2013 Ford F150 "Motor Tend Truck Of The Year"

For the fourth year, the Ford F150, the coveted trophy "Motor Trend Truck of the Year" will receive.

The U.S. magazine "Motor Trend" selects every year the "Truck of the Year," one of the most coveted awards in North America. Motor Trend's 2012 Truck of the Year for the fourth time was the Ford F150.

Since the introduction of the award in 1989, the Ford F150 was in 1997, 2004 and 2009, reap the award. The most popular pick-up of the United States was elected in 2012 as Truck of the Year, as he has in his class have a high fuel efficiency combined with very good cargo capacity.

As a new base engine is a 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6 with an output of 302 hp that is to achieve the best fuel economy in its class. Nearly as economical is the 3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost engine with an output of 365 hp. Both engines show that is called for even in the large pick-ups to downsizing. Still on sale but are the 5.0 liter V8 with 360 hp and the 6.2 liter V8 with 411 horsepower.

2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty

The large pick-up line of Ford for the 2013 model year gets a little face lift and the luxurious "Platinum" trim line.

Whom the normal Ford F-150 is not enough, there on the Super Duty F-Series models, the F250, F350 or F450, which obtained for the 2013 model year facelift and a little top features "Platinum Series".

Visually, the Platinum Series sets from the other models, a much more luxurious appearance. Among many in chrome trims are used mainly in the finest leather interior, wood trim and upscale amenities for a luxurious ambience.

The new vintage of the F-Series Super provides duty-models including power-adjustable pedals, a rearview camera, a remote start system, a garage door opener, power telescoping mirrors, which can be extended with the use of the car to tow a trailer and the latest version SYNC with MyFord Touch, the multimedia system from Ford

The system was also adapted for use in the Truck Series and has greater control buttons that can be operated even when wearing gloves. In particular, the Platinum Series, this is not too bad for the hard effort and will probably come sooner than for towing horseboxes or caravans used.

The top of the range in all three weight class, so as F250, F350 and F450 are available in the engine, customers have the choice between the 6.7 liter V8 diesel or the 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engine. Available the new generation F-Series Super Duty models is from summer 2012.

New Ford Focus WTCC Edition - SPECIAL EDITION

Ford brings a limited edition of 51 units limited edition of the Ford Focus, the Focus WTCC Edition.

After 35 years of guest appearances, the FIA World Touring Car Championship WTCC first time in Austria, namely at 20.5. Salzburg on the ring. Also included is the British team arena with a Ford Focus, the near-by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is driven. Ford Austria has taken this as an opportunity and brings a limited edition of 51 pieces special edition of Focus on the market, the Focus WTCC Edition.

It is driven by the 1.6 liter special edition EcoBoost engine with 182 horsepower. Besides xenon headlights, Leder-/Stoffpolsterung, winter package, tinted side windows, the Easy Driver package and the Ford Individual styling features of the Focus WTCC package also has some technical changes.

Thus provides a customized Remus muffler with 101 mm diameter for the necessary spell, an Eibach lowering kit and 18 "Team Dynamics Le Mans alloy wheels with Continental Sport Contact tires for proper maintenance and Außenfolierung in carbon and pearlescent look for a suitable optical appearance.

If you would like to mention one of 51 copies should be your own, and € 28 990 have to decide, given the small number of items quickly.

2013 New Ford Ranger

Ford has a long tradition in the pick-up segment, which extends back to 1917. Instead of pure workhorse of modern pick-ups but are much more lifestyle-made cars, which have retained the old qualities.

The best example is the all-new Ford Ranger, the charge-quality cars and brings comfort to a common denominator. Gone are the days of the cane-brake and hand the Spartan interior with truck-feeling.

In the style of the brand is how the new Ranger in "kinetic design" and has been at first very high quality and modern. The interior benefits from a stylish design and is located on an average passenger car, as far as features and convenience.

As standard, the Ranger has been here about the new all-wheel drive, which can be switched up to a speed of 120 km / h. For extreme terrain there is then the knob for the four-wheel drive position "4L", which leads to its reduction to the Ranger and through difficult terrain.

On board, a hill-start assist, a hill descent control, an emergency brake assist, ESP, ABS, a trailer stabilization, 7 airbags, audio system, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and electric windows in front.

