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Ford trail testing 2017 F-150 Raptor prototypes

The folks at Ford Performance are busy trail testing prototypes of the redesigned 2017 F-150 Raptor ahead of its fall 2016 launch. In a video provided by Ford, 2017 F-150 Raptors disguised as run-of-the-mill 13th generation F-Series pickups can be seen negotiating trails in northern Michigan as development of the …August 23, 2015

Ford Focus ST - You Can Add More Power Without Risk

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Anyone who owns a performance vehicle is familiar with the modification dilemma; you want more power, but you are on the razor’s edge between adding parts and losing your warranty. A few manufacturers offer simple modifications to extract more juice from your engine without necessarily turning it into a time …August 18, 2015

Fisker Unveils The Rocket Speedster

How would you like a Ford Mustang with the specs and performance of an exotic supercar? This is what Henrik Fisker is offering: Fisker's Rocket (built by Galpin Auto Sport) might be based on Ford’s Pony Car, it has been completely overhauled. Every panel is made from carbon fibre (and …August 17, 2015

Ford F-150 comes with Mustang-inspired 'sport mode'

What do the Ford Mustang and F-150 have in common? Apparently a new 'sport mode' that ensures the truck stays in the so-called "sweet spot" of the powerband and holds lower gears longer. Activated by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice, sport mode is engaged when an 's' appears next …August 6, 2015

Ford track-tested GT race car 3 weeks before unveil

Long before Ford confirmed it was returning to Le Mans with the Ontario-built GT supercar, the automaker conducted track testing—and nobody knew about it. As this new video released by Ford Performance illustrates, it took to the track some three weeks before the race-prepped car was officially unveiled for some …August 3, 2015

Uneven Safety Scores For The 2015 Ford F-150

When Ford announced that the next F-150 would be made out of aluminium, a few people were sceptical of the truck’s safety in case of an accident; some competitors (like GM), even tried to convince customers that steel is stronger. The Dearborn manufacturer just proved that its truck was as …July 31, 2015

You'll Always Know When It's Time To Shift In A Ford Shelby GT350

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Race cars (as well as more than a few performance cars that are road-legal) are usually equipped with a shift light that tells the driver its engine has reached peak horsepower and it is time to shift to the next gear: whether it is the large light next to the …July 24, 2015

More Luxurious Than Ever: Here Is The 2016 Ford F-150 Limited

In the old days, the most luxurious vehicle was the large sedan; the pickup truck was nothing more than a working vehicle, not something you wanted to be seen in. Today however, they have become supremely comfortable (and quite expensive!). Ford just launched the F-150 Limited, which proves this point; …July 22, 2015

F-150 Limited trim returning to top of pickup's lineup in 2016

As light truck sales continue to outpace passenger cars in both Canada and the United States, Ford has announced plans to bring back the Limited trim to the 2016 F-150. Slated to become the sixth trim level available on the F-150 , the Limited will take its place at the …July 21, 2015

Ford announces Apollo Edition Mustang

"Ground control to Major Tom, commencing countdown, engines on." So go the lyrics to 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie, a song released before Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969. Though they're more relevant than ever today, with Ford announcing the space-themed Apollo Edition Mustang. Decked out in a …July 15, 2015

Experience a virtual hot lap of Silverstone from your living room

In what may be one of the coolest videos of the year, Ford has released an interactive experience that puts you in the passenger seat of a 2015 Mustang for a virtual hot lap of Britain's famed Silverstone Circuit. But this isn't just any video—the multi-perspective film lets you rotate …July 15, 2015

Engineers Having Fun With The 2017 Ford Raptor

We already know that the upcoming 2017 Ford Raptor will have a 3.5 litre Ecoboost engine and a 10-speed transmission, and we also know that its aluminium body will make it lighter and more nimble than its predecessor. But what about its off-road performance? Can the new Raptor jump dunes …July 8, 2015

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