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Chicago Preview: 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Set to Debut, Images Leaked
Ford will announce details of the 2011 Shelby GT500 on Monday ahead of the car’s official debut at the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday, but why wait until then? Ford’s webcast site has already given us a look at the car on a short video clip (which has now been removed). Screen captures of the…
Report: Ford Announces Fix for Fusion Hybrid, Milan Hybrid Over Brake Issues
Just as Toyota is facing a potential recall of its popular Prius hybrid for brake problems, Ford has today announced a recall of its own, affecting the Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan hybrid. The comparatively small recall affects 17,600 Fusion and Milan hybrids built on or before October 17, 2009. Officially the move by Ford…
Chicago Preview: 2011 Ford Edge to Debut With EcoBoost 4-Cylinder
A new reports suggests Ford will debut a new EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine at the Chicago Auto Show next week. As the new standard engine in the Ford Edge, it will produce roughly the same power as Ford’s 3.0-liter V6 but with significantly better fuel economy and emissions. As shown already in European models the 2.0-liter…
Report: Volvo Sale to Geely Set for February 8th
According to a recent report, Ford’s sale of Volvo to Chinese automaker Geely could go through as early as February 8th. Ford and Geely have already announced they are working out details of a plan with the latest rumor indicating that the sale could be for as little as $1.6 billion, with a $1.8 billion…
Ken Block’s Ford Fiesta Rally Car Unveiled
Above is one of the first images of a very mean looking Ford Fiesta that rally car driver and stunt man Ken Block will pilot in the 2010 Rally America Championship. Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and putting power to the ground using all four wheels, this custom built rally car is built by…
Report: 2014 Ford Mustang to Get Independent Rear Suspension
Ford is planning an independent rear suspension (IRS) for the next-generation Mustang. Due out in 2014, this next model will celebrate 50 years of the iconic pony car. The news comes from Motor Trend after discussions with several Ford execs and one unnamed company insider. It is also based on several assumptions, which include the…
Report: Ford F-150 to Fill Ranger’s Shoes, But New Global Ranger Still Possible for North America
Production of the Ranger pickup truck will end next year, with Ford hoping buyers will move up to the F-150. If demand is sufficient, however, Ford might also look to introduce its upcoming global midsize truck platform (the new Ranger) to the U.S. In an interview with PickupTrucks.com, Ford product boss Derrick Kuzak confirmed the…
Leaked: 2011 Mustang Priced from $22,995, GT from $30,495
The new 2011 Mustang lineup is a huge step forward for the Ford brand, with the V6 model gaining 95-hp and the GT seeing the return of the 5.0. But what will all these improvements cost you? Surprisingly, not all that much extra. According to a leaked document posted on TheMustangSource, a base coupe will…
Report: Ford F-150 to Come Standard With 3.7-Liter V6
Ford is set to completely revamp its truck lineup with new fuel-efficient engines, offering not only an optional EcoBoost V6, but also a V6 as the base engine. According to a report by PickupTrucks.com, the Lincoln 3.7-liter V6 that recently made its way into the base Mustang will also come standard in the F-150. In…
Detroit 2010: 5.0-Liter Ford Mustang GT Officially Debuts in Detroit
With the all-new Focus taking center stage for Ford at the Detroit Auto Show, the American automaker also showed its new Mustang GT model for the first time. A mid-cycle refresh of sorts, the 2011 GT model marks the return of the 5.0-liter V8 with it 412-hp at 6500 rpm and 390 ft-lbs of torque…
Detroit 2010: Ford Mustang GT California Special Debuts in Detroit
Ford hasn’t released any details on the new 2011 Mustang GT California Special, but we stumbled across it tucked away in a back section of the Ford booth at the Detroit Auto Show. We have to say the new grille and logo up front look great, as does the California Special body kit, which includes…
Detroit 2010: Ford Mustang GT Convertible Debuts With 5.0-Liter Goodness
With no pomp and circumstance, Ford chose the Detroit Auto Show as the first venue to show the new 2011 Mustang GT Coupe and Convertible. With the majority of the news on the 2011 Mustang GT already available, this is actually the first time the convertible model has been shown at all. As with the…