Excluding Double Cab XLT trim levels, the three higher, Limited and Wildtrak is available. The XLT comes standard with the 2.2 liter TDCi already with 150 hp (110 kW) on the market and can also be combined with an automatic transmission.

also be looking forward more than a higher-quality audio system with 4.2 "multi-function display, a 2-zone automatic climate control, electrically folding exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable driver seat, leather seats, park distance control rear and 17" alloy wheels.

st.) at the dealer and have the 3.2 liter TDCi 200 PS (147 kW) under the hood, and additionally the Ford navigation system with 5 "monitor, roof rails, 18" alloy wheels, a rear-view camera and part-leather seats Wildtrak decor on board.

For a first outing, we have chosen the 150-horsepower diesel engine in combination with the limited equipment. The 535.9 cm grown pick-up gives the same ambience as the sporty Ford car models designed fittings and good clarity characterize the cockpit of the Ranger.

With the comfortable leather seats, front center armrest and a separately adjustable climate control also has plenty of luxury you on board. Unfortunately, the beautiful leather steering wheel and not only in height adjustable in length, which spoils the overall impression of something positive.

2013 Ford Fusion Review

New Ford Fusion confident with modern technology.

With the all-new Fusion, the world outside the United States provides the basis for the next generation of the Mondeo, Ford sent a technologically advanced and visually most challengers in the race for the buyer's favor in the upper middle class.

Ford Fusion 2013

The new Ford Fusion generation will be presented today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit for the first time the public. The outstanding features of the new Ford Fusion is one of a diverse range of advanced propulsion solutions.

Ford Fusion 2013

It includes gasoline engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives that secure the new Ford Fusion in each top rankings in the most economical vehicles in its segment. At the same time convinced of the new Ford Fusion with excellent driving dynamics and an equally distinctive and sporty design that is characterized by, among other things, the slim silhouette and a distinctive front end.

The prices 2013 Ford Fusion's stop-start system at $ 295.

2013 Ford Escape

The next generation of models of the Ford Escape, which comes in America in 2012 on the street is the bar area in the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) set a little higher and see with clever technology and a low fuel consumption. The new Ford Escape is celebrating its world premiere at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles (18 to 27 November). In Europe, the series under the name Ford Kuga 2013 will go on sale. Official European premiere of the new Ford Kuga is next March at the Geneva Motor Show.

2013 ford escape

"We are the new Ford Escape called smart SUV, because it just brings the strengths that customers value these days especially - Fuel Economy, smart technologies that make life easier, as well as an attractive and modern design," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president , Global Product Development. About 60 percent of Americans who want next year to buy a new car, want a compact SUV. This trend has made the Ford Escape very quickly became the best-selling SUV in the United States.

In addition to the increased load capacity, the new Ford Escape features many attractive details that make it interesting for a broad audience. Examples:

The new Ford Escape is available with Ford EcoBoost engines: These are two versions of the dynamic 1.6 liter engine, debuting in the new Ford Escape in the American car market. Both Ford EcoBoost engines combine turbocharging with gasoline direct injection and variable valve timing (Ti-VCT). The customer benefits from maximum power, low fuel consumption and therefore of lower fuel costs. In Europe also complement the proven Duratorq TDCi diesel engines, the range of powerful yet fuel-efficient drive systems.

A lower than the current model by ten percent better aerodynamics in addition to the fuel consumption of the new Ford Escape. The variable cooling air inlet also provides for improved fuel economy. It automatically adjusts the airflow to the engine compartment, so that the engine comes to operating temperature quickly and is ideally cooled if necessary. At higher speeds reduces the closing of the inlet openings of the air resistance and lowers fuel consumption.

The price 2013 Ford Escape will start at $22,470.

2013 Ford Focus ST concept

Exterior
As for the look of the new sports variant of the Focus, Ford has made life even difficult. Because the latest generation of compact cologne is already in series drawn extremely athletic. The front sill is roughly similar to the tight powerful design of the 257 kW/350 hp special edition RS500 the previous generation.

The new Focus ST is set to return to Ford so streamlined. The narrow slit between the bonnet and bumper, radiator is the Focus ST is completely closed. The two, the "cooler mouth" of the serial Focus dividing struts fall away at ST. Instead, a contoured front apron emphasizes the sportiness of the new Ford Focus ST. The slope remains largely intact, only the side skirts are finished in body color and the rear wheel slightly more contoured. Similarly, the rear view. Catcher in the Focus ST is the new exhaust system, the dumbbell-shaped tube has been integrated into the bumper in the middle.

