2011 SPECS FORD RANGER WILDTRAK

2011 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK

We make it the world debut of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak top-of-the-pickup full range of premium-tech features. A complete list of toys has not yet been published, but Ford has indicated that the Wildtrak boasts voice recognition and rearview mirrors and the camera and satellite navigation and Bluetooth.

More important than the gadgets inside, Ford Ranger Wildtrak is designed for the tough road loss of the vehicle. You can wade in water up to 31.5 inches deep and just over nine inches of ground clearance. Under the hood, the Ranger can be equipped with diesel Duratorq 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with 277 pound-feet of torque, or a larger 3.2-liter five-cylinder that produces 347 pounds-ft.

Beyond its internal gewgaws, Wildtrak differentiates the various cracks in exterior color and graphics, as well as features such as rack and a standard AA "sport Hoop" (read: faux canopy) and 18-inch wheels.

As you probably know already, the new Ford Ranger is not sold here in the United States. If you need to book a ticket to London, because it goes on sale in Britain in November.

2011 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK

2011 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK INTERIOR DESIGN

2011 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK DETAIL SPECS

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2012 FORD TERRITORY REVIEW CAR DETAIL

2011 FORD TERRITORY

Ford has finally called the information on the production version of the territory in 2011, gives us all the skinny on what the Spanish guests can expect when the crossover hits showrooms in May. The game begins with a new exterior that makes use of Ford's kinetic design language of type kudzu. The territory is now a band that remembers the new Focus and more than a few products of Aston Martin, and the back gives a consistent look through the glass embedded in the hindquarters and the hatch.

The region is available in three configurations, as it descends: TX, TS and titanium, and while there is very little of what the power of these machines, we know that the diesel plant find its way under the hood. There are also indications that the CUV is not available in the manual no matter which engine you choose.

Inside, Ford has honored the new territories with an interior that borrows a bit from the Falcon. A large LCD touch screen dominates the dashboard and center console appears to be well designed. Hit the jump for the press release.

2011 FORD TERRITORY DESIGN DETAIL

2011 FORD TERRITORY SPECS

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2012 FORD F-150 LIMITED EDITION TRUCK

2011 FORD F-150

2013 FORD F-150 ENGINE

2011 FORD F-150 INTERIOR DESIGN

2012 FORD F-150 REAR SEAT

2011 FORD F-150 WALLPAPER

2011 FORD F-150

Ford needs to put the brakes upon F-150 production to get a weeks time, but it appears areas manufacturers are usually to blame. The newest pick up truck is definitely reportedly providing and so effectively of which providers exactly who help to make areas for your pick up truck are receiving issues using having requirement.

Motor for your neck are usually manufactured at the Brooks Park your car surgery center around Ohio. A slowdown there may lead to a few, 000 personnel on Ford's Dearborn pick up truck grow taking a unplanned week-long family vacation.

Analysts are usually effective to indicate of which whenever motor vehicle sales raise as plenty of are usually couples, extra shortages can happen inside forseeable future. On the other hand, your areas general shortage merely seems in order to have an effect on Ford at this point as Basic Power generators and Chrysler are usually at this time full-steam in advance for their particular production conveniences.

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2014 FORD C-MAX HYBRID UNLIMITED EDITION

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID WALLPAPER

2014 FORD C-MAX HYBRID SPECS

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID LOGO

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRIDS DESIGN CAR

The C-Max Hybrid uses the Blue Oval's next-generation gasoline/electric powertrain technology, and we're told that fuel economy will be higher than the 41 miles per gallon that's currently on tap in the Fusion Hybrid sedan. By building upon the powersplit technology currently used in the automaker's hybrids, Ford says that the C-Max Hybrid will be able to operate in electric mode at speeds higher than 47 miles per hour.

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FORD V8 FALCON BOSS 335 SUPERCHARGED

The most recent account from Oz comes address of Prodrive, which has a abutting accord with Ford Performance Vehicles. Starting with a Coyote V8 agent block, Prodrive has created a supercharged V8 that's lighter and added able than the naturally-aspirated assemblage it started with.

