Archive for the 'Ford' Category

One-off SR-71 Mustang sells for $375,000 at EAA AirVenture

Generous giving can be a sign of how the economy is doing, and if the auction of the custom SR-71 Blackbird Mustang at the EAA AirVenture show yesterday is anything to go by, then things are looking up. Built in collaboration with Ford, Roush and Shelby, the one-off pony car was sold for $375,000 […]

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

2011 Ford Mondeo facelift unveiled in Moscow

Ford has officially unveiled the facelifted 2011 Ford Mondeo at the Moscow Motor Show.
On the styling front, the updated model features a revised grille, a modified hood, LED daytime running lights, chrome window surrounds (high end models only), and LED taillights.
Inside, potential customers will find higher grade materials, a redesigned center console, satin chrome […]

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back for 2012

The name Boss 302 resonates with the ponycar faithful, as it was first applied to a Mustang that was engineered to turn and stop as well as it blasted out of the staging blocks. Built in response to the SCCA-bred Camaro Z/28, with help from a few ex-GM folks like Larry Shinoda, it conformed to […]

Monday, August 16th, 2010

2011 Ford Harley Davidson F-150 unveiled

At first glance, Sturgis, South Dakota — home to one of America’s biggest motorcycle rallies — seems like an odd venue for an automaker to launch a new pickup. In reality, it’s the perfect place for Ford to unwrap its updated 2011 Harley-Davidson F-150, which received both a cosmetic and mechanical makeover for the new […]

Monday, August 16th, 2010

2011 Ford Fiesta SES promises the democratization of fun

Remember when economy cars offered few concessions beyond roll-your-own windows, rear window defrosters and AM radios? It was only a handful of years ago that features on our 2011 Ford Fiesta SES tester would’ve qualified it for premium car status – if indeed items like Bluetooth, SYNC, a capless fuel fill and knee airbags were […]

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

First Look: 2011 Ford Explorer

Ford’s marketing team and dealer sales network will have their work cut out for them educating buyers about this, the newest Explorer since the 1991 original. It bears practically nothing in common with every previous Explorer except the name, the two-box shape, and the basic size. Gone are the ladder frame and optional V-8 engine […]

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

2004 Ford Mustang GT-R Concept up for auction

RM Auctions has announced plans to offer the 2004 Mustang GT-R Concept at their Ford-only event in Monterey, California.
Originally introduced at the 2004 New York International Auto Show, the GT-R Concept was a tribute to the Mustang’s 40th anniversary. It features a Tremec T-56 6-speed manual transmission, a Winter’s race-spec rear differential, a Ford Racing […]

Saturday, July 17th, 2010