Interior
The intrinsic value of the issued Ford Focus ST were adapted to a regular Focus Titanium in the highest level of equipment. The only differences are some applications of brushed aluminum on the steering wheel, handbrake and gear knob and leather sports seats and rear seats by Recaro.

Centrally in the dashboard also an additional instrument carrier has been integrated, via which the driver oil pressure and temperature, and the current boost pressure can read off of the turbocharger. As the infotainment system is like the Ford Focus Titanium is a Sony system. Its control also works on thousands of buttons of the Focus ST and iDrive was not pooled in a central control unit a la BMW.

Engine
With the new model generation Ford Focus ST still puts on a proper power shovel nach.Lieferte the old Focus 04 have a 2.5-liter five-cylinder inline engine 166 kW/225 hp, the new Focus ST from a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder Turbo-fired with 184 kW/250 hp. This should be the Ford Focus ST by far the strongest combination in the compact class. As well, the Focus ST moves, but Ford would not reveal. Special driving event for the Focus ST will follow shortly. In the state of the potent four-cylinder engine sounded amazingly calm and cultivated in any case.

Price of 2013 Focus ST starts at $24,495.

2013 Mustang GT Update

Changes to the "model year 2013" are mainly in the front, the headlamps and the rear.


The successful modern rendition of the legendary Mustang, presented by Ford in 1964 and revived in 2005 in style inspired by the original model, has been updated. The new version, which goes on sale in the U.S. in a month, it is recognized primarily for cosmetic procedures to the front where it appears a new grille and headlamps with LED lights; composition GT also have new air intakes on the hood-motor.

Less obvious are the changes to the rear instead of the Mustang "model year 2013": the burnished clusters are now joined by a band they made ​​of plastic. In terms of engines, the choice is between "small" V6 with 305 horsepower, the mighty 5-liter V8 and 420 V8 5.8-liter supercharged by superb supercharger capable of delivering 659 horsepower, which equips the Mustang Shelby GT500.

In 2011 were sold in the United States, 70,438 Mustang, almost 3 thousand less than the previous year, less than half of 2006 when they were delivered over 166 thousand copies, which is a record of sales of the fifth generation of the most famous sports car of Ford.

2013 Ford Explorer Sport

Ford is on the New York International Auto Show (6-15.04.2012) in front of the Explorer Sport. Thanks to the new 3.5-liter V6 Ecoboost engine will show the SUV in its class by American standards, top marks in fuel consumption.

Thus, the consumption is specified on the highway at around 10.7 liters per 100 kilometers. In the city there should be less than 15 liters. In addition, the new model version, a sportier look and a modischeres, especially high-quality two-tone interior design.

The chassis has been a driving experience also dynamischres revised. Series rolls of 257 kW / 350 hp Ford Explorer Sport on 20-inch wheels. He also gets bigger brakes. The force of the new engine is a six-speed automatic transmission with transfer of translated last very long gear.

As a new top model of the Explorer series of sports comes as standard including a four-wheel drive with "Terrain Management System", ten-way adjustable driver's seat, rear view camera and a compass and a Sony audio system with twelve speakers and the voice-controlled information and multimedia system, Sync from Ford optionally, the Explorer Sport can, for example, with dead angle and active park-adjustable pedals with Asstenten and order memory function.

Ford Focus 2013

Exterior and Interior
For a year the current edition is available on the market. She comes in appearance to modern, well made and for the middle class rather triamines. Space is available in front properly, it is to close in the rear. Fit into the luggage compartment of around 300 to almost 1150 liters. Visibility is restricted to the rear. At the service has to get used to. For the large lever protruding from the center console there are certainly more elegant solutions.

Engine
In the tested four-cylinder is a thoroughly civilized 1.6-liter with 85/115 kW / 270 hp and stronger Newton meters from an early age at 2000 rpm. The diesel makes this focus on fast speed of 190. A well-balanced six-speed manual transmission in this case the force to the front wheels. In connection therewith, at least in a provided data about four and a half liters Miverbrauch we have clearly missed during our test and mostly inner-city driving.

Dynamics & Safety
The turbo diesel pushes the empty 1,350-pound forward Frontantriebler pretty fast. The chassis is a very good compromise between sportiness and comfort is achieved. In curves improves the active vehicle dynamics control with traction control the car. The steering could be a somewhat more direct feedback from the road. The brakes provide stable delay. Among other things, stability program and side and head airbags are already contributing to the standard occupant protection.