Ford V8 for Falcon Boss 335

Ford V8 for Falcon Boss 335 Design

Ford V8 for Falcon Boss 335 With Supercharged

Ford V8 for Falcon Boss 335 Engine Specs

Known as the "Miami" engine, the supercharged V8 generates 449 application at 5,750 rpm and 420 pound-feet of torque from 2,200 rpm up to 5,500 rpm. By altering the addition levels, Prodrive offers a beneath able adaptation that produces 422 horsepower.

Both versions are planned for use in assorted trim levels of the Ford Falcon four-door. The 315kw (422 hp) assemblage will be accessible in the Falcon GS while the 335 kW (449 hp) agent is offered with the Falcon GT, GT-E and GT-P. The Falcons will abrasion the Boss name on the fenders and both versions accommodate yet addition acumen to book a flight on Qantas.

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HYBRID CAR FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC DESIGN

What's best interesting, perhaps, is how Ford is able to accomplish EV buying as accessible as possible. The two-piece, wall-mounted charging stations can be purchased and installed from the association at Best Buy, and the automaker has created a fresh MyFord Mobile app that allows you to adviser and collaborate with your Focus Electric at all times (click actuality for our abounding hands-on acquaintance of the app).

Ford Focus Electric

Ford Focus Electric

Ford Focus Electric Engine Specification

Ford Focus Electric Elegant Design

Ford Focus Electric Design

What's more, Ford has partnered with Microsoft to action amount charging, a arrangement that "allows our barter to abate their electricity costs by demography advantage of off-peak or added bargain ante from their account after a complicated accoutrement process," the automaker explains. Hybrids Car Design.

Ford will body the North American-spec Focus Electric alongside its gasoline analogue at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, and a accommodation is currently actuality accomplished on area Euro-spec Focus EVs will be built. For the abounding bulk of details, chase the jump for the official columnist release, and annal through our high-res arcade beneath to see the fresh EV from all angles.

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2012 FORD EDGE ECOBOOST REVIEW

The 2011 Ford Edge EcoBoost looks just like the refreshed 2011 Ford Edge Limited we drove earlier this year. The only difference on the outside is an EcoBoost badge on the rear hatch.

2011 FORD EDGE ECOBOOST

2011 FORD EDGE ECOBOOST

2011 FORD EDGE ECOBOOST WALLPAPER

2011 FORD EDGE ECOBOOST SPECS

2011 FORD EDGE ECOBOOST DESIGN

It's essentially the same CUV with a very different motivational tool under the hood: a turbocharged, direct-inject 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, a powerplant that Ford wouldn't let us photograph on the day of our drive. This same engine is currently on sale in Europe under the bonnet of the Ford Mondeo where it's rated at 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque.

The version we sampled was a pre-production North American unit, which we were told was still in the early stages of development. Power figures were simply stated as "230-plus horsepower" and "250-plus pound-feet of torque." Engineers on hand informed us they were still working to get every last bit of power from the highly tuned engine. The 2012 Ford Focus ST, which will utilize the same EcoBoost engine, is rated at 247 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque, so we expect similar numbers for the Edge EcoBoost as well. In comparison, the larger 3.5-liter V6 in the naturally-aspirated Edge produces 285 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque yet the EcoBoost unit is 55 pounds lighter .

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2012 FORD F-450 SUPER TRUCK LARIAT

2011 FORD F-450 SUPER TRUCK LARIAT

2011 FORD F-450 SUPER TRUCK LARIAT ENGINE DESIGN

2011 FORD F-450 SUPER TRUCK LARIAT

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2011 FORD F-450 SUPER TRUCK LARIAT WALLPAPER

When it comes to big trucks, I think our preferences are in our genes. I'm a Ford man myself, not sure why; the F-Series trucks seem to appeal to me more than others. I have friends, who are probably more familiar with trucks than I am, who swear by Chevy. Then there are the Ram guys.

Pickup trucks are so powerful and luxurious (and expensive) today that it really comes down to buyer preference. Ford men will take the F-450, Dodge guys can have the Ram, and Chevy guys take the Silverado. I'd guess most don't even cross-shop. All good trucks, all near the $50,000-to-$60,000 range. Pick your flavor and hitch up that Caterpillar!

