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| Ford Focus RS para 2009 | | 2008-07-03 17:46:00 | | Estas são as fotos do Ford Focus RS Concept que será apresentado no próximo mês no Salão Internacional de Londres. O motor será o mesmo bloco a gasolina 2.5 turbo, mas a debitar mais de 280 cv de potência! Com estes argumentos pensa-se que será capaz de chegar dos 0-100 Km/h em menos de 6 segundos. Clique nas fotos para ampliar e no link em baixo para ver mais fotos. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Ford Classic Mustang Delivers Fuel-Efficiency, Performance, Safety and Value | | 2008-07-03 08:41:00 | | The Fourth of July weekend is a time to reflect on American ideals and American icons. One of the most-iconic cars in American history is the Ford Mustang.With a heritage stretching back nearly a half-century, the Mustang has become a part of the American fabric. Mustang has been the best-selling sports car for 22 straight years, and there are plenty of reasons why:@ Unrivalled heritage: More than 9 million Mustangs have been sold since the introduction at the 1964 New York World's Fair. It's the all-American car. Mustangs have always been built in America and the 2009 Mustang continues the tradition, rolling off the lines in Flat Rock, Michigan.@ The performance continues: The current model's 4.6-liter V8 produces 300 horsepower and 320 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. The 4.0-liter, single-overhead cam V6 produces 210 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. For the truly wild, a 5.4-liter Supercharged V8 is available with 500 hp and 480 foot-pounds of torque.@ Fuel | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | LX-Prize: 1987 Ford Mustang Produces 400HP | | 2008-07-02 10:39:00 | | Doug Pelmear has lots of secrets beneath the hood of his black 1987 Ford Mustang on which the only outward hint of individuality is a series of stickers.But looks can be deceiving. Mr. Pelmear’s 21-year-old pony car has enough technological innovation to quadruple the classic Mustang’s original gas mileage while almost doubling its available horsepower.That’s 80 miles per gallon and 400 horsepower, folks. And the 48-year-old electronics engineer and master mechanic is not done yet.The third-generation automotive tinkerer hopes that next year his Mustang - more specifically its engine - will help him win the $10 million Progressive Automotive X Prize: a “race” to find an affordable, marketable automobile that gets at least 100 miles per gallon, or its equivalent.“I’m an optimist, and I think people need to know there is hope out there,” Mr. Pelmear said. “That’s why I decided to enter the X Prize race. I could have sold this [technology] off, but then people might no | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Rumor: Ford Dropping The Boss 6.2 V8 Engine | | 2008-06-26 15:17:56 | | Automotive News is reporting that key Ford suppliers are being told to stop developing parts for Ford’s 6.2L V8. Sighting an interview on PickupTruck.com and other sources, Automotive News is reporting that Ford will most likely eliminate the 6.2L V8 from their truck line-up.
A 2009 F150 “Platinum” edition - courtesy of CarDataVideo.com
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| | REPORT: Ford looking to offload Volvo on Chinese, cutting 2,000 jobs | | 2008-06-26 08:08:00 | | Ford might be looking to sell Volvo to a Chinese company according to a report by Dagens Industri and followed up by Automotive News. Sources are saying that Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. may be one of the potential suitors, while a Russian investor has also expressed interest in Ford's Swedish arm. FoMoCo's CEO, Alan Mulally began a strategic review of the automaker last year and the possible sale of Volvo was reported to be in the cards. However, Ford denied such a plan at the time and when AN contacted a Ford spokesperson for comment about the report today they said, "We have been consistently saying since the end of last year that Volvo is not for sale. We are focused on improving Volvo's business results."
Regardless, news of the possible sale of Volvo comes on the same day Ford announced that 2,000 workers will be laid off in an effort to cut costs due to an overall weak market and rising material costs. Volvo is hoping to slash around $662 million in costs, with the prima | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford Ranger to avoid the axe in '09? | | 2008-06-26 08:01:00 | | As record fuel prices leave automakers' carefully-laid truck plans looking as if they've been bombarded by a squadron of B-52s, an unlikely survivor might poke its head through the wreckage at Ford: the Ranger. Originally slated to be given a gold watch, a pat on the back, and then shown the door in 2009, the Detroit News reports that the current Ranger might live on until 2011, when its new global replacement will be ready. Attractive fuel economy and good sales numbers -- the Ranger is the #2 compact truck behind the Taco, even though opening the door to the Ford is like stepping into a time machine to the 1990s -- might be the current Ranger's saviors. Salvation is not completely assured, however. Some investment would be required to keep Ranger alive no matter what, as the current truck doesn't have side airbags, which are required after 2009 (this was probably one of the reasons it was slated to die off then in the first place). Is spending money on the Ranger to extend its life | | By: Car News | | |
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| GM/Ford merger brought up in boardroom, immediately shot down | | 2008-06-26 08:00:00 | | Of all the preposterous ideas floated around this, the new automotive landscape, none seem as ridiculous as Ford and General Motors merging together to create a singular domestic monolith. But according to a BusinessWeek source, the idea was recently floated by execs during a meeting of the General's generals... and then shot down moments later.
While we wouldn't describe this as a close call, the fact that it was even mentioned speaks volumes about the dire straits Detroit's Big 3 (or 2.8, if you prefer) are in. Between plummeting sales, increased material costs, high fuel prices and union woes, both automakers are facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. But creating a $350 billion bloated corporate entity with excess production capacity, weak brands and more cannibalizing product overlap than has ever been seen, there's no doubt that it would be suicide for all involved. Not to mention the fact that the amount of resources necessary to pull of such a Herculean task would take p | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford to market F-150 as a work truck | | 2008-06-26 07:55:00 | |
The reality of $4 per gallon gasoline coupled with a major slowdown in construction work has conspired to put the US truck market in a world of hurt. Ford has already postponed the launch of the all-new F-150 by two months, and when the truck goes on sale, the Blue Oval will be focusing its marketing efforts on the people that use their trucks for what they were designed for: work. Ford is betting that customers that buy trucks for looks are all but gone, but like Ford Marketing Manager Mike Crowley says, you can't build America with a fleet of Priuses. Past F-150 launches arrived with mostly high-end crew cab models were geared towards recreational truck owners, but the 2009 model will arrive mainly in two door and extended cab configurations. Those less expensive models are a big hit with fleets and construction companies.
