Ford has kicked off 2019 Ranger pickup production, and it's a big deal not only for the return of a classic nameplate to the US, but for the plant tasked with manufacturing it. The all-new truck will be produced at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant just outside of Detroit, a facility which has more than one connection with iconic vehicles.
Ford may be shifting to focus on SUVs and trucks, but there'll be one big constant: the Mustang will still have a key place in the range, albeit with a hybrid drivetrain. Now, the automaker has shared a glimpse of what that car will look like, as part of its new "Built Ford Proud" campaign.
Ford's Ranger Raptor, the pumped-up version of the automaker's new midsize truck, won't be headed to the US, with Ford preferring to push the full-sized F-150 Raptor instead. The Ranger Raptor was revealed back in August, a leaping, growling, bouncing version of the new pickup.
We are very excited at the prospect of a new GT500 around here. There have been several rumors about the car, with one hinting the Mustang would have a 200mph top speed. The new leaked images are claimed to come from a dealer meeting where the car was introduced and the ride in the pictures certainly looks like what Ford has been teasing.
Ford has announced that the popularity of the Ford GT has led it to increase production capacity for the cars by 350 units. The production run for the Ford GT will now total 1,350 units over a period of six years. Ford is opening its final owner application process for select global markets on November 8.
Our biggest fear about the 2020 Ford Bronco was simple: Ford would deliver the name, but not the soul, of the Bronco, and the whole thing would be a horrible branding exercise. Consider us tentatively excited, therefore, to discover that one of the most appealing features for a car enthusiast could well be appearing on the upcoming Bronco reboot.
The 2019 Ford Ranger won't show up in US dealerships until early next year, but Ford is hoping to whet pickup fans' appetites with the truck's payload, torque, and towing capability. The new figures come as the 2019 Ranger prepares to go into production, which will kick off later in the year at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
When it comes to testing police cars, the Michigan State Police perform some of the most extensive testing of any organization out there. In its latest round of testing, the Michigan State Police have found that the fastest police car isn't the country isn't a car at all. It is the Ford Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility.
Trucks and SUVs are a big deal in Texas and since they are some of the most popular vehicles in the State, Ford has chosen to pull the wraps off four special edition offerings at the State Fair of Texas. The four special editions include the Expedition Stealth Edition, Expedition Texas Edition, Explorer Limited Luxury Edition, and Explorer Desert Copper Edition.
This is going to be an interesting battle. The 2018 Mazda6 is fresh from a major facelift for the current model year. I personally love this car. I think it’s the best-looking midsize sedan in the market today, apart from the fact it is gifted with an athletic demeanor. However, I also like the 2019 Ford Fusion. This is not because it still resembles an Aston Martin at first glance, but it remains a true driver’s car while still remaining civilized for the daily drive.
Ford has announced that the 2019 Edge and Edge ST will leverage AI for something you wouldn’t expect. Ford will equip the Edge with a new All-wheel-drive disconnect, a first for Ford. The AI will be used to sift through data to determine if all-wheel or front-wheel drive is optimal for the driving conditions.
Ford's beastly F-150 Raptor truck is never going to be a candidate for autonomous driving, but a new Trail Control feature should make going even further off-road more straightforward for the updated pickup. Set to be offered on the 2019 F-150 Raptor, the new feature is a little like cruise control, only intended for the wilderness.