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2013 Ford GT500 and a few new spyshots

Posted by Groove Thursday, April 28, 2011 0 comments

2013 Ford GT500

2013 Ford GT500

2013 Ford GT500

Here is the new 2013 Ford spyshots GT500, pictures which show some differences when compared with those published in mid-March. Hood with two air inlets instead of one, radiator grille and shape of the lower grille has changed in a month. Inside Line hypothesizes a decoy and that it might actually be the 2013 Boss 302. In short, let's say well the GT500, Road &Track about a power between 600 and 625 horses that will come either from a compressed or 5.8 liters of either a 5-liter twin-turbo.

Via Road &Track, Inside Line

Ford SVT Raptor 2011 Matte Black -  the new game of Ken Block

Ford SVT Raptor 2011 Matte Black -  the new game of Ken Block
Ford has made ​​a gift to Ken Block an SVT Raptor 2011. The American wasted no time and immediately put the black rims but invested with matte black vinyl sticker. Mechanical huge pickup once a V8 6.2-liter engine that the factory turns out 411 horses.


The Australian unit of concern Ford in collaboration with the magazine TopGear Australia has created two individuals in honor of the cult movie "Mad Max". Unique Cars creatively develop heritage coupe Ford XB Interceptor, «snyavshego" in the famous action movie in 1979, the main role in which Mel Gibson played. Head of the project was the main designer of the regional Asia-Pacific Design Center Ford Chris Svensson, and two lines of designers develop Nima Noorian and Simon Brook.

As a result, they received two show car worthy of any of the modern blockbuster. Mad Max Interceptor is literally stuffed with fantastic weapons - from the Taser for motorcyclists to sharp blades, pulled out of the wheels. In the April issue of TopGear will be published stories of both concepts, readers will choose the best one, based on which will be released on a limited series of toy models.

New video from the new 2012 Ford Focus ST Hot Hatch

Posted by Groove Thursday, March 24, 2011 0 comments

New video from the new Focus ST Hot Hatch gave Ford. The model presented in Paris last October and is expected to begin sales in 2012. Mechanical time the new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost performance 250 horsepower 36 Nm of torque combined with a six-speed manual transmission. To improve the driving behavior of people placed Ford's new tougher suspension, new steering, bigger brakes and Torque Vectoring Control system for better management of the torque that the force to pass smoothly into the street.



The range has been substantially redesigned Mustang mechanical level for the year 2011 with one exception: the GT500 who merely add 10 horsepower 5.4-liter V8 with its compressed. Who does not progress and the threat recedes from the 2012 Chevrolet ZL1 which will offer an equivalent power real early in the year 2012. Ford does not happily sit idly by and propose for the vintage 2013 version boosted to over 600 hp, probably 620 horsepower. For this, the M112 Eaton supercharger will be replaced by another from the same brand and the V8 engine from 5.4 liters to 5.8 liters. If the 0-60 mph is expected to change little (4.1 seconds for the 2011 model), the quarter mile should fall from 12.4 seconds to 12 seconds while the maximum speed will increase from 155 mph to 190 mph (respectively 249 km / h and 306 km / h). The price should rebound to $ 10 K $ 60,000.


Ford started in the U.S. to road test the new crossover, which, according to group, become a global car brand and will replace the product line just two "SUV": the European and North American Kuga Escape.

On a first date with a prototype of a new crossover Ford photographers took a shot of interior, which is visible to the central console with a large angle nakolona, ​​original chetyrehspitsevy steering wheel and instrument panel, consisting of two cylinders and a color display between them.

According to unconfirmed reports, the successor Kuga, the core of which is platform Focus, will be equipped with turbo petrol motors series EcoBoost volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liter diesel engines. The choice of potential buyers offered a mechanical box pereradch or Powershift transmission with two clutches. New Ford SUV will be produced in monoprivodnom performance, and with the AWD system.

World presentation of the concept of serial Vertrek held next year at the show in Detroit, the selling model in Europe start in the spring.