The truck market may be down 21% in 2008, but by focusing on core buyers Ford is hoping to gain ground on the competition. Since roughly one-quarter of Ford's sal | | By: Car News | | |
| | SANLUIS Rassini receives Global Lead Designer designation from Ford | | 2008-06-26 06:46:00 | | MEXICO CITY -- SANLUIS Rassini, a subsidiary of SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V., a worldwide Mexican company leader in suspension systems, as well as key designer and producer of brake components for OEMs, was recently nominated by its customer Ford Motor Co. as the Global Lead Designer for the rear suspension system of the new generation of Ford Transit vehicles. This is the first time the company is awarded such designation.As Global Lead Designer, SANLUIS Rassini is responsible for the engineering of the new Ford Transit's rear suspension system, which is assembled in Turkey and the United Kingdom, and soon, in the United States and China. Also, SANLUIS Rassini will supply suspension components for this vehicle in North America.Enrique Villasenor, Rassini Suspensions CEO, said: "Through this designation, Ford Motor Co. recognizes our capabilities, quality and innovation in the engineering design for suspension systems, as well as our expertise in the manufacturing of suspension c | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
| | New Ford Fiesta | | 2008-06-26 04:36:39 | |
The new Ford Fiesta also comes more colours.The new Ford Fiesta model range includes three petrol variants – 1.6 EXI, 1.6 ZXI and 1.6 SXI – and three turbodiesel variants – 1.4 EXI, 1.4 ZXI and 1.4 SXI. The new Fiesta comes with a new front fascia, large trapezoidal lower opening and dramatic headlamps. Also new is the all new instrument cluster which features a honeycomb graphic theme and bezel highlights. All Fiesta variants offer the following safety and security features: * An advanc | | By: Tech News India | | |
| | SPORTS: Pacers trade F Jermaine O’Neal to Raptors for PG TJ Ford (06/25) | | 2008-06-25 23:29:58 | | Jermaine O’Neal
The Raptors gave up Ford, Nesterovic, the 17th pick and a player to be named
The deal cannot be finalized until July 1, when Ford’s contract comes off the books
T.J. Ford
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| | Ford Hybrid Car | | 2008-06-25 22:08:46 | | Getting to Know the Ford Hybrid Car and their Distinct Innovative Advantages
Ford has always been a brand name that signifies excellence, innovation, dedication and is really an All-American brand name. One of the biggest players in the motor industry, Ford has never failed to provide the American population and the world, cutting edge vehicles that [...] | | By: automotive free articles | | |
| | Hot News: More Trouble for Ford and GM | | 2008-06-20 19:57:00 | | Ford has announced that it is further reducing production of large SUVs and pick up trucks at its American plants as demand dwindles in the face of soaring fuel prices. GM has also admitted that it will be extending the production life of its “full-size” pick-up and SUV platform, and it is also seriously considering the future of the Hummer brand. Ford will delay the introduction of the revised 2009 F-150 to ensure it doesn’t become overwhelmed by stocks of the unsold current version. | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Ford G Series / креативненько… | | 2008-06-20 16:00:26 | | Advertising Agency: JWT Melbourne, AustraliaExecutive Creative Director: Richard MuntzCreative Director: Keith NicholasArt Directors / Copywriters: Phil van Bruchem, Nick WellerPhotographer: Chris Von MengeRetouching: Ashley Bird, ImagenationPublished: June 2008
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| | Ford Delays New F150 Launch | | 2008-06-20 15:00:25 | | Ford leadership has decided to delay the launch of the 2009 F150 by a couple of months. Originally scheduled to begin shipment in July, this latest announcement from Ford says they won’t begin shipping the new truck until September.
The 2009 F150 FX4.
Quick Analysis: This move makes a lot of sense. Launching a new model in [...] | | By: Tundra Headquarters | | |
| | Ford Fiesta ST500 | | 2008-06-20 04:46:01 | | As we prepare to wave goodbye to the current Fiesta, Ford has released a special edition ST to keep interest in its hot-hatch alive. A hard job indeed, with the stunning looks of the Verve concept being carried through to the next-gen car.
It hasn't stopped Ford trying hard though and, following...
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| | Ford Focus RS | | 2008-06-19 04:55:52 | | These leaked, blinding lime-green photos of the new Ford Focus RS have surfaced on the internet today – nearly a month ahead of the planned unveiling of Ford's new hot hatch.
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| | | | Ford to retool truck plants | | 2008-06-17 19:49:57 | | Ford Motor Co. is planning to shift entire truck
plants to car production in a bid to keep up with changing consumer demand in
the United States,
according to sources familiar with the company's plans, a dependent on profits
from pickups and sport utility vehicles.
Ford is apparently scrambling right now to figure
out how to quickly re-tool truck assembly plants churning out trucks that no
one wants in order to build cars that they can't get enough of. The Fiesta is
the first; shifting from the F-150s it currently builds to Ford's new mini from
the Mexican plant that will build the Fiesta. . But Ford has plenty of other
mostly idle plants that CEO Alan Mullaly wants to see turning out some of the
company's popular European models like the Mondeo and the Focus. Plant managers
and local union leaders are apparently going to be gathering in Dearborn on Friday to help
work out a plan to shift the product mix to where it needs to be in a world of
$4+ gasoline.
