain a key part of the American automotive landscape."Motor Trend, a unit of media a... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2010 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKS to Get EcoBoost Engine | | 2008-12-16 10:39:00 | | Ford Motor Co. still hasn't launched the first V-6 version of its promised EcoBoost engine, but sources say the automaker already is putting the finishing touches on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder version of the economical motor, which they say is likely to debut on the Ford Fusion.EcoBoost combines two technologies -- turbo-charging and direct fuel injection -- to produce more horsepower from a smaller engine. Ford plans to roll out the first EcoBoost engine, a 3.5-liter V-6 that delivers the power of V-8, on the 2010 Lincoln MKS next summer.Ford spokesman Said Deep confirmed that Ford is developing a four-cylinder vers... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid | | 2008-12-16 05:14:08 | | The Fusion Hybrid uses an evolution of the powertrain in the Escape Hybrid, and it promises to be the most fuel-efficient mid-size hybrid sedan, besting the hybrid versions of the Chevy Malibu, Saturn Aura, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry, while falling short of smaller fuel-sippers like the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Toyota Prius.Like the hybrid Escape, the Fusion uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, modified to run on the more efficient-but somewhat less powerful-Atkinson cycle. The Fusion, however, has its own specific continuously variable automatic transmission, its own electric motor, and its own lithium ion battery pack. The system's total combined power output is 191 hp, which is enough to provide decent acceleration. Ford says the Fusion Hybrid is able to run in engine-off, pure-EV mode at speeds up to 47 mph, but that doesn't mean the engine only starts up once you reach 48 mph. Trying to accelerate to 47 m... | | By: Cars Blogcatalog | | |
| | 2010 Ford Mustang | | 2008-12-13 23:46:18 | | 2010 Ford MustangWell, after a lot of teasing, here it is, the 2010 Mustang, Ford’ competitor against the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger, which received a redesign for the exterior, new interior and some performance upgrades. “The new Mustang marks new levels of both power and refinement,” said Paul Randle, Mustang chief engineer. “We’ve designed and engineered this to be the next classic Mustang that everyone talks about for years and years.” Everytime a new car shows up, everyone judges it first by its looks, so let’s see what’s new for the 2010 Mustang. It features a more aggressive grille,... | | By: Car, Car Purchase, Buy Car , Car Insurence all abo | | |
| | Ford Mustang Shelby GT Cabriolet | | 2008-12-09 19:43:27 | | The new 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT Cabriolet is available this summer. The production of 2008 Ford Shelby GT is limited to 2,300 to assure exclusivity for collectors. The Ford Shelby GT was engineered for people that put performance first,” said Carroll Shelby. “Working with Ford Racing, we created this Shelby to be an everyday driver that’s tuned for fun at the track. Those who value a well-balanced package will appreciate it. Those who don’t will be left behind staring at its tailpipes.” The Mustang convertible is the number one selling convertible in the U.S.... | | By: cars & bikes | | |
| | | Ford Volvo Brand to Be Buy by SAIC? | | 2008-12-08 10:40:00 | | Ford is in talks with the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, China’s biggest car-maker, in a desperate attempt to sell its prestigious Volvo brand.A source close to the American motor giant said it recently made a second approach to SAIC, which already owns the rights to the MG car marque.Earlier talks in the summer faltered over price. Ford, which bought Volvo for ?4.4billion in 1999, is said to be hoping the sale will fetch ?4 billion.The disposal would send an important signal to the US Congress that Ford is taking major action to restructure its business in return for a massive cash injection.‘Now that Ford is in dire... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 1939 – Ford Sedan | | 2008-12-04 23:06:00 | | The Ford Sedan’s look was modernized after the 1938 recession. This was the first sedan to have a low point... | | By: Techno Freak | | |
| | Ford India Heavy Discount - Rs.91K On Fiesta!!! | | 2008-12-04 05:36:00 | | Market has affected and changed every sector of economy. So, how come the car makers be left apart! In an attempt to boost sales in a depressed market, Ford India on Wednesday slashed prices of its Fiesta models by up to Rs... | | By: Cars On rOll | | |
| | Ford F-150 pickup is king of the mountain | | 2008-11-27 19:07:27 | | 2009 Ford F-150As the redesigned 2009 Ford F-150 pickup starts rolling into dealerships, Ford marketing executives are eschewing those elaborate TV commercials in which trucks swing by their tow hooks in giant centrifuges, race through gantlets of flying steel pendulums or chatter their brakes to the edge of a precipice while trying to stop a 10,000-pound trailer.They do need a little updating. Can we see how many unsold copies of the new Guns 'N Roses album "Chinese Democracy" the new F-150 can hold? (Not nearly enough.) Can we see a truck grinding up Pike's Peak pulling a trailer full of deposed congressmen stacked like cordwood? Can two Ford pickups tug Madonna's face any tighter?A $100 bill weighs 1 gram. The new F-150 has class-leading hauling capacity of 3,030 pounds. It would take a fleet of 181 F-150s to transport $25 billion in bailout money from the nation's capital to Dearborn, Mich. I'll help drive.I guess these are inauspicious days to launch a pickup. The light-vehicle ma... | | By: Cars Blogcatalog | | |
