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Ford C-Max Hands-Free Liftgate Demonstration [Video]

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Set to officially debut at the Detroit Auto Show in just a few weeks time, yesterday Ford released full details on its new C-Max MPV, including info on the industry first hands-free liftgate. It’s tied in to the same type of sensor in the key fob that allows for keyless access and allows you to… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Orlando Debuts To Adoring Europeans And Canadians [Paris 2010]

Chevrolet Orlando Debuts To Adoring Europeans And Canadians [Paris 2010]
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Most of you are familiar with the Chevrolet Orlando, the minivan touted by Chevrolet as a game-changer that was canned at the last minute for the United States. We were lucky enough to get our first glimpse of the Orlando during its unveiling here in Paris, and it’s actually a bit larger than expected. The… Continue Reading...

Ford To Bring 7-Seater C-Max Minivan To North America

Ford To Bring 7-Seater C-Max Minivan To North America
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Less than a week after General Motors cancelled plans to bring their Chevrolet Orlando mini-minivan to the United States, Ford announced that their C-Max 7-seater will make the trip across the Atlantic. Built in Valencia, Spain, the C-Max features rear-sliding doors and can be had with either a 1.6L or 2.0L Ecoboost motor. Expect the… Continue Reading...

Ford C-Max Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid Confirmed for Europe

Ford C-Max Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid Confirmed for Europe
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Ford has just announced that it will introduce both a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid version of its new C-Max model for Europe. Based on the new Focus platform, both models will be built at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain and sold exclusively in Europe. A larger version of this tall hatchback/wagon, called the Grand… Continue Reading...

Ford to Add EcoBoost Turbo Engines to F-150, Explorer, and Flex by the end of 2010

Ford to Add EcoBoost Turbo Engines to F-150, Explorer, and Flex by the end of 2010
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If you were wondering which U.S. automaker was making the biggest strides toward next-generation powertrain technology, wonder no more. In a bold move, if you’ll excuse the reference, Ford will be introducing turbocharged engines on some of its largest and smallest vehicles by the end of 2010. Here’s our run down of the increasingly prolific… Continue Reading...

Report: New Ford Focus to Get EcoBoost 1.2-liter

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Report: New Ford Focus to Get EcoBoost 1.2-liter
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The upcoming 2011 Ford Focus will get a tiny 1.2-liter EcoBoost engine, but not until several years into its production and probably not in North America. According to a report by Motor Trend, two new EcoBoost engines are planned by Ford, with the other being a 0.9-liter 3-cylinder engine which will make its way into… Continue Reading...
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