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| | Ford Focus RS Prototype Official Pics | | 2008-06-17 06:09:00 | | Ford has just issued the first official pictures of its forthcoming Focus RS.They show a lightly disguised prototype undergoing testing at the Nurburgring in Germany ahead of the production car's world premiere in July.Although the final looks of the car are yet to be seen, Ford has confirmed some of the new high-performance car's technical details. It will be powered by a turbocharged version of the existing Focus ST's 2.5-litre engine, developed to generate more than 280bhp (208kW) and around 406Nm of torque.Meanwhile, the front-wheel drive chassis has been specially developed with Ford's Advanced Engineering Centre, and benefits from experience with the Ford Focus World Rally car.Heading the development is Jost Capito, who was also responsible for the first Focus RS, as well as, more recently, the ST versions of the Focus and Fiesta."The new Focus RS is as much a car for driving enthusiasts as the one before it and classic Ford RS models of the past" he said. "We're staying true to | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Ford’s performance | | 2008-06-17 05:02:11 | | The 2008 ford Focus ST
benefits from a range of revisions rolled out across the rest of the Focus
line-up earlier this year, created by ford TeamRS , the company’s dedicated
performance vehicle arm. Fun, fast and fabulously good looking, a new version
of Ford’s performance flagship Focus goes on sale at dealerships across Great
Britain starts last May 1. Importantly though, while offering new technologies
and features, the car’s well-honed dynamics remain untouched. At the heart of
the mat | | By: Auto Parts for American Car Lovers | | |
| | Ford announces sale of Atlanta Assembly plant to Jacoby Development | | 2008-06-17 00:55:00 | | Hapeville, Ga. - Ford Motor Company today announced the sale of the Atlanta Assembly Plant property in Hapeville, Ga., to Jacoby Development Inc.Jacoby will redevelop the 122-acre site adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport into an “aerotropolis” – an aviation-intensive business district that is expected to include office, retail, restaurant, hotel and airport parking.Ford worked with the city of Hapeville, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure the best use of the site. Ford did not disclose terms of the sale.“This is a unique property with great development potential,” said Jay Gardner, director, Real Estate, Ford Land. “We are delighted we were able to engage all of the stakeholders – the cities, counties, airport and FAA – and select a buyer able to deliver a viable and exciting development. We are confident Jacoby's project will serve the community well.”Added Jim Jacoby, Chairman a | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
| | New sporty limited edition Ford Fiesta ST | | 2008-06-17 00:55:00 | | Brentwood - A special edition Ford Fiesta ST packed with extra equipment is set to thrill Fiesta fans across Britain. Priced from £15,000 and called ST 500, it will be limited to just 500 and will be distinguished by unique styling touches and extras.The Fiesta ST is renowned for its punchy 2.0-litre 150PS engine, sports-tuned steering, lowered and stiffened sports suspension and short-shift, close ratio gearbox which creates its exciting ride. The sporting heritage of the best Ford cars is carried on to this special edition with unique 'U'-shaped stripes; designed to echo the livery of the classic Escort RS2000, and matching side livery.The Fiesta ST500's features include 17in 11-spoke black alloys, red brake callipers and carbon fibre pattern interior trim. The interior also features a Sony audio system and ebony leather heated seats.Source:Infibeam.com | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
| | Ford & U-M to develop new mobility & transportation options for future | | 2008-06-17 00:55:00 | | DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Company announced today that it is working with researchers, academia, and public and private companies to develop long-term strategies to confront growing transportation and personal mobility challenges in large and increasingly congested metropolitan areas.This announcement coincides with the release of the ninth annual Ford Sustainability Report and the 2008 Sustainable Mobility Summit hosted by University of Michigan (U-M) in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Wednesday and Thursday, June 11-12. This is the first time U-M has held a gathering dedicated to emerging trends in new mobility. Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company’s executive chairman, and Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, will participate in the Summit on Wednesday. Cischke will present the keynote address.Developing mobility solutions in large urban centers is one piece of Ford’s overall blueprint for sustainability. Though the company’s sustainabil | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
| | The Assassination of RSN by the Coward Bob Ford | | 2008-06-16 10:50:00 | | I came across a column from a sportswriter in Philadelphia named Bob Ford, and it's about the Red Sox and their fans coming to Citizens Bank Park for the three game series this week. And it's titled: "Red Sox Nation: Scourge on the Country."Talk about a column loaded with envy and jealousy.Ford writes in a town where its baseball team hasn't won a championship since 1980 (and just one at that), and the city of Philadelphia hasn't had a championship in any sport since 1983, when the Sixers took the NBA title. And this column is one I've seen in plenty of places before: "We liked the Red Sox and the fans more when they were really underdogs to the Yankees and it seemed like they would never win a title in our lifetimes so we can feel better about ourselves and could make all kinds of fun of them."Typical garbage, you know, that "lovable losers" BS the Red Sox fans had to swallow for years and years. Here is Ford's column.Yes, we knew things would change when the Red Sox finally won a cha | | By: The Mighty Quinn Media Machine | | |
| | Hot News: Ford Mondeo Coupe | | 2008-06-16 00:10:00 | | Ford is taking the Mondeo to the max, with an all-new coupé version offering Mercedes CLS looks for half the price.The forthcoming Vauxhall Insignia is set to raise the style stakes in the class, while the Volkswagen Passat CC has proved there really is demand for four-door coupés. So the time is right for the ultimate evolution of Ford’s family car to take a bow.But the Coupé’s arrival also coincides with the blue oval’s increased European profitability. The company’s formula | | By: My Blog | | |
| | New Ford Ka Leaks Out | | 2008-06-15 12:42:00 | | The Ford Ka is on the market for 12 years, and it's exactly the time for Ford to change it with a successor. The first pictures of the new Ka have surfaced net-wide reveal the all new model. The new Ka shares its underpinnings with the Fiat's successful 500 including its engine range. Petrol engines range from an entry level 69 bhp 1.2-litre along with a 100 bhp 1.4-litre, and a 1.3-litre Multijet diesel option is available too. The Ford Europe also states we can expect to see a ST version as well powered by the same 135bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine found in the Fiat 500 Abarth, although power is said to be slightly boosted up to 150 bhp for the Ford version. Following its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, it is expected to see a 2+2 convertible version further down the line and even a hybrid version. Pricing should start at around £7500(€9500,€14775) raising to £12,000 (€1500,$23640) for the ST.Gallery: New Ford Ka