Ram Cargo Van is nothing other than a Dodge Grand Caravan adapted to work constraints, it was also so far sold at Dodge. In short, take this minivan, remove the rear side windows (it is possible to have), remove the seats of the second and third rows and you get this utility. Two floors with aluminum frame is available with or without storage space. The load is 818 kg and the vehicle can tow more than 3600 kg (class 1). The equipment is suitable with LED lights, a dual-zone air conditioning or ESP. For the rest, we find all the features of a Grand Caravan families and in particular the very good Pentastar V6 under the hood. Ram does not disclose the price. The marketing will take place in the third quarter of 2011.

Some rain spyshots the 2012 Ford Taurus SHO in saversion sport. The style will change slightly with new headlights, new grille or hood slightly modified, but the biggest change will take place under the cover redesigned. The 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost will always be part of his power, but should climb to 365 horsepower to 400 horsepower. The current Taurus SHO is marketed and costs $ 37,955, delivery costs not included.

He is expected for 2014, we know it will change with a new platform that will to oblivion the rear axle but certainly some engines to be replaced or supplemented by recent EcoBoost engine type but not all ...

Actually if you look at the About Zuzak Derrick, vice president of global development of Ford products, we learn that the design of next-generation Mustang will be "global" if not global, since the car will not be drawn only through the center of Dearborn style but it will collaboratively design offices in Europe and Australia.

Spy Photos of New Generation Ford Kuga / Escape 2013

Posted by Groove Saturday, March 5, 2011 0 comments



It is also no coincidence that while Ford shows Vertrek at the Geneva Motor Show in anticipation of the new Kuga (after passing through Detroit), the real car was struck during his trial in the United States. We do not know if it will change its name or on the contrary still be called Escape in America, but it may take the unification Ford Kuga technique to adopt a global name.

As these images hint at, height and wheel aside, the production version of the Vertrek retain the basic proportions of the concept. Given the effectiveness of camouflage, go into more detail would be presumptuous, so we will just wait for the emergence of new images. Its strip-tease is not immediately anyway, the new Ford crossover will not be released in America until the end of 2012, and even take a little longer to reach Europe.

Ford shows new minivan name is B-Max at Geneva 2011

Posted by Groove Monday, February 28, 2011 0 comments




The concept car is based on the small car platform, which also uses the Ford Fiesta. With a length of 4.06 meters, the MPV eleven centimeters longer than the Fiesta and 32 centimeters shorter than the compact C-Max. A special feature of the new model is the new body structure, which dispenses with conventional B-pillars. This means that the edges of the study are on the front doors and rear doors open standard almost completely. Thus, a completely free access to the interior space is created which extends over a width of 1.5 meters - and thus, according to Ford twice as wide as comparable competitors. This makes the B-Max not only the entry and exit, but the seat belts by children in the back seat or the loading of the purchase.

2012 Ford Fiesta crossover first spyshots naked

Posted by Groove Thursday, February 24, 2011 0 comments



Here are a Ford Fiesta spyshots a bit special, because as you can see, the ground clearance of the latter is raised. It therefore appears that Ford will release a small crossover based on its city (which will replace the Fusion in Europe on this continent). Interestingly, the photos were taken in the U.S. suggesting a launch site. Note that it may be here just a mule with body Fiesta and the final version may very well have a different style. Hopefully at least a little look of a fighter. This mini SUV is expected to resume engines and transmissions from the Fiesta, with perhaps an additional supply and most powerful weight is probably higher. We do not know if the car will be available only in 4X4 or 4X2, betting on a version with 4-wheel drive optional.

Silver 45th Anniversary Mustang Iacocca, one copy for sale

Posted by Groove Friday, February 18, 2011 0 comments




And this copy auctioned belongs to Mister Iacocca himself. The base price of this Stang is $ 80,000 and is estimated at approximately $ 120,000. Whoever wins this auction will receive the car of course but the "pack" also includes a luncheon in Los Angeles with the father of the Mustang in person who will hand the keys to the car to the lucky. This limited edition of 45 copies is the result of collaboration between Iacocca, designer Michael Leone and Family Gaffoglio (Metalcrafters and Design Company). It is based on the 2009 Mustang and receives a 4.6-liter V8 version atmospheric (320 hp) or compressed by Ford Racing (400 hp) both associated with BVM5 although PVA was available. The division "personalization"of the blue oval has also revised the suspension, tires are Goodyear Eagle RS-A Performance and leather interior is draped with Logos "I" as well as some aluminum accents. Auction ended Feb. 23 and from the sale will go to charity.