| | | Ford of Austria Prices the 300HP Focus RS at €39,000 and Releases New Performance Figures | | 2008-11-26 08:46:13 | | Despite the fact that we're still a few months away from the market launch of the all-new Ford Focus RS (click here for more info and 22 high-res photos) that made its world premiere at the London Motor Show this past July, Ford's Austrian arm has released plenty of new and important details for the sport hatchback including preliminary pricing and revised performance figures.When Ford introduced... | | By: All Car Show | | |
| | 2010 Ford Mustang Coupe and Convertible: Early Reveal with 73 High-Res Photos & Brochure | | 2008-11-24 11:54:33 | | Even though the 2010 Mustang was supposed to be revealed on Tuesday, November 18, Ford itself seems to have semi-broken the embargo by letting out the first official photos on its dedicated micro-site. Half an hour later, 50 or so high-resolution images as well as the press release found their way into the net. Apparently FoMoCo has some sort of "democratic" system where it selectively chooses media outlets, magazines and blogs to hand out official info and photos well before it publishes them on its media site... But anyway, time to see what the new Mustang is all about. First of all, the American automaker has revamped the Mustang's exterior design in an evolutionary style. FoMoCo claims that the exterior sheet metal, except for the fast-back roofline, is all new for 2010 model. Overall, the new 'Stang looks more aggressive (in an Aston Martin Vantage sort of way) and more contemporary than its predecessor. And yes, we do like what we see in the pictures. "We understand Mustang's her... | | By: Business News, Car Reviews, Mobile Reviews | | |
| | 2010 Ford Fiesta Sedan: First Official Photos | | 2008-11-24 11:44:23 | | These are the first official pictures of the all-new Ford Fiesta sedan that made its global premiere today at China's Guangzhou Auto Show. The four-door Fiesta sedan is essentially the production version of the Verve Concept that was introduced at the same show in 2007 and according to Ford, it will be built at the company's new manufacturing facility in Nanjing with sales in China scheduled to begin in early 2009. FoMoCo said that additional variations of the Fiesta sedan will be available across Asia and North America starting from 2010 with production coming from the co... | | By: Business News, Car Reviews, Mobile Reviews | | |
| | GM's Opel Insignia 'Car of the Year 2009' - Ford Fiesta Comes in Second, VW Golf Third | | 2008-11-24 11:09:08 | | For the first time in 22 years, a General Motors vehicle has been voted 'Car of the Year' (COTY) in Europe. The brand-new Opel insignia gathered a total of 321 points beating the second Ford Fiesta by the narrowest possible margin - a solitary point. The Insignia is the third Opel / Vauxhall model to be awarded with the COTY after the Kadett (Vauxhall Astra in the UK) scooped the award in 1985 with the Omega (Vauxhall Carlton) following in 1987. The COTY jury, which is made up of 59 senior m... | | By: Business News, Car Reviews, Mobile Reviews | | |
| | Ford Uses Assets For First Time To Secure Loans | | 2008-11-22 22:44:00 | | Automaker Mortgages Plants, Volvo Line As Collateral for $18 Billion From BanksBy Sholnn FreemanWashington Post Staff WriterTuesday, November 28, 2006; D01Ford said yesterday that it arranged $18 billion in bank loans, for the first time using company assets such as its U.S. assembly plants and its Swedish luxury brand Volvo as collateral.Analysts said Ford had to seek some secured financing because its deep losses and junk ratings on Wall Street made other borrowing avenues nearly impossible."I think this is the last shot to maintain the company at its current level," said Gerald C. Meyers, a former auto executive who teaches at the University of Michigan. "It's do-or-die time for Ford as the company we know."The borrowing would bolster Ford's cash position. Automakers have enormous cash demands from suppliers and creditors, Meyers said. The automakers also have cash-intensive costs for new vehicle programs, including equipment to assemble engines and manufacture body panels. "It take... | | By: SECURED LOANS AND EVERYTHING | | |
| | | 2010 Ford Fusion Sport Revealed at LA Auto Show | | 2008-11-19 11:36:00 | |
Details of the The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport has been unveiled today at the LA Auto Show. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that's good for 263 hp and 249 ft-lbs of torque. The equipment list of the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport includes a Blind Spot Information System (BLISTM) with Cross Traffic Alert, SYNC w... | | By: Cars On rOll | | |
| | | Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Mach 1 By Ronald Firquain | | 2008-10-30 22:46:10 | | Mustang is a muscle car in it is own class. It just command respect without making a sound. Mickey Thomson shows us what you can do with a classic cars, given talent and persistence. The engine in 1967 when the 390 and was the best engine Ford could come up with. Inside, restyled all new flight deck for 1969 with a twin pod dashboard, high back bucket seats with knitted vinyl, an optional fold down rear seat, a sporty clock and rich, molded door panels. It had a super slippery roof line, streamlined front end with twin set headlamps and on top.Optional shaker hood scoop others would copy ad and in the years ahead it coined the shaker first. This was designed to familiarize us with history in an age when modifying a vintage Pony has become fashionable again. This was not built for personal expression, but to share a time in history we will likely never see again. When you stop and think about the Ford Cobra Jet Mach 1, high performance is one of the first things that comes to mind. That... | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | Ford Mondeo by Rieger | | 2008-10-29 17:12:00 | | 20 year old German based tuning firm Rieger has released a subtle styling package for the new Ford Mondeo wagon that builds off of the standard appearance with something that is a bit more noticeable witho... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | | The 2008 Ford Fusion | | 2008-10-14 10:49:00 | | There are tv programs about automotive that you can watch on Indonesian television. There are Smartdrive (Metro tv), Otomotif TV (Trans 7), and Autovaganza (Global TV). I like automotives programs because I love all about a car. One of the cars that perform in all program is The 2008 Ford Fusion.The 2008 Ford Fusion is one of my favorite car. The 2008 Ford Fusion is an excellent car with many features.The2008 Ford Fusion is available with a choice of V6 and four-cylinder engines.You don’t ha... | | By: Indonesia Television | | |
| | | | Old Ford Mustang’s Maintenance And Upgrading Now On Sale | | 2008-10-02 11:09:00 | | by: Jay StevensFord Mustang is not only one of Ford’s most successful cars, but one of the industry’s best automobiles. Equipped with powerful, durable and top caliber auto parts. this first pony car is destined to weather the industry’s toughest competitions. From its conception in 1964, Ford Mustang never ceased to be a popular vehicle. Today, being the only pony car still in production and being recently nominated as the North American Car of the Year, the new 2005 Ford Mustang again substantiates Ford’s leadership in the industry and of course, its well-known extraordinary qualities inside and out.Earlier models of the Ford Mustang specially draw interests of many car enthusiasts. These vehicles, now considered as icons in the industry, possess not only excellent driving abilities but impressive beauty that never seems to fade with time. Vehicles of Ford Mustang’s prestige are indeed great addition to one’s priceless collections of cars. However, such extraordinary vehi... | | By: PLAY DRIVING GAMES | | |
| | Your Ford's Alternator And Other Electrical Parts Troubleshooting | | 2008-09-27 10:53:00 | | by: Jay StevensWhat's the most important part in your car? You would probably answer it's the engine. The engine, of course, is very essential since combustion takes place here. It is often referred to as the "heart" of the vehicle. However, other systems and auto parts might begin to protest. Certainly, every part in the vehicle has a role to perform; therefore, any of the auto parts cannot be disregarded. Among the auto parts that play equally important role with the engine parts are the electrical parts.Electrical parts take charge of your car's power supply. It produces, stores and distributes electricity to all parts in the car that needs it - especially the engine. Basically, your car cannot operate without electricity. In order for the engine to produce power for the wheels, the burned fuel and air mixture must be ignited. The spark plug needs electricity in order to fire the compressed air-fuel mixture and create a powerful expansion of the vapor.A problem on your electrical sy... | | By: PLAY DRIVING GAMES | | |
| | | | | | 2008 SEMA Motor Show Preview: Performance West Group Ford F-350 Striker | | 2008-09-21 04:46:00 | | Athletic governing bodies are coming down hard on steroids and HGH, which has probably led to a glut on the market. Performance West Group appears to have bought up the entire surplus and injected it into a Ford F-350 dually in order to create the Striker. Part pickup and part Ford Mustang GT500KR, the Striker will be intimidating other vehicles at this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas.The greatest tuning minds of our generation are assisting PWG with the project. Gale Banks is tuning the PowerStroke V8 engine above its 350 hp and 650 lb-ft. Hulst Customs is fabricating the bodywork. American Lightweight will be providing the aluminum 24" wheels. Katzkin Leather and Sony are doing duty inside to make sure you enjoy what will surely be a monster system in beauteous comfort.PWG will then drape the entire thing in Striker Silver and Badass Blue and then probably let it loose to kill things. The rationalist in us wants to ask "What the...?" The auto junkie in us wants to stick it in the drive... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | | Ford Escape Summer Escapade | | 2008-09-16 10:23:00 | | by: Jay StevensTaking your family or friends for a long ride with your Ford Escape—away from the busy city streets—would be a perfect way to spend the hot summer days and of course, to test this SUV’s performance. Ford Escape is an entry-level Sport Utility Vehicle, and although positioned a rank lower than the best-selling SUV, the Ford Explorer, it offers a respectable line of performance auto parts, impressive power and remarkable rugged looks. In 2004, a hybrid Escape model was launched, giving Ford the pride of introducing the first Sport Utility Vehicle to use hybrid technology. The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was proven to be 75% more fuel efficient than the other Ford Escape models and other SUVs as well.You must be excited driving the Ford Escape for your adventure, but before you head for fun, make sure your vehicle is equipped with the necessary auto parts and accessories to ensure your convenience, comfort and most especially, safety. Whether you are driving a Ford Escape... | | By: PLAY DRIVING GAMES | | |
| | Hot News: Ford Acts on Lincoln | | 2008-09-14 01:04:00 | | Ford Motor Company president of the Americas Mark Fields has confirmed that Lincoln will sell the Ford Flex-based MKT crossover next year after a January Detroit show reveal. Lincoln showed the concept last January at Detroit. And Lincoln will unveil a refreshed MKZ at the Los Angeles auto show in November.While an embargo prevents us from saying too much about these two models, we can say it looks like Lincoln will try to fill the price and prestige gap between Buick and Cadillac. While Lincoln... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Steven Millen and his Ford GT ready to run in Dunlop Targa Rally | | 2008-09-13 07:24:00 | | A little over two years ago we had the chance to spend some time at the track with Steve Millen and his race-prepped Ford GT before the team embarked on its fifth excursion to New Zealand to run in the Targa Rally.Last year, the team wasn't able to compete due to health issues with a member of the Stillen consortium, but this year they're back and the orange GT is meaner than ever.For the 2006 campaign, Stillen built up the Ford GT in a few months, equipping the mid-engine supercar with a performance exhaust, catalytic converter delete pipes, AP Racing front brakes, Penske shocks, a full cage and MOMO racing seats and harnesses. This year, they've tweaked the suspension, upgraded the brakes front and rear, added a set of Nordskog gauges and a GPS speedometer, along with pulling a few more ponies out of the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 and sending the additional grunt through an AP Racing clutch and a lower final drive ratio.The Stillen Ford GT will battle it with everything from Evos to P... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | First Drive: 2008 Ford Focus ST | | 2008-09-13 07:13:00 | | Save the hot hatch for last. That's what we kept telling ourselves as we wandered the Belgian countryside looking for Ford's Lommel Proving Ground. As it turns out, the facility, located next to an air force base – restricted airspace, you know – is so secret, our hosts at Ford could hardly find it. So we had a little extra time to repeat the mantra: save the hot hatch for last.On our way to Italy to drive the new Fiesta, we took a detour to Lommel to sample some of Ford's European C-segment offerings. A variety of vehicles, including one with the new dual-clutch gearbox, a Kuga crossover and the fire-breathing Focus ST, would be on hand for us to drive around the track. But we knew that if we gave into temptation and drove the ST first, the rest would seem sluggish by comparison, even though the vehicles aren't comparable. So did we resist the urge, or give into the little demon that's always whispering in our ears to go faster? Follow the jump and we just might tell you.Before hi... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Spied: 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible/Shelby GT500 | | 2008-09-10 01:27:00 | | The 2010 Ford Mustang continues to be seen with less and less camouflage as its launch date sometime during the coming auto show circuit approaches. Most recently, a barely-disguised prototype was captured on camera by a sharp-eyed novice. A similarly undisguised prototype of a new Shelby GT500 Convertible was caught testing as well by the veteran shooters at KGP photography.What can be gleaned from these latest shots are new headlights with integrated amber lights and more rounded taillights in... | | By: My Blog | | |
