Posted in Automotive, Ford, Muscle Cars on Jun 23rd, 2009
In the 60s, the original Ford Mustang was available in three different body styles, coupe, convertible and fastback. The fastback body style featured a sloping rear end, unlike the coupe with it’s near vertical rear window. Fastback Mustangs were popular, and Ford used the body style for the Boss, Mach 1 and Shelby editions of […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, Ford on Apr 1st, 2009
Ford rolled out its version of the Hyundai Assurance plan Tuesday. Ford will cover car loan payments up to $700 for up to 12 months on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle if customers lose their jobs. The new incentive starts today and runs through June 1. Named the Ford Advantage Plan, it also […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford, Future Cars on Feb 20th, 2009
Is that a new toy car in Ford CEO Alan Mulally’s pocket or is he just happy to see us? Yes, after an 11-year absence, Ford is finally planning to release a new SHO version of the Taurus. For you landlubbers, that’s an acronym for super high output, and this one definetely looks like it […]
Posted in Ford, Technology on Jan 23rd, 2009
Ford has announced that they are releasing their own dual-clutch transmission similar to that of Volkswagen’s DSG gearbox. The new transmission was designed with efficiency, not outright performance, in mind. The aptly-named “PowerShift” gearbox is supplied by Getrag, a world famous gearbox manufacture. The gearbox will be employed in many of Ford’s other brands including […]
Posted in Ford, Sports cars on Jan 22nd, 2009
Ford Taurus fans are an interesting bunch. Able to find enjoyment in even the most mundane of sedans, this crowd is not what you’d call the “performance enthusiast” type. Unless the particular type of Taurus they drive has the letters SHO on the back of it. Then, you might just be looking at some sort […]
Posted in Ford, Future Cars on Jan 12th, 2009
The Ford Taurus has endured a sort of love-hate relationship at Ford. While some will point out to it’s once record sales numbers and household recognition, others will sharply point out that it was the Taurus that made Ford think it was OK to sell boring, soul-less cars. Either way there is no denying that […]
It’s no secret that dumping the known Taurus name for Five Hundred was a bad move on Ford’s part when naming their new family sedan. Though not exactly a BMW 3-Series, the Taurus is nonetheless a household name that is associated with Ford. Think about it, when you hear of the word “Taurus” do you […]
Posted in Ford on Dec 21st, 2008
Ford is in the process of shutting down ten of its assembly plants in North America until the week of January 12th after which eight of the ten will resume production. “All but two of the active plants will resume production the week of Jan. 12”, Ford spokeswoman Angie Kozleski said Wednesday. The also company announced […]
Ford is gonna stick it to Toyota and Honda. While the Japanese pride themselves by being the first to market with hybrid vehicles, Ford has just released a ringer in the 2009 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Forget the new Mustang, this could be the car that helps Ford stay afoat during these trying times. Why is […]
Posted in Ford, Muscle Cars, Sports cars on Dec 16th, 2008
Remember the newer Gone in 60 Seconds movie with Nicolas Cage? Do you remember “Eleanor”, the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 which becomes the star of the film once it comes into the picuture? Well that awesome ride was made by a company called Total Performance Products, and they have a new pony in the corral. […]
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