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This is it: Ford to produce another 400 units of the 2009 Focus RS

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Ford

When Ford first introduced the new Focus RS to the European market, it had planned to produce only 1,200 units. However, due to high-demand, Ford of Europe has decided to build an additional 400 units of the 305-hp Ford hatchback – exclusively for sale in German.
Ford said that this is the final decision and that [...]

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Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally Car unveiled by M-Sport

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Ford

M-Sport has finally taken the wraps off of its Ford Fiesta S2000 rally car after nine months of hard work. The Ford Fiesta S2000 rally car will be eligible to compete in national rally championships around the world and the IRC and S200 World Cup in January 2010.
Power comes from a 1998cc 4-cylinder Duratec engine [...]

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Geely says it will keep Volvo production in Europe

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: Ford, Industry News, Volvo

China based Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has made it known that they intend to keep Volvo production a European affair should it purchase the Swedish automaker.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier in the month however, that Geely would be building a new Volvo plant in China with the ability to put out 300,000 vehicles per [...]

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Chevrolet Camaro gunning for Detroit’s muscle car sales leader

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Industry News

Earlier this year, General Motors officially went back to selling the Chevrolet Camaro after ending production of the sports car in 2002. With a new design, more power and a strong heritage, the Chevrolet Camaro is speeding past the Ford Mustang to become Detroit’s muscle car sales leader.
The new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro outsold the new [...]

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Billionaire financier invests $52.9 million in Ford

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Ford, Industry News

FoMoCo has been enjoying some really good news in the past couple of days. Just last week, the company’s Ford Fusion entered into the list of America’s Top 10 selling vehicles and became the No. 1 selling domestic car. Yesterday, the Fusion was also awarded Motor Trend’s 2010 Car of the Year award.
“It’s really gratifying [...]

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Ford leads 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick list with 6, Toyota doesn’t cut it

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Breaking, Ford, Industry News, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo

FoMoCo led all automakers for the second year in a row with six 2010 models that made it onto the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick list, including four vehicles from Volvo, a brand that Ford is selling. For the first time in three years, none of Toyota’s vehicles made the list as tougher criteria cut down the [...]

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2010 Ford Fusion chosen as Motor Trend’s 2010 Car of the Year

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Ford, Industry News

The 2010 Ford Fusion sedan was chosen as MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year.
“Ford has proven its resilience in these tough times by delivering to market a car with broad appeal to a broad range of consumers,” said Angus MacKenzie, MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief. “The Fusion range has matured into a competitive roster of midsize [...]

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Ram to get version of Fiat Doblo to compete with Ford Transit Connect

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Chrysler, Fiat, Ford, Industry News

On Monday, Fiat took the wraps off its second-generation Fiat Doblo compact van, which will go on sale in Europe in mid-January. According to Automotive News, Chrysler Group LLC’s new Ram brand will get a version of the Fiat Doblo to compete with Ford’s new Transit Connect, which started selling in United States in July.
The Fiat [...]

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Ford Shelby Mustang to get V8 EcoBoost engines in the future?

Posted: Nov 14, 2009

Filed under: Ford, Hybrids, Green News

FoMoCo has previously said that 90 percent of its line-up will feature its new EcoBoost fuel-saving engines by 2013. Nearly 80 percent of Ford’s global nameplates will have an available EcoBoost option. The Dearborn automakers says that by 2013, global EcoBoost volume throughout the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle family is expected to be 1.3 million [...]

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Ford Work Solutions and SYNC pick up CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards

Posted: Nov 13, 2009

Filed under: Ford, Industry News

Ford will be picking up two awards at the International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2010 Innovations Design and Engineering Awards for its Ford Work Solutions and SYNC system.
“Our customers want the latest in connectivity and technology – making their drive experience more enjoyable and convenient,” said Mark Fields, president, The Americas, Ford Motor Company. “We’re honored [...]