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| | Ford Capri regressa | | 2008-09-05 09:02:00 | | Depois da Volkswagen reanimar o Scirocco, agora é a vez da Ford contemplar o regresso do Capri. Já no Salão de Frankfurt (2009) vão ser comemorados os 40 anos do Ford Capri com um novo concept car. Mais detalhes depois do link.A Ford já antes apalpou o terreno para o regresso do Capri com o concept car Visos em 2003. E espera-se que o novo Capri siga este concept em versões Roadster e coupe. Mas ao contrario de carros como o Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger ou o Ford Mustang, o Ford Capri não vai ser a tendência Retro mas mais futurista – o Visos é uma base mas provavelmente vai ser actualizado à linha actual da Ford. Claro que para já são rumores e conjunturas, mas com a chegada do VW Scirocco e Peugeot RZ e o sucesso dos coupe’s de 4 portas (Mercedes CLS, etc), recuperar o Capri é um caminho fácil para a Ford…vamos ver se não fazem outro Cougar!... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Spy Shots: More tormenting shots of 2010 Ford Mustang | | 2008-09-05 07:33:00 | | It's not a continuation of the piece-by-piece unveiling that started the other day, but a member over at Mustang Forums managed to take a wealth of pics showing a heavily-covered 2010 Mustang mule out and about on the streets. Considering Ford has placed stickers on the windshields of these mules directing passers-by to check out the official 2010 Mustang teaser site, it's obvious that the Blue Oval wants this car to be seen. We'll bite. We've gathered together five shots and the rest of them can be seen here. There are some details that look fairly clear beneath what may be the world's best auto camo. Take special note of the front lights, which are a bit reminiscent of the vents from the '70 Boss 'Stang along with the quad light setup from the '69. All of these various cues make us keenly interested to see the real thing in, oh... seventy-five days or so.[Source: Mustang Forums]Other Ford Cars In www Car Com:+ Paris Motor Show Preview: 2009 Ford Focus RS revealed... again!+ First Tes... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Paris Motor Show Preview: 2009 Ford Focus RS revealed... again! | | 2008-09-05 05:55:00 | | Though it first debuted the 2009 Focus RS at the London Motor Show in July, Ford of Europe will do it again at the Paris Motor Show next month and today has given us even more info about the fastest European car to ever wear the Blue Oval badge. The '09 Focus RS is powered by a turbocharged Duratec 2.5L five-cylinder producing about 300 horsepower and 325 ft-lbs of torque and can reach 62 mph in less than six seconds on its way to a top speed of 162 mph. The front-wheel-drive pocket rocket will channel all that energy to the ground through a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip diff and what Ford calls the 'RevoKnuckle' front suspension. We couldn't explain how it works, but Ford found the system so effective at reducing torque steer that a heavier all-wheel-drive was taken off the table during development.While we first saw the '09 Focus RS in July, Ford has released even more images of the car including details shots of the diffuser, hood louvers, wheels and fender vents. Fo... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Hot News: 2011 Ford Ka ST | | 2008-09-03 09:33:00 | | Feast your eyes on a real pocket rocket! This is Ford’s latest hot hatch champion, the Ka ST. Taking over from its predecessor, the much loved Sportka, the newcomer is set to wow buyers with a class-leading combination of driver appeal and stand-out styling. The new Ka ST will have some serious competition, as it will go head-to-head with the car it shares many of its underpinnings with, the Abarth 500. What’s more, buyers also have the Renaultsport Twingo 133 to choose from.However, thanks ... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Hot News: Ford Ka CC | | 2008-09-03 05:52:00 | | The ST isn’t the only Ka on the way – a convertible is coming, too! The new Ka drop-top arrives in showrooms in 12 months, and will lock horns with the recently announced Fiat 500 cabriolet. But while the Italian model uses a lightweight, canvas roof, Ford insiders say the firm will engineer a folding hard-top using the lessons learned from the Focus CC.The outgoing Ka was available as a convertible in the form of the roadster-style Streetka. This time, though, blue oval bosses are keen to k... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Antevisao novo Ford Fiesta | | 2008-09-02 16:26:00 | | O novo Ford Fiesta está quase a chegar, é já em Outubro que o novo Fiesta irá estar à venda no mercado Português. O Ford Fiesta conta com novos motores e com a mesma plataforma do Mazda 2. o Ford Fiesta estará à venda com os motores a gasolina 1.2 de 60 e 80 cv e 1.4 de 96 cv. A diesel estará disponível com o bloco 1.6 TDCi de 90 cv já usado no Focus. Em 2009 poderemos contar também com o 1.4 TDCi de 68 cv de potência. Veja também o vídeo da condução em estrada do Ford Fiesta nova geração, assim como as fotos da versão sport 3 portas, ainda como será o novo Ford Fiesta Cabrio e Fiesta ST. Tudo aqui no site, clique também nas fotos em baixo para melhor visualização.... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | 2010 Ford Mustang Logo Revamping | | 2008-09-02 08:55:00 | | Ford will replace the existing Mustang logo, above, with its new logo, top, for the 2010 model year.Some might say Ford's latest press release is a lame attempt to keep the Mustang in the news as Chevrolet's new Camaro moves closer to launch and Dodge's Challenger wins acclaim from enthusiast magazines.Ford won't show the 2010 Mustang, due next spring, until later this year. But Ford is showing the new Mustang's lightly revamped pony logo.Ford says the new badge is more chiseled and is "faster looking." Here's a photo of the new one, top, and the old logo, bottom. You decide.+ Mustang AV8R Raises $500000 For Charity+ Ford 2008 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Full Touch+ 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Debut at 2007 Los Angeles AutoShow http://horisly.blogspot.com/atom.xml... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Stephen Odell, one of Ford Motor's top executives in Europe, will replace Fredrik Arp as president and CEO of Volvo | | 2008-09-02 08:47:00 | | Stephen Odell, one of Ford Motor's top executives in Europe, will replace Fredrik Arp as president and CEO of Volvo.Ford said Arp, 55, is leaving its Swedish unit. Odell will succeed Arp effective October 1.Currently, Odell, 53, is Ford of Europe's chief operating officer.Odell will be responsible for Volvo's global operations out of its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.Ford said Odell will continue a restructuring program started by Arp that Volvo hopes will return the automaker to profitability.In the second quarter, Volvo reported a pre-tax loss of $120 million (about 83 million euros), compared with a loss of $91 million a year ago. The automaker's second-quarter sales fell to $4.3 billion from $4.4 billion during the same period in 2007.Odell will report to Lewis Booth, Ford of Europe and Volvo chairman. Booth will continue to oversee the strategic direction of Volvo.London-born Odell has played a key role in Ford of Europe's resurgence."Stephen Odell brings to Volvo a wealth of... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Hot News: Volkswagen Outsell Ford | | 2008-08-29 07:28:00 | | Volkswagen has overtaken Ford on global vehicle sales, relegating the American company to fourth spot in the global automakers’ sales chart.According to the latest sales figures, VW Group delivered 3.31 million vehicles in the first half of the year, with Ford delivering 3.22 million.“This shows we are on the right track with our ever-stronger international presence and, above all, our product program,” said Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the VW Group management board, “we will systemati... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Hot News: 2010 Ford Mustang Badge | | 2008-08-29 00:43:00 | | Ford’s iconic Mustang is due for a significant update for 2010, and while Ford is still holding back images of the freshened pony car itself, it has revealed an official image of the studly steed that will grace its grille. Compared with the outgoing badge, the new pony has been working out: it’s more angular and defined, its head has been raised a bit and its neck tilted into the wind “to give it a feeling of greater speed and better balance.” Proportions are also more realistic, For... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Ford reveals Super Duty Cabela FX4 and Harley-Davidson F-450 models | | 2008-08-26 16:24:00 | | Outdoor enthusiasts and urban cowboys get some love from Ford this year in the form of the Blue Oval's first-ever Cabela FX4-edition F-Series and the latest Harley-Davidson tie-up -- the first time ever the Bar and Shield logo has appeared on the heaviest-duty F-450 model.Apparently, Ford has found that 76-percent of F-Series buyers hunt and fish, hence the newly expanded relationship between the automaker and the outdoorsy retailer. Consisting mostly of a paint and badge job, the Cabela buyer gets his or her choice of five two-tone paint schemes: Ebony, Oxford White, Forest Green Metallic, Royal Red Metallic and Silver Metallic -- all with Sterling Grey Metallic lower accents along the rocker panels, running boards and wheel arch moldings.For the twelfth iteration of the Harley-Davidson edition, Ford will put blue-flames along the length of the vehicle and on the black leather seats. Also included are large chromed vents just aft of the front wheels. Expect plenty of Harley logos all ... | | By: Car News | | |
| | First Test: 2008 Gurney Signature Edition Ford Mustang | | 2008-08-25 07:45:00 | | Carroll Shelby has a 2008 Gurney Signature Edition Ford Mustang of his own (a whole bunch of 'em, in fact). Parnelli Jones has a Mustang of his own. And now another legendary racer, Dan Gurney, has a Mustang of his own, too. It's a limited-edition Saleen; just 300 will be sold. And, yup, like the Mustangs of his rivals, it's real fast.Gurney hasn't raced professionally since 1970, but he's nearly as famous now as he was in the Sixties. His resume includes four wins in Formula 1 world-championship events (including one in his own Eagle F1 car), seven Indy Car victories, five NASCAR wins, and countless first-place finishes in sports-car events. He was also, as he learned from the father of Jim Clark at the Scotsman's funeral in 1968, the only rival driver feared by the late, great two-time world champion. Since 1970, Gurney has been the sole owner of All American Racers, a team that has notched 78 race wins (including the Indy 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona). The man knows a tad about f... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Ford Flex gets the woody treatment | | 2008-08-21 13:59:00 | | Well, that didn't take long. A company by the name of Auto Tech Plastics has gone and done what seemed inevitable and many a blogger feared would happen: endow the new Ford Flex's slab-sidedness with fake woodgrain. Make no mistake, we have absolutely no problem whatsoever with the classic woody wagons from a bygone era. Sure, they may take a bit more upkeep than normal, but the classic models with their real wood paneling are just fine by us. This... thing? Not so much. The last wood-applique'd machine that rolled off the assembly lines should have been in '91 when the final Grand Wagoneer met its demise.For those of you who don't share our opinion, there are plenty of choices with which to fill your plasti-wood fix. If you must, *sigh* click here to see some of your options.