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Sunday, 9 August 2020
Review update: 2020 Ford Mustang convertible sends SVO shivers up the 'Stang's spine
When I was 16 years old, no car lit up the tires in my mind like a Ford Mustang SVO. It was so "other"—not a GT, not a 5.0 LX. It was something with whiny noises and double louvers and hand-squeezed lumbar seats—part Reebok Pump, part Merkur XR4Ti,...
MotorAuthority
10 Biggest News Stories of the Month: Ford Bronco Stampedes Past Toyota RAV4 Prime
Wild horses couldn’t drag the Ford Bronco away from the No. 1 spot among our most popular news articles of July. The off-road SUV icon — back in the saddle for 2021 after a lengthy absence — takes up two of the top positions, boding well that demand...
cars.com
As Ford CEO, Farley must nail key vehicle launches
Jim Farley's gambit to leave a flourishing Toyota career to help save a foundering Ford at the outset of the Great Recession has paid off, but he'll have much on his agenda when he takes charge Oct. 1.
Automotive News
See What Happens When 1994 Ford Ranger Driver Takes Out The Key While Driving
Try at your own risk, of course!
Motor1
This Ford GT Has Over $70,000 Worth Of Options
It also happens to be looking for a new owner.
CarBuzz
2008 Ford Mustang "Red Mist" Is a Kick-Ass Movie Car
Modern movie cars are just automakers paying for silver-screen publicity. But 2010's blockbuster Kick-Ass is no sellout, so we think this Ford Mustang is a legit' piece of history and modern pop culture. This particular Mustang recently sold on...
autoevolution
Ford F-150 Drag Race Pits Raptor Against SVT Lightning
A head-to-head battle between Ford performance trucks, with almost two decades in between.
Motor1
2021 Ford Bronco petition calls for wider manual transmission availability
An online petition is calling for wider availability of a manual transmission in the 2021 Ford Bronco. First spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks, the Change.org petition asks Ford to make the 7-speed manual available across the entire Bronco lineup....
MotorAuthority
Let’s All Take a Minute to Be Thankful the Ford Mach-E Didn’t Happen in the 1960s
Are you upset that Ford used the "Mustang" and "Mach" badges on an all-electric crossover? Well, things could have been worse. Whether it should carry a Mustang badge or not, the Mach-E looks pretty cool. But we can’t say the same about a crossover...
TopSpeed
Ford's New Bronco Has Been Showing Off In Jeep Territory
This time, the rugged off-roader was spotted on the famous Rubicon Trail.
CarBuzz
Vaughn Gittin Jr. gives us a Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype walkaround
Filed under: Green,Ford,Crossover,Electric,Performance,Videos,Original Video Continue reading Vaughn Gittin Jr. gives us a Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype walkaround Vaughn Gittin Jr. gives us a Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype...
AutoBlog
2021 Ford Bronco demonstrates how effective Trail Turn Assist is
Filed under: Ford,Technology,SUV,Off-Road Continue reading 2021 Ford Bronco demonstrates how effective Trail Turn Assist is 2021 Ford Bronco demonstrates how effective Trail Turn Assist is originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 7 Aug 2020...
AutoBlog
A Petition is Up Online Calling for a Manual Gearbox in All Ford Bronco Variants
An online petition has been started to compel Ford to offer a manual transmission in all versions to its new Bronco SUV. Currently, the Bronco is only available with the 4-cylinder engine.
AUTO123
Ford Bronco video on the Rubicon Trail: There's more where that came from
Filed under: Ford,SUV,Off-Road,Videos Continue reading Ford Bronco video on the Rubicon Trail: There's more where that came from Ford Bronco video on the Rubicon Trail: There's more where that came from originally appeared on Autoblog on...
AutoBlog
Michigan Science Center and Ford Motor Company reveal interactive autonomous vehicle experience
To educate the community on the future of transportation, the Michigan Science Center (MiSci) partnered with Ford Motor Company to create MiSci’s first autonomous vehicle exhibit The post Michigan Science Center and Ford Motor Company reveal...
Automotive World
This Old-School Ferrari Costs More Than... 110 Ford Broncos
Remember the Lamborghini truck that we told you about yesterday and which costs more than 10 Broncos? Scrap that. Here’s the Ferrari that costs more than 110 Broncos. The 1967 275 GTB/4 ... (continue reading >>)
autoevolution
Ken Block Will Bring Dominance to the 2020 Projekt E Series With an All-Electric Ford Fiesta
By now you all (should) know who Ken Block is and what he does for a living, so we’re going to cut the blabber and get straight to the point: he’ll be hooning an all-electric Ford Fiesta prepared by STARD in the Projekt E racing series. Now let’s...
TopSpeed
Russian firm announces carbon fiber-bodied, Tesla Model S-based Ford Mustang
Filed under: Green,Ford,Coupe,Electric Continue reading Russian firm announces carbon fiber-bodied, Tesla Model S-based Ford Mustang Russian firm announces carbon fiber-bodied, Tesla Model S-based Ford Mustang originally appeared on...
AutoBlog
The Last Ford Fusion Has Come Off the Assembly Line in Mexico
Without any fanfare, Ford officially ended production of its Fusion model this past July 31. Born in 2006, the sedan saw its sales plummet in recent years and became one of the victims of Ford’s decision to abandon cars in North America, except for...