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| | 2010 Ford Mustang Seeking Smaller | | 2008-06-15 10:21:00 | | As the gas prices rapid growth, small is becoming the topic, anyone see driving a large car may be seen as a gas-guzzling hog, and the Ford Mustang is no exception.Ford's North American design director, Peter Horbury, recently told the Automotive News that "We have a car which I think is more suitable for the times than the Challenger and the Camaro...Especially the Challenger — it is a huge car when you see it on the road.”The next Mustang remains pretty much the same size as the current generation. Its width and length are virtually identical. The Challenger on the other hand is over ten inches longer than the current Mustang, but the Camaro concept is actually shorter than the Mustang. It's rumored that the next Mustang is going to get more fuel efficient powertrains as well such as the 3.5 liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6. Mustang Related Posts:+ 2009 Ford Mustang Warrior in Pink Edtion+ Mustang 1967 Shelby GT350/GT500[Video&Pictures]+ 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT Ford Mustan | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Ford UK announces limited edition Fiesta ST500 | | 2008-06-14 13:41:00 | | Finishing off a successful (and fun) run of current-gen Fiesta ST models, Ford just introduced a special limited edition version of its little hot hatch. Painted in Panther black with silver stripes to emulate the company's Escort RS2000 race livery, the new Fiesta ST500 will be limited to just 500 units, hence the "500" in the name. Besides the black paint and silver stripes, this special Fiesta gets black alloys hiding red calipers and an MSRP of £15,000 in the UK, the only market in which it will be available.Still powered by the same 150-horsepower 2.0L four-banger, the ST500 also features the suspension and steering tweaks that make this car such a blast on B roads. Presumably the Roush/Mountune engine upgrades will also fit here, allowing 165- and 185-horsepower options for those who find the stock 150 unsatisfactory. Those poking their heads inside will also spot a new Sony audio system, as well as ebony leather heated seats and faux fiber trim. Looks good, and not a bad way t | | By: Car News | | |
| | Track Lap: Ford Mustang FR500S | | 2008-06-14 05:14:00 | | Ford Racing's newest Ford Mustang FR500S racer is so turnkey, it comes with a window sticker. But it's not your average Monroney. For example, instead of options, it lists "Stuff It Doesn't Have." "Estimated annual champagne cost" replaces EPA numbers. And warranty coverage is described as "What, you expected five years/50,000 miles?" You can't say Dan Davis and the rest of the track rats at Ford Racing don't have a sense of humor.The conversion from Ford Mustang GT to FR500S is straightforward: Strip the car of about 300 lb of unnecessary street-car hardware, build in a full cage, give it a stiffer suspension, lowered right height, Borla exhaust system, single racing seat and six-point harness, adjustable shocks, an aggressive front splitter, a serious rear wing, an AIM instrument and data acquisition system, strut tower brace, and you're track ready. The rear and side quarter windows are made of lightweight Lexan. The 4.6L V-8 remains internally stock, but freer breathing on the inta | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Ford Improves Year After Year According to J.D Power | | 2008-06-13 23:26:41 | | J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information firm which was started in 1968 by the founder James David Power III. It accomplishes assessment of customer satisfaction, product quality, and buyer behavior for industries ranging from cars to restaurants. It conducts annual surveys in the automotive industry including the world's third largest automaker the Ford Motor Corporation. The survey shows that vehicle brands from Ford have improved its quality at a rate faster than any ave | | By: Ford Parts Information | | |
| | The Ford Focus RS Will Return | | 2008-06-12 22:06:33 | | Ford
RS is back! It’s official, and today the all-new Focus RS is all set to
put the track on fire! An early prototype of the best ever Focus road
car so far is now experiencing performance and durability testing at
the exigent Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, in preparation for its
global launch in 2009 which is now the most anticipated occurrence in
the automotive industry. The
principal architect of the Focus RS project is Ford of Europe’s Vehicle
Line Director for Performance Veh | | By: Auto Parts From A Lady Expert | | |
| | First Drive: 2008 Ford FPV Falcon | | 2008-06-12 10:29:00 | | The United States and Australia have plenty in common. Both use an offbeat version of the Queen's English. Both are loosely agreeable to an open form of democracy. Both wonder about Paris Hilton. And both, despite recent assaults on bank accounts on either side of the Pacific by galloping gas prices, still worship the effortless performance and glorious aural delights available from big-capacity muscle machines.Ford Performance Vehicles, owned by Britain's Prodrive, is the Blue Oval equivalent to GM's down-under hot-shop, Holden Special Vehicles. While HSV produces Commodore-based Holden muscle (and some of the good bits behind the forthcoming Pontiac G8 GXP), FPV works its magic on the Aussie-developed Falcons. Such is the rivalry between Ford and GM in Australia that FPV has wasted no time getting its high-performance versions of the brand-new FG Falcon on the road.There are seven new FPV models for Blue Oval enthusiasts to choose from -- four sedans and three utes. For the tradition | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | First Drive: 2009 Ford Flex | | 2008-06-12 07:14:00 | | What do you see when you look at this vehicle?The 2009 Ford Flex? A 4/3-scale Mini Clubman? An overinflated Scion xB? A long wagon? A low minivan? Ford wants you to see a 1986 Taurus, a 1965 Mustang, or a 1956 T-Bird. A design icon. Whether or not you can squint that hard, the new Flex will never sell in numbers like some of those earlier icons, but its sleek, striking design and execution seem likely to propel it to more auspicious sales than the last "game-changing" low-roof three-row Grand Tourer to come down the pike -- Chrysler's Pacifica.Part of that vehicle's problem was that its foundation was a high, flat minivan floorpan and firewall, which imposed some serious design constraints. Ford started with the Taurus/Taurus X foundation-footwells, center hump, and all-and moved the rear wheels five inches aft, with all proceeds going to benefit rear-seat legroom. The result is a roomier vehicle that's only slightly longer and lower than the Taurus X but looks considerably sleeker. Th | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Toyota beats Holden, Ford: Will build Camry Hybrid in Australia | | 2008-06-11 06:11:00 | | Back when North American markets shunned RWD cars in the '80s and '90s, Australians couldn't get enough of them. That sentiment has been rapidly changing as the blokes down under are increasingly looking to integrate more efficient transportation into the Outback. The Australian government is in on the hybrid game, too, and has promised that any domestic automaker that produces a hybrid will be greeted with a fist-full of orders. Toyota is listening, and the Japanese automaker has green-lighted the production of 10,000 Camry hybrids per year at its Altona plant in Australia, making it the first automaker to build a production hybrid in the land of Oz. The announcement comes only a few days after an Aussie legislator singled out Ford of Australia and Holden, GM's Australian division, as companies that need to produce hybrids domestically so the government doesn't have to buy imported Toyotas and Honda hybrids. Looks like it's time for the Australian government to make with the checks. | | By: Car News | | |
| | Kerkorian asks for 20mil Ford shares, gets offered a billion | | 2008-06-11 06:07:00 | | In late April, billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian made public his intention to have Tracindo Corp., his investment company, buy up an additional 20 million shares of Ford stock to up his ownership of the Blue Oval from 4.7% to 5.6%. He offered $8.50/share, which at the time was a small premium over Ford's share price of $7.50 and today is a big premium over its current price of $6.16/share. He set a deadline for Ford shareholders to respond to his offer by yesterday at 5 PM, and boy did they. Kirkorian received offers to buy 1 billion shares of Ford, 980,000,000 more than he intends to buy. As such, Tracinda Corp. will easily acquire the additional shares it needs to reach 5.6% ownership of Ford at a price of around $170 million, but hasn't stated that it will buy up anymore of the Dearborn-based automaker. Ford's board of directors has already stated on record that it is neutral and has no opinion about Kirkorian's increase in shares. We wonder if their mood will change when he asks | | By: Car News | | |