2011 Ford F-450 4X4 DRW Crew Cab Lariat Styleside

2012 FORD F-450 LARIAT Price: $58,370

As Tested: $63,655

Drivetrain: 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8; 4WD, six-speed automatic

Output: 390 hp @ 2,800 rpm, 735 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm

Curb Weight: 8,170 lb

Options: Lariat Ultimate package, including power sliding moonroof, navigation system with satellite radio, memory group, remote-start system, rearview camera, tailgate step, heated seats ($3,995); spray-in bedliner ($450); fifth-wheel hitch prep ($370); all-terrain tires ($150); upfitter switches ($125); cable lock ($120); heavy-duty alternator ($75)

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2013 FORMULA 1 GREENER ENGINES

The FIA's World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved new regulations which will see the 2.4 litre V8s currently used by Formula One teams replaced by four cylinder 1.6 litre engines from 2013. The decision to give the go-ahead to the changes follows lengthy discussions between the FIA, engine manufacturers and specialists.

Formula 1 Greener Engines

Greener Engines

Greener Engines Pipe Muffler

Greener Engines Design

The more environmentally-friendly units are expected to deliver a 35 percent reduction in fuel consumption, whilst providing the same level of performance enjoyed by today's F1 drivers. Energy recovery systems and additional energy management will be utilised to ensure this is possible.

“The WMSC approved the introduction of a new specification engine from 2013, underlining the FIA’s commitment to improving sustainability and addressing the needs of the automotive industry,” explained the FIA. “Following dialogue with the engine manufacturers and experts in this field, the power units will be four cylinders, 1.6 litre with high pressure gasoline injection up to 500 bar.”

Rev limits on the new engines will be reduced from the current 18,000 rpm to a maximum of 12,000 rpm. Hybrid Car

An additional revision to the 2013 regulations will see a drop in the number of engines at drivers' disposal. Currently they can use eight units a season without penalty, but this will be limited to five in 2013 and reduced to four for subsequent seasons.

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2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2

It's good to know that there's still some sense left in the world. The minds at Four Wheeler have announced that of all the excellent pickup trucks for sale right now, the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 is king of the heap.

2010 SVT Raptor 6.2 Ford F-150

2010 SVT Raptor 6.2 Ford F-150 Engine

2010 SVT Raptor 6.2 Ford F-150 Dashboard Design

2010 SVT Raptor 6.2 Ford F-150 Interior Design

2010 SVT Raptor 6.2 Ford F-150 Wallpaper

The magazine has officially crowned the big Blue Oval as its Truck of the Year, saying that the go-fast off-roader is every four-wheel-drive enthusiast's dream machine straight from the factory. After our stints behind the wheel of the Raptor, we're inclined to agree.

Four Wheeler has been choosing a truck of the year since 1989, and to classify, a model must be new or significantly revised compared to its predecessor. This year, the magazine lined up the Raptor alongside the Ford Super Duty Power Stroke Lariat FX4 and the Chevrolet 2500 Silverado Z71, but it was the Ford's bird of prey that came out on top. You can check out the full report in the March 2011 issue of Four Wheeler, which is set to hit the stands in January, logically.

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2012 FORD MUSTANG COBRA JET RELEASED

Last week it was leaked that Ford would be bringing its purpose-built drag racer, the Cobra Jet, back for another year in 2012. Today Ford made it official by revealing the car at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Florida alongside its road racing brother, the Boss 302S.

2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Engine

After getting an upgrade in 2010, the Cobra Jet is getting revised once again for 2012 with an updated version of the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 and modified suspension, low-drag racing brakes, new black anodized wheels and a stickier set of Goodyear racing slicks.

2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Interior Design

2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

Three colors will be offered – Race Red, Grabber Blue and Winner White – and just 50 will be available from the Ford Racing catalog. Pricing starts at $91,990 with a fully loaded Cobra Jet Price coming in at $103,980. Follow the jump for the press release.

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