Ford News
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For the second time in its 50-year existence, the Ford Mustang is heading to the top of the Empire State Building.
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Man Survives 80-ft Drop From Cliff In A Ford FocusA British man survived an 80-foot drop in a Ford Focus, sustaining only minor injuries.
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Help Ford Break A World Record By Signing The Mustang’s Birthday CardThe Ford Mustang officially turns 50 on April 17, 2014 and as you may have guessed the Blue Oval has a lineup of events planned to help celebrate the anniversary. These include a repeat of the 1964 stunt where a Mustang was taken to the roof of the Empire State Building in New York, as well as two...
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Ford Prepares For Next Week's Mustang 50th Anniversary CelebrationWe’re just over a week away from the Mustang’s 50th birthday, and Ford is finalizing its preparations for the celebration. The Mustang officially turns 50 on April 17, and as you may have guessed Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has a lineup of events planned. These include a repeat of the...
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Ford’s S-Max Concept Gets Vignale Makeover For Milan Fashion WeekFord’s European division has revealed the second concept previewing its new Vignale premium trim. The concept, which made its debut today at Milan Fashion Week, is based on the previously revealed S-Max concept and follows on from the original Mondeo Vignale concept shown last year. Vignale...
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Ford Announces Final Falcon GT Muscle SedanFord’s Australian division is working on a facelift for its Falcon rear-wheel-drive sedan before production ceases in 2016, ending an almost 60-year run. However, production of the GT-badged performance Falcons is ending much sooner, with the last example due to roll off the line just prior...
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As recently as February of this year, there have been reports claiming a new generation of the Ford Focus RS was in the works. However, the latest comments from a senior Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] exec put the car’s future in doubt. “There’s nothing to talk about,” Ford’s European chief Stephen Odell told Autocar. “It’s great that we have a proud past with RS, and it’s clear it has acted as a halo product and a way of linking to our racing programs, but for now there is nothing to say.” Excitement surrounding a new generation of the Focus...
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2015 Ford Mustang Is Powerful, But Aero-Efficient Too: VideoIt's no longer enough for a car to be merely fast, or to look great, or to use as little fuel as possible. Modern cars have to do all of those things and more, which is why Ford's 2015 Mustang isn't just its most technologically-advanced ever, but its most efficient too. Much attention has been...
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Ford Fiesta ST Rallycross Car Plays In The Snow: VideoThis year, America’s Global Rallycross Championship will face stiff competition from the new FIA-sanctioned World Rallycross Championship. A handful of drivers are common to both competitions, as are a number of the cars, such as the Ford Fiesta ST. MUST WATCH: Lamborghini Aventador Goes...
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1966 Ford Mustang Meets Volvo Wagon: A Marriage Of Convenience?If you're asking yourself why anyone would want to graft a Volvo 240DL's wagon roof and hatch onto a Ford Mustang, let us know when you find out. We're asking ourselves the same question. DON'T MISS: 1968 Ford Mustang Gets A 443-WHP Turbo 2JZ Swap: Video Okay, so it's not so hard to figure out why...
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Ford Parodies Caddy's Poolside Ad Using Ford C-Max Energi: VideoRemember Cadillac's ad for the ELR range-extended electric coupe? Of course you do. You were either whooping in agreement or throwing things at your computer screen at the time. Your emotions might be a little less extreme with Ford's parody ad for the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid. A wry smile...
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2015 Ford Mustang Gets 700-HP Supercharger Kit From WhippleThe 2015 Ford Mustang is yet to reach showrooms but the people at Whipple Superchargers have already developed a 700-horsepower upgrade for it, according to a leaked press release. This has likely been made possible because the upgrade is designed for the 2015 Mustang GT, whose 5.0-liter V-8 is a...
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Ford uses Oculus Rift headsets to aid vehicle design.
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Ford To Display Mustang On Empire State Building, Echo 1964 StuntVisitors reaching the 86th floor of New York's Empire State Building may not get the view they expect, come April 16-17. Sure, you'll still be able to look out across the Big Apple as normal, across the myriad skyscrapers and the large green block of Central Park, but you'll also see an example of...
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1968 Ford Mustang Gets A 443-WHP Turbo 2JZ Swap: VideoIn the 50 years the Ford Mustang has been around, just about everything--good and bad--that could be done to it has been done. But this is one we haven't seen too many times before: a Mustang with a turbo 2JZ engine. MUST SEE: Size Matters 2: The Jumping/Drifting Semi Truck Is Back At Work In New...
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1964 Ford GT40 Prototype, Other Rare Cars Hit Mecum AuctionIf you've always wanted a Ford GT40, then keep your eyes on Mecum Auctions next month as a rare 1964 prototype model is set to cross the block. ALSO SEE: Full Specs On Callaway's 652-Horsepower Supercharged Camaro Z/28 The stunning vehicle is listed as GT/104, the forth ever prototype of the car...
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Shelby Announces New Performance Parts For Fifth-Gen MustangsFord’s about to launch the sixth generation of its Mustang icon but there’s still plenty of life left in the previous fifth-gen model, which spanned the 2005-2014 model years. Thanks to outfits like Shelby American, existing owners as well as potential buyers of the fifth-gen car can...
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1966 Ford Mustang ... Limousine? The Things You Find On eBayMost of the cars that get turned into limousines make some sort of sense (Lincoln Town Cars)--or make so little sense, it comes full circle to at least be predictable (Hummers). But a 1966 Ford Mustang limo? Firmly in the nether regions of nonsense. But someone has done it. MUST SEE: BMW Spins On...
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Ford’s final Falcon has been spotted testing in Australia ahead of its market launch in November. Ford Motor Company [NYSE:] has confirmed it is ending production in Australia in late 2016, and with no replacement models planned it means the local Falcon sedan and its Territory SUV derivative will be retired within the next two to three years. The final Falcon will be an updated version of the current FG Falcon, which has been on sale since 2008 but can trace its roots back to the ungainly AU Falcon launched as far back as 1998. This photo of a prototype, sourced from Carsguide, shows...
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1969 Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Jet Found In Pristine Condition: AuctionA person's passing is never a time for joy. Nonetheless, silver linings do exist, and in this case, it's a silver lining that was put away and preserved for us by Larry Brown. It's a one-owner 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet with just 8,531 original miles, and it's in amazing shape...
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Awesome 1/4-Scale V-8-Powered 1934 Ford R/C Car: VideoThis nitro-methane-powered hot rod is no toy.
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1964 Pre-Production Mustang And Other Specials Head To Carlisle Ford NationalsFord is gearing up for the Mustang’s 50th anniversary on April 17 but the celebrations won’t be limited to events run by the Blue Oval. This year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals, taking place in Carlisle, Pennsylvania from June 6-8, will also be celebrating the milestone and will...
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Henry Ford's Last Surviving Grandson Dies Aged 88William Clay Ford, last surviving grandson of company founder Henry Ford and an instrumental factor in the Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] modern era, has passed away aged 88. Ford worked in the company that bore his grandfather's name for 57 years as an employee and board member. He started in the...
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Golf GTD-Rivaling Ford Focus ST Diesel In The WorksA top Ford exec has revealed that the company’s updated Focus ST due later this year will offer a diesel option, although this particular variant is unlikely to be offered in the U.S. market. Such a model would rival Volkswagen’s sporty Golf GTD and may prove as popular as the...
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