Detroit 2010: 2011 Ford Focus World Premiere
Ford has just unveiled the first example of its new One Ford philosophy, the 2011 Focus. Offered as both a five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, both models look quite unique but offer the same aggressive front end and high-quality paint. At launch one engine will be offered, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with direct-injection technology that makes…
Detroit 2010: Ford Fusion Hybrid Named North American Car of the Year
The Ford Fusion Hybrid has been named North American Car of the Year, beating out the other two finalists, the Buick LaCrosse and the Volkswagen Golf. The announcement kicked off the festivities at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ford Fusion received the nod from a panel of 49 journalists from…
Detroit 2010: Ford Transit Connect Named North American Truck of the Year
The Ford Transit Connect has been named North American Truck of the Year, beating out the other two finalists, the Chevrolet Equinox and the Subaru Outback. The announcement kicked off the festivities at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ford Transit Connect was selected by a panel of 49 journalists from…
Detroit 2010: 2012 Ford Focus to Get Direct-Injection 2.0-Liter, Four-Cylinder
***See AutoGuide’s LIVE 2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Here*** With the debut of the all-new 2012 Ford Focus set for next Monday at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford has let a few (very few) details about the car slip. A press release highlighting the nine new engines Ford plans to launch in North America in…
Ford Sales Up 33% in December, Market Share Increased in 2009
Ford ended 2009 with its highest sales month since May 2008 while gaining its first year-end market share gain since 1995. Sales were up in every product category in December 2009 as Ford recorded a 33 percent sales increase compared to the same month in 2008. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 179,017 in December….
Report: New Ford Focus to Get EcoBoost 1.2-liter
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…
Report: Is Ford Planning an FT-86 Rival, or is the Focus RS Finally Headed for North America?
The idea of building a vehicle to compete with the Toyota FT-86 is “interesting,” but not necessarily the direction Ford has in mind when it comes to the future of small sporty cars. This is according to Ford marketing boss Jim Farley, who’s brain we had a chance to pick a few weeks back during…
Report: Ford Kuga to Replace Escape, But Badge May Carry Over
Ford’s popular Escape crossover is set to be replaced in 2012 with the European Kuga. Recent reports suggest, however, that this new model may keep the Escape badge. According to Ward’s Auto, several Ford dealers have commented that it would be a waste to do away with the Escape badge as it has excellent recognition…
Video: 2011 Mustang GT Takes to the Streets
***See AutoGuide’s LIVE 2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Here*** It might not be the most spectacular video of the 2011 Mustang GT, but it is the first. Ford has just released some rolling stock of the the 5.0-liter powered Stang, and while it’s not exactly edge-of-your-seat entertainment, there are a few clips where you get…
Official: 2011 Mustang GT Debuts With 412-hp, 5.0-Liter V8
***See AutoGuide’s LIVE 2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Here*** It’s official: after several broken embargoes, Ford has officially released all the details on the new 2011 Mustang GT. The return of the 5.0-liter brings with it 412-hp at 6500 rpm and 390 ft-lbs of torque at 4250 rpm, a far cry from the 175-hp 302…
Leaked: First Photos of 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Sneak Out
***See AutoGuide’s LIVE 2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage Here*** ***UPDATE*** For full details and photos of the 2011 Mustang GT see here ***UPDATE*** Along with two previous broken embargoes on details surrounding the details of the 2011 Mustang GT, we now have the first broken embargo of photos related to the car. As you can…
Report: Ford, Geely Reach Agreement on Sale of Volvo
Ford Motor Co. and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) have reached a general agreement on the terms of a sale that would see Ford’s loss making Volvo unit sold to the Chinese automaker. An initial agreement is set to be signed in the first quarter of 2010, with the transaction complete in Q2. Ford said…