Series & Specials
There are three facilities with titanium as the highest of them. The basic package is already included as central locking with remote control and trip computer. From stage two will be added such as radio and air conditioning. The Titanium is equipped ex works with hill start assist, cruise control, including limiter, climate control, leather steering wheel, fog lamps, front sport seats and 16-inch wheels with size 215 tires.

2013 shelby GT500

Ford Shelby GT500 672 hp gets certified


The American Society of Automotive Engineers (Society of Automotive Egineers - SAE) now certified the vintage 2013 Ford Shelby GT 500 kW/672 hp from 494 a performance. The maximum torque of the 5.8-liter eight-cylinder was measured with 855 Newton meters. The GT 500 is thus the most powerful production eight-cylinder engine for passenger cars.

90 percent of the maximum torque is available at speeds of 2200-5800 rpm (rev / min) are available. The top speed is Ford with more than 320 km / h. The consumption data for the engine are - determined according to the U.S. standard - for the GT500 was 18.8 liters in city driving on the highway at 11.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant starts 3rd shift to meet demand for EcoBoost V6 engines

Ford has added a third shift at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 to meet demand for 3.5-liter EcoBoost and 3.7-liter V6 engines. Introduced in 2009 on the Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKS, EcoBoost technology combines direct injection and turbocharging. The EcoBoost solution has been popular with customers, who have purchased 180,000 Cleveland-built 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engines since 2009. In 2011, Ford sold a record 121,000 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engines when F-150 began offering an EcoBoost option. In first-quarter 2012, Ford sold more than 39,000 vehicles equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine, representing more than a 285% increase from the first quarter of 2011. The 250 jobs being added in Cleveland for running the third shift primarily will be filled by employees transferring from Cleveland Engine Plant No. 2, which is scheduled to end production later this week. Later this month, Ford will add one shift of F-150 production at its Kansas City Assembly Plant.

Ford certifies first 67 dealers to sell Focus Electric src="http://bioage.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c4fbe53ef016765f245bf970b-400wi"/> Ford Motor Company has certified the first 67 dealers in California, New York and New Jersey to sell the battery-electric 2012 Focus Electric. (Earlier post.) Those three states represent markets that account for a large percentage of electrified vehicle sales and will begin seeing the Focus Electric later this spring. By the end of the year, Focus Electric will be available nationwide. Certification means the dealerships have met the automaker’s guidelines for dealers selling electric vehicles, including installation of at least two onsite charging stations and participation in training in the field of electric vehicles. Requirements to become certified include: One of the two required charging stations at the dealership must be in the customer area and the other must be in the service area. Participation in a Ford Go Green Dealer Onsite Facility Assessment to identify energy and cost saving opportunities with a goal of facilitating energy efficiency, lower operating expenses and carbon footprint reduction. At least one Focus Electric must be available at all times for demonstrations and events. Of the sales consultant, sales manager, service advisor and service manager jobs at each location, 80% must meet specific electric vehicle training certification requirements that cover topics including advanced knowledge of electrification Each showroom will have point-of-purchase display materials including digital assets and window signage. Focus Electric has been certified by the EPA to offer 110 MPGe in the city and 105 MPGe combined, beating Nissan Leaf by 6 MPGe. Focus Electric also offers a faster charging system that allows for a full recharge in nearly half the time of the current Nissan Leaf thanks to a larger on-board charger (6.6 kW vs. 3.3 kW). A value charging feature powered by Microsoft is designed to help owners charge their vehicles at the cheapest utility rates. Production of the Focus Electric began in December 2011 at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. After first being available in California, New York and New Jersey, Focus Electric will be available in 19 markets across the US by summer’s end, nationwide by the end of the year.

