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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Friday, November 28, 2014
Ford to Auction the Last 2014 Shelby GT500 Convertible at Hot August Nights
| Posted on 08.5.2013 17:00 by |
Ford announced today that the last retail 2014 Shelby GT500 Convertible will be auctioned on August 9, 2013 at the Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson. All the proceeds will go to the Brain Injury Association of America.
The winner of the auction will have the possibility to customize the GT500 Convertible according to his or her personal desire. Ford offers the opportunity to choose between any imaginable interior, exterior and striping package that will offer a buyer to create a one-off GT500. The car will also be signed by Indy 500 winner, Parnelli Jones, who will attend the auction as well.
At the auction, Ford will also offer both Ride-and-Drive and hot lap experiences in the parking lot of the Atlantis Casino Resort. Visitors will have the chance to experience models like Shelby GT500, 2014 Focus ST and 2014 Fiesta ST.
Click past the jump to read more about the Shelby GT500 Convertible.
Ford to Auction the Last 2014 Shelby GT500 Convertible at Hot August Nights originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 5 August 2013 17:00 EST.
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Saturday, July 5, 2014
These are America's Greatest Automotive Gifts to the World
To help continue theFourth of July celebrations here at TopSpeed, I have decided to take at look at how the American car has impacted the world. Europe is typically quoted with having the best cars, but here are some American machines that have stepped up and shown the world that we know what we are doing.
We may not have created the car, but we are responsible for the way they drive, the way they are made and we even made some major contributions to the world of performance and horsepower. Put down that hot dog for a few seconds and take a quick look back through history at America's greatest contributions to the world of internal combustion. That cooler full of cold beverages and that box of explosives will both still be there when you get done.
Continue reading to find out America's greatest contributions to the world of the automobile.
These are America's Greatest Automotive Gifts to the World originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 4 July 2014 16:30 EST.
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Photos of Ford Mustang’s performance variant snapped
After a retro revolution in the car industry when Ford launched their infamous Pony Car, the American-based multinational automaker's Mustang is now embracing a more futuristic appearance. Here some spy photos of a Mustang performance variant out testing have surfaced online recently. From these photos, you can see that the car has wider fenders and...
Friday, February 14, 2014
Ford Mustang 2015
Ford Mustang 2015 Specification Launched Price Deals Cheap
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Report: Next-Gen Mustang will Start as a Limited-Run 2014 1/2 Model
| Posted on 07.18.2013 16:00 by |
If you dig deep into the Mustang's history and pull up the first generation, you will find that it was actually a mid-model-year addition to Ford's lineup, which makes it a 1964 1/2 model year. Back then, half-model-year vehicles were not a too rare, like they are today, but it looks as if we are set to see one really soon in the next-gen Mustang.
According to an insider that spoke to the folks over at Mustangs Daily, there will be a limited run of next-generation Mustang's bearing the 2014 1/2 model year. The insider claims that this is a way for Ford to celebrate the true 50th anniversary of the famed pony car.
According to the report, only 1,000 examples if the 2014 1/2 Mustangs will see production and they will each feature a special VIN and build number to separate them from the 2015 models. With only 1,000 units hitting showrooms at what we assume will be a rather inflated price, this special run of next-gen Mustangs will be an instant collector's item.
The report also indicates that, despite an anticipated price hike, the 2014 1/2 model will not feature any power upgrades.
If this report proves to be true, then we are likely getting rather close to seeing Ford drop the camo from the Mustang in time to squeeze in for 2014. Stay tuned for more details!
Click past the jump to read about the 2015 Mustang
Report: Next-Gen Mustang will Start as a Limited-Run 2014 1/2 Model originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 18 July 2013 16:00 EST.
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
Ford CEO Mulally not moving to Microsoft
Ford CEO Mulally not moving to Microsoft
By Kevin Davis on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014Ford Motor Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alan Mulally said that he is not leaving Ford to join Microsoft, The Detroit News reported Jan. 7.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Mulally said he wanted to end the Microsoft rumor.
Mulally's declaration comes a week before North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where Ford will show its next-generation F-150 pickup truck.
According to one Ford insider, Mulally had become tired of repeatedly answering questions about a possible move to Microsoft.
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Monday, January 6, 2014
Europe: Ford sales up 6.4% in June
Europe: Ford sales up 6.4% in June
By Kevin Davis on Sunday, July 14th, 2013In the depressed European car market, Ford said its sales rose 6.4% in June in 19 European countries, while total industry sales fell 6.5%, Detroit Free Press reported, citing the company’s top executive for the region.
Stephen Odell, executive vice president for the company’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said “it feels good to once again go against the industry trend where our sales are up and the industry is down.”
The automaker is forecasted to sell 13.5 million new cars this year in Europe.
Ford lost $462 million in Europe in the first quarter. Executives have warned investors the company expects to lose at least $2 billion in the region this year, according to the newspaper.