| | Spy Shots: Ford Ka caught | | 2008-06-11 05:52:00 | | The newest Ford Ka has been spotted by Auto Express, and the car in the flesh looks almost exactly like the Ka renderings that Auto Express published a couple of weeks ago. The grille could be a bit smaller than the one in the rendering, but it's difficult to tell without the highlights and chrome. The number of discrete elements in the GT-R-like mouthpiece, though, is the same.Otherwise, the side swage line looks to be toned down a bit; and in the rendering, the Ford badge on the hatch that doubles as the latch has been replaced by a separate latch and key. Inside, Ford has said the car will outdo the car with which it shares underpinnings, the Fiat 500, and maintain the handling that has made it a European favorite for 12 years. All of which makes this a hot little Ka. Stay tuned for the Paris Motor Show when we see the real deal in person.[Source: Auto Express] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Rumormill: Ford working on four-door Mondeo coupe | | 2008-06-10 09:03:00 | | It seems most car buyers today have decided that the aesthetic advantages of the two-door coupe body style are not worth the ergonomic hassles of getting in and out of the back seat. To remedy that issue, most every automaker has or very soon will introduce a car with a coupe-like profile and extra doors to ease ingress/egress. This design trend runs the gamut from mainstream models like the VW Passat CC to near exotics like the Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera. Ford apparently doesn't want to miss out on this potentially profitable trend and may create a four-door coupe based on the best selling Mondeo.If this rendering from CAR is anything by which to judge, the Mondeo coupe will take Kinetic design to a new extreme with a low profile greenhouse, frameless windows, and rear-door openings that are almost certain to induce some concussions. As the premium Mondeo (if indeed it wears that badge), it will get all the techno goodness one would expect of such a car in the 21st cent | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford’s productivity improves in 2008 Harbour Report | | 2008-06-09 07:19:00 | | Dearborn, Mich. - Ford Motor Company is making continued progress in manufacturing productivity, and improved 3.7 percent – our sixth consecutive year of improved efficiency – in The Harbour Report North America 2008.Ford’s commitment to align capacity with the real demand, along with our disciplined processes, have contributed to Ford’s productivity and quality gains during these critical times of volume decreases, changing product mix and reduced manpower.Our improvement reflects the disciplined focus and adherence to our processes by our employees. They understand what it takes to be a leader in today’s competitive environment and are key contributors to Ford’s improved productivity and quality.Source:Infibeam.com | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
| | Spycam: 2010 Ford Mustang | | 2008-06-07 01:33:00 | | The 2010Ford Mustang revamp has been subject to plenty of anticipation, and while we've seen some shots of the development mule before, we now have a closer look at the interior of Ford's upcoming pony car.While the center stack remains shrouded in camouflage, some other interior elements can be seen very clearly. For example, the instrument cluster now features white-faced gauges and the tachometer has swapped position on the right with the speedometer, versus the current setup. The four round air vents have been reworked, and two new rectangular air vents can be found at the very top of the center stack.The steering wheel is also new, retaining the current car's three "open-spoke" design (subtly revised in styling), but rearranging the multifunction setup with cruise control buttons on the left, and multimedia Sync interface buttons on the right. The wheel itself looks like it just may be a little chunkier than the current version as well. Some switchgear also appears to be new, and | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | A Scam Involving the Innocent Ford Edge Jeep | | 2008-06-07 00:13:00 | | The Edge is a premium mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Ford. It made its debut in 2006 at The North American Auto Show. It started its production from the fall of 2006 as a 2007 model. As a crossover vehicle, it is known to bridge the gaps between minivans and sport utility vehicles.Lately, Ford has been informed by consumers that they are receiving e-mails from Ford stating that they have won a "Ford Edge Jeep". As response, Ford states that these notifications are not coming from Ford M | | By: Talk About Cars! | | |
| | New Ford Fiesta to be Manufactured in Cuautitlán | | 2008-06-07 00:06:20 | | The Ford Fiesta is a super mini car built by Ford Europe, a subordinate of Ford Motor Company. The Fiesta was created in the early 1970s when the Europeans demand for super minis was fast rising. At that time, Ford needed a small car to compete in this rising market. The car’s name Fiesta was owned by General Motors at the time, but to an unknown reason they have given it to Ford. Then the new Ford Fiesta was unleashed in late 1975.Today the Ford Company has announced that the new Ford Fiesta | | By: Ford Cars | | |
| | Ford begins production of the Flex | | 2008-06-06 17:28:00 | | On one end, General Motors is announcing its intention to wind down SUV and truck production, while at the other, Ford is just gearing up production of a vehicle that's plenty large in its own right. Ford Flexes are now beginning to roll off the line in Oakville, Ontario, and the plant even has plans to bring on new hires in order to meet production demands. Considering the current rise of gas prices, one might think Ford's boxy people carrier will quickly meet its demise. However, despite its full size stature, room for seven humans and a few cold drinks, the Flex doesn't attack your gas budget like Cookie Monster on a binge. Its 3.5L V6 engine gets a respectable 24 mph on the highway, assisted by a high-tech six-speed automatic transmission. Down the road, when the Flex is available with a turbocharged direct injection Ecoboost option, its fuel economy should raise a bit more.[Source: Detroit News] | | By: Car News | | |
| | 2009 Ford Mustang production estimated at just 45,000 units | | 2008-06-06 17:10:00 | | What's this? News about less Mustangs? Mustang guru Brad Barnett has learned that Mustang marketing manager Fritz Wilke estimates only 45,000 Mustangs will be produced for the 2009 model year. We don't know if the 45 is symbolic of the 45th anniversary of Ford's pony car, but it's significantly less than any other year the Mustang has been produced. In fact, it's only about half that of the 79,280 Mustangs produced in 1992, the current lowest tally, and far below the 134,626 'Stangs sold last year. We can see it now... Ford dealers marking up the rare 2009 Mustang. The most likely situation is that dealers will have trouble selling the remaining Mustangs as customers wait for the updated model in 2010, hopefully with a 5.0-liter V8.Thanks for the tip, Brad![Source: TheMustangSource.com] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford to cut cost of salaried workers 15% by Aug. 1 | | 2008-06-06 16:58:00 | | The auto industry's putrid performance in May was an eye opener, and companies like Ford now have to readjust the adjustments they just made to their turnaround plans. Ford VP Jim Farley already braced his white-collar work force for a possible 12% reduction in their ranks, but a memo emailed today by Mark Fields, Ford's President of the Americas, reveals that the number of white-collar workers "reduced" will actually be 15%. Fields says in his memo (full transcript posted after the jump) that the company will "reduce salaried-related costs in North America by 15 percent by Aug. 1," which you, me and the guy who sits in the cubicle right under the AC vent know doesn't mean just cutting back on coffee filters.The reductions will come from a series of steps that should ruin the day for lots of Ford employees wearing a tie or pants suit right now. They include "involuntary separations" (i.e. firings, letting go, RIFs, etc.), attrition (I'm leaving before you can fire me) and a consolidat | | By: Car News | | |
