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Ford Focus Electric is More Efficient Than Nissan Leaf
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving Ford something to brag about: The new Focus Electric is more efficient than the Nissan Leaf. “Ford is giving customers the power of choice for leading fuel economy regardless of what type of vehicle or powertrain technology they choose,” said Eric Kuehn, chief nameplate engineer for the Focus…
A Month of Strong Auto Sales: February in Review
February treated the auto industry well this year, at least for the most part. The majority of automakers saw sales increases over the same month last year. Chrysler was the big winner, reporting a 40 percent sales increase over February of last year. Even GM posted a tiny 1.1 percent gain over last year despite…
Ford and Facebook Hackathon Generates New App Ideas For SYNC System
Recently, Ford and Facebook engineers got together for a 24-hour “Hackathon” at Facebook’s Palo Alto campus, brainstorming new ways to socialize the car with one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. This hackaton (it’s a brief, intense coding event with no restrictions that brings programmers together to create breakthrough technology) was the inspiration…
Ford Key Note Speech at Mobile World Congress 2012 a First
Every year in Spain, the biggest members of the telecommunications industry get together to show off the latest in technology. This year, Ford Motor Company executive chairman, Bill Ford spoke about his vision of mobile technology and how it fits in with Ford’s plans. Ford mainly discussed an infrastructure of connected cars to help reduce traffic and…
Ford Fiesta ST Production Model to Bow at Geneva Motor Show
Earlier this year, Ford announced the official unveiling of its production B-MAX mini-MPV. Today, we learned that the company will release additional new models to join the B-MAX at Geneva — the European 2013 Ford Kuga and Ford Fiesta ST (pictured above). The 2013 Ford Kuga is the European version of North America’s 2013 Escape….
Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette Count For a Third of U.S. Sports Car Sales
Chevrolet is laying claim to sports car bragging rights this year after accounting for more than a third of total U.S. sports car sales with their Camaro and Corvette. “We challenge any company to bring two cars to compete with the Corvette ZR1 and Camaro ZL1, dollar for dollar,” General Motors North America president Mark…
Strong Demand for Manual Equipped Ford Focus
A few weeks ago, American automaker Ford confirmed that it would be equipping the Focus Titanium model with a manual transmission option in addition to its S and SE trim models. Ford now believes that the manual-equipped Focuses will account for nearly 10-percent of its sales. Even though the Focus is only getting a five-speed…
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 557 is More Incredible Than it Sounds – Retro Resale
Looking for an immaculate 1969 Ford Mustang packing a 557 V8 under the hood that has been disguised in a 429 body? This highly detailed, frame-off build could be yours for “just” $159,900. The project has only seen about 300 miles since its completion and sports one of the most immaculate bodies ever to grace…
Creations n’ Chrome Fox Body Ford Mustang Heading to SEMA
SEMA is a long way off, but this could help you curb your anxiety until November. Creations n’ Chrome has teamed up with Gurnade Design Firm to show off this detailed renderingof their upcoming Ford Mustang project to debut at the 2012 SEMA Show. Creations n’ Chrome built numerous Mustangs for SEMA and Ford as…
Majority of Americans Still Oppose Auto Bailout, Poll Finds
Election season is upon us and that means one thing, more mudslinging than a figure-eight demolition derby. The auto industry bailout will certainly near the top of the many contentious issues Republican candidates vying for their party nomination will latch into. That desperate move by the government between 2008 and 2009 is still sparking hot debates and dividing opinion,…
Ford 1.0L EcoBoost 3-Cylinder to Make 177-HP
It almost sounds strange to hear Ford is working on a 1.0L, three-cylinder engine – especially one that could potentially make 177-hp. Gone are the days of having to rely on large V8 engines for performance, as technology pushes the envelope on smaller and more efficient powerplants with turbochargers. Possibly next on the EcoBoost line…
Ken Block Spoof Interview is Great Comedy – Video
Race cars, check. Beautiful women, check. Ken Block video, check. Gymkhana racing with Ken Block in video, negative. Wait, what? Ken Block is releasing a video that has no real action in it and it’s still worth watching? The Ford Fiesta driver spoofs himself with the aid of actor and comedian Nick Swardson in this…