[Source: The Car Connection]Tag: Aftermarket, Time Warp, Crossovers CUVs, Ford, Humor ... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford Confirma Lincoln MKT para la Producción | | 2008-08-21 11:30:41 | | Lo que a mí respecta me alegro de que Lincoln se está tomando mucho más en serio a Ford que antes. La marca ha estado en una muy buena racha, sobre todo saliendo con interesantes planes de diseño. Es otro paso adelante, Lincoln ha confirmado su MKT concepto que se produce como una hoja de [...]... | | By: Maquinas Fantásticas | | |
| | Ford Falcon Australian Version | | 2008-08-20 10:02:01 | | Ford FalconFord FalconFord FalconFord Falcon Australian VersionFord has redesigned their Australian-only Falcon, calling it the FG series. While it looks great, it really looks like more of a minor update on an outdated car. But with rear-wheel-drive and insanely powerful engine, who caresFord Falcon Australian VersionThe cars will debut at the 2008 Melbourne Auto Show soon. Shown above is the FPV model by Ford Performance Vehicles. Powered by a turbo V6 or a V8 with as-of-yet unknown specs. Features include manual or automatic gearboxes, 19-inch rims, Brembo brakes and the weird-yet-aggressive bodykit.Ford Falcon Australian VersionAs for the standard FG Falcon offerings, there are sedan and ute pickup body styles, in both basic and sporting trims. Engines include a 261 hp 4.0-litre inline-6, a 209 hp 4.0-litre gas-powered inline-6, an amazing 362 hp 4.0-litre turbo inline-6 and a beefy 388 hp 5.4-litre V8. Trannies include six-speed manuals and four/five-speed automatics. And all that... | | By: Car, Car Purchase, Buy Car , Car Insurence all abo | | |
| | 2008 Ford Fusion SEL Review | | 2008-08-15 17:17:12 | | When you take into consideration that the 2008 Ford Focus we reviewed last week cost $19,365, this (almost) loaded 2008 Ford Fusion SEL at $22,785 (as tested) seems like a bargain for only a few grand more. And it is. While it may not get the excellent fuel economy of the Focus, the Fusion is [...]
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| | GM and Ford Playing A Little TOO Nicely | | 2008-08-15 15:46:49 | | General Motors and Ford Motor Company may be on the road to collaboration on new engine and powertrain development, according to a report by the Detroit News. With gas prices reaching unprecedented heights and pick-up and SUV sales hitting new lows, the collaboration could be the one bright spot in both companies’ dismal financial [...]... | | By: Tundra Headquarters | | |
| | Cologne plant begins pumping out 2009 Ford Fiesta | | 2008-08-15 15:18:00 | | Ford has finally begun production of the all-new 2009 Ford Fiesta in Cologne, Germany, today. After an investment of 455 million Euros (about $674 million) to restructure and modernize the plant, Ford is expecting its 4,000 employees will be able to roll out 148,000 Fiestas by the end of the year, which is an impressive 1,900 cars each day). In January 2009, the Valencia plant in Spain will also begin building the Fiesta. There are also production plants in China, Thailand, and Mexico that are tooling up for the newest small Ford in order to meet worldwide demand, which finally includes the U.S. where it will also be sold in both sedan and hatchback configurations around 2010. Based on the Verve concept, the new compact is exactly what the automaker needs in today's efficiency-conscious marketplace, and its stylish enough not to be considered a cheapskate or eco-geek while driving.[Source: Ford] Tag: Economy, Sedans Saloons, Plants Manufacturing, Hatchbacks, Ford... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford Ka gets role in new Bond movie | | 2008-08-15 14:02:00 | | Ford's new Ka mini-car will be making its official debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October, but it already has a bit part in the next James Bond movie. Since the success of Casino Royale and the walk on part played by the then-new Mondeo, Ford has taken up the automotive product placement mantle in all Bond movies for the foreseeable future. Unlike the Mondeo, which Bond picked up from a Caribbean rental car counter, the Ka, which shares a platform with the Fiat 500, will apparently be tossed around by the super spy's feminine counterpart. Ford hasn't given any indication that it will bring the Ka to the US market, but given recent announcements about globalizing its products, a Stateside Ka certainly can't be counted out. In the meantime, we can see if the Ka can fly like an Aston Martin DBS when Quantum of Solace hits theaters in November.Press ReleaseBOND MOVIE ROLE FOR NEW FORD KACOLOGNE, August 15, 2008 – The highly-anticipated new James Bond adventure, 'Quantum of Solace... | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Ford Fiesta Production Begins in Germany | | 2008-08-14 10:07:00 | | Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it has begun production of its new subcompact Fiesta at a plant in Germany.The vehicle is the first product to come out of Ford's