Ford announced today it had built its 9 millionth Mustang, a GT convertible that will be delivered to a dealership in Iowa. The announcement comes less than a week after the Pony Car celebrated its 45th anniversary and at a time when the Mustang is one of the top selling sports cars in the world.
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Despite facing a number of challenges this past quarter, ranging from rising fuel prices, unfavorable exchange rates, and an economic downturn both in the U.S. and abroad, Ford has managed to post a profit of $100 million – up from a net loss of $282 million just one year ago. Revenues for the period were […]
As Ford’s market share in the U.S. continues to dwindle – dropping to a new low of 13% this month – its CEO Alan Mulally is looking at further ways to cut costs and right now it appears nothing is sacred. Some of the measures Ford has already confirmed will take place as part of […]
Ford is adding an extra 25,000 miles to its warranty coverage on both its new and refurbished petrol powertrains and transmissions as part of sweeping reforms to its service structure in North America. The warranty coverage now lasts for three years or up to 100,000 miles where previously it was only three years or 75,000 […]
Both Wal-Mart and Exxon Mobil managed to weather the economic storm raging in the U.S. and keep their respective positions at the top of the annual Fortune 500 list of the nation’s largest publicly traded companies, but GM couldn’t hold onto its third spot and ended up slipping down a position to fourth. Taking its […]
With growing consumer awareness about carbon emissions and fuel economy, Ford is updating the engine on its midsize Fusion sedan to have both increased fuel economy as well as more power for its 2009 model year debut. The hike in both power and mileage will be achieved using variable valve timing technology combined […]
Ford has taken the wraps off its latest model in the growing Fiesta family of compact cars with the unveiling of the all-new ‘S’ performance model at the Beijing Motor Show this weekend. The new car is expected to join the regular three-door hatch and five-door models - revealed at the last month’s […]
The idea of an electric Pony car or Shelby Cobra may not sit well with some but California-based HST International and design firm Tjaarda have developed a pair of electric vehicles ready for sale based on the aforementioned muscle cars. Dubbed the Tjaarda EVX Mustang and HST Shelby Cobra EVX, the two new cars will […]
Ford and its motorsports division have launched a new website aimed at connecting performance enthusiasts with the scores of enthusiast clubs around the world as well as providing a forum for the latest information on aftermarket accessories. The site is also geared up to get enthusiasts from all walks of life, including past, present and […]
Ever since a string of fatal rollovers during the 1990s, the Ford Explorer SUV has had a stigma of being dangerous despite the reason behind the accidents – poorly designed Firestone tires – being resolved. A California judge has now approved the settlement for a class-action case that will compensate roughly 800,000 Ford Explorer owners […]
Strong demand for the Ford Focus in the U.S. has led management to boost production numbers of the car by 30% for the remainder of the year. The latest announcement reaffirms the growing shift in consumer demand towards smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles and is a trend most carmakers in the U.S. are experiencing.
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No bolt is being left untouched as carmakers in both the U.S. and Europe strive to develop cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Everything from weight-saving measures to aerodynamic tweaks and even downsized engines are being investigated in the hope that engineers can come up with fuel economy improvements. Ford is going one step further and […]
In Europe the Ford Focus is an affordable, well-engineered and stylish small car available in hatch, sedan, wagon and convertible bodystyles. It also features latest technologies such as a Powershift dual-clutch transmission, flex-fuel engines, a folding hard top roof (cabrio models only), and a range of efficient diesel and petrol engines. Its American counterpart […]
No bolt is being left untouched as carmakers in both the U.S. and Europe strive to develop cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Everything from weight-saving measures to aerodynamic tweaks and even downsized engines are being investigated in the hope that engineers can come up with fuel economy improvements. One area that has the potential for […]
It’s not just in America that GM and Ford are arch rivals. The competition between the two is just as heated down in Australia where Ford today announced that its new FPV range of FG Falcon sedans will get a performance boost to match the output of its Corvette-powered HSV performance rival. FPV […]