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Thursday, 28 May 2020
Ford Fiesta, other small cars top IIHS list of deadliest vehicles
Small cars continue to be the most dangerous type of vehicle for drivers, according to a report released by the IIHS on Thursday. Small cars and minicars accounted for 15 of the 20 deadliest vehicles for drivers, with the Ford Fiesta having the most...
The Car Connection
Whipple Supercharger for S197 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Priced at $6,200
After rolling out blowers for the Silverado’s small-block V8s and the Godzilla V8 in the Super Duty, Whipple Superchargers is much obliged to improve the output ratings of the Shelby GT500. Not the current gen with the Predator V8 but the previous...
autoevolution
2004 Ford Shelby Cobra concept roars into Jay Leno's Garage
After decades apart, Ford and Carroll Shelby reunited in the early 2000s, and one of the first projects of the reconstituted partnership was a 21st century Cobra. The Shelby Cobra concept debuted at the 2004 Detroit auto show, and is now owned by...
MotorAuthority
Ford marked Trump visit with special face shield, leather bomber jackets
The special shield production underscores the effort Ford undertook to welcome a president with whom it’s had a rocky relationship, and to convince him to don protective equipment that he so far has shunned.
Automotive News
2021 Ford F-150 Will Have an Onboard Generator for Off-the-Grid Power: Report
The 2021 Ford F-150 will have loads of tech that's far from common for the average workhorse. Big screens? Yup. Hybrid power? Looks like it. But according to a recent report from Muscle Cars and Trucks, it'll have at least one piece of equipment...
The Drive
1,000 HP "Vicious" 1965 Ford Mustang Costs $1,000,000, Is Twin-Charged
The 1965 Ford Mustang can look like one of the tamest pony cars you've ever seen. However, this insane restomod called "Vicious" is the complete opposite of that, a fire-breathing monster that puts down 1,000 horsepower at the wheels. (continue...
autoevolution
New Ford tech kills coronavirus by heating cars to 53 degrees Celsius
Coronavirus has produced a number of difficulties for car makers, with factory and dealership closures bringing significant headaches.But as a technical, solution-focussed industry, it’s little surprise that one company has thought outside the box...
Auto Express
How Ford Turned Its Cop Cars Into Giant Ovens to Kill Coronavirus
Automakers have been playing a huge role in keeping the community safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. From manufacturing personal protective equipment to life-saving ventilators, the supply chain and production line aspect have proven to...
The Drive
Custom 1965 Ford Mustang May Be the New Face of Cool, But Still Not a GT350
Plenty of muscle cars were born back in the 1960s and 1970s, but not many of them are as representative of the segment as more powerful versions of the Mustang. Perhaps because it is one of the few that are still around, or maybe because of...
autoevolution
Ford turning police cars into 133-degree ovens to bake coronavirus into submission - CNET
Ford engineers and Ohio State University have come up with a clever way to bake away the threat of COVID-19.
CNET - ROADSHOW
Ford Police Interceptor Utility can now decontaminate itself from viruses
Rapid action by Ford has seen the company develop new functions to help police vehicles render harmful viruses inactive. The Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUV can now use software to rapidly increase the temperature of its interior to more than...
Motoring Research
Ford Police Interceptor Utility can destroy coronavirus by baking it
Filed under: Ford,SUV,Police/Emergency,coronavirus Continue reading Ford Police Interceptor Utility can destroy coronavirus by baking it Ford Police Interceptor Utility can destroy coronavirus by baking it originally appeared on Autoblog on...
AutoBlog
There's A Good Chance The Ford Bronco Will Go Electric
Ford's Bronco brand strategy is pulling no punches.
CarBuzz
Best Ford Mustangs Of All Time
It’s been roughly 55 years since Ford changed the automotive world, and the world in general with the introduction of the Mustang, and in that time the car has become a cultural icon, a motorsport legend, and a blueprint for what an American sports...
Autofluence
Ford wants to kill coronavirus in police vehicles
Ford has announced that it is testing a new heating software for its police vehicles that will use the vehicle’s powertrain and climate control systems to heat the inside of the vehicle to 133 degrees fahrenheit to kill the coronavirus. The...
The Torque Report
Ford F-150 could be getting an onboard generator
Filed under: Rumormill,Ford,Truck Continue reading Ford F-150 could be getting an onboard generator Ford F-150 could be getting an onboard generator originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 May 2020 09:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for...
AutoBlog
Forget the RS, This Ford Focus Speedster Is the Hottest Focus Ever
The number of places in the world where you can buy a brand-new Ford Focus has decreased sharply in recent years, but that hasn't stopped people in Focus-less parts of the globe from showing their love for the little car. A Ford repair shop in...
The Drive
Packing heat: How Ford’s latest tech helps police vehicles neutralize COVID-19
Ford has designed a new heated software enhancement to pilot with its Police Interceptor Utility – one that law enforcement agencies across the country can utilize to help reduce the footprint of the COVID-19 virus The post Packing heat: How Ford’s...