new global development process, which aims to produce global models that are tailored to regional tastes but have the same underpinnings.It's slated to go on sale in stages between now and 2010, starting in Europe.The Cologne Stamping and Assembly plant is the first Ford assembly facility to build the new car, with production at Ford's Valencia assembly plant in Spain set begin in January.Asian production is scheduled to begin later this year in China and Thailand, Ford said.Ford's Cuautitlan assembly plant in Mexico, which previously made F-Series trucks, is being retooled to build hatchback and sedan models of the Fiesta for the North American market beginning in 2010.The Fiesta is one of six new models Ford plans to bring to North America from Europe in the coming years, as part of efforts to cut costs and boost its North Amer... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | First Test: 2008 Racecraft 420 S Ford Mustang | | 2008-08-14 08:11:00 | | Saleen Incorporated is in a state of transition. The guy whose name is on the door has left and opened up shop elsewhere. The company is now merged with American Sunroof Corporation, which like Saleen, has been trying to redefine its purpose in a changing automotive landscape. Not everyone is a fan of the current Saleen lineup's heavily gilled and grilled styling, and several models are pretty pricey. But there are some sharp folks running this outfit and several of them, such as CEO Paul Wilbur and product-development whiz Chris Theodore, have considerable OEM experience. One of their responses to all this is Racecraft.Mustang mongers will remember Racecraft as the name of Saleen's suspension components. Now, it's the new brand name for a lineup of cars that are short on frills, long on performance, and easier on the wallet. The first salvo in the Racecraft attack is called the 420 S, and it's one of the most well-balanced, fun-to-drive, not-overdone Mustangs we've tested in a good wh... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Drunk Dog Headed for Betty Ford Clinic | | 2008-08-13 09:27:13 | | Breed: Party Dawg
Location: Houston, Texas
Caption : What do you do when you come home from work and find your dog sprawled out on the couch totally inebriated? Call the Betty Ford Clinic, take him to Alcoholics Anonymous or just look for a Friend of Bill W for some assistance? Whatever [...]... | | By: LolDawgz - Dog Humor | | |
| | Hot News: Ford Keeps Volvo | | 2008-08-13 09:08:00 | | Despite increasing rumours, Volvo is not for sale, according to senior Ford sources. Instead the company has decided to turn around the fortunes of its loss-making Swedish subsidiary, rather than allow it to be sold to a Russian or Chinese bidder. Ford’s senior management wants to boost Volvo’s annual sales from 420,000 to well over 600,000 units. Ford is said to be unimpressed that Volvo has stumbled with a product strategy, which has seen sales of most of its models falling in recent month... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Test Drive: 2008 Ford Focus SES coupe with five-speed manual transmission | | 2008-08-11 08:38:00 | | Ottawa, Ontario - It's not hard to feel vulnerable driving a small car these days, what with so many SUVs, crossovers and pickup trucks on the road. Naturally, when you're driving a compact car like my Ford Focus Coupe tester, you get nervous when you're stopped in rush hour traffic and hear the sound of screeching tires behind you.Luckily for me, there was a Dodge Ram pickup between my car and a skidding Toyota Tercel which careened into the back of the truck at something like 60 km/h. The Tercel, not surprisingly, was a write off, and the truck sustained a fair amount of damage from the impact too (while the two occupants of the Tercel were taken to hospital, the most serious injury was a broken leg).How does all of this involve me and the Focus? The impact was serious enough to shunt the truck forward into the Focus' rear bumper. One of the most impressive things about the car was how it held up to this not-insignificant rear-end impact. Where the Ram's front bumper was noticeably d... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Henry Ford Museum, Michigan | | 2008-08-10 03:33:38 | | The Henry Ford, a National Historic Landmark, (also known as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and more formally as the Edison Institute), in the Metro Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan, USA, is the nation’s “largest indoor-outdoor history museum” complex. More than a museum, it is a museum-entertainment complex where patrons can take a [...]... | | By: Best travel, travel trailers, discount travel, 200 | | |
| | 3D Car Engine from FORD & a bit more | | 2008-08-09 03:07:40 | | The unison inside the car engine is what provides the power to turn the wheels of your car. Don’t forget to add fuel, gasoline, gas or whatever you want to call the flammable liquid for engine combustion. The folks who did the video sure took a while to make the video. So, appreciate all the hard work by viewing it. Take a look at the car engine from FORD. Tune IN!Whoa! Where was the video below shot? She sure got some muscles under the big pair of lard melons. She is smiling while entertaining the dudes. Sweet!... | | By: internet executive log | | |
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