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Ford Fusion NASCAR unveiled as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:49:29 +0000

Ford Fusion NASCAR unveiled as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour.

As a part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour was presented the new 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car. This is the product of the Ford designers so they can bring brand identity back to the sport. We can all agree that the result is undeniable and comes in a shape of 2013 Sprint Cup that is a mirror of the unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car.

It has featuring a completely redesigned sleek new silhouette and fresh face. This new 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car is made to be and to reflect the face of the next era of stock car racing.

Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing said: “We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car’ to NASCAR.” and “I think fans, when they see the car, are just going to smile and cheer. It is going to reengage them with the sport and make the sport better because there is just something natural about seeing race cars that look like cars in their driveways.”

A Short History of the Ford Motor Company

carlover — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:33:34 +0000

The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903. It is the second largest automobile manufacturing in the country and the fifth in the world, behind Volkswagen, GM, and Toyota. The Ford Motor Company is located outside Detroit, Michigan in a town called Dearborn. The Ford Company oversees production for more than just the Ford brand of vehicles. Some of the brands that have fallen or currently fall under the aegis of the Ford Motor Company are Lincoln, Mercury, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Volvo. Ford also controls portions of Mazda and Aston Martin. Despite the many setbacks the automobile industry has faced over the last several years, Ford has been granted impressive acclaim from J.D. Power & Associates.

Modest Beginnings

The Ford Motor Company began modestly in 1901, as the Henry Ford Company. Ford abandoned the project and the company was taken over and renamed the Cadillac Motor Company. In 1903, using about $28,000 dollars borrowed from multiple investors, including John and Horace Dodge, to manufacture a small number of automobiles per day in a converted factory. Two to three men were assigned to different stations, building cars from the ground up out of parts from various other manufacturers. Eventually, Ford realized the improvement in efficiency that could be made if the parts were made in-house instead of purchased from elsewhere. This policy led to his innovative use of the assembly line in manufacturing.

A Mature Business

At 40 years of age, Ford was far from the young, bright-eyed entrepreneur when he launched what became one of the leading auto manufacturers in the world. Perhaps his experience made him a shrewder businessman, and allowed the Ford Motor Company to withstand financial blows large and small, most notably, the Great Depression. Despite this, Ford’s employees were paid about $5 daily for their labor, which was over twice what other laborers in auto manufacturing typically took. This had the result of drawing in the most industrious and innovative mechanics, which in turn, led to constant improvement and development of new products. That iconic machine, the Model T, hit the market in 1908, and had many groundbreaking features: the steering wheel was placated on the left side of the vehicle, which soon became the standard model in this country. As did the widespread car dealerships that Ford pioneered. Each was locally owned, but licensed by Ford to sell, repair, and maintain Ford vehicles, and thus made the Model T a national phenomenon. In just ten years, more than half the cars in the country were Model Ts. As time went on, and other manufacturers were putting new models on the market, the Model T declined in popularity, and Ford stubbornly rejected any updates to his original design. Still, the Ford brand endured, synonymous with quality and durability. The Ford Motor Company also stands apart in its ability to remain a family business: for more than a century, the auto manufacturer has been controlled by a member of the Ford family.

Lawrence Reaves writes about Used Ford Engines and Used Ford Transmissions for Woodfins.com

Ford Mustang Mustero from 1966

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:56:26 +0000

Ford Mustang Mustero from 1966.

From the Ford Mustang comes the Mustero and is strange skeletons knocking bones in its closet. Is yours to believe it or not this Mustang/Ranchero hybrid you see above was actually a Ford-licensed product. This Beverly Hills Mustang LTD is the company authorized and is produce the machines for just two years.
The price tag on the new car conversion is $6,500 in this time. This makes the Mustero as expensive as the Shelby Cobra. We don’t to say that the buyers weren’t exactly lining up with cash to buy a pint-sized pickup sports car, and this time only 50 were ever produced and they include this well-restored example.

Form the statement of the owner this ’66 Mustero received a complete restoration in the ’80s and has been carefully stored indoors since then. It has a massive 289-cubic-inch V8 lurks under the hood and a three-speed manual gearbox. The steering and the brakes are manual so you have to be prepared for a work out when it comes time to wheel this machine through town. You can buy this car that is now listed at eBay and has a price tag of $32,500.

Ford Mustang has some shifter issues

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:56:23 +0000

Ford Mustang has some shifter issues.

There is a continuation of the investigation into 2011 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with manual transmissions form the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. They have looked at 364 reports of shift quality issues form the gear box made by Ford. The Safety Administration has determined that owners have experienced no loss of mobility or any unreasonable safety risk due to the problems. From the first stamen of the Inside Line Ford identified several possible issues that could have contributed to difficulty shifting with the cold transmission fluid and the clutch stay-out at high engine speeds some gear clash and loosening clutch plate bolts in early production vehicles. Since then they since replaced those fasteners with new hardware currently used in production.

Form the automaker come out with a statement that the gear shift issues were due to the transmission not being up to operating temperature while driving and while sorted themselves out after the drivetrain warmed up.

