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Smaller version of the Kuga is designed primarily to emerging merchants.

It's a global car, the new Ford EcoSport, ie designed for different markets, especially those listed as emerging.

The EcoSport unveiled at the Beijing setting, even stylistic, a compact SUV, and is considered a smaller version of the Kuga, and at the same time a glimpse of a certain inspiration "off-road", as seen, for example , from the spare wheel again to the tailgate.

The EcoSport will be built in China, Thailand, India and even Brazil.

2014 Ford Mustang Review Concept

Since the emergence of fifth generation inspired previous models, Ford Mustang musclecar back is known as retro style featuring heavily muscled.

However, the retro design lovers get ready to mourn the loss of a figure that has accompanied it since 2005. The reason, Ford is ready to displace the Mustang retro designs currently available with a display of futuristic concept cars, Ford Evos.

Ford himself has mendebut Evos at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 exhibition ago. In the event, two-door sedan is luring visitors with laburan orange and hybrid technology.

By applying the design of Evos, Mustang will look overhauled in various sectors. Among them in the face that would look sharper with shark nosed grille and sharply angled light.

Although the look of Ford's global design shows Evos, Kinetic Design gahar but the impression remains that radiated from the body silhouette ramps and grooves on the bumper. Reportedly, Ford Mustang eliminate the classical model to attract younger consumers.

Ford Evos - Ford mustang successor ready to be launched in 2014

Ford car manufacturer that has a base in North America, plans to develop cars that use Ford Evos design concept. There has been no official information given the Ford. However, the next variant of the Ford Mustang is sure to take the design of Ford Evos are very intriguing.

As reported Inautonews, Thursday, April 19, 2012, Ford design Evos officially been introduced to mass at the Frankfurt Motor Show, September 2011 ago. Future generations of American muscle cars will be marketed starting in 2014 as a model in 2015.

Little information, Ford Evos concept has a high position of the front grille, headlights which tapered to feature Light Emiting Diode (LED), a small exhaust vent, and the model gullwing doors (wings). Bonnetnya behind, armed with conventional engines Evos Ford 2.0-liter petrol and electric motors, so the car was able to travel a distance of 805 km. Ford Evos concept has a length of 4.5 meters and 1.97 meters wide.

Gulf Slot It Ford GT40 MKI

CW09 Ford Gt 40 MKI: Le Mans Winner 1969
Drivers: Jacky Ickx, Jackie Oliver

The Ford GT40 was one of the most successful car who won four times the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1966 being the Mk II, 1967 the Mk IV, and 1968-1969 the oldest chassis design, the Mk I.

This is the first car in Le Mans history to win the race more than once with the same chassis; it was built to compete against Ferrari (who had won at Le Mans six times in a row from 1960 to 1965).

The Mk I chassis n. 1075 was a steel and aluminum semi-monocoque; body was reinforced with carbon fiber. It had brakes ventilated discs. The engine, originally a 4.7 liter, had been enlarged to 4.9-liter with the special alloy Gurney-Weslake cylinder head; the gearbox was a ZF 5 gears.

The MKI was later upgraded to Mk II specifications with a 7.0 liter (427ci) engine.
The GT 40 will become the most glorious of all Ford Racing; in '69 the car caught the victory at Sebring.

New Ford RS200-MSC

Criccrac.com is showing a new MSC-6007-Ford RS200 Swedish Rally 1986 Kalle Grundel / Benny Melander -Montecarlo Chassis

Ford Focus Electric 2013

2013 Ford Focus Electric

My initial reaction wasn’t, “Hey! Electric Ford Focus.” My initial reaction was, “Aston Martin wants its grille back.” The 2013 Focus Electric looks like a larger, better-designed version of the Aston Martin Cygnet, the little Toyota-built dinghy for Aston owners who live in or regularly visit London.Of course, Ford Motor Company still owned Aston Martin when Martin Smith’s European studio began designing this car. In fact, the wide maw Aston-like grille first appeared on a Ford when the Verve concept foreshadowed the current Fiesta subcompact at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show.

2013 Ford Focus Electric

It’s the kind of design detail the ever more style-conscious Ford can more easily pull off when the grille doesn’t need to suck in any air. The company is making some big claims about the first “fuel-free, rechargeable passenger car from Ford” (the electric Transit Connect is its first such truck), but isn’t revealing much about the nature of the powerpack. It’s an all-electric powertrain with a single-speed transmission. Battery system is an advanced lithium-ion unit Ford has developed with supplier LG Chem that uses heated and cooled liquid to maximize battery life and driving range. Ford handles thermal management with liquid heating in cold weather, liquid cooling when it’s hot.