The company is cutting 5,700 jobs at three facilities in the U.K. and Belgium for annual savings of $450 million to $500 million. The company’s Genk factory in Belgium will close in late 2014.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Gallery2013 Ford C-Max Energi
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Ford Fiesta ST by Ice Nine Group
| Posted on 10.25.2013 12:00 by Kirby Garlitos |
The 2013 SEMA Auto Show is shaping up to be a doozy and the word out of Ford is that the automaker will be bringing an armada of vehicles to Las Vegas.
Fifty-seven in total, in case you're wondering, which is hugely significant considering that a lot of brands will be out in force themselves to showcase their latest aftermarket offerings.
One Ford model that will be well represented at SEMA is the automaker's resident pocket rocket, the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST. From the looks of it, five unique Fiesta ST models will be showcased at the event, including one created and developed by an aftermarket company who's no stranger to the lights of SEMA: Ice Nine Group.
We all remember the company's program for the Ford Fusion that was displayed at last year's event. This year, the tuning firm upped the ante with an incredible showcase of creativity and ingenuity wrapped up in a program for the Fiesta ST.
The car itself was transformed in the spirit of a rally car. Notice the Fiesta ST's grille now has a pair of fog lamps installed on it. That's not a happenstance addition, fellas. There's also a carbon-fiber hood, huge fender flares and a rear wing, all of which were added to improve the car's aerodynamic capabilities.
Meanwhile, the unique custom body wrap is the real highlight of the program, with Ice Nine Group opting for a confluence of colors (white, blue, orange, and black, mainly) that all combine to create a distinctive style and image. Rounding out Ice Nine Group's take on the Fiesta ST are a new set of 17-inch Braid wheels wrapped in Falken Azenis RT615K tires.
Click past the jump to read about the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
Ford Fiesta ST by Ice Nine Group originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 25 October 2013 12:00 EST.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 by Steeda
| Posted on 10.15.2013 13:00 by Simona |
If you ask us, a standard Shelby GT500 is pretty cool from factory, but somehow Steeda decided the GT500 can be further updated it you know where to add the updates.
The 2014 Steeda GT500 package improves the most powerful Mustang ever with an extremely aggressive, but in the same time smooth, overall appearance. The car's width was increased, so it now perfectly fits those wider wheels, but also makes the GT500 looking a little bit more aggressive.
A base Shelby GT500 is powered by a 5.8-liter V-8 engine that delivers a total of 662 horsepower - an amount of power more than enough for a car like the GT500. However, Steeda found a solution to increase this output up to 725 horsepower. Steeda did not reveal how it obtained the extra power, but we expect the usual ECU updates and a new exhaust system.
Click past the jump to read more about the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 by Steeda.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 by Steeda originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 15 October 2013 13:00 EST.
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Sunday, October 6, 2013
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet NHRA Prototype
| Posted on 10.1.2013 13:30 by Simona |
Ford will auction a one-of-a-kind prototype of the NHRA competition-ready 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas on September 28, 2013. All the proceeds will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
This one-off Cobra Jet prototype is powered by a 5.0-liter, supercharged V-8 engine mated to a T4 racing transmission. For safe racing, it also comes with a safety cage made out of chrome-moly, a three-link rear suspension, lightweight racing brakes, exclusive Cobra Jet-branded Weld wheels, a three-link rear suspension system and a 9-inch rear axle. The interior will also add Cobra-branded Recaro seats.
This special Cobra Jet also features a stunning fiery orange satin finish combined with dark gray reflective stripes and a distinctive license plate with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's logo.
The winner of the bid will not only get the car, but also a training session at Roy Hill's Drag Racing School where he will be able to drive cars like the Shelby GT500 or the Boss 302 Mustang.
Updated 10/01/2013: This unique Mustang Cobra Jet prototype was auctioned this weekend during Barrett Jackson's auction in Las Vegas for an impressive amount of $200,000.
Click past the jump to read more about the standard Ford Mustang Cobra Jet.
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet NHRA Prototype originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 1 October 2013 13:30 EST.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Video: Chris Harris Puts the Fiesta ST Against the G63 AMG in a Weird Way
| Posted on 08.5.2013 15:00 by |
In the latest episode of Drive, Chris Harris performed a rather interesting head-to-head comparison, putting a Mercedes G63 AMG against a Ford Fiesta ST. That may sound insane, given the ST hits 60 mph in around 7 seconds and the G63 AMG does the same in 5.3 seconds, but there is a twist. The twist is that Harris wanted to see if the G63 AMG could beat the Fiesta ST to 60 mph while towing, well... the Fiesta ST...
That's right, Chris strapped 4 tons of trailer and car to the G63 AMG and put the pedal to the metal to see if monstrous Benz SUV can get to 60 mph in under 7 seconds. Quite an interesting and original comparison.
As a reminder, the G63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter V-8 biturbo engine that delivers a total of 544 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque. The Fiesta ST's 1.6-liter turbocharged engine produces 197 horsepower and 214 pound of torque.
