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2013 Ford Focus ST Commercial Could Have Your Footage
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Ford is inviting fans and aspiring videographers to head on over to Florida’s Key West to play a part in the filming for the 2013 Ford Focus ST television commercial.
Carroll Shelby: How One Man Changed the Automotive World
Yesterday, we reported the tragic news of Carroll Shelby’s passing, a man whose passion shaped the automotive industry over the past few decades.
Ford Mustang, F-150, Others recalled: Defective Reverse Gear
It seems some 10,500 vehicles left the factory between 2011 and 2013 with faulty transmissions, prompting Ford to issue a recall.
Burnout Contest Lights Tires up in Video – Literally
Burnouts are an awesome, and expensive way to waste tires. Of course, the competitors in burnout contests know this, but none would expect what happens in this video.
Ford Windstar Rear Axle Recall Surpasses 600,000 Units
Almost down to the day, it’s been two years since we originally reported the Ford Windstar recall that still seems to be out of control. Most recently the automaker added 27,000 of the minivans from Virginia because of cracked rear axles.
Win a Ford Focus ST, Mustang GT or F-150 Courtesy of Rockstar
Want a chance to win yourself either a Ford Focus ST, Mustang GT, or F-150? Rockstar Energy has teamed up with Ford for what they call “the sickest giveaway of the year!”
Ford, GM Move up in Fortune 500 Rankings
Every year the Fortune 500 rankings are announced, and it’s usually no surprise to see the big three on the list. This year, however, you’ll find only two of the domestic automakers, though both have moved up the list.
Ford Focus Classic For Sale in China, Priced Like New Focus in US
Would you entertain the idea of buying an old-model Ford Focus new from the manufacturer? In today’s throwaway culture it’s hard to imagine buying anything but the latest product, but that’s not the perspective everywhere. In other parts of the world, previous model cars remain for sale at a discount after a new lines debut.
Ford Australia Sells EcoBoost With Frogs in Quirky New Ad – Video
It’s been a long time since Budweiser first debuted its infamous commercial starring our favorite amphibians. But this time around, Ford of Australia has turned to the assistance of toads to show off its EcoBoost engines. If this is already sounding strange, it gets stranger. In fact, the majority of the ad is just a…
Electric Vehicle Fast Charging System Demonstrated at Electric Vehicle Symposium 26
Marking a milestone in one of the key hindrances to plague electric vehicles (EVs) thus far, eight of the word’s automakers have agreed to unify on a harmonized charging system capable of a 15-minute recharge.
Ford F-550 Super Duty Rescue Concept Weathers Real World Test
While concept vehicles are fun to look at, that is usually about as useful as they get, but that wasn’t the case with the Ford F-550 Super Duty rescue concept, which had an unscheduled date with a real world disaster.
Ford Focus Electric U.S. Launch Details
Those anxiously awaiting for Ford‘s first electric car will be pleased to know the American automaker hopes to have its EV available nationwide by the end of this year. The Focus Electric will launch in California, New York, and New Jersey first and later this summer we will see it expand to 14 other states…
New Ford Commercial Ditches Logo, Doesn’t Mention Brand
In an interesting marketing tactic, Ford‘s latest commercial uses an unusual scheme to get attention: it doesn’t mention the brand at all.
2013 Ford Focus ST Pricing Leaked: $23,700
According to a leaked spec sheet, Ford‘s upcoming Focus ST global hot hatch will start at $23,700 ($24,495 with the $795 destination charge). Since its inception, Ford’s former Global Performance Vehicles chief Jost Capito intended for the Ford Focus ST to be at the top of its class, “We want to have the best hot hatch…
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Mercedes SLC Confirmed, Mustang GT500 Gets 662 hp and More
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: J.D. Power Releases Top 5 Most Desired New Car Technologies J.D. Power has released a…
One-Off Roush Mustang to be Auctioned for Charity
Roush and Ford have teamed up to donate a complete one-off 2013 Roush Stage 3 Mustang to be auctioned off at the upcoming SAE Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.
2004 Ford and Mercury Minivan Inquiry Upgraded by NHTSA: 63,000 Units Involved
After a series of complaints about seats failing to latch properly in 2004 Ford Windstars and Mercury Monterey minivans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is upgrading its inquiry of the 63,000 vans from an investigation to an engineering analysis.
2013 Shelby GT500 Officially Rated at 662 HP
With the verified numbers in, it seems the 2013 Shelby GT500 was actually underrated at 650 hp. Instead it makes an impressive 662 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque.
Ford Launches Sustainability Campaign With Series of Short Videos
Ford announced the launch of a new campaign encouraging people to adopt a lifestyle devoted to environmental sustainability. The program includes a national electric vehicle education program, a multi-city tour, and finally the debut of a 10-film short documentary series. Ford’s documentary series, The Big SHFT: 10 Innovators Changing Our World, goes beyond the automotive sector…
Mustang Club of America Planning 50th Anniversary Bash
The Ford Mustang is an American Icon that has survived the test of time and will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2014. The Ford pony car has accrued car lovers admiration and a whole fleet of loyal enthusiasts over the years, who will all come together from April 16-20 of 2014 to celebrate Mustang. The…
Shelby-Tuned Focus, Fusion Possible: John Luft says
Shelby has been synonymous with the Mustang nameplate since its 2007 re-establishment as Ford‘s halo car producer, but that might be changing soon. It seems the low-volume performance tuner currently best known for the Shelby GT500 is exploring the possibility of tuning other Ford vehicles to maximize performance., according to AutoBlog. We already know that a contract…
2013 Ford Escape Already has 8,000 Orders
The Ford Escape saw a major overhaul for the 2013 model year, ditching its traditional SUV styling for something more in line with the European Kuga offering. As part of the American automaker’s ‘One Ford’ plan of ensuring North American models are nearly identical to its European counterparts, the changes to the 2013 Ford Escape…
What is MPGe: Electric Car Fuel Economy Ratings Explained
Ford recently announced the EPA fuel efficiency rating for its electric Focus model. Since it doesn’t burn any gasoline, the number isn’t in miles per gallon (MPG), but was given as miles per gallon gasoline equivalent, or MPGe. A new term to the automotive lexicon, it’s worth exploring exactly what MPGe means and how an…
2012 Ford Focus Electric Road Trip Facebook Game Released
Ford is introducing its latest social media product, the “Plug N Play in Electric City with the 2012 Focus Electric,” a Facebook-based game, ahead of the official release of the Focus Electric EV. The Facebook game gives users and four of his or her friends the opportunity to create a short virtual trip in the new…
