2015 Ford Focus Archives

This year has been pretty fun for me, car-wise. I bought new… October 21st, as you probably well know, is Back to the Future… If you aren’t familiar with Kate McKinnon now, you better start brushing… Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has earned widespread acclaim and a number of… Ford Sollers, a joint venture in Russia,…

2015 Ford Focus ST Archives

Ford revealed a new and improved version of its Focus ST at… The 2015 Ford Focus ST, introduced just last year at the Goodwood… What’s New for the 2015 Ford Focus? The 2015 Ford Focus gets… If you love crazy, you’ll love the 2016 Ford Focus RS. It’s… Ford unveiled the 2015 Focus ST this…

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FORD TO SEDANS: DROP DEAD

For a good little while now, Ford has been staving off rumors that it will be killing off the bulk of its car lineup. Anonymous source after anonymous source has claimed that the Fiesta, Fusion, C-MAX, and Taurus are all destined for the chopping block, and Ford has almost invariably countered by saying that these…

Ford Focus Archives

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Ford sure… A wannabe thief in the U.K. lost his focus last weekend when… The Ford Focus is having a banner year in Europe, delivering a… According to a new Ford-backed survey, 32 percent of 5,000 dog owners… Ford is expected to end production of…

Ford Ranger Raptor Archives

It’s been a scant five years since Ford revealed the Ranger Raptor… Ford this week revealed the all-new Ranger Raptor for the European market,… Here we sit on the cusp of the most gluttonous of holidays,… Ford is oh-so-close to revealing the next-generation Ranger pickup. So close you… Ford has absolutely zero time and zero…

‘Ford v Ferrari’ Gets Academy Award Nomination for Best Picture

Photo: 20th Century Fox | YouTube Ford v Ferrari, a James Mangold film starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon, has received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, as well as three others for Film Editing, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing. This could be the first time a car-centric film receives the Oscar for Best…

Ford Focus ST Archives

Ford gets one shot at introducing its first Ford Performance SUV to… As if you needed any more reasons to be depressed about the… At this point, if you’re an American Focus ST enthusiast still processing… You know that meme that’s two images of Wolverine from the 1990s… Ever have one of those moments where…

2015 Kia Sedona Overview

The 2015 Kia Sedona combines affordability with luxury, offering a variety of standard features for a lower price. With standard sliding seats and unbeatable connectivity, the 2015 Sedona makes it easy to become a soccer mom. Add the powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine and you won’t be bothered when it’s your turn to carpool. Related: The History…

Ford Produces 5-Millionth EcoBoost Engine at Mich. Assembly Plant

Ford has announced that the 5-millionth vehicle powered by one of its EcoBoost engines has been produced at its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. The vehicle in question—a 2015 Focus in Ruby Red—is powered by Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine. Ford began production of its EcoBoost engine line in 2009 with the Ford…

Ford Focus Electric Archives

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Whirlpool Corporation, Duke Energy, BTCPower,… SUVs may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you have been itching to go fully electric with your next… Ford is full speed ahead with regards…

Composite 1965/2015 Mustang Debuts at National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Ford is introducing a unique display piece to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum: a side-by-side comparison between the 1965 and 2015 Mustang that is, quite literally, one half of one half of each car wedged together side-by-side. Basically, it’s Ford and NIHF’s version of Composite Superman, and it’s pretty neat. Composite Mustang will…

It Looks Like the Ford Fiesta ST is Indeed Dead in the United States

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[Photos] 2018 Ford Fiesta ST—Still Not Coming to America—Gets Optional Quaife LSD, Launch Control

The all-new Ford Fiesta ST, a super fun-looking hot hatch that is almost certainly not coming to the United States, was revealed this week by Ford of Europe to “deliver the most responsive, engaging, and fun-to-drive Fiesta ST experience ever.” Cooool. Go ahead and rub it in, folks. It’s whatever. The reason for this lofty…

Ford Motor Company Sales Down 1% in China; Lincoln Sets New Monthly Sales Record

Ford Motor Company reported sales totaling 97,863 vehicles in China last month, down 1% from August 2016. Changan Ford Automobile (CAF) sales made up the vast majority of that total at 69,002 vehicles, which reflects an 8% year-over-year decline. Jiangling Motor Company (JMC) was up 10% with sales totaling 22,035 vehicles, Lincoln was up 105%…

Ford Driving Skills for Life Reaches 400 Youths During Saudi Arabia Stops

The Ford Driving Skills for Life program this year made a stop in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing approximately 400 young drivers the skills and information necessary to be better, safer drivers. Thanks to a partnership between Ford Middle East and importer-dealer agency Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co., Ford Driving Skills for Life’s stops at…

Ford UK Archives

Police in the United Kingdom will have a powerful new ally on… The sporty and stylish Ford Puma is on its way to the… Ford maintained its position as the top-selling brand in the United Kingdom… Ford Motor Company is testing out a new delivery service in London… Production got underway at the Bridgend Engine…

Ford Hits CO2 Emissions Goal Eight Years Ahead of Schedule

Ford Motor Company on Wednesday released its 19th annual Sustainability Report, which revealed that the automaker has achieved its goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing by 30 percent a full eight years ahead of schedule. Ford’s Environmental Quality set the goal of a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions generated by global manufacturing…

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Ford Fiesta St Archives

The party is over. Ford this month revealed that it will end… Ford gets one shot at introducing its first Ford Performance SUV to… Ever come across an old ex while doomscrolling through social media and… The fact that it has been the best-selling car in the United… Tragically, the all-new Ford Fiesta ST is…

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Ford Sales in China Dip 3% Overall; JMC, Lincoln Post Record May Deliveries