2013 Ford Focus Electric

Ford claims a 100-mile range. It fully recharges in three to four hours at 240 volts, half the charging time of the Nissan Leaf and with twice the mpg equivalent of the Chevrolet Volt. Its dedicated charging system will cost consumers $500 to $700 less than Nissan’s or Chevy’s, Ford claims. Top speed is 84 mph.

The charge port, between the driver’s door and front wheel well, activates a light ring that loops around the port two times to let the owner know the car is connected. There’s the usual gee-whiz recharging and battery-draining bar graph drama going on in the instrument panel, as well.

In going with the theory that both the environmentally correct and the anti-import oil crowd also make up the exclusive group of Americans who like hatchbacks (Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf), the Focus Electric will be available only in the four-door hatchback bodystyle, not the four-door sedan.

Sources : Motortrend.com

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New Slot It Toyota 88C/Ford GT40-Gulf!

Pix of the new Slot It Ford GT40 (Gulf) and the new Slot It Toyota 88C. Both are being shown at IHobby and both are prototypes.

"Love the Beast"

There are certain movies that grab the attention of car fans and slot car fans "LeMans" is one of those enduring movies that comes up during any conversation about movies that slotters love and watch regularly. "Love the Beast" a documentary by actor Eric Bana is a movie that I think will be included in future conversations. To say Bana is a car guy is an understatement. He's owned the Ford Falcon XB since he was a teenager, and since then he's loved that car and raced it with his buddies. Over the years Bana has built, raced, rebuilt, etc that car many times. He's had the good sense to keep the car and not gotten rid of it as he's gone on with his life... sadly I'm sure there are many of us who used to own a truly cool car should have kept their first (car) love.

In the movie we learn a bit of history of the Falcon. The car isn't one that many American's would know, but would find quite familiar. It was the car driven by Mad Max and is a similar car to the Mustang of the early 1970's. Sort of a cross between a Mustang and a Torino... all muscle.

Automotive fan royalty like Jany Leno and Jeremy Clarkson appear in the movie along with Dr. Phil... yes, that Dr. Phil, to talk Bana off the ledge so-to-speak late in the movie. I won't reveal too much but the discussions about what the car means to Bana and his friends and to his life in general are as revealing as they are applicable to any car lovers life.

Cars are living things... car lovers get that. This movie explains that fact better than any other movie ever. Yes... ever.

If you've never loved a car, or just see cars as a means of transportation you WON'T get this... but if you're reading this review here, you understand what I'm saying.

In college I read a book called "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", that book's message was of the interconnectedness of everything in a person's life. A car isn't just a car, it's the "stuff" that binds relationships between friends who share a love of a car (or love of a hobby like slot cars too maybe). I don't want to get all Deepak Chopra on folks here but this movie has a lot to offer not only on a superficial way of an interesting story about building a race car, but there's a moving story as well about friendship and the relationship between a father and son. Yeah... it's worth your time on so many levels.

Movie trailer:
Love the Beast

This movie is not only available for sale from Amazon and from Netflix streaming via the internet.

Dave Kennedy
Publisher, Slot Car News

Ford UK Launch Red Fiesta Limited Edition Model

The Fiesta is Fords most selling mid-size vehicle in the UK. And since its due for replacememnt soon, Ford is trying to come out with newer Fiesta limited or special edition models to make most out of this vehicle before its gets dumped. So moving on that line, Ford has now launched the Red edition Fiesta Zetec S. Named 'Red' since this model would be available in, you guessed it, only red color.

The Red edition of Fiesta is based on the Fiesta Zetec S, powered by a 1.6-liter four generating 100hp of power. Only 400 pieces of Fiesta Red edition will be created for sale in UK and will be offered at a price of £13,000. For the guys and gals who need more details about the new Fiesta guise, we have pasted Ford's official press release below.

FORD ADDS STRIKING NEW FIESTA LIMITED EDITION
- New sporty Fiesta Zetec S Red special edition
- Black and white 'chequered flag roof' and Colorado red body paint
- Leather seats and privacy glass
- On sale now priced at £13,000 on-the-road

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 26 June, 2008 – The appeal of the exciting Ford Fiesta line-up continues to expand with the debut of a new sporty, feature-packed special edition – the Zetec S Red. Just 400 new Zetec S Red special editions, representing 10 per cent of all Zetec S models, will be available, priced at £13,000.

