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2013 Hennessey Performance Ford VelociRaptor SUV Rear 3-4 Right Cruising

Hennessey Performance debuts new Ford F150 Raptor-based VelociRaptor SUV conversion, only 30 to be made w/ video

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 [...]

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2013 Ford Taurus SHO Hennessey Performance MaxBoost 445

Hennessey Performance unveils MaxBoost 445 upgrade for Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKS

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 [...]

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2013 Ford Escort Concept Front 3-4 Left

2013 Shanghai: The Ford Escort Concept provides China with a glimpse of what to expect for a new compact

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 [...]

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2014 Ford Mustang One Millionth at Flat Rock

Ford officially celebrates one-millionth Mustang built at Flat Rock plant as it turns 49 years old

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 [...]

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Ford Motor Company and General Motors confirm agreement to co-develop nine- and ten-speed automatics

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 [...]

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2014 Ford EcoBoost Four Cylinder

Ford unveils new 1.5L EcoBoost four-banger, to first see duty in China-spec Ford Mondeo and then our 2014 Fusion

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 [...]

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2014 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Special Edition Hood Detail

Ford unveils special edition F150 SVT Raptor for 2014 called…the Ford F150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

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 [...]

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2013 Shelby 1000 S-C

Shelby announces the debut of the 2013 Shelby 1000 S/C, a 1,200hp monster

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 [...]

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Report: Next generation Lincoln Navigator to drop V8 for EcoBoost V6, Expedition to retain V8

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 [...]

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Report: Next-gen 2015 Ford Mustang to get EcoBoost four-banger for both EU and US

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 [...]

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