Archive for the ‘Ford’ Category
Thursday, July 29th, 2010

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Ford Explorer SUV 2011 with 290HP 3.5-liter V6 and 235HP 2.0-liter Turbo: Ford’s frustrating striptease tactics came to an end today with the official unveiling of the all-new Explorer SUV (or shall we say, crossover?) that goes on sale in the U.S. at the end of the year with pricing said to start $1,000 less than the current base model at $28,995. More details on prices will be released closer to the launch date.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

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Ford Introduces DUB Edition of 2011 Mustang: In order to connect with “a whole new generation of buyers”, Ford has teamed up with DUB magazine and Roush to release a special “DUB” edition Mustang.
Based on the 305-horse 3.7 liter V6 model, the DUB package supplies the V6 Stang (coupe, convertible, or glass-roof coupe) with 20-inch TIS rims wrapped in Pirellis, a Roush appearance package, special striping, and the DUB logo embroidered on the headrests. (more…)
Tags: Ford Cars 2011, Ford DUB Autos 2010, Ford DUB Mustang 2011
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Ford-Fiesta-S1600
Ford Sporty Fiesta S1600 launches UK prices £16,645: European consumers (and soon enough, American buyers too) are patiently waiting for Ford to launch a hot ST or better yet, an RS version of the latest Fiesta hatchback powered by one of the firm’s new EcoBoost turbo engines. But until that time comes, Ford is trying to lure enthusiasts with the launch of a sportier-looking version of the Fiesta. (more…)
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

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Ford Focus RS500 350HP updated Kit with prices £1,995: Described by FoMoCo’s people as the “next best thing” to owning one of the 500 limited edition RS500, the officially-approved Focus RS performance upgrade kit is available for current and future owners of the hot hatch through selected Ford dealers across the UK.
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

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Ford Focus RS500 350HP: This here is a new video of the limited edition version of the Blue Oval’s… limited edition Focus RS hot hatch, the RS500 of which only 500 units will be produced for Europe.
Developed in conjunction with Revolve Technologies, the engineering firm behind the Mountune brand that tweaks the Focus and Fiesta STs, the Focus RS500 boasts a 350-horsepower version of the standard model’s 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five and some cosmetic touches, including a matte-black film (no paint here). (more…)
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
Ford Focus RS500 autos at AMI Motor show 2010: Ford pulled the wraps of it latest RS bruiser in Leipzig at the AMI show. The limited-edition Focus RS500, dressed in matte black, packs a 350-pony package in that tight wrap. Power comes from 5-in-line, a turbocharger, and some fine-tuning.
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Friday, April 9th, 2010

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Ford Focus RS500 Upgrade Kit: In a move that shows how lame the whole story of the special edition version of the… special edition Focus RS, a.k.a., the RS500 story is, Ford’s European division has announced the availability of a factory-approved performance package developed by the company’s tuning partner Mountune Performance for new and existing owners of the standard Focus RS.
And yes, the engine modifications provided by the so-called “MP350″ package are similar to those developed for the new limited edition Focus RS500 model that was sold out only a few hours after its reveal.
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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Ford Focus RS500 – New Autos 2010: We were supposed to get our first official look of the new, limited run Ford Focus RS500 on Wednesday, but Ford decided to release information and photos today “due to the overwhelming interest shown”, as the company states on its dedicated website.
So what’s the Focus RS500 all about? If you’re the kind of type that likes getting to the point, all you need to know is that the RS500 is a limited edition of the Focus RS with a beefed up 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five churning out 350HP, a matte black ‘foil’ wrap and special interior trim that will be produced in a strictly-limited production run of 500 individually-numbered vehicles.
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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New autos 2010: Ford Announces 2011 Mustang GT V8’s Fuel Economy Ratings: With its new 3.5 liter V6, the 2011 Mustang became the first 305-horsepower car to return 31 miles per gallon. Now the 5.0 liter, 412-horsepower V8 has been rated, and it returns a best-in-class 26 miles per gallon on the highway and 17 in the city when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

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Ford Mustang BOSS 302R Auto 2010: Along with the new 2011 Mustang GT 5.0-liter V8, Ford also took the covers off a track version of its updated pony car called the BOSS 302R in honor of the 40th anniversary of Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship in a Mustang BOSS 302 prepared by Bud Moore Engineering.
Set to replace the Mustang FR500C, the BOSS 302R features the GT’s new 5.0-liter V8 engine coupled to a six-speed manual transmission and comes equipped with a roll cage, race seats, safety harness, data acquisition and race dampers/springs, and a Brembo brake and tire package.
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

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Ford S MAX 203HP 2.0 LiterTurbo Auto 2010: Along with the revised Galaxy MPV , Ford -officially- unveiled today the minivan’s ’sportier’ sibling, the facelifted 2010 S-MAX that will also make its public debut at the 2010 Brussels auto show next January. Being twin-models, the two people carriers share most upgrades including the introduction of Ford’s new 2.0-liter EcoBoost STCi petrol engine and the new diesel lineup.
However, the S-MAX’s makeover is a little more noticeable that that of the 2010 Galaxy. At the front, the new S-MAX gains a redesigned bonnet, bumper and upper and lower grilles, with the high series models now featuring distinctive LED daytime running lights.
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Friday, December 11th, 2009

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Ford S MAX Auto 2010: The first official shots of Ford’s European market 2010 S-MAX and Galaxy MPV have hit the web ahead of an anticipated unveiling in January 2010. Looking at the photos it appears that the slightly shorter S-MAX gains a new lower grille design that brings it in line with Ford’s latest offerings such as the Fiesta hatch along with a reshaped front bumper that houses a pair of LED lights.
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