Hennessey recently introduced their own unique take on a Ford F150 Raptor-based SUV, called the VelociRaptor SUV, which essentially takes the said Ford F150 Raptor and makes it into an SUV, complete with a unified body. Hennessey designed it to be an official conversion kit for those who wanted more seats and space. “Over the [...]
Is the standard 2013 Ford Taurus SHO not batshit insane fast enough for you? Well then, no worries, because renowned Hennessey Performance has recently unveiled an upgrade package for the Ford Taurus SHO called the MaxBoost 445. With the help of a revised cold-air intake, solid piping for the turbo inlets, a reworked ECU, and [...]
Ford introduced a new concept for the masses interested in the compact segment in China—which would be the Ford Focus for us and the rest of the world. Their answer is the 2013 Ford Escort Concept, which tells a slightly interesting tale about China’s automobile market. Just by taking a look at it, you’d think [...]
The Ford Mustang is as iconic and synonymous to American culture as burger and fries, Cowboy hats, and obviously, above all, the muscle car. But late last week, Ford officially celebrated the Mustang’s 49th birthday along with another major milestone. Ford’s Flat Rock assembly plant in Michigan finally produced its one-millionth Mustang ever amongst nearly [...]
In a sort of competitive sacrilege, Ford Motor Company and General Motors have both officially confirmed an agreement to jointly develop a completely new generation of nine- and ten-speed automatic cog swappers for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. The transmissions will be used in front- and rear-wheel drive automobiles with hopes to improve fuel economy [...]
Following some rumors that Ford will finally be introducing its three-cylinder alternative for its lineup in the coming years. But that rumor apparently can now be put to rest as Ford has officially announced its new EcoBoost engine, though it’s not a three-, but a four-cylinder engine. The new four-banger is rated to displace 1.5L [...]
Ford released a special edition of its hardcore F150 SVT Raptor pickup truck called…the 2014 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Special Edition. As you’ve guessed, this unique Raptor comes with a full list of more exclusive options and additions to separate it from other lowly F150 SVT Raptors. The list includes a unique exterior color with [...]
Shelby American has just announced that the 2013 Shelby 1000 S/C will be seeing a spotlight at this year’s New York International Auto Show, which is just around the corner. Last year, Shelby celebrated their 50th anniversary by introducing the 2012 Shelby Ford Mustang GT500, which was good for 800hp. Now, that’s just an afterthought [...]
Hey, you know Ford’s T1 SUVs? Yea, the gynormous three-ton utilitarian ‘Murikan-tastic SUVs, the Ford Expedition and sister Lincoln Navigator? Yup, they’re still around despite the market’s focus on fuel-efficient crossover SUVs. MotorTrend reports that Lincoln’s global director, Matt VanDyke, has said that the Navigator will be getting a redesign, which means equipping it with [...]
During the press days at this year’s Geneva Auto Show, Edmunds.com has reportedly confirmed that the Ford Mustang will be receiving a 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost four-banger in Europe for the 2015 year. Originally though, Edmunds’ initial report disclosed that Ford was only offering the European-spec Ford Mustang with the EcoBoost mill. However, in a follow [...]