| | Incentive Roundup: Chrysler adds more cash to free gas, Ford mum on Employee Pricing | | 2008-06-06 16:54:00 | | Times are tough in Detroit these days as each of the Big 3 saw drastic drops in sales for the month of May. It's not surprising, then, to see that Chrysler, Dodge and Ford have increased incentives in an effort to get those cars off its dealer's lots. For instance, prospective buyers for the Hemi-powered Chrysler 300C can now choose either $4,000 cash back or $2,000 plus Chrysler's $2.99 gas promotion, known as Let's Refuel America. Choosing Chrysler's full-size SUV, the Aspen, will net you $4,500 cash back or $1,000 in cash, plus the Let's Refuel deal. Dodge too is heavy into the incentives game, especially on fuel-gulping SUV's and trucks. The largest savings come with the 2008 Ram truck, which gets you $5,000 in cash or $3,000 plus the cheap gas card.Realizing the sorry state that sales of the F-Series are in, Ford has chosen to offer employee pricing for its full-sizers, although they aren't telling you what how much you'll save without a trip to the dealer. Cars.com has been able | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford battling bad truck sales with Employee Pricing on F-Series in June | | 2008-06-05 16:19:00 | | It looks like the fuel crunch is starting to hurt Ford's pickup sales too. We already heard that GM is about to close plants and is considering killing spinning off HUMMER because of lower demand for trucks, and now we find out that Ford is dropping their prices to help move some trucks. Our By The Numbers post for May showed that the full-size Ford F-150 recently slipped from its perch at the top of new vehicle sales for the first time in 17 years! In fact it fell to fifth place behind Accord, Camry, Corolla and Civic, so it appears that it's time for some incentives. Rather than fuss with rebates, Ford is bringing customers into the family and extending employee pricing on all new F-Series sold in June. Actually, you can still use the existing rebates on top of the new lower base prices, which makes it a great time to buy one if you really need a pickup. Starting today, all F-Series trucks in the program should be sporting new MSRP addendum stickers showing the new lower prices. The | | By: Car News | | |
| | VIDEO: Autoblog talks design with Ford Director Peter Horbury | | 2008-06-05 15:44:00 | | Autoblog talks design with Ford Design Director PeFord has seen its ups and downs when it comes to vehicle styling, but with immense competition around the world and in North America specifically, design disasters will hurt an automaker now more than ever before. Ford design director Peter Horbury leads Ford's North American design, so responsibility for both beauties and beasts will rest firmly on his English shoulders. We had the opportunity to spend some time with Horbury and learn more about his plans for both Ford and Lincoln, and as usual the eloquent designer didn't disappoint. Hit play on the video above to hear what Horbury had to say about future European Fords in the U.S., global design, and the future of Ford interiors.Click here if embedded video above does not work. | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford Motor reports May sales | | 2008-06-05 10:54:00 | | DEARBORN, Mich. - For the second time in its nine-year history, Ford Focus sales eclipsed the 30,000-unit milestone in May.Focus sales totaled 32,579, up 53 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales to individual customers more than doubled (up 105 percent). The first time was October 2001, when industry sales soared in response to zero-percent financing."Our dealers are selling the Focus at unprecedented turn rates," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "In fact, Focus' retail sales were 91 percent of beginning inventory, which puts it in the same league as the industry's best-selling small cars. This is a strong statement about customer demand for Ford's newest small car."Ford is moving to increase Focus availability. In early April, Ford announced plans to produce 245,000 Focus units in 2008, approximately 30 percent more than in 2007. Ford now is targeting to produce 280,000 Focus units in 2009.Ford Fusion sales were the highest for any mon | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | Ford’s F150 MidBox Is A Smart Idea | | 2008-06-02 06:44:12 | | Pickup trucks have a lot of cargo space, but that space isn’t particularly well organized. Most truck beds are just one vast expanse, which is great if you are hauling plywood, but not so good if you have a bunch of smaller objects to carry with you, like tools or automotive parts. Sure, there are [...] | | By: Tundra Headquarters | | |
| | Harrison Ford Indiana Jones Workout | | 2008-06-02 03:00:00 | | Harrison Fords Indiana Jones workout is about as tough of a movie star workout as it gets. For Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford is performing an intense workout and nutrition regime since the movie requires him to be in top physical shape since he needs to sprint, jump, role, crawl and just about anything else that someone combing through long lost ruins would need to do. His girlfriend recently took a moment to talk about the nutrition that is fueling his tough workout.He is on a strict high protei | | By: Craze 4 Muscle | | |
| | Ford Mustang Shelby GT Cabriolet | | 2008-06-01 14:19:03 | | 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 eyeing Mexico for Fiesta production | | 2008-05-31 16:44:00 | | Ford has been teasing us with a US-bound Fiesta for years, and the Blue Oval has only said that the well-executed B-car would be built in North America. With time to start producing Fiestas running short, Ford appears ready to publicly announce where the vehicle will be built, and it looks like the Fiesta will be made south of the border. The extremely low cost of labor in Mexico makes building inexpensive economy cars there a no-brainer, and Ford's Cuatitlan plant already builds the current Euro Fiesta and a Fiesta-based vehicle for the Mexico/Brazil markets.The Fiesta is scheduled to appear Stateside by 2010, but with the radical shift towards smaller, more efficient vehicles, we wouldn't be surprised if Ford bumped up that timeline.[Source: Detroit News] | | By: Car News | | |
| | 2009 Ford Ka unofficially revealed | | 2008-05-31 09:04:00 | | The Ford Ka has been a prime example that the Blue Oval can be successful at making make little cars, even if they kind of look like basketball shoes. After 12 years of service, it's time to shake things up a bit. The next Ka shares mechanicals with the stylish Fiat 500, and after scoping the first unofficial pics from Auto Express, the Ford will be just as cute as its Italian sibling. Designers did manage to heavily differentiate the Ka from the 500, skipping the rounded lines in favor of edgier lines and details that reinforce Ford of Europe's styling language. Think micro-Fiesta, and you've got the picture.Since it's for European consumption, it'll have no less than three powertrains from the get-go, with a 68 hp 1.2L, a 100 hp 1.4L, and a 1.3L, 50 mpg diesel. Rumor has it that a hotter Ka ST is on its way as well, with 150 hp coming from a turbocharged 1.4L engine. Interior refinement over the outgoing model comes courtesy of better materials and improved ergonomics.We're still a f | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Ford Focus Coupe Unveiled at 'American Idol' | | 2008-05-30 23:55:13 | | The Ford Focus is a small family car made by Ford. The Ford Focus came on the roads for the first time in 2000.A new version of the Focus was launched in Europe in January 2005 and a face lifted version in January 2008. While the 2009 Focus Coupe was lately unveiled (Wednesday broadcast which airs at 9 p.m. EST.) on American’s hottest television show – “American Idol.” It is the first time the automaker will take advantage of the show's 20 million viewers by unveiling a new model on live | | By: Ford Parts Information | | |
