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Saturday, February 19, 2011

2010 The Ford Fusion SPECIFICATIONS, Price and Detal Pictures

The Ford Fusion is a terrific vehicle, but like any automobile, it can run into serious problems. Just one major problem with your Fusion may cost you thousands of dollars to repair if Ford's manufacturer's warranty is not they're to protect you. If you drive a Ford Fusion, you should seriously consider getting a Ford Extended Warranty to cover your vehicle.

Attractive & purposeful, the redesigned 2010 Fusion is an excellent choice among midsize sedans. With a choice of 4 or 6 cylinder engines, in addition to front wheel and all-wheel drive, the Fusion has something for everyone. You can choose from a 175-hp 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission, or a 240-hp 3.0 liter V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. The addition of a 263-hp 3.5 liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission is new for the 2010 model year. The Fusion is available in four trim levels: S, SE, SEL, & Sport. Safety features include traction and electronic stability control, a security system, 6-airbags, and an advanced tire pressure monitoring system.

A Ford Fusion Extended Warranty will protect you if your car runs into serious problems with the engine, transmission or any other important part. These repairs can cost thousands of dollars, so it is critical that your Fusion is protected. Ford produces excellent cars and trucks, but any automobile has the potential of running into serious problems. The best way to give yourself piece of mind and protect yourself and your Fusion is to get a free quote on a Ford Fusion Extended Warranty and see if an extended warranty is right for you and your family.

Ford Fusion 2010 (code name CD338) a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 6 variants, ranging from the I4 S to the V6 SPORT AWD manufactured by Ford Motor Company.

Ford Fusion 2010 I4 S is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 175-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The V6 SPORT AWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 263-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Ford Fusion 2010 SPECIFICATIONS:

Body style(s): 4-Door Sedan (America), 5-Door Hatchback (Europe and india)
Engine(s): 2.5L Duratec 16V I4 Engine,3.0L Duratec 24V Flex Fuel V6 Engine, 3.5L Duratec 24V V6 Engine
Power: 175 @ 6,000, 240 @ 6,550, 263 @ 6,250 (SAE net @ rpm)
Torque: 172 @ 4,500,223 @ 4,300,249 @ 4,500 (lb.-ft. @ rpm)
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual, Standard; 6-Speed Automatic, Optional 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic 6-speed SelectShift Automatic
Exterior Dimensions (IN.)
Overall height: 56.9
Overall width: 80.1
Overall length: 190.6
Wheelbase: 107.4
Track (front/rear): 61.7/61.3
Colors: Atlantis Green Metallic,Brilliant Silver Metallic,Red Candy Metallic $,Smokestone Metallic,Sport Blue Metallic,Sterling Gray Metallic,Tuxedo Black Metallic,White Platinum Tricoat,White Suede
Fuel Capacity:(gal) 17.5 FWD; 16.5 AWD
Mileage(est)(city/highway): 22 City/31 Hwy (Manual, S Model) varies with variants
Price Onwards: $19,620

2010 The Ford Explorer SPECIFICATIONS and Detail Pictures

The Ford Explorer is one of the best known sport utility vehicles on the market. Not anymore. Beginning with the 2011 model, the Explorer has crossed over from being a truck based SUV to a car based SUV or what is best known as a Crossover model.

No matter, the all new Explorer is almost as big and heavy as the model it replaces, but with one significant difference: the model loses its optional V-8 engine and gains an optional four-cylinder engine. Yes, Ford is using modern powerplant technology to offer a twin-injection turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as an option to give customers a fuel efficient option not offered by anyone else in this class.

Ford Explorer 2010 4X2 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 3 variants, ranging from the XLT 4.0L to the Limited 4.0L built by the Ford Motor Company since 1990, as a replacement for the smaller but related Ford Bronco II.
Upon introduction, both Ford Explorer 2010 variants are equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Ford Explorer 2010 SPECIFICATIONS:

Body style(s): 4-Door SUV
Engine(s): 4.0L SOHC 12V V6, 4.6L SOHC 24V V8
Power: 210 @ 5,100 , 292 @ 5,700 (SAE net@rpm)
Torque: 254 @ 3,700 , 315 @ 4,000 (lb. ft. @ rpm)
Transmission: 5-speed automatic O/D ,6-speed automatic
Exterior Dimensions (IN.)
Overall height: 71.9
Overall width Including Mirrors: 84.8
Overall length: 193.4
Wheelbase: 113.7
Track (front/rear): 60.9/61.8
Colors: Black ,Black Pearl Slate ,Blue Flame Metallic ,Brilliant Silver,Drk Copper Metallic ,Sangria Red Metallic ,Sport Blue Metallic,Torch Red ,White Suede
Fuel Capacity:(gal) 22.5
Mileage(est)(city/highway): 14 /20 (4x2), 14 /19 (4x4)
Price Onwards: $28,880

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

2012 The New Ford Focus Review

One of the advantages of running a successful online publication like Auto Trends Magazine is that I get to preview and drive numerous vehicles before or just as they hit the market. A recent call from the Ford Motor Company arranged for my drive of the 2012 battery electric version of the Ford Focus, a compact car slated to go on sale summer 2011.

It's Electric!

This vehicle will be important for two big reasons: it will replace the current American spec model with the European derived one, offering a better-looking, more fuel efficient and updated package. It will also allow customers to buy an electric car if they choose to do so, though the gas version producing 40 mpg on the highway may be sufficient for most drivers.

What was so special about the 2012 Focus BEV? Well, it was the same car produced for the Jay Leno Show as part of the TV personality's bid to showcase green cars. This specially developed prototype is based on the Focus SVT, a car sold in Europe and considered by some to be the sportiest and fastest compact car on the market.

