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Ford reveals 2011 Explorer

Klask — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:48:08 +0000

Ford recently unveiled the new 2011 Explorer through the social networking site Facebook six months prior to its official rollout to dealerships this winter.

The carmaker also confirmed that the new Ford Explorer will have two engine options. Consumers can choose a 2.0L 4-cylinder EcoBoost giving out 237 horsepower and has a torque of 250 pound feet or they can go for the V6 3.0L powerplant that blasts out 290 hp and a 255 lb-ft torque. Both of these engines will be coupled with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The 2011 Explorer will also boasts of excellent fuel economy according to Ford insiders.

The new member of the Ford garage can also be set as a front wheel drive or have the intelligent 4WD. The 4WD will be an option for the V6 powered Explorer and comes equipped with Hill Descent Control and terrain management shifting modes.

Several features were also added to the Ford Explorer. It now gets Curve Control that triggers the brakes in case the driver enters a curve on a very high speed. The steering now comes as electric power assisted. If you are having a difficult time parking a vehicle, this Ford comes with a park assist which steers by itself into the space while you step on the throttle and the brakes.

Ford also makes available their driver connect system on all trims of the new Explorer. Other options include blind spot system, collision warning technology, and cruise control.

The towing capacity of the vehicle was also improved with the V6 powered Explorer capable of hauling a max of 5,000 pounds while the 4×2 version can manage 3,500 pounds.

The Ford Kuga: It’s Coming To The States!

Heather — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:05:22 +0000

For those of you that think that Ford is not making money overseas or even producing cars strictly for overseas consumers … you are wrong. Have you ever heard of the Ford Kuga? Probably not because this particular COV is actually just produced in Europe and it is not available for sale in the states, however … it is coming back.

Ford actually plans to build as many as 80,000 units of the Ford Kuga here for export overseas. They are actually bringing the production back to the states and honestly, that is going to make UAW very, very happy, which is the ultimate goal of Ford right?

Right now, Ford is awaiting the ratification of the new labor deal that would honestly put labor costs of the Dearborn, MI based automaker on a nearly equal footing with GM – which is good!

Ford Gets C-MAXxed Out!

Heather — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:05:35 +0000

The European division of Ford recently released the very first, official pictures of this little beauty, called the Ford C-MAX. It is scheduled to make a worldwide debut this year at the IAA, which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany.

Design wise, its cues are taken from the Iosis Max, a concept car which was revealed at the motor show in Geneva earlier this year. However, the C-MAX promises to bring more in the way of style and desirability, especially when it comes to compact, multi activity vehicles.

It is anticipated that the Ford C-MAX will ultimately be launched during the second half of next year. It is also to be the first of a new generation which will feature vehicles that have been developed from the brand new C segment platform.