The "Red" edition follows the success of the popular radian yellow "Anniversary" and lime green "Celebration" models which sold out within weeks of their launch last year. Ford Fiesta has been in the top three best-selling vehicles in Britain every month this year with 42,895 models sold up to the end of May - almost 20 per cent of the British small car market.

With the zesty yet thrifty1.6-litre, 100PS petrol engine, Zetec S Red features Colorado red paintwork with chequered flag roof decal. Dark privacy glass on the rear windows and panther black features: door mirrors, door handles, bodyside mouldings, roof spoiler and tailgate handle, all add to the stylish look. Also standard are Quickclear® heated front windscreen, ebony leather seats, 16in alloy wheels, air conditioning and heated electrically-operated door mirrors.

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Ford GT at North American International Auto Show

Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, the Ford GT40 abstraction became an burning sensation. And aloof 45 canicule afterwards the agent was unveiled, Ford abashed the apple again, clearly announcement that a assembly adaptation was in the works. Ford's GT40 abstraction car was created to bless that abundant era in history and attending advanced to the abundant years to come.

Top Luxury Cars - The Ford F150 Raptor

Parts availability for the Ford F150 Raptor is going to be like an explosion. As soon as this SVT truck hits the streets there is going to be everybody and his brother looking for parts. I have been on the phone looking for parts manufacturing company's that is or is going to be manufacturing even the tiniest of Raptor parts. There are a few areas the Raptor that can be upgraded right off the bat. Parts like tires, wheels and brakes can be upgraded with parts available in the currant after market parts that should fit the Raptor now. We can add parts such as larger calipers, better wheels with bead locks, we can add bed covers, BAK is the supplying vendor for bed covers for the factory F150's have bed covers that will fit. there are lots of parts that can be used to personalize your new F150 Raptor. Though there not allot of parts manufactures working on performance parts up grades for the Raptor due to the cost of R&D and the decline in truck sales. But I would bet you that when this Raptor hits the market there will be a great deal of catching up to do.

I've talked to Rousch Performance engineers about this very thing, Rousch is holding back because Ford made some major changes in the Raptor engine management and there currant performance parts and goodies will not work for the Raptor so its a ground up situation for there parts as well. I'm sure they will attack this with all they have once the truck is available. There is one company that is in the position to supply a performance parts upgrade that will add approx. 150 hp to the Raptor right out of the box and we will be selling that Raptor system at about the same time the truck will be available. Raptor suspension is another area that has limited upgrades. As of yet there are no companies with lift kits on the drawing board reason being Ford has major changes to the suspension and they are waiting to get there hands on the new Raptor, Shocks are an area hard pressed to see up grades, talking to Ross the lead engineer at FOX racing there are no upgrades that are being looked at because Ross designed the system that ran in the BAJA and the Raptor already has the best, maybe later we will see something. He did say that FOX has a new Raptor Style shock upgrade for the standard F150's that will up grade the F150's to a Raptor style ride, we will have that soon.

Another area that we have looked at for upgrade is the cast lower front control arms, we have a major player in upscale buggy parts manufacturing that says they can produce billet lower control arms, we will continue to work on that and keep you advised.

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I'm using my years of Ford experience from building my own and others trucks and cars to help you build your dream truck. with over 40 years of building engines, transmissions and just about anything else that can be done to these great trucks to provide my customers with a place that they can purchase parts from with the confidence and trust you would expect from a fellow F150 nut! stop by and check us out we want to be your parts source for your dream truck.

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Top Luxury Cars - The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Road Test

There's a common misconception that U.S. automakers are behind some imports in technology and fuel efficiency. That may have been true some years ago, but it could not be further from the truth today. Both Ford and GM have become quality and fuel economy leaders in the last few years, especially from the highly competitive mid-size segment up. Chrysler still trails in both but is working hard and fast to catch up. Don't believe us? Check the numbers.

The EPA estimates for the ultra-fine new Fusion and Milan Hybrids are an impressive 41 mpg city and 36 highway, which beats Toyota's '09 mid-size Camry Hybrid by eight and two mpg, respectively. They are, Ford says, the most fuel-efficient midsized sedans in America.

The conventional Fusion and Milan, nicely restyled and much improved for 2010, offer the mid-size segment's best gasoline four-cylinder fuel economy, more powerful available V-6s, class-exclusive technologies, including blind spot detection and warning with cross traffic alert and Ford SYNC, and more total passenger and luggage capacity than the Camry. The Fusion's new look is more upscale, sportier and aerodynamically slicker. But the most exciting news is this all-new Fusion Hybrid. Together with its Mercury Milan Hybrid counterpart, it joins the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner (compact SUV) Hybrids to double both the size and volume of Ford Motor Co.'s hybrid lineup.

