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2013 Lincoln MKS Breaks Cover: 2011 LA Auto Show
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Think of it as a bit like the vibration you get from your game console controller when your car goes off road while playing Forza Motorsport. 4. A quaint little coffee icon also displays on the dash signaling that it’s probably time for you to pull over and nap or get a fresh cup of...
2013 Ford Mustang Gets Facelift, More Power
Moving on, other changes on the 2013 Mustang include the availability of genuine Recaro seats on V6 and GT models, plus a SelectShift feature on cars equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission.
Ford Says Improved SYNC, MyFordTouch Arriving
And despite teething troubles, Mulally remains convinced that the technology is the way forward; currently, Ford is working on plans to make it standard in all Lincoln vehicles and incorporated in some 80 percent of Ford branded products by 2014.
2012 Ford Focus Electric Priced from $39,995
Ford says it will deliver a few Focus Electrics before the end of the year (the car’s initial launch is targeted for California and New York/New Jersey) and indeed the company has already opened up a website for taking orders, though it says the vast majority won’t find owners until next year.
2013 Ford Escape Gets “Kick” Operated Self-Opening Liftgate [Video]
It works by using two sensors located in the bumper to detect an individual’s kicking and shin motion and, according to Ford, is able to provide a safeguard against accidently opening liftgate because the software has been programmed to open with leg motions, so no worries about groceries spilling out of the back on bumpy...
Lincoln Drops Small Car Plans, Focusing on CUVs Instead
Well now it appears those plans have been axed, Lincoln deciding that a better use of resources would be to introduce a compact crossover, since according to inside sources at Dearborn it was believed said small car (shown above in concept form) could cannibalize sales of Lincoln’s bread and butter sedan, the MKZ, also slated...
2013 Mustang Cobra Jet to Get Optional 5.0L V8
The reason for this, according to Ford Racing’s Jesse Kershaw, is that it will allow the ’13 CJ to compete in a wider variety of NHRA sanctioned events than previous versions of this car.
2012 Ford F-150 Sports Upgrades, FX Appearance Package, Larger Fuel Tank
On the greasy bit front, Ford has added electronic locking rear differentials on trucks equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and 5.0-liter V-8 engines, as well as an updated 4×4 system with a fully automatic selection mode.
2013 Ford Mustang To Get Shelby Styling Cues And More Power
As for mechanical improvements, although both the 3.7-liter V-6 and 5.0-liter V-8s remain, the latter is rumored to be receiving a boost in power, to around 425 hp, in order to help put it on equal footing with the Camaro SS.
The Future of Lincoln Detailed: What Ford Has in Store
Other ideas on the table include eliminating gear levers in all Lincoln vehicles in favor of pushbuttons, as well as cutting the number of dealers nationwide, down to around 325, which rivals the number of Mercedes-Benz stores in the US.
Lincoln Gets Separate Design Team Tasked With Crafting Brand’s Unique New Look
In an effort to turn things around, Lincoln will get its own design operation, independent from Ford, which will work in conjunction with the brand’s product development team, a move seldom seen in today’s auto industry.
Ford Recalling More Than 20,000 Trucks In The US
As a result, the automaker is recalling certain 2004-2011 Ford Ranger pickups, 2002-07 Super Duty pickups, including F-250 through F-550 models, as well as 2002-05 Excursion SUVs.
Ford Tests Live Operators for Sync
By the Fall, the company is expected to make a decision as to whether it will go ahead with Live Operator on a full-time basis
Patent Filings Indicate Ford B-Max May be Headed to America
The B-Max adopts much of the current Fiesta’s styling, albeit in a taller package. It’s also the first to receive Ford’s new three-cylinder EcoBoost, which is slated for introduction in North American models.
Ford To Spend $1 Billion On Last Ditch Effort For Lincoln
Nevertheless, Ford has said that for the time being, it remains committed to revitalizing it’s premier marque, though, today $1 billion doesn’t go long way in the automobile business, especially for an entire brand.
Detroit Automakers Close in On Pre-Recession Employment Numbers
GM plans to ramp up Volt production in the next few years, from the current 10,000 cars per annum to 25,000 – CEO Dan Akerson says he’d ultimately like to see more than 100,000 Volts roll off the assembly line, though recognizes that any increases also hinge on battery production.
Ford, Ohio State Use Dandelions For Interior Trim
In fact, a particular species of Dandelion, called Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) which originates in Russia, is deemed the most suitable, due to a white, milky substance that seeps from its roots that forms the basis for a natural rubber material.
Supply Issues and Rising Gas Costs Pushing Up Car Prices
However, this current set of circumstances might provide an opportunity, particularly for Detroit car makers, who’ve been struggling in recent years.
Ford Hikes Prices On 2011 Models
Now Ford Motor Company is also doing the same, though in this case, the hike is a little less dramatic; the automaker saying the increase will only be around 0.4 percent.
2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 Sets Production Car Speed Record
But the most interesting part about all this? Well, for about $45,000 the average guy or gal can basically replicate the car which Raglan drove.
Ford Offers Truck App On F-Series
Essentially, it’s a more in-depth version of the truck’s standard information touch screen, adding towing and off-road specific features.
Ford’s New Police Interceptors Get Flogged By Real Cops
To help silence the critics, the Blue Oval put together a test at it’s Arizona Proving Grounds and invited a select number of law enforcement officers from the US and Canada to put the new sedan and utility through their paces.
Dealers Offering Lessons for Complex MyFord Touch System to New Car Buyers
Now Ford dealers are fighting back, taking the initiative by setting up workshops to show customers how to use the new technology; some are even going as far as hiring ‘technology’ specialists.
One-Off Grabber Blue Boss 302 Mustang Heading to Barrett-Jackson
Ford has decided to paint one of it’s hot new 444 horsepower 2012 Boss 302s in the famed hue, and auction the car at Barrett-Jackson’s Westworld event.