Ford B-Max Uses Pillarless Design
The Ford B-Max will bow at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, and to add to the building excitement Ford has released more photos of the cars unique B-pillarless design. The easy access doors are really what make the B-max an interesting product. The B-pillar has been replaced by high strength steel which is capable of…
Ford F-150 Clone to Bow at Beijing Auto Show
Two weeks ago, we saw that China’s Jianghuai Automobile Co. (JAC) recreated its own version of Ford’s F-150 pickup truck to an amusing level of detail. According to The Detroit News, JAC now plans to unveil its 4R3 pickup at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show. Copying Ford design cues to even sport the F-150 grill…
Sports Illustrated Phantom Model Markets Mustangs
The latest issue of Sports Illustrated features the Ford Mustang with a swimsuit model, but you can’t see her face. The rabbit hole deepens when you search her name: Dalena Henriques. You will find that there is no information about her on the web. That’s because she doesn’t exist. Ford is using the allure created…
2015 Ford Focus RS Rumored to Have 320 Horsepower
We may have just got the new Ford Focus (seen above), but it’s already time to start thinking about the beefed up RS version. Rumors are swirling about Ford ditching the Volvo derived 2.5L, five-cylinder engine and going with a 2.3L four-cylinder with a turbo. The new engine will likely be more efficient, but no word…
Ford Mulls Shelby GT500 Mustang for Emerging Markets
There might not be a market for a V6 convertible rental car Mustang outside of America, but there is a demand for ultra high performance versions, like the new Shelby GT500 Convertible. That, at least, is according to a Hau Thai-Tang, a man who should know. He is, after all, the executive director for global…
Top 10 Cars to See at the Chicago Auto Show
Whether you’re heading to the Chicago Auto Show and want to know what to check out, or your trip is a bit more virtual, AutoGuide editors have compiled a list of the must-sees at this year’s event. Head into McCormick Place and hang a left. You can’t miss the all-new 2012 Porsche 911. It might…
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Video, First Look: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
This is what 650 hp blowing through your hair looks like. To know what it feels like, well, you’ll have to buy Ford’s new 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible… or wait for our review. Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the GT500 drop-top borrows from the coupe, especially when it comes to what’s under the hood…
2013 Ford Fusion and Flex Now Offer Standard SYNC
Ford is rather proud of its new SYNC system, and will be making it standard equipment on all 2013 Ford Fusion and Ford Flex models, the American automaker announced. Their MyFordTouch system will only be seen on upper trim levels however. Surprisingly the 2013 model year of the Fusion and Flex will be the first…
Nissan GT-R Returns To Australian V8 Supercar Series
An old nemesis is making a return to Australia’s V8 Supercar series. From 1990 through 1992, the Nissan Skyline GT-R dominated the Australian Touring Car Championship series, running rings around Holden and Ford V8’s. During the 1991 Bathurst 1000, the GT-R even set a top-speed record that could not be matched for nine years. Finally,…
China Car Sales Drop 24 Percent in January
According to a statement by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), China’s monthly sales of passenger-vehicles suffered its steepest decline in more than seven years due to a Lunar New Year holiday season hiatus that deprived dealers of a week’s worth of sales. Figures indicated that sales fell to 1.16 million units in January, a…
Ford Celebrates 20 Years of SVT: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Twenty years ago at the Chicago Auto Show, Ford introduced the SVT Mustang Cobra, launching its Special Vehicle Team performance division. Two decades later, back at the same show Ford has introduced the 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible, with a special commemorative 20th Anniversary illuminated door sill. Also in attendance was one very special ‘Stang, a…
Shelby GT500 Convertible Unveiled: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
The cloth dropped from the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show today, delivering a topless blast of fast that we’ve been eagerly awaiting. Just like a bottle of Bacardi 151 rum, this car is wickedly strong and gets its job done fast. With that in mind, here’s the lowdown on Ford‘s…