Among this next-generation system's key features are an ultra-efficient new 2.5-liter four-cylinder "Atkinson cycle" engine good for 155 hp and 136 lb.-ft. of torque mated to an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission, or "e-CVT." Intake Variable Cam Timing (iVCT), enable seamless transitions from gas to electric and vice-versa, while both spark and cam timing are varied according to engine load to optimize efficiency and emissions. Enhanced electronic throttle control reduces airflow on shutdowns, which reduces fuel need on restarts, and a "wide-band lambda sensor" analyzes air-fuel ratios and adjusts the lean/rich mixture to keep the system in balance and minimize emissions.

The new 275-volt nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is smaller, lighter and optimized to produce 20 percent more power. Cooled by cabin air, its improved chemistry allows it to run at higher temperatures, and an added variable voltage converter boosts voltage to the battery to operate the motor and generator more efficiently. A "smarter" climate control system with an electric air-conditioning compressor minimizes engine usage by running it only as needed for heating and cooling.

The brake system delivers full regenerative braking (when the drive motor becomes a generator), backed up by friction braking as needed, to capture nearly 94 percent of the energy normally lost through friction in braking and send it back to the battery. And, as we noticed during our drive, it delivers improved brake pedal feel compared to the previous system.

The hybrid system also allows the Fusion and Milan Hybrids to operate longer at higher speeds in electric mode than competitive systems. They can run up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, approximately double the speed of some competitors. "Because our hybrid can run at a much higher speed in electric mode, you can do so much more in city-driving situations," says Ford Hybrid Applications Manager Gil Portalatin. "Under the right conditions, you can drive in your neighborhood or in mall parking lots without using a drop of gasoline." With the 41 city and 36 hwy ratings, Fusion and Milan Hybrids can achieve a driving range of over 700 miles on a single tank of gas.

It uses two high-resolution, full-color liquid crystal display (LCD) screens flanking the speedometer that can be configured to show different levels of information. The approach is multi-layered: A tutorial mode helps drivers learn about its instruments and the system, while tech enthusiasts will enjoy detailed gauges that help them become more efficient. The system even "grows" vines and leaves on-screen to reward efficient driving.

Drivers can choose one of four data screens: The basic "Inform" screen displays fuel level and battery charge status; "Enlighten" adds an electric vehicle mode indicator and a tachometer; "Engage" adds engine output power and battery output power; and "Empower" adds power to wheels, EV power threshold and accessory power consumption. All levels can show instant fuel economy, fuel economy history, odometer, engine coolant temperature, transmission gear and trip data-fuel economy, time-elapsed fuel economy and miles to empty. There's even an engine coolant temperature indicator that turns green when the engine is warm enough to allow engine shut-off and restart for full EV operation.

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the leading destination for online car shoppers, calculates which vehicles are “most American” based on production location, percentage of domestic parts content, and American sales volume for each vehicle. Cars.com creates a list of the “Ten Most American Cars” twice a year.

Evidently, Chevrolet had to increase truck production in Mexico due to a strike at one of their U.S. axle plants. Because the strike lasted so long, Chevrolet’s production mix shifted dramatically outside the U.S. Last year, the Silverado was the 2nd most American truck. This year, it’s fallen behind the Tundra.

Here’s the list (taken form

1. Ford F150
2. Chevy Cobalt
3. Chevy Malibu
4. Pontiac G6
5. Toyota Tundra
6. Toyota Sienna
7. Honda Odyssey
8. Chevy Silverado 1500
9. Chrysler Sebring
10. Ford Explorer/Sport Trac

2009 Ford Flex

A big, bold seven-passenger crossover with a MINI Cooper-fish flair. Family values: Big safety scores, big headroom, tons of entertainment features and available all-wheel drive. Price range: $28,000-$36,000.


The 2009 Ford Flex is one of the highest-rated family cars at TheCarConnection.com, rating 9 out of 10 with exceptionally high marks in safety and features. With V-6 power and available all-wheel drive, the Flex is a tall, roomy family wagon with three rows of seating in most versions. Seating even in the third row is adult-sized, and the Flex makes long trips a snap with features like an in-car refrigerator, a panoramic sunroof, and Sirius Travel Link, which feeds traffic, weather and even movie times into the car’s navigation/entertainment system. Even better, slow sales have forced Ford into heavy discounts; base versions normally priced at $26,000 can be had for far less.