Ford Motor Company has certified the first 67 dealers in California, New York and New Jersey to sell the battery-electric 2012 Focus Electric. (Earlier post.) Those three states represent markets that account for a large percentage of electrified vehicle sales and will begin seeing the Focus Electric later this spring. By the end of the year, Focus Electric will be available nationwide. Certification means the dealerships have met the automaker’s guidelines for dealers selling electric vehicles, including installation of at least two onsite charging stations and participation in training in the field of electric vehicles. Requirements to become certified include: One of the two required charging stations at the dealership must be in the customer area and the other must be in the service area. Participation in a Ford Go Green Dealer Onsite Facility Assessment to identify energy and cost saving opportunities with a goal of facilitating energy efficiency, lower operating expenses and carbon footprint reduction. At least one Focus Electric must be available at all times for demonstrations and events. Of the sales consultant, sales manager, service advisor and service manager jobs at each location, 80% must meet specific electric vehicle training certification requirements that cover topics including advanced knowledge of electrification Each showroom will have point-of-purchase display materials including digital assets and window signage. Focus Electric has been certified by the EPA to offer 110 MPGe in the city and 105 MPGe combined, beating Nissan Leaf by 6 MPGe. Focus Electric also offers a faster charging system that allows for a full recharge in nearly half the time of the current Nissan Leaf thanks to a larger on-board charger (6.6 kW vs. 3.3 kW). A value charging feature powered by Microsoft is designed to help owners charge their vehicles at the cheapest utility rates. Production of the Focus Electric began in December 2011 at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. After first being available in California, New York and New Jersey, Focus Electric will be available in 19 markets across the US by summer’s end, nationwide by the end of the year.

Ford Ecosport News

Smaller version of the Kuga is designed primarily to emerging merchants.

It's a global car, the new Ford EcoSport, ie designed for different markets, especially those listed as emerging.

The EcoSport unveiled at the Beijing setting, even stylistic, a compact SUV, and is considered a smaller version of the Kuga, and at the same time a glimpse of a certain inspiration "off-road", as seen, for example , from the spare wheel again to the tailgate.

The EcoSport will be built in China, Thailand, India and even Brazil.

Ford Mustang by Roush Performance (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Mustang by Roush Performance (2013) | With power numbers like these, the 2013 Roush Performance Stage 3 marks's highest horsepower street legal Mustang to date. Force feeding water to the 5.0L engine is Roush's R2300 supercharger's  featuring Eaton TVS (Twin vortices Series) Patented technology. The Stage 3 Mustang is the pinnacle of the Roush "Stage" Mustangs. It is the perfect infusion of styling, handling and power. Roush powertrain engineers calibrated the new Stage 3 to the perfect combination of power, drivability and durability.

The Stage 2 and Stage 3 packages Provide greatly improved handling over stock Mustangs, allowing our cars to pull over 1g of lateral acceleration on the skid pad. Part of this handling package is the 18-inch by 10-inch cast aluminum, five-spoke, chrome Roush wheels - wrapped in the Roush / Cooper (co-developed) RS3 ultra-high performance tire.

Dubbed the "R6", the new aero package-body incorporates a remodeled upper Roush grille, lower high-flow grille, aero-corner pockets fascia with driving lamps and front chin splitter. It also includes a new Roush hood scoop, rocker panels and rear fascia side splitters, a three-piece rear deck lid spoiler, new rear aero-Roush Valance featuring race-inspired diffusers, and is finished off with newly designed, integrated dual-chambered, chrome exhaust tips."The 2013 Roush Stage 3 Mustang is by far one of the best performing Mustangs to come out of our shop" states Gary Jurick, General Manager for Roush Performance.

Inside the Stage 3 you get a custom gauge cluster, Roush embroidered floor mats, center console a Roush Stage 3 buttons and a dash Medallion. All Stage Roush Mustangs receive badging throughout and a serialized engine bay plaque. To further customize your Mustang Roush Stage there are Several exterior, interior and chassis options available Including rear quarter window louvers and the all new Stage 3 Interior Package consisting of Stage 3 embroidered leather seating with suede inserts, suede door panels and a suede shift boot all with highlight stitching. Some chassis options include three 20-inch wheels choices, four different brake packages, laser cut Roush hood struts and Roush engine red or black coil covers.

Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup (2013) | Featuring a completely redesigned sleek silhouette and fresh new face, the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car was designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing. The 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car, unveiled as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable with the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car. "We wanted Fusion to be the car That helped return 'stock car' to NASCAR." Stated Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing.

This marks the third time Ford launched production simultaneously and NASCAR versions of a new model. Ford Design Center staff, led by Garen Nicoghosian, and Ford aerodynamics Bernie Marcus, spent the past year doing the early design development, freeing up the Ford race teams to concentrate on weekly NASCAR competition. "This is a seminal moment in the sport where we had a chance to get it right once again and the make sure the race cars are race versions of street cars.

The 2013 Fusion is a stunning car and the 2013 NASCAR Fusion is even more stunning and I can not wait to see it perform on the track and connect with race fans." Ford designers, led by Nicoghosian, addressed three issues play to mirror the 2013 Sprint Cup Fusion Fusion to the 2013 production found on showroom floors.