| | | | | | | Spied: 2011 Ford Fiesta | | 2008-05-29 21:49:00 | | What you're looking at are the first spyshots of the U.S. version of the 2011 Ford Fiesta, which was spotted recently prowling around Ford's Dearborn mothership.The subcompact Fiesta is the first of a number of new global cars coming from the Blue Oval under the watch of Ford CEO Alan Mulally. The automaker is switching gears toward a smaller, more fuel efficient lineup, and the Fiesta is a major cog in Ford's future North American plans.The Fiesta will be similar in appearance to the Ford Verve | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Ford Kuga by Delta4x4 | | 2008-05-29 14:57:00 | | The kinetic design language seen on the Ford has been received very well by the worlds media ever since we first see it in full production trim at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. Now comes the role of specialists SUV tuner Delta4x4 to work its magic and create that extra bit of individuality for the fussy consumers out there. SUVs are meant to be made for their off-road abilities, but lets face it, there are few examples out there that have been designed for off-road peformance – Ford Kuga included. This is where Delta have focused most of their efforts on this latest tuning program by increasing the ground clearance to 550mm combined with new wheels with a diameter ranging from 18inches to 22 inches. The wheels also feature 5mm thick aluminium alloys for extra protection from the thick dirt usually gathered from off-road driving. The 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine also recieves the Delta4x4 touch with power output increasing to 162hp and 380Nm of torquePricing for the complete model is | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Willa Ford | | 2008-05-29 08:19:08 | | Amanda Lee Williford, known professionally as Willa Ford (born January 22, 1981) is an American pop singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, television personality, and presenter. She became known in 2001 as the self-proclaimed "Bad Girl of Pop", when she released her debut album, Willa Was Here. Aside from her music career, Ford has hosted several reality television shows, posed for Playboy, and competed on ABC's top-rated Dancing with the Stars in 2006. Ford will also portray Anna Nicole Smith in an upcoming television movie about Smith's life and death.Ford dated Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys from 1998 to 2001. She reportedly lost her virginity to Carter when she was 16. She has also dated Christopher Jones and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell. On the third episode of Dancing with the Stars, host Samantha Harris remarked to Ford and her dance partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, "Wow, you two have really fallen for each other." The couple looked stunned but | | By: All Celebs 4U | | |
| | Ford takes historic step for major cut in greenhouse gas emissions | | 2008-05-28 07:28:00 | | DETROIT and NEW YORK - Ford joined religious and other institutional shareholders to announce on April 9, 2008 that it is the first U.S. auto company to spell out how it plans to reach the goal of reducing by at least 30 percent the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its new vehicle fleet by 2020. Two months later, General Motors, which has not yet taken such an action, will face on June 3, 2008 a shareholder resolution calling for a comparable plan for a greenhouse gas emissions cut.The GM resolution is filed by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell, N.J. and 14 other members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR). The resolution also has the support of many institutional investors that are members of the $5-trillion Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), including CalPERS and the New York City Comptroller's Office, as well as the support of proxy advisory firms such as RiskMetrics. GM also faces a shareholder resolution on political contributions (five filers | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | Autobild desvenda Ford Ka 2 | | 2008-05-27 09:21:00 | | Esta é a resposta da Ford ao Fiat 500, o novo Ka... Não tem nem metade da personalidade do 500, alias a traseira... é... discutível! Vai ter de certo mais sucesso do que o primeiro Ka... mas isso também não é difícil! | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Harrison Ford se depila el pecho por el bosque tropical | | 2008-05-26 05:50:00 | | Harrison Ford, ese hombre que ha superado con creces los 60 años y el tío se conserva aún como un chaval. Dicen que el secreto es tener el lado una buena moza que te haga hacer ejercicio :-D En fin, sea lo que sea, éste señor, que es un activista ambiental, a rodado un spot de apenas treinta segundos donde se depila el pecho con cera (uppsss dolorrr!!) para una campaña contra la deforestación de los bosques tropicales, los cuales, cada año sufren una tala de árboles brutal sin contar los continuos incendios que sufre. Según un estudio reciente, las consecuencias de esta catástrofe que el hombre está incidiendo en los bosques tropicales es el causante del 20% del efecto invernadero que a día de hoy nos está afectando silenciosamente pero a su vez de manera letal.Tal y como dice Harrison mientras un bonboncito le depila el pecho con mala leche:Cada pedazo de bosque que es arrancado allá abajo nos hace mal aquíLa idea del spot publicitario es avivar la conciencia de la gen | | By: Nautilus Loft | | |
| | Ford Kuga, un spot excelente con concurso on-line incluido | | 2008-05-25 12:33:00 | | El nuevo automóvil de Ford acaba de lanzarse, se llama Ford Kuga y advierte maneras.El spot que podemos ver ya desde hace unos días es una obra de arte. Sí, sí, el de las casas blancas de papel, en busca de nuevas ideas. Recordemos que toda idea se enfrenta siempre a una hoja en blanco como principal y primer enemigo.Es curioso pero en este sector estamos encontrando una apuesta por lo nuevo, dejando de lado las características técnicas y racionales, y apostando por la creación de universos y experiencias. Ejemplo de ellos, son Seat Ibiza (que lleva innovando desde hace un tiempo), el Urban Solution de Citroen,Pues paralelamente, lanzamos desde Vanksen/Culture-buzz, un concurso on-line de user generated content para los internautas a través de su site Ma Campagne Ford Kuga (Mi campaña Ford Kuga). Se trataba de crear el nuevo spot del coche. La verdad es que hemos recibido un gran número de propuestas. Aquí, tenéis el ganador... Sencillo, pero muy dentro del espíritu de lo | | By: Pasion por el Marketing | | |
| | Ford to make less vehicles in 2008: more cars, fewer trucks | | 2008-05-24 08:02:00 | | Ford issued a press release this morning detailing its plans for the remainder of 2008, and considering the current price of gasoline, weak U.S. economy and rising cost of raw materials, the changes are exactly what you'd expect. Ford will now be producing 690,000 vehicles during the remainder of this year's second quarter, down 20,000 units from its previous estimate and 15% below its total for Q2 2007. Production levels in Q3 will fall to between 510-540,000 units in Q3 2008 (down 15-20% from Q3 2007) and between 590-630,000 units in Q4 2008 (down 2-8% from Q4 2007).Though it will be producing fewer units overall, Ford will increase production of hot-selling cars and CUVs like the Focus, Edge and Escape, Mercury Milan and Mariner, and Lincoln MKZ and MKX. Production of trucks and SUVs, however, will drop sharply because potential customers are walking away from these relative gas-guzzlers in droves. Since those models typically earned big profits for Ford, the Blue Oval revised the t | | By: Car News | | |
| | Ford Leading in Lifelike Child Dummy Research | | 2008-05-24 00:36:14 | |
The bond between Ford Motor Company and the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) will kick off this fall on a global research of a further
realistic model abdominal insert for pediatric crash dummies. Pediatric crash
dummies with the more lifelike abdomen will help in studying the hazards of severe
injury to children during car crashes. According to various independent
researches, children ages 4 to 8 are at higher risk for injuries to the abdomen
and spine.