Automotive World
Ford F-150 Gets A New High-Tech Interior
This is the futuristic F-150 cabin of our dreams.
CarBuzz
This R-Code 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 With Side-Oiler V8 Engine Is Very Collectible
A mid-size sedan since 1962, the Fairlane is remembered as one of the Blue Oval’s greatest hits. Positioned between the Falcon and Galaxie, the car takes its name from the Fair Lane estate where Henry Ford and his wife, Clara, used to live. For a...
autoevolution
Ford Edge gets sporty-looking ST-Line package - CNET
It's all the visual punch of the full-fat ST model without the bigger engine.
CNET - ROADSHOW
2020 Ford Fiesta ST v Volkswagen Polo GTI comparison
SToush: Ford's new pocket rocket takes on the Polo GTI
CarAdvice
Mexico's auto industry restart builds, but Ford, VW, Audi still waiting
Filed under: Government/Legal,Plants/Manufacturing,Safety Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even as the wait for approvals...
AutoBlog
1937 Ford Rat Rod Looks so Beat Down It’s Almost Elegant
Nothing in the world spells rat rod better than the Fords of old. Provided you can get your hands on something from before the war, which has been sitting around unattended for years, and have enough talent to make something ugly look good, then you...
autoevolution
2020 Ford Edge ST-Line adds style without the extra power
If you like the look of the Ford Edge ST, but you don’t need the 335-hp 2.7-liter V6, then Ford has your answer with the debut of the Edge ST-Line. The 2020 Ford Edge ST-Line takes the exterior and interior styling of the Edge ST, but leaves out...
The Torque Report
Ford Moves To Dismiss Fuel Economy Lawsuit
Manufacturer wants a host of class-action lawsuits to be dismissed.
CarBuzz
Ford Presents Sharper 2020 Edge ST-Line Edition
Ford is adding a sharper variant to the Edge lineup for 2020. The ST-Line offers the styling of the actual ST version, but without the performance enhancements or the edgiest visual elements.
AUTO123
2020 Ford Edge ST-Line revealed: All of the style, none of the power
The 2020 Ford Edge ST-Line adds the cosmetic flourishes of the ST line without the sportier engine—and higher price—of the Edge ST, the automaker announced Tuesday. Like Volkswagen's R-Line, the Edge ST-Line has distinct features such as a mesh...
The Car Connection
How The Ford Escort RS Cosworth Almost Got A Triple-Decker Wing
Escort Cosworth co-designer Frank Stephenson talks about the design influence behind the car's wild rear wing, and how it was almost even more bonkers
Car Throttle
2020 Ford Edge ST-Line First Look: Edgy Looks, Mundane Powertrain
In Ford-speak, ST is short for Sport Technologies. It’s like M, AMG, or any of the other performance acronyms we’ve come to know and love over the years. Ford’s ST models are nothing new; it’s ST-Line of vehicles, however, are. Cue the 2020 Ford...
Motor Trend
This rusty Ford woody wagon has a big surprise under the hood
The Ford Country Squire is beginning to attract serious interest from collectors, bringing back memories of childhood road trips. However, the 1967 car currently available for auction on Bring a Trailer adds a little extra excitement to the big...
Motoring Research
Ford Focus ST Mountune m330 | PH Review
For £600, the front-drive ST gets RS-grade power courtesy of Ford's perennial tuning partner. Bargain?
PistonHeads
Ford Puma: old vs new
Fri, 05/22/2020 - 11:54 Ford surprised fans by using the 'Puma' name for its new SUV - we see how it compares with the original coupe
Carbuyer
New days of Thunder for the Ford Ranger pick-up
Ford has launched a limited edition version of its popular Ranger pick-up truck, reviving the ‘Thunder’ nameplate. Just 4,500 Ford Ranger Thunders have been earmarked for Europe, of which 1,400 are destined for UK buyers. Priced from £32,965...
Automotive Blog
Limited-edition Ford Ranger Thunder pickup truck revealed
Mon, 05/18/2020 - 11:56 New Thunder model based on top-spec Ford Ranger Wildtrak and is on sale now
Carbuyer
Coronavirus: Bridgend Ford return to work marks 40 years
The engine plant's re-opening after a Covid-19 shutdown will only be for a final few months.
BBC News
Insuring a Historic Formula 1 car for less than a Ford Sierra
In the 70 years since Formula 1 first roared off the start line, old F1 cars have been bought by collectors who want to experience the ultimate thrill on four wheels. Yet contrary to popular... Read More
Take to the Road
New Ford Puma ST shorn of disguise: a hot hatch on stilts?
Gotcha! Warmed-up new 2020 Ford Puma ST crossover spied
Car Magazine
Mustang Mach-E OTA updates will start six months after launch, Ford says
Enlarge (credit: Ford Motor Company) When Ford first gave us an in-depth look at its new Mustang Mach-E electric car last fall, it was clear that there was much that was Tesla-inspired. Ford wasn't shy about this fact, holding the event around the...