2011 Ford Explorer ad campaign with Kevin Hart

Posted by Groove Thursday, February 17, 2011 0 comments

Ford is launching an advertising campaign with actor Kevin Hart in all media (TV, press, radio and internet). The campaign started two days ago but Ford will release a 30-second spot during the NBA All-Star Game Sunday, Feb. 20.

Ford will release a limited edition Fiesta Sport+ Plus

Posted by Groove Wednesday, February 16, 2011 0 comments



The appearance of the Sport + (in some markets this modification is marked Sport S, and Britain is S1600). This version will only be available in two colors - blue (Performance Blue) or white (Frozen White), whereas contrasting bands as the race car.

The new bodykit has a new front bumper, wider thresholds, a new roof spoiler, rear diffuser with integrated dual exhaust nozzle. Special version of the Fiesta is a white alloy wheels with diameters of 17 inches. Inside, the two front seats are sports, steering wheel, handbrake and gearshift lever are leather.

2011 Ford Explorer commercial ad with Nelly video

Posted by Groove Monday, February 14, 2011 0 comments

In the 53rd GRAMMY Awards broadcast Sunday on CBS, Ford has proposed three commercials promoting the 2011 Explorer with a minute with a hip hop star Nelly. This will be the only broadcast on TV but here in the video below . For its Explorer, Ford has already appealed to other celebrities such as Bret Michaels, Jeanette Lee and Snoop Dogg as part of a communication via Facebook where fans can ask questions on this model.

Australia: Ford Launches New Territory 2012

Posted by Groove Tuesday, February 8, 2011 0 comments



. The model is unique to Australia and some neighboring countries and reaches its second generation. The utility must have your sales started in late 2011. The SUV is based on the same platform as the Falcon sedan sold in that country, the draw back is standard, but you can opt for an all wheel drive.

According to informed, the new Territory already has a new design language for the brand for SUV's. According to Ford, this new design linguiagem should cover all the SUV brand in the world. Therefore, the same segment in which it is developing Ecosport.

Ford will hold a recall for 281,000 units of the F-150 pickup in the United States, announced the newsletter Automotive News. According to the report, the call was announced by the NHTSA, the entity that oversees the safety of U.S. highways, and is motivated by the door handles of the model, they can not return to their proper position and to give them to open up to the moving vehicle.

Ford advises that there is no record of deaths or injuries due to the problem and invites the owners of pickup trucks from model year 2010 and 20,009 to attend a utility company to replace the defective component.

According to the magazine Auto Express, it will continue deploying the engine in front and also has 8 cylinders, as its predecessor. In contrast, however, petrol engine will be supplemented by an electric motor to be mounted on the front axle.


Just the touch of a button in the interior, it will be included in the need to increase the overall power of the car. While the appearance of the Ford GT, produced from 2005 to 2007, was executed in the style of the classic GT40 race car of 60 years, the future generation of supercar will get much more contemporary look.

The front bumper will be a huge air intake, the car will have a new, angular headlamps will appear air vents in the bonnet is in the rear fenders. To reduce the weight of the car with the new Ford GT will use aluminum chassis and composite body panels.

Intelligent Technology from Ford : Talking Cars Coming Soon

Posted by Groove Wednesday, January 26, 2011 0 comments

Ford is looking at the way a car keeps you safe by moving to reconsider a cue from smartphone technology. We're not talking self-drive or even the parking of vehicles here, but cars, talk to one another, and then let the driver know what is what.

Using the same technology that your phone can connect to you about pretty much everyone around the world in you, Ford we are on GPS and Wi-Fi, so their vehicles can see each other on the street. That is, when another car rolled blind spot in your, say, right when you are in the process have been merged into the lane, your car can be warn with visual instructions on the windshield and a series of warning tones.

It may not sound much, but think about it. Right now, cars will talk to other drivers: When a car brakes in front of you, his lights will tell you what makes the driver. The signal is only good if you are really in this area, however. An "intelligent" car would be able to warn you that the vehicle several cars ahead of you is abrupt braking and watch it.