So, is the Fiesta ST faster under its own power or while strapped to the back of the Mercedes?
Video: Chris Harris Puts the Fiesta ST Against the G63 AMG in a Weird Way originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 5 August 2013 15:00 EST.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Ford plans to reduce vehicle waste 40% by 2016
Ford plans to reduce vehicle waste 40% by 2016
By Kevin Davis on Thursday, February 28th, 2013Ford Motor Co. announced a five-year global strategy to reduce waste sent to landfill between 2011 and 2016 by 40% per vehicle, Environmental Leader reported.
Under the plan, Ford plans to reduce waste to just 13.4 pounds per vehicle worldwide. The company will identify the five largest volume waste-to-landfill streams at each of its plants, and develop plans to reduce the waste and track progress, the publication reported.
The plan builds on Ford’s previous goal of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill per vehicle 40% between 2007 and 2011. The company was able to cut waste per vehicle from 37.9 to 22.7, a 40% reduction, over the five-year period.
Source: Environmental Leader
Gallery2013 Ford Fiesta
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Range Rover Evoque Tears Through a Mondeo Police Car During a High-Speed Chase
| Posted on 02.22.2013 15:00 by |
Trying to stop a Range Rover driving at a speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) is not always a good move. Three French police officers have learned it in the most tragic way, as two of them - age 32 and 40 - were killed and the third one, aged 54, was seriously injured.
First details suggest that the police officers were chasing the Range Rover for multiple infractions of the road. The police car - a Ford Mondeo - tried to block the SUV, which apparently had no intention to stop and the impact was of a "rare violence."
The Range Rover driver - age 22 - has a pretty hefty criminal record, as he was involved multiple small thefts and drug trafficking, and was arrested five times for driving offenses. Initial reports suggest that during this incident he was under influence and medical reports revealed 1.4 grams of alcohol per liter of blood, while the limit is 0.5 grams / liter of blood. He was also without driving license.
Range Rover Evoque Tears Through a Mondeo Police Car During a High-Speed Chase originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 22 February 2013 15:00 EST.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ford Mustang Mach40 by Eckert Rod Shop
| Posted on 10.30.2012 18:00 by |
Ford has a stacked line-up for the upcoming 2012 SEMA Show, but they are not the only ones introducing packages for their vehicles. The Ford Mustang is also getting a ton of attention from tuners everywhere, from the Mustang "Boy Racer" by 3dCarbon to the Ford Mustang by M2-Motoring, and now from the guys at the Eckert Rod Shop. These fine folks will be presenting an amazing Mach40 pack that combines a 1969 Mach 1 with a 2006 GT40 for an amazing 850 HP muscle car.
Based on the Mach1 platform, the Mach40 was designed as a one-off supercar that will make any car enthusiast turn their head and take notice. It’s the perfect blend of both vehicles’ designs, but has the GT40’s superior 5.4 liter dual overhead cam GT super car motor upgraded with a Wipple 4 liter supercharger along with drive by wire throttle. In addition, the motor was converted to a flex-fuel system. The result is an impressive increase from 600 to 850 HP.
That’s all we have on the Ford Mustang Mach40 by Eckert Rod Shop so far, but more details about the Mach40 will be unveiled during the 2012 SEMA Show, so stay tuned!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Ford Performance Racing Falcon V8
| Posted on 09.4.2012 14:00 by |
Australia’s very own Ford supercar, the mighty Falcon V8, has been getting quite the run in the spotlight lately and turns out, there’s another version ready to take some names.
This new version is the Ford Performance Racing Falcon V8, which is set to compete in the V8 Supercars series in Australia. It has been dressed in the team’s Ecoboost motorsport livery and will be driven by both Mark Winterbottom and Will Davidson for the 2013 season.
While the car is still heavy in the testing and development phase, the team is already looking into making all the necessary adjustments leading up to its racing debut next season.
"While there is still a lot of work to be done to understand the new car ahead of next season, our ability to have the car on track running what we hope will be the final specification of many parts will give us the best chance of starting 2013 at the head of the field." said FPR Team Principal Tim Edwards.
Expect to see and hear more about the Ford Performance Racing Falcon V8 when the 2013 season of the V8 Supercars series in Australia draws near.
Ford Performance Racing Falcon V8 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 4 September 2012 14:00 EST.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Car Crash: Lamborghini Gallardo Wrecks into Ford Mustang GT500 in Columbia
We stumbled across this video today. Presumably shot over the weekend, it shows the moment when a Lamborghini Gallardo driver lost control of his car during a race in front of a grandstand of spectators. As if that wasn’t embarrassing enough, the driver then manages to collide with a Ford Mustang GT500 next to him.
The accident happened in Medellin, Columbia at what we think was the Formula GT500 Cup. It features a number of exotics including Ford GT’s, Ferrari’s, Lotus, Porsche’s and various other sports cars. From the videos we’ve seen, the entry criteria appears to extend to having a large rear wing!
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