But, that was just the exterior of the vehicle -- underneath the Focus BEV featured an honest to goodness lithium-ion battery pack, exactly like the one that will be found in production versions of this car. This particular prototype functioned just as well as a production car, with none of the customary squeaks, rattles and unfinished compartments apparent.

Recaro Seats

Opening up the door and sliding into the driver's seat was a thrill. Recaro seats were standard although Ford hasn't said whether production models will offer this option or the beautiful exterior paint scheme. Remember, this was a "show" car meant to appear on Leno's show and nothing more. Still, the seats were fabulous, setting the tone for my drive.

The Ford Focus BEV has a push button start which means all you have to do is press on a button and the car comes to life. No roar of the engine to tell you that the car is running, but the dashboard lights up, telling you to go ahead and shift into gear.

Quietly, I pulled out of the parking space at North Carolina State University and proceeded to wind my way through the parking lot and onto local roads. This was a limited drive -- covering two huge blocks, with the total trip less than a mile long. Yet, it was long enough for me to gain an appreciation for quiet driving. Making no noise seemed odd at first -- even the tires were among the quietest I've ever ridden upon.

Monday, February 7, 2011

The Ford Mustang is a classic automobile

The Ford Mustang is a classic automobile that was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. This car was originally meant to be based on the second generation of the North American Ford Falcon which was a compact war. However, the car took on a life of its own during the development of the car making, eventually evolving it into one of the most famous cars in the entire Ford line of vehicles.

2010 Roush 427R Ford Mustang Front View

In fact, the Ford Mustang has been thought to be the poster child of American motor vehicles. It has been noted to be the number one car in United States history.

2011 The Ford Focus RS500

In 2011 Ford introduced the Focus which would ultimately replace the ever popular Escort in years to come. The focus today is still in production and has been the only compact car that Ford has offered. The Ford Focus has been designed to meet the needs of the commuter and the small family as a daily driver. The focus is economical and inexpensive to drive. The tires for the focus should be economical as well so here we will discuss what you need for tires and how to not over spend.

2011 Ford Focus RS500 Front View

2011 Ford Focus RS500 Photo

The focus being the basic transportation that it was designed for is not a performance car or luxury car but rather a lightweight economy car. This being said the tires on the focus need not be performance or luxury tires so that means that if you are looking to put expensive tires on your car then you are wasting your money. In fact by installing anything more than a standard all season tire on a Focus you will not gain a thing. Don't be fooled into doing this as the focus does not require it.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

The Ford C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced

A Ford C Max dealership in Kent has indicated that the new C Max will be priced from £16,745 and £18,745 for the Ford Grand C-MAX Zetec.

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The C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced by Ford since 2003; it is the smallest MPV in their line up amongst the S Max and Galaxy.

The 1st generation C-Max was based on Ford's C1 platform which was also used by the 2nd generation Focus hence the C-Max was referred to as the Focus C-Max. It also shares the control blade independent rear suspension from the Focus.

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The Ford C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced

Door Handle Issue Prompts Recall of 281,000 Ford F-150s

A recall has been put out for certain 2009-2010 model year Ford F-150s built from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009, because of a potential problem with the interior door handles. More specifically, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] said that the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.

"In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open," the government safety agency said in a filling. Ford said that as of January 21, 2011, there are no reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Owners of the affected F-150 models will be notified about the recall that is expected to on or about February 14, 2011.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The Upgradeable Car: A Software Influenced Future for the Auto Industry

As an automotive blogger that also works in the IT industry, I feel I have a somewhat unique perspective on in-car technology. Whereas a new car may have a three to five year buffer between upgrades and replacement models, for electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers it's more like six to eighteen months.

This brings up an interesting conundrum: what to do when the sat nav or Bluetooth devices in your car age more quickly than the car itself? Few people this side of Dhiaa Al-Essa can afford to replace their car every six months, so the answer - to automakers at least - is to do the same as software companies: roll out upgrades.

It could be something as simple as the dealership checking your oil and tire pressure remotely to recalibrating the transmission or updating the car's sat nav system. San Francisco based Cisco Systems has even constructed an experimental dashboard out of LCD panels that acts as a giant touch screen: driver's can drag and drop instruments, personalize the look and feel of said instruments and add new functions such as g-force meters.

Friday, January 28, 2011

1955 Ford "Beatnik" Bubbletop Custom Concept going up for Auction

Making its way down to Florida for RM Auction's annual Amelia Island even on March 2, is this 1955 Ford "Beatnink" Bubbletop custom concept inspired by futuristic design studies from the 1950s. Despite its name, the Beatnik is a fairly new creation built by Gary “Chopit” Fioto. It is based on the body of a 1955 Ford model but rides on a modifies chassis of a 1988 Lincoln Town Car and is powered by a Chevrolet 350-cubic inch small-block V8 engine.

The brand mixing doesn't stop there as Fioto used a variety of components from Cadillac, Chrysler and Lincoln, including the canted quad headlights. The front bumper was adapted from a '59 Cadillac, while the rear bumper was fashioned from the front bumper of a '58 Cadillac. In addition, the finned taillights are sourced from a 1960 Chrysler. However, the front and rear fenders, the door skins and the entire rear section of the car were all hand formed.

The one-of-a-kind model, which took four years of hard work to create, also features a bespoke interior complete with an aircraft control yoke-inspired steering wheel and a rounded dash pod as a tribute to the late 1950s and early 1960s concept cars from Detroit.