Focus ST-R is the new race car form Ford Racing

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:50:37 +0000

Focus ST-R is the new race car form Ford Racing.

We finally have the chance to make a complete walk around the company’s ready-to-order Ford Focus ST-R racer machines. This amazing car is available through the Ford Racing catalog and it can have all the tricks you’ll need to compete in series like the Grand-Am ST class or the SCCA World Challenge TC. This new racer id fitted with the same production EcoBoost 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The power is transmitted truth the six-speed manual transmission found in the production mode. The only thing that is changed is that the engine it is calibrated to suck down race fuel and give a little more power.

Our host was the Ford Racing’s Andy Vrenko, the new car has a larger brakes and a set of three-way adjustable coil overs that complete the suspension package. In the inside of the Ford Focus ST-R there is equipment that is an FIA-spec roll cage, Recaro race seat and AEM data logger. It is expected to have a price tag of $98,995. For this money you can have the pleasure of ownership. This seams steep and we can find that you can build a similar machine for less.

Ford C-MAX Energi new plug-in hybrid

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:11:53 +0000

Ford C-MAX Energi new plug-in hybrid.

The new two hybrid vehicles form Ford are the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and are projected to set a new benchmark for fuel economy. These new cars are seduced to go on sale in 2012.
So the new Ford C-MAX Energi should make a better fuel economy and it should be equivalent in electric mode and more than the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid with a 500-mile overall driving range and also more than the Chevrolet Volt. And the other model, the C-MAX Hybrid has its target to be better than the Toyota Prius v. These two cars both have the next generation of Ford’s acclaimed power split technology that it can give an operation of the electric mode at higher speeds than any other hybrid.

Sherif Marakby, director of Ford’s Electrification Programs and Engineering said: “C-MAX is the right car for the time as it combines the dynamics and quality of a traditional car with the versatility of a MAV and leading fuel efficiency that you cannot even get from Toyota,”

Amy Machesney, C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi Marketing manager said: “The C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi are designed to meet the needs of customers looking to ‘plus-up’ and optimize their hybrid car experience,” and “These customers are living more environmentally responsible lives and may have bought a hybrid in the past. They are now ready for more hybrid choice, combined with style, better performance and additional versatility.”

Ford Mustang si the new icon of American performance

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:17:28 +0000

Ford Mustang si the new icon of American performance.

The spring of 2012 is the time when the new model of Mustang should go on sale. It has more aggressive design and significantly more prominent grille. This aggressive appearance is helped by the powerful splitter. The functional heat extractors on the bonnet of the GT are specifically placed and designed to help move hot air out of the engine and keep it cool.

Darrell Behmer, Mustang chief designer said: “We are delivering a more distinctive and emotional design presence that celebrates the total performance of Mustang,” and “This latest Mustang design is very respectful of its heritage while continuing to look forward with a more powerful and modern look.”

Ford Mustang GT with performance and style

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:11:59 +0000

Ford Mustang GT with performance and style.

For many years now the icon of American performance and style in the car production is with no doubt the Ford Mustang. Now the Ford Mustang has a new model and – gets even more street swagger with new design and a long list of small things that signal even more technology in the popular pony car.

Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer said: “The new Mustang is the perfect example of continuing to build on excellence. It takes the greatness of the 5.0-liter and V6 and pushes the refinement to the next level,” and “The car has been spot-on functionally and now we’re adding more features and technology to further improve the driver’s experience.”

Ford Mustang Boss 302 is all about performance

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:07:08 +0000

Ford Mustang Boss 302 is all about performance.

This new Ford Mustang Boss 302 is built for performance. The new model comes with new paint options and design details for 2013 that are standard.
The looks are made better with the hockey stick graphic featuring reflective stripes is added to the new Boss and comes from the 1970 Boss 302. The new updated School Bus Yellow paint is added in the 2013 Boss 302 and Boss Laguna Seca, calling on the legenday Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship car prepared by Bud Moore.

Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer said: “Everything we did for 2013 is consistent with and links directly back to our 1970 heritage. The reflective stripes and hockey stick graphic in particular mean something to Mustang enthusiasts,” and “Last year, we proved the car had what it takes to perform, and this year we focused on enhancing its eye-catching looks and celebrating its history.”

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 raises the bar on performance

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:05 +0000

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 raises the bar on performance.

Presenting the Ford Mustang – Shelby GT500, the ultimate Ford Mustang. This new Shelby GT500 is built to raises the bar on high on performance with this new 2013 model that is meant to go on sale next year. It can bring 650 horsepower and go as fast as 200 mph.

Jost Capito, director of Global Performance Vehicles and Motorsport Business Development said: “SVT keeps the Shelby GT500 on the cutting edge of technology and takes muscle car performance to new heights,” and “We encapsulated every aspect of performance in this car – whether it’s 0-60, top speed, racetrack or quarter-mile times. Beyond that, the daily driver also will find this car perfectly fits his or her needs.”

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