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Ken Block’s Gymkhana 5 has Ford Fiesta tearing up a real San Francisco

, Jul 9th 2012 Discuss [3]

The video you're about to partake in has the driving showman known as Ken Block taking a few fine minutes out of his day to rip up some blocked-off main roads of a major metropolitan area. Right across a major suspension bridge and down into the guts of San Francisco goes Block in his video Gymkhana 5. With his own Ford Fiesta Hybrid Function Hoonage Vehicle (HFHV), Block displays some on-point jumps, drifts, and one whole heck of a lot of speedy driving. Read The Full Story

2013 Shelby GT350 gets new options and colors

, Jun 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Shelby American has announced changes in available options for the 2013 Shelby GT350. One key change is that Shelby American will be limiting the production of the 2013 GT350 to only 350 units constructed at its Las Vegas facility. Buyers of the 2013 model year car will get a lot more color options to choose from. Read The Full Story

2013 Ford Taurus gets EPA certified best in class fuel economy

, Jun 26th 2012 Discuss [4]

It seems like every time you drive by the gas station, prices are going up. That means fuel economy is one of the biggest concerns of most people when they're shopping for a new vehicle. It used to be when buying a new car if you wanted lots of fuel efficiency; you had to buy something small. That's no longer the case with larger midsized vehicles such as the 2013 Ford Taurus that get excellent fuel economy. Read The Full Story

2013 Ford SVT Raptor to get updates

, Jun 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford hasn't offered any photographs of the 2013 F-150 SVT Raptor off-road truck, but it is talking about some of the new features and updates that the 2013 model will get. One of the key updates for off-road fans is that the 2013 Raptor will offer industry exclusive bead lock capable wheels to help improve grip in low traction conditions. The new stock wheels are made from forged aluminum. Read The Full Story

Ford talks Focus ST Overboost engine technology

, Jun 15th 2012 Discuss [3]

Later this year, Ford will launch the new Focus ST turbocharged hatchback in the US, making it the most powerful Ford Focus ever offered to Americans. The car has interesting Overboost turbo engine technology that puts a button at the driver's fingertips to get more power. Ford says Overboost is a lot like a turbo button in racing video game. Read The Full Story

Ford unveils 2013 F-150 with MyFord Touch

, Jun 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has updated its popular F-150 for 2013, adding some new enhancement options, including its MyFord Touch system for voice, steering-wheel, and LCD touchscreen controls. The company's top-selling pick-up truck is also getting some minor exterior tweaks, such as a new grill design and HID headlamps. Read The Full Story

Drivers of Ford Sync equipped vehicles get State Farm insurance discounts

, May 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has announced an interesting development that will appeal to some drivers of the company's vehicles are equipped with the Sync voice control technology. Ford has teamed up with State Farm insurance to offer a significant insurance discount for drivers who use Sync. Sync is the Ford system that allows drivers to make hands-free voice activated phone calls and control vehicle systems without looking away from the road. Read The Full Story

Ford and Microsoft brag on Focus Electric technology

, May 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford and Microsoft are teaming up to brag on the technologies inside the Focus Electric EV at the Future in Review Conference. The car will be hitting dealer showrooms soon. The Focus Electric is an electric car from Ford Motor Company and packed inside the vehicle is a lot of Microsoft technology, including Ford's Sync technology. There's more tech packed inside the vehicle then voice-activated Bluetooth alone. Read The Full Story

Ford now taking orders on C-Max Hybrid

, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has now announced that it is taking orders for the C-Max Hybrid utility vehicle. The C-Max Hybrid is the most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle in America according to Ford with a base price that's about $500 lower than that of the Toyota Prius V. Ford's C-Max has some interesting features such as a hands-free lift gate. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: May 11, 2012

, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Friday, everyone. We made it through yet another week, and what a week it was. Be sure to check out all of our CTIA coverage, but for now let's see what made news today. First up, we have a Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy Note hands-on report. And going along with that theme, check this out - Samsung Galaxy S III accessories press images revealed. And in non-Galaxy news, 2013 Ford Fusion touts unprecedented technology. Read The Full Story

2013 Ford Fusion touts “unprecedented technology”

, May 11th 2012 Discuss [9]

There's nothing like a car company claiming they've got a car like the 2013 Ford Fusion with what they're calling "unprecedented future mobility technologies," that's for certain. In this case we've got a vehicle that both looks the part and has a collection of features inside such as lane-keeping, a Blind Spot Information System, driver alert systems, and a whole lot more. These systems, says Ford, enhance the abilities of the drive to move forward with not only driving, but driving smart. Read The Full Story

California demands electric cars from more manufacturers

, May 9th 2012 Discuss [3]

California has gained a reputation as one of the scripted governmental bodies in the world when it comes to the environment, and like it or not, there's no denying that its legislation drives green technology. At the moment the top six automakers in the state - Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Nissan - are required to sell a certain number of all-electric or fuel-cell cars every year. California has updated its mandate so that by 2018, any automaker that sells 20,000 vehicles or more in the state will also be held accountable. Read The Full Story
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