AUTO123
2020 Ford Escape Interior Driveway Test | Bins and screens and sliding seats, oh my
Filed under: Design/Style,Ford,Crossover,SUV,Hybrid,Driveway Tests Continue reading 2020 Ford Escape Interior Driveway Test | Bins and screens and sliding seats, oh my 2020 Ford Escape Interior Driveway Test | Bins and screens and sliding...
AutoBlog
Watch as the 2021 Ford Bronco tackles the Rubicon Trail
Filed under: Ford,SUV,Off-Road Continue reading Watch as the 2021 Ford Bronco tackles the Rubicon Trail Watch as the 2021 Ford Bronco tackles the Rubicon Trail originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 6 Aug 2020 09:50:00 EDT. Please see our...
AutoBlog
Ford Puma ST back for another TEASE as the Puma ST heads for an official reveal on 24 September
The Ford Puma ST – a Puma Crossover with the underpinnings of the Fiesta ST – returns for another tease ahead of a debut ion 24 September. Back in May, Ford delivered a tease for the Puma ST – a performance take on the new Ford Puma – since when...
Cars UK
Ford Bronco Hybrid in the Works
Automakers go to great lengths to ensure a veil of secrecy is maintained prior to a new vehicle’s debut. For the 2021 Ford Bronco, most of the details remained secret right up to the day of unveiling. But secrecy for the upcoming Bronco Hybrid may...
HybridCars
Jim Farley: Ford’s ‘car guy’ faces existential threat from tech giants
Amazon, Apple and Baidu pose big challenge for new chief who has spent life devoted to cars
FT.com Autos
Ford Pledges Negative Carbon Emissions for Spin by 2025
Ford’s micro-mobility arm, Spin, promises to become carbon emissions negative in its operations by 2025. The pledge to eliminate more carbon than it produces entails changing the way Spin currently operates, from the carbon produced when...
TU Automotive
Ford boss warns of slow UK recovery without government help
Andy Barratt, managing director of Ford of Britain has warned that without an incentive package from the government the automotive sector would not recover until mid-2021. His warning came as the SMMT revealed that new car sales rose 11% in July,...
Motor Trader
2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Confirmed With Coil Spring Rear Suspension, New Exhaust
If you’re in the market for a full-size pickup that off-roads like a champ, you have plenty of choices in this segment. None, however, can match the F-150 Raptor unless Ram surprises us with the TRX in a matter of weeks. Redesigned from the ground...
autoevolution
Jim Hackett To Retire As Ford CEO, Jim Farley To Take His Place
Jim Hackett's tenure as Ford CEO will be coming to a close on October 1st as he will retire from the position. His replacement is Jim Farley, currently Ford's Chief Operating Officer, a role he took on at the beginning of this year. In a press...
Cheers & Gears
Ford CEO surprises everyone by retiring after just three years
Enlarge / Jim Farley, left, and Jim Hackett at a January 2019 Ford event. (credit: Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Ford has changed CEOs for the third time in six years, the company announced on Tuesday. Current CEO Jim Hackett will...
Ars Technica
Ford to replace chief executive Jim Hackett
Jim Farley will take over the carmaker’s top job as it continues restructuring efforts
FT.com Autos
Incredibly Rare Preproduction 1964 ½ Ford Mustang Convertible for Sale
RB Collection is proud to offer this rare, unique, and meticulously restored pre-production 1964 ½ Mustang convertible VIN#5F08F100140, DSO 89 (Transportation Services), and Date 05C. Almost all the 150-200 pre-production Mustang were used as race...
Autofluence
Ford has got a new boss, and he’s a proper car guy
One Jim replaced with another: Jim Hackett is retiring, Jim Farley to take over
TopGear
Geofencing tech for plug-in Ford Transit Custom
The new Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid now comes with the option of geofencing technology to help improve urban air quality. Using live location data, the Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) automatically switches to electric drive...
Diesel Car Magazine
Ford warns over losses this year
Carmaker is having to retool factories for new F-150 pick-up
FT.com Autos
2021 Ford F-150 Brings Half-Ton Updates, gets hybrid System
The truck is not all-new like Ford would like you to believe, but the updates, including a new hybrid powertrain, make it a much better vehicle. The “new”, 2021 Ford F-150 is here, and its a much-needed improvement over its predecessors, though you...
AutoTribute
New stone truck built to last more than any Ford truck
Not too long ago, Chris Miller took a camping trip. It was for relaxation but he was also seeking inspiration for his next art creation. ... Read more
The Weekly Driver
Ford Unveils ‘NASCAR’ Mustang Mach-E
Ford has unveiled another host for its 1,414bhp BEV powertrain but this time one aimed at the race track. The Mustang Mach-E 1400 arrives hot on the heels of the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 hot-rod prototype and boasts seven electric motors...
TU Automotive
Ford’s electric car engineers go crazy with 1,400hp Mustang Mach-E
Ford and RTR didn't design the Mustang Mach-E 1400 just to turn tires into smoke, but that's something this 1,400hp electric vehicle can do all too well. [credit: Ford ...
Ars Technica
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400: 1381bhp and seven motors!
Ford's latest Mach-E spits out 1381bhp but it's a one-off
Car Magazine
Rumorpile: Ford's Small Truck May Arrive As A 2021MY Vehicle
During a recent fireside chat with Bank of America, Ford teased a new 'Whitespace' product due in the 2021MY. What could that product be? Muscle Cars & Trucks speculates this may be a smaller pickup truck. We've been hearing rumblings about...
Cheers & Gears
All-new Ford Bronco: tough 4x4 makes official return
Fords bucking Bronco comes in three shapes: two- and four-door plus Bronco Sport SUV