“This effort furthers For | | By: Auto Parts From A Lady Expert | | |
| | Ford with pediatric crash dummies | | 2008-05-23 23:47:42 | | The
Ford Motor Company and the Society of Automotive Engineers will go on board
this fall on an international study of a more lifelike prototype abdominal
insert for pediatric crash dummies. Pediatric crash dummies with the more
lifelike abdomen will help in analyzing the risk of serious injury to children
during car accidents. Independent studies show that children ages 4 to 8
are at higher risk for injuries to the spine and abdomen.
“This
effort furthers Ford’s commitment to help prot | | By: Auto Parts for American Car Lovers | | |
| | Hot-selling Ford Focus at American Idol | | 2008-05-23 19:35:47 | | The hot-selling Ford Focus debuts a new coupe version for the
2009 model year Wednesday on American’s hottest television show – “American
Idol.” This marks the first time Ford has ever revealed a new product on prime
time television.
“Focus is the little car that delivers in a big way for
customers, with 35 mpg fuel economy, cool features including SYNC, a fun drive,
strong quality and the right price,” said John Felice, Ford Division group
marketing manager. “We’ve built on those strengths to deliver an even sportier
coupe version for 2009 and thought the ‘American Idol’ debut would be a new way
for customers to see the upgrades for themselves.”
The new Focus coupe can be seen for the first time during the
Wednesday broadcast of “American Idol” on FOX, which airs at 9 p.m. EST.
Ford
has released images of its new 2009 Focus coupe along with an announcement that
it plans to show off the car to the wider Am | | By: Ford Parts for Ford Enthusiasts | | |
| | | Ford & Energy Saving Trust announce nationwide smart driving challenge | | 2008-05-23 01:21:00 | | Eden Project, Cornwall - Ford and the Energy Saving Trust today announced a nationwide smart driving challenge to find the UK's greenest motorist. Smart driving techniques deliver environmental, financial and safety benefits through reduced fuel consumption and a smoother driving style designed to reduce wasteful acceleration and braking. Ford's ECOnetic range of low CO2 models, showcased at this year's 'Sexy Green Car Show', will go on to regional smart driving events this summer. Motorists will compete at six regional heats including July's British International Motor Show in London. The Focus ECOnetic models they will be driving have a combined fuel consumption figure of almost 66mpg – resulting in a class-leading 114g CO2/km. Ford has offered eco driving courses in Europe since 2000 to help Ford owners develop a smooth fuel-saving driving style. Fuel consumption is typically reduced by 15 per cent and savings can be as much as 25 per cent. Andy Taylor, Ford's sustainability | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | Ford Focus ECOnetic's debut at 'Sexy Green Car Show' | | 2008-05-23 01:18:00 | | Eden Project, Cornwall - Ford Focus ECOnetic's debut at Eden Project's 'Sexy Green Car Show' marks a growing public shift to low CO2 vehicles – with Ford sales in the segment up by a third. The Ford Focus ECOnetic boasts class-leading CO2 emissions of 114g/km, equating to 65.6mpg. Priced from £16,050, Focus ECOnetic slots into the range between Studio/Style and top end Zetec/Titanium models. It is the first of a series of ultra low CO2 models announced by UK vehicle market leader Ford. The sub-140g Ford Mondeo ECOnetic, capable of 53.3mpg, goes on sale in July from £18,455 and an ECOnetic version of the all-new Ford Fiesta will follow in early 2009. Sales for Ford's existing Focus, Fiesta and Fusion models with CO2 emissions under 120g have risen by a third in the last year. During this period it has been announced that cars in this sub-120g segment will be exempt from the daily £8 London Congestion Charge from October this year. In addition, this year's Budget declared tha | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | Ford Falcon F6, Fastest Car of Australia? | | 2008-05-22 11:55:00 | | The new FG Falcon-based range of Ford Performance Vehicles includes an even more powerful turbocharged six-cylinder F6 model that is set to break the acceleration record for a locally built car.The FPV F6 launches on June 1, 2008 as part of FPV's new FG Falcon-based range and is expected to accelerate faster than the just-introduced HSV 6.2-litre V8 Commodores. FPV, as well as part owner Ford Australia, have a policy of not providing performance figure claims for their cars, but an FPV source told Drive.com.au that the higher-powered version of Ford's XR6 Turbo is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in the high-four-second bracket.Our insider says he would be surprised if independent performance testing by motoring media didn't see the F6 at least match the 4.8 seconds BMW claims for the V8-powered BMW M3. That would pip HSV's claim of 4.96sec for its updated, 6.2-litre V8 range.The battle for Australia's fastest production car will intensify later this year when HSV launches its 7.0-l | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | | Automotive supplier Vari-Form receives prestigious Ford Q1 Award | | 2008-05-19 07:18:00 | | TROY, Mich. - Vari-Form, one of the world's largest producers of hydroformed structural components for the automotive industry, received the prestigious Ford Q1 Award, Ford Motor Company's highest recognition for supplier quality, on April 25th, 2008 at a ceremony held in Strathroy, Ontario.Vari-Form has supplied tube hydroform assemblies directly to Ford since 2007. Ford established the global Q1 Quality System to guarantee uniformly high standards for component production and quality, and bestows the award on suppliers who have demonstrated a high degree of customer satisfaction by meeting their stringent requirements in an exemplary manner. Specifically for Vari-Form, these included quality, reliability, material management and engineering services.Stephen Dow, Vari-Form's President said: "We are extremely proud to be recognized by Ford as one of its Tier I Preferred Quality Status suppliers. This Q1 certification acknowledges the hard work and excellent results the Vari-Form team h | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | 2008 Ford Mustang | | 2008-05-19 03:59:15 | | The 2008 Mustang is a 2 door, 4 passenger family coupe, sports coupe, convertible, or convertible sports car. It is one of the most widely recognized, nameplates in the automobile business. By now Ford offers a new mustang for the year 2008 in eight trim packages spanning the V6 Deluxe Coupe to the GT Premium Convertible. Ford and Shelby Automobiles will soon launch the 2008 Shelby GT500KR, the most powerful Mustang to date.“The V6 Deluxe Coupe is equipped with a standard 4.0 liter, V6, 210-ho | | By: Ford Cars | | |
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