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2017 Ford Explorer XLT getting new appearance package
As if it wasn’t good looking enough already, the Ford Explorer XLT is getting an all-new appearance package. We got a look at it in Chicago and liked it. Now Ford have confirmed that it will be appearing during the summer. Like most appearance packages, the package is just for appearances, no mechanical upgrades are […]
2016 Ford Focus RS, made for Canadians
If you ever doubted that the 2016 Ford Focus RS would be suitable for our climate, Ford are way ahead of you. Getting all that power down onto icy roads is a challenge even Ken Block would sweat over but no more. Not now Ford have announced winter tyres as standard for Canadian buyers. The […]
Production begins on 2016 Ford Focus RS
Ford announced last Friday that production has official begun on the much anticipated 2016 Ford Focus RS. With the hot hatch market once more full of life, energy and innovations, now is a good time for a release. Designed to compete with the Golf R and Honda Civic Type R, the Focus RS is probably […]
2017 Ford Fusion unveiled at Detroit
The long-awaited 2017 Ford Fusion made its debut at the NAIAS last week and proved very popular indeed. Particularly the new engine, a Ford EcoBoost V6. A hybrid version was also revealed, offering the same look with a more eco-friendly powertrain. Two new trims also make an appearance, the Sport and Platinum. What is most […]
Ford Sync 3 to be compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
It seems Ford is really taking the technology bull by its horns. Not only is the automaker now testing autonomous cars at MCity, it is also making its new Sync 3 system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Announced at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Ford said they were opening up the system to […]
Changes on the cards for Ford F-series trucks
Ford recently announced a couple of changes to their F-series trucks to be introduced in the near future. The first is that a hybrid version will be released within the next five years and second, Ford are currently testing a diesel variant of the F-150. We kind of knew that a hybrid truck was being […]
Ford to test autonomous cars in California next year
Ford have announced they will be pushing forward with their testing of fully autonomous cars during 2016. They have selected Palo Alto in California as the destination and the Automated Fusion Hybrid Research Vehicle as the platform. The Automated Fusion Hybrid Research Vehicle has been in testing since 2013 and has been spotted in carefully […]
2017 Ford Focus Electric goes further
The Ford Focus Electric is now six years old and ripe for a refresh. As Ford’s main fully electric vehicle, it is the leader for the Blue oval’s crusade for fuel efficiency and greener motoring. That’s why this news of an extended range and fast charging for the 2017 Ford Focus Electric is so welcome. […]
Ford offering Siri Eyes-free with Sync upgrade
With technology being so much at the heart of every new car, regular updates and upgrades are to be expected. Usually they are designed to fix bugs, improve responsiveness or make the system easier to use. This time, Ford are offering an upgrade to Siri Eyes-free. Siri is Apple’s virtual assistant, available on most iDevices. […]
2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty
It’s an exciting time for the Ford F-Series Super Duty. After 17 years of iterative updates it is finally getting the redesign is so richly deserves. While the essential elements of these heavy Ford work trucks remain, they are now better looking and more fully featured than ever. The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is […]