Widely known as Transit Connect throughout the United States, the new Ford Tourneo Connect wii enter the European market in an upgraded version, with a more desirable engine configuration. The officials behind Ford Tourneo Connect have already declared that they will be offering the new unit with a 1.0 liters EcoBoost engine capable to deliver 100 HP. Ford Tourneo Connect...
The American car maker has disclosed information on the engine it will be using in the 2014 Fusion model, the 1.5 liter EcoBoost. The power output of the unit is at 178 Hp and 240 Nm between 1.500 and 4.500 rpm. 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine This new 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine will be replacing the 1.6 liter in the next...
Ford released official consumption numbers for the new Fiesta ST, the sportier variant of the American hatchback. Packing a 1.6-liter EcoBoost unit producing 197 horsepower and 290Nm of torque, the new Fiesta ST returns fuel economy figures of 26mpg (city) and 35mpg (highway). These figures have not been confirmed by EPA but at least, we get a quite accurate idea...
Ford recently stated that the new Mustang will be styled after the Evos concept car. And while that is not much to go on, plenty of graphic designers have started working on their idea of the 2015 Ford Mustang. Variations from one rendering to another are still quite big, since any real shape has yet to be disclosed. 2015 Shelby...
Last time we talked about the 1967 Ford Mustang featured in "Gone in 60 Seconds", it was announced to go up for acution. At the time, the Mustang GT500, named "Eleanor", was estimated to bring around 100.000 USD. Ford Mustang GT500 Eleanor With the auction over, we were pleasantly surprised by the sum it finally went under the hammer for....
Ford issued an official press release saying that the new Ford Fiesta ST, the sportier variant of the well-known hatchback model received a good amount of orders since its debut in March. To be more specific, the European-spec model gathered more than 3,000 orders in Europe. In the States, Ford will sell the new model in the five-door configuration only...
It seems some employees at Ford have a hard time keeping secrets. Especially when their training almost certainly included a do not disclose part. And yet here we are with more information on the 2015 Ford Mustang, adding to the already known vehicle styling (based on the Ford Evos). Ford Evos Concept So the Ford employee I am talking about...
Ford unveils a new concept model based on the current Fiesta hatchback, a model which uses a quite new technology. To be more specific, the Fiesta eWheelDrive concept features electric motors placed in the wheels. The Americans at Ford are trying to innovate with these in-wheel motors which provide several benefits. The company claims this setup dramatically increases the passenger...
It's not often that two car making industry giants pool together their resources to work on a project. Not unless one has ownership of the other. Yet the two biggest car makers in USA decided to call a truce for a while and engineer a new generation of automatic gear boxes. Ford / GM Joint Venture This union will prove...
Ford released details for the Mondeo range in the UK, a model which gains two trim levels and new equipment. The base model is known as Graphite and comes with a sports suspension, new LED daytime running lights and 17-inch alloy wheels. The better-equipped Titanium X Business Edition benefits from parking sensors, automatic lights, privacy glass, a 7-inch touchscreen display,...
It seems that the Americans at Ford are looking forward to introduce a new EcoBoost petrol unit to the U.S.-spec Fusion sedan. For now, we don't have an official confirmation but reports claim that this move is almost sure. To be more specific, the 2014 Ford Fusion could gain a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine capable to produce 177 horsepower and...
The sporty pick-up truck from Ford has been a success, maybe more than even the company expected. It only makes sense to try to tweak the F-150 SVT Raptor to make it more appealing for a larger group. And so they came up with F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition, which brings you several improvements on cosmetics without messing with the...
Using the event in Birmingham, Ford revealed its latest model in the Transit range. Representing the entry level, this new Transit Courier van is expected to perform very well when production starts next spring. Ford has such high hopes for his utilitarian vehicles that they expect a 50 percent rise in sales by 2016. Ford Transit Courier So what makes...
No, I am not talking about anything illegal, so put down those phones, and hear me out. It is actually about a muscle car. So if you are a fan of muscle cars or of Nicholas Cage, maybe even both, you might be happy to know that a 1967 Ford Mustang GT500, nicknamed Eleanor, will go on sale. Ford Mustang...
If you own a 2012 Ford Taurus, a 2013 Ford Explorer or a 2012 Ford Lincoln MKS, you might want to avoid crashing it. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the fuel tanks on these models has an improper seam deemed too weak to withstand the forces of an impact. The fuel tanks in question were installed between...
With the occasion of 50 years of activity, in 2012 Ford released a 1.100hp Mustang, the Shelby 1000. So this year Ford said "hey... why not add 100 more horses?". And so they did. In my opinion, this is a bad move, as it undermines what they did last year. The 2012 Shelby 1000, their 50th anniversary symbol, just got...
With the Goodwood Festival of Speed coming up, more and more companies spring forward their crown jewels. And Ford's FF1 will surprise. The sleek pocket rocket was designed as a "Formula Ford inspired" car. And although it looks as it does, don't be fooled. This baby is street legal. Ford FF1 Using a 3 cylinder, 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine, the...
Here we have an even sportier version of the Ford Focus ST, a model built by Tanner Foust and Cobb Tuning. In terms of styling, the American models gets new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a redesigned front grille, new alloy wheels and a special grey finish with red graphics. Ford Focus ST Tanner Foust Edition More than that,...
Wolf Racing is a German tuning company which revealed a comprehensive power kit for the Ford Focus ST. The standard version of the American model benefits from a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine producing 250 horsepower and 360Nm of torque. The first stage of tuning comes with new air filter and ECU unit providing additional 35 horses and 81Nm of torque. Ford...
Ford releases official pricing information for the new Fiesta ST in the United Kingdom, one of the first markets that get the new American model. Under the hood, the new Fiesta ST packs a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine capable to produce 182 horsepower and 240Nm of torque. This makes the 0-100 km/h sprint possible in 6,9 seconds with a top speed...
