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RacingFord Will Prove The Ford F-150 Raptor's Worth By Racing It
Ever since the Ford F-150 Raptor's specifications were unveiled, people have been doubting the EcoBoost 3.5 litre V6's performance and lamenting that they'll miss the past-generation's big V8. Ford wants to prove that its new high-performance truck is fast enough to bear the name Raptor... and what better way to …
NewsFord Abandons The Japanese Market
According to Reuters, it's the end for Ford Indonesia and Ford Japan. In a letter adressed to the Asia Pacific division's employees, the Dearborn manufacturer announced that it would stop its activities in both countries. The reason is simple: it seems like there was no way to make these businesses …
NewsIdle-stop standard on all 2017 Ford F-150 EcoBoost models
Ford says its idle-stop technology will be standard on all EcoBoost-equipped F-150s by the 2017 model year, which it claims "could represent more than 60 per cent" of sales by the time it rolls around. Already standard on the 2016 F-150 with the 2.7-litre EcoBoost engine , Ford says idle-stop …
NewsFirst Ford Focus RS Rolls Off Production Line
If you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ford's next super-Focus, you will be happy to learn that the Saarlouis, Germany plant –which receives the Focus shells and modifies them to create the RS - announced that the very first unit just rolled out of the assembly plant. The sporty …
NewsFord unveils facelifted 2017 Fusion, Escape in Detroit
Ford unveiled facelifted versions of its Fusion sedan and Escape crossover at the Detroit auto show, bringing the design of the two more in line with the likes of the latest Mustang , Edge and Focus. While the Fusion's look is largely unchanged from the second generation car unveiled four …
NewsFord F-Series continues to lead Canadian vehicle sales
The Ford F-Series continues to lead light vehicle sales in Canada by a long shot despite an 11 per cent year-over-year decline in November, according to a report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Ford sold 8,253 F-Series pickups in November, according to numbers compiled by DesRosiers, and has sold 109,519 so …
NewsFord to launch autonomous car testing in California in 2016
Ford says it has received a permit from the state government to begin publicly testing autonomous cars on California roads next year. Having officially enrolled in the California Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, Ford will roll out an undisclosed number of fully-autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans in The Golden State. The …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridThere Will Be A Hybrid Ford F-150
During a radio interview, Ford CEO Mark Fields answered a few questions about the future of the Dearborn brand: when asked if there was plans to make the electric car more popular (according to the host, 8,000 Fusion PHEVs were sold in the United States, compared to 630,000 F-150s!), he …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesWardsAuto Announce 10 Best Engines Of 2016
Each year, WardsAuto compiles its list of 10 significant engines; the 2016 selection has just been unveiled. To be part of the candidates, there were a few criteria: the engine had to be new or significantly improved for 2016 OR have received a nomination from WardsAuto last year. The vehicle …
NewsA Camper For Your Ford, By Ford
Camping enthusiasts have a wide selection to choose from when they are shopping for a camper or a caravan. There’s a lot of different brands, and enough models and sizes to satisfy everyone, from the single traveller to the family hauling their second home away every weekend. Thanks to a …
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