Ford Motor Company sales totaled 87,733 units in China last month, a 3% year-over-year decline. Ford’s sales drop-off came entirely from its Changan Ford Automobile (CAF) joint venture, which saw a 12% downturn in sales at 59,276 units delivered. Sales for Jiangling Motor Corporation (JMC), on the other hand, were the highest they have ever…

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Ford Sales in China Decline 26% in April; Lincoln Continental, Navigator Post Big Numbers

Ford Motor Company and its joint ventures in China reported total sales of 69,503 vehicles in April, down 26% year-over-year from its sales in April the previous year. Changan Ford Automobile (CAF) sales totaled 40,703 vehicles, down 35% year-over-year; Jiangling Motor Corporation (JMC) sales were down 6% at 23,903 vehicles delivered; Lincoln sales were down…

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Ford, Lincoln See Q1 Growth in China

Ford EcoSport Ford today announced first-quarter sales numbers in China, revealing a 14% increase from Q1 2015 sales at a total of 314,454 vehicles. Of that number, 114,788 vehicles were delivered in March alone, a 5% year-over-year increase for the month. Need a Quick Quote? Try Black Book’s Credit Score Estimator “We are pleased with the…

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Sales in China Down 25 Percent for Ford in First Half of 2018

Ford Motor Company and its joint ventures posted a 38 percent year-over-year sales decrease in China in June. In total, Ford sold 62,057 vehicles. Changan Ford Automobile was down 53 percent at 33,132 vehicles delivered; Jiangling Motor Corporation was down 7 percent at 22,806 vehicles delivered; Lincoln was up 12 percent at 4,350 vehicles delivered; and…

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Ford Sales in China Up 11% in April; Lincoln Continues to Grow

Ford Motor Company reported sales totaling 93,967 vehicles in China last month, an 11% increase year-over-year. Every facet of Ford’s ventures in China saw sales increases in April: Changan Ford Automobile sales were up 6% at 62,382 vehicles delivered, Jiangling Motor Corporation sales were up 15% at 25,404 units delivered, import sales were up 21% at…

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Ford China Sales Slide in August; Lincoln Holds Strong Thanks to Navigator, Continental

Ford Motor Company and its joint ventures in China posted sales totaling 62,683 vehicles in August, a year-over-year decrease of 36 percent. Changan Ford Automobile sales were down 50 percent at 34,541 vehicles delivered, Jiangling Motor Corporation was down 5 percent at 21,008 vehicles delivered, Lincoln Motor Company was up 13 percent at 5,312 vehicles,…

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Ford Sales in China Surpass 1 Million Vehicles in November

Ford sales in China have surpassed 1 million units thanks to a record-high 124,113 vehicles delivered in November. Ford achieved the seven-figure sales mark a month quicker than it did in 2015, putting it well on pace to achieve a new full-year sales record. Ford Rumors: Will the Bronco return to the US by 2020?…

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Ford Ramping Up Truck, SUV Production at Five North American Plants

2016 Ford Escape An understanding of the relationship between supply and demand is imperative to a business’ success. Ford has been successful in business for quite some time (more than 100 years, in fact!), so it stands to reason that the company’s decision-makers are more than capable of looking at North American sales trends and,…

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Ford Sales Increase 2% in China as Performance Cars, SUVs Post Strong Numbers

Ford and its Chinese joint ventures delivered a total of 64,641 vehicles in February, a year-over-year increase of 2% from sales in February 2016. Sales of Changan Ford Automobile vehicles totaled 42,695 units, down 12% year-over-year, while Jiangling Motor Corporation sales jumped 48% with 20,794 units. Import vehicle sales also saw an increase, growing 12%…

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Ford Investing $900M at Kentucky Truck Plant; Will Import Next-Gen Focus from China, Europe

Ford on Tuesday made a number of announcements regarding production of key models moving forward, including an investment in its Kentucky Truck Plant and the fate of its next-generation Focus. Likely to receive the most attention is the revelation that the next-generation Focus will be built at pre-existing global plants when production gets underway in…

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Ford Vignale Archives

The idea that a minivan (or people mover or MPV or soccer… Here’s a dream scenario for you: hanging out in beautiful Northern Spain,… Ford reached a seven-year high for July sales in Europe last month,… The Ford Kuga Vignale that was revealed earlier this year at the… Ford’s President of Europe, Middle East, and…

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Ford Bringing 50 New Vehicles to China by 2025, Including 8 New SUVs, 15 Electrified Vehicles, and Five New Locally-Built Vehicles

(From left to right): Jason Luo, Chairman and CEO, Ford China; Jim Hackett, CEO, Ford Motor Company; Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company; and Peter Fleet, Group Vice President and President, Ford Asia Pacific Ford Motor Company on Tuesday provided further insight into its growth strategy in China over the next eight years, specifically…

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Ford China Sales Slide 29 Percent in May

Ford Motor Company and its joint ventures in China delivered 61,744 vehicles in May, down 29 percent from its May 2017 total of 87,441 vehicles. Changan Ford Automobile sales declined 43 percent at 34,026 vehicles delivered, Jiangling Motor Corporation sales were flat at 22,712 vehicles delivered, Lincoln was down 3 percent at 3,701 vehicles, and…

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Second Report Suggests Fourth-Gen Focus RS Will Get 400 Horsepower With Mild Hybrid Tech

The axiom of two being better than one proves fruitful again as a second auto outlet reported this week that Ford’s next-generation Focus RS will boast a mild hybrid powertrain that pushes output to 400 horsepower. More Popular Fords: 2018 Ford F-150 gets boosts in power, efficiency, style, and toughness Autocar on Wednesday substantiated the idea,…

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2016