Posts Tagged ‘Ford’

  • Video Of The 2012 Ford Focus ST In Action
    Ford has released a video which reveals their 2012 Focus ST in action. Read more on the 2012 Focus ST here.
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Ford Fiesta WRC
    Ford has used the Paris Motor Show to reveal their new Fiesta WRC model. The Fiesta WRC will replace the Focus WRC where it will offer a 1.6-litre engine with turbocharging, direct-injection and tuning from Pipe Moteur, a French tuning house. Because of these enhancements, power will amount to 224kW which is the WRC limit. Ford’s Fiesta WRC will enter into the 2011...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: The 2011 Ford Focus
    The 2011 Ford Focus has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show where they also announced that there will no longer be a three door version available. Ford’s new Focus will offer a five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon design where each of these models will offer new looks and “every-day practicality”. The front end boasts a steeply raked windscreen, where...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: The Ford Focus ST Concept
    The new Ford Focus ST concept has been revealed at the preview event for the Paris Motor Show of 2010. Ford’s Focus ST is currently in concept form where it boasts unique fascias, a large front grille, an integrated roof spoiler, a dual-exhaust system at the back, and a set of 19-inch wheels. The inside includes Recaro seats in orange and black, a new instrument...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
  • Ford Looking To Simply Their Range To About 20 Nameplates
    Alan Mulally, the CEO of Ford, has said that he would like to see the brand’s product line-up consisting of only 20 different vehicles. Mulally said that the line-up should vary between 20 and 25 different nameplates. “There will be less than 30, on our way to 20 to 25.” said Ford CEO, Alan Mulally. Furthermore, Mulally would like to see fewer brands...
    by Dean at September 29th, 2010 at 09:09 pm
  • Ford’s New Airbag For The 2012 Focus
    Ford has revealed brand new airbags which they are planning to add to the upcoming 2012 Focus. Basically, the front airbag for the driver boasts a ‘reconfigured curve-shape’ which should lessen the blow to the chest and ribs in a frontal crash. Following this, the airbags include nifty technology which controls the air-pressure inside the bag. It was said that...
    by Dean at September 17th, 2010 at 08:09 pm
  • First Images & Details: Ford Focus ST For 2012
    Ford will launch their brand new Focus ST concept at the Paris Motor Show where it will go on sale in early 2012. The updated ST will offer a new body kit, massive air intakes and a center-mounted dual-exhaust system. The interior will include a two-tone leather set-up with sports seats and contrasting stitching. Power will come from a 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder...
    by Dean at September 16th, 2010 at 05:09 pm
  • 2011 Ford Shelby Super Snake — Lots Of Power From The GT500
    Shelby in America has announced that they are offering a power upgrade for their 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake. The Super Snake will boast 597kW of power, or 492- and 559kW if the former is too much. Changes include new anthracite wheels, white stripes and new side scoops. Production is expected to range to about 1,000 units where the pricing starts at $30,245 without...
    by Dean at September 16th, 2010 at 04:09 pm
  • Pricing For The Ford C-MAX And C-MAX Grand
    Ford has announced pricing on their brand new C-MAX MPV. It’s a five, and seven-seater for the Grand, based on the Focus. Sales will start during October for the United Kingdom and in 2011 for the United States. There will be three petrol and two diesel engines available. The petrol range will start with a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre motor boasting 78- and 93kW...
    by Dean at September 9th, 2010 at 01:09 pm
  • Ford’s 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew
    Ford has unveiled their 2011 SVT Raptor SuperCrew — a large five-seat, four-door pickup truck boasting a new 6.2-litre V8 engine. The new pickup from Ford will boast a 12-inch longer wheelbase, a large set of wheels and a new Ingot Silver Metallic paintjob. There are a few decals, and a suspension with to 11.2 inches of movement in the front and 12.1 inches at the...
    by Dean at September 9th, 2010 at 01:09 pm
  • Ford Focus Sedan & Hatchback Enhanced For South Africa [Large Image Gallery Included]
    Ford has tweaked their Focus line-up for the South African market. We’ve attached the price list as of September 3, 2010 as well as a lot of images below the price list. Five-door Hatchback: Four-door Sedan: Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Si Focus 2.0 Trend Focus 2.0 Si Focus 2.0 Trend A/T Focus 2.0 TDCi Si Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift...
    by Dean at September 3rd, 2010 at 07:09 pm
  • Revealed: Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUV
    Ford has revealed their brand new law enforcement vehicle. It’s called the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and it will be released alongside the Taurus Interceptor. Ford will also create an off-road version of the Explorer. The Explorer Police Interceptor will use a 3.5-litre V6 Ti-VCT engine with 209kW, and this motor has the capability to run on E85 fuel. There’s...
    by Dean at September 2nd, 2010 at 12:09 am
  • Shelby GT500 — Twin Turbocharged With Lots Of Power
    Reports state that Shelby Carroll might release a few seriously modified Mustangs before putting his feet up and calling it a day. One of the ‘Stangs in question is a twin-turbocharged GT500 with an in-house developed 5.4-litre V8 motor pumping out a whopping 746kW of power. The motor from this model will send power through a six-speed manual gearbox with...
    by Dean at August 31st, 2010 at 09:08 pm
  • Roush Modifies The Ford Mustang GT
    Roush has created a brand new modification kit for the 5.0-litre Mustang. It’s called the ROUSHcharger kit and it’ll boost power from 307kW to 410kW with ‘more than’ 637Nm of torque. The kit includes a 90mm pulley supercharger which offers half a bar of boost, bigger injectors, new fuel rails, a new intake lid, and a new throttle body. Jack Roush...
    by Dean at August 31st, 2010 at 06:08 pm
  • Ford South Africa Announces Driving Skills For Life — Safe And Fuel-Efficient Driving
    The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has launched a brand new driving programme called Driving Skills for Life, or DSFL. The campaign is aimed at promoting Eco Driving while ‘tackling the country’s poor road safety record’. It was said that DSFL is the first programme for South Africa where environmental concerns have been put on an equal footing with...
    by Dean at August 27th, 2010 at 01:08 am