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Ford revs in quality survey Ford Motor Co.'s three domestic brands all received above-average marks in J.D. Power and Associates' influential annual survey of vehicle dependability, but several General Motors Corp. brands slipped in the rankings and all Chrysler LLC brands remained well below the industry average, led by a steep decline for Jeep. Toyota Motor Corp. continued to dominate the top of the chart, with its luxury Lexus brand holding on to first place with 120 problems reported per 100 vehicles. Ford's Mercury brand --... Article added: 2008-08-08 07:29:54 Article Views Rating: 254
Ford shelving F-100 development in favor of EcoBoost Executives at Ford are so enthusiastic about the possibilities for fuel efficiency in their EcoBoost forced-induction engines that they have decided to shelve plans for a smaller ‘F-100′ pickup truck. Likewise, importation of the Ranger from South Africa to the U.S. has also been canned in favor of the new technology. Also at the focus of the efficient powertrain buildup is a range of new transmissions. The combination of more efficient, smaller displacement turbocharged engines and more... Article added: 2008-08-08 07:29:25 Article Views Rating: 236
Ford Escape plug-in prototype shows potential Automakers are moving fast to determine whether plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can be put onto the market affordably.PHEVs can up to triple fuel mileage in short trips, and recharging costs less than gas to go the same distance. It appears that plug-ins cut tailpipe emissions more than enough to make up for any pollution caused by the plants that generate the electricity to charge them.A special thanks to AutoSpies.com friend friend Fred Khaz for these pictures.[source] Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:45 Article Views Rating: 314
Ford's Model T celebrates 100 years NYTimes.Com - A Look Back At The Tin Lizzy As It Approaches Its 100th Year On The Road.[source] Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:45 Article Views Rating: 256
Ford brings 2010 Mustang out to play at Road America Click the photo for a high-res gallery We've added a video - check it out after the jumpJust as photos of the production version of the Camaro popped up on the web last week ahead of tomorrow's unveiling, Ford decided to trot out the 2010 Mustang this weekend. Unlike the fully-revealed Camaro, the '10 Mustang remained heavily camouflaged as it acted as the pace car for the Kohler International Challenge vintage race at Road America. The prototype 'Stang lead a plethora of ponies from throughout the... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:35 Article Views Rating: 336
2009 Ford F-150 Ford has produced more than 33 million F-Series pickups since its launch in 1948, and for 2009, the truck has been totally revamped both externally and under the skin. The tough, new exterior is dominated by a dramatic three-bar grille, and the F-150’s cabin is more spacious, flexible and refined. A new high-strength, lighter-weight chassis allows the truck to deliver more horsepower, improved fuel economy, higher safety and additional towing and payload capacity. The new model offers... Article added: 2008-07-17 08:14:11 Article Views Rating: 480
Ford Flex Limited I don't always have to be the one driving. Really, I don't. Especially if riding is the only way to get an early feel of a car that we think could be poised to become one of those once-in-a-decade vehicles of rare perfection. So when Ford offered Automobile Magazine a ride around the city during the New York auto show in a preproduction 2009 Flex Limited, we cheerfully piled in."We" were five - me, my husband Tim, executive editor Joe DeMatio, photographer Daniel Byrne, and Byrne's assistant... Article added: 2008-07-07 05:30:08 Article Views Rating: 4500
New Ford Focus RS It's been rumored, spied and denied, but the Blue Oval boys have finally made it official: the Focus RS is on its way. The successor to the Escort RS Cosworth and the last generation Focus RS will be based off the current Focus ST and come equipped with a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five producing around 280 HP and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The suspension and chassis will be tuned to compete with the new Evo X and Subaru Impreza STI, and will include plenty of rally-inspired kit, blistered wheel arches... Article added: 2008-07-03 05:49:09 Article Views Rating: 962
2009 Ford Mustang Illustration A popular topic in the mustang world is the 2009 Ford Mustang Redesign. The latest reports indicate that this redesign will actually be released for the 2010 model year. While all of the details are not out about this 2009 Mustang, some things are fairly clear.First, the 2009 Mustang redesign will still be based on the current mustang platform. The 2009 Mustang changes are analogous to the 1999 “New Edge” design over the SN/95 models that were available from 94-98. While the basic platform... Article added: 2008-06-25 06:43:57 Article Views Rating: 10005
Ford Fiesta With two and a half weeks to go before the Geneva Motor Show, Ford has finally released details on the production version of its new global small car. After the Verve concept debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September, the speculation began about what it'd be called when it arrived in showrooms. Ford's marketing team decided that more than three decades of brand equity was too much to throw away, so this car will be called the Fiesta everywhere in the world that it's sold, including the United... Article added: 2008-06-18 12:34:14 Article Views Rating: 550 |
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