Likes:
* Against-the-grain styling
* Wealth of features
* First- and second-row seating comfort
Dislikes:
* Tight headroom in third-row seat
* Uncomfortable headrests
* No telescoping steering wheel

Detroit Auto Show: 2011 Ford Mustang GT and 5.0 Photos Leaked

This is the first photo of the 5.0-liter all-aluminum beatin' heart of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT that'll pump at a rockin' 412 HP and 390 lb-ft of torque. Merry Christmas.


The 5.0-liter motor will be an all-aluminum engine featuring iron cylinder sleeves, forged crankshaft, four-bolt main bearings, high-performance pistons and connecting rods. Another feature of the engine is vertical intake ports and twin independent variable valve timing. New tuned exhaust headers on the new engine will eliminate the need for aftermarket headers thus helping the engine to breathe better. The 5.0-liter motor will be mated to a 6R80 six-speed automatic or MT82 six-speed manual transmission.
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Ford Taurus SHO & Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 Urban Autos of the Year

The Ford Taurus SHO America's smartest full-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists The Ford Fusion Hybrid America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Green Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media, the fifth award for Fusion in recent months The awards will be presented during the 14th Annual Urban Wheel Awards taking place in Detroit on January 12, 2010

Dearborn, Mich., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, editors of On Wheels Media announced that the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO has been voted "Urban Car of the Year" and the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has been named "Urban Green Car of the Year," a category-first for the annual awards show.


"The all-new Ford Taurus not only squashes its competition in road dynamics and style, but it may very well bring formerly passionate customers back to a nameplate that was once all the rage, but in recent years had become the definition of dull." said Kelley Blue Book's Beth Lear VanderYacht, who was also one of the 15 judges.

With its athletic, upscale design, the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO combines class-leading technologies with confident, engaging driving dynamics. It features an impressive set of standard and available technologies that add convenience, connectivity, safety and value for customers, such as Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert, MyKey(TM) parental programmability, Ford SYNC® and Voice-Activated Navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link(TM).

According to Ford multicultural marketing manager Crystal Worthem, this award is continued evidence of the wide ranging appeal of this all-new vehicle from Ford.


"The Taurus SHO is creating a tremendous amount of buzz within the urban market," she said.

"Since the launch of Taurus in August, we saw it outshine the competition, including the imports and we continue to see evidence of its appeal when it comes to showroom traffic," said Worthem. "Not only have sales for Taurus been strong, up 54 percent in November alone, but 60 percent of Taurus SHO customers are new to the Ford brand creating a huge amount of buzz within the urban market."

Finalists for the 2010 "Urban Car of the Year" included the Buick LaCrosse and Suzuki Kizashi.

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid "Urban Green Car of the Year"


There's also good news for environmentally-conscious automotive consumers. In addition to the award presented to the 2010 Taurus, the panelists have named the Fusion Hybrid as the "Urban Green Car of the Year." 2010 represents the first year that the "Urban Green Car of the Year" award will be presented to a manufacturer. "All three of the nominees are great cars, but while two of them are slightly improved versions of what they've been all along, the Fusion carries the hybrid class forward with new innovations and a significant improvement in efficiency and operation," said freelance reviewer Chris Jackson.

Ford Hybrid Marketing Manager David Finnegan says winning the award demonstrates Ford's versatility as a hybrid manufacturer.

"We are continuing to expand our portfolio to offer consumers a wider range of alternatives," said Finnegan. "Not only do we have the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet with the Ford Escape Hybrid but we also are committed to being a leader in the car segment. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid provides 41 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway, making it North America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan."


In addition to smart technology, the 2010 Fusion Hybrid offers a variety of advanced safety features. The vehicle received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and delivers segment-exclusive safety and driver-aid technologies, such as Ford SYNC(TM) with 911 Assist and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert.

Further enhancing its "green" image, the Fusion Hybrid features sustainable interior materials including seats that are made from eco-friendly fabric and filled with soy-based seat foam.


Randi Payton, president and publisher of On Wheels Media said, "The Urban Automobiles of the Year resonate with the majority of new car buyers who live in urban and suburban areas. The vehicles chosen are cost and fuel-efficient and have performance and safety characteristics relevant to consumers in metropolitan areas.

Awards will be presented at the Urban Wheel Awards event at the Sound Board Theater, located in the Motor City Hotel and Casino in Detroit on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.
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1965 Ford Mustang replica pool table

Men love cars. Men like playing pool. It's easy to draw a simple conclusion: men would most likely love playing pool on a car. And that's how we imagine that the idea of creating a Mustang pool table was born. Made with a solid fiberglass body molded from a 1965 Mustang that can be ordered in various colors, the pool table comes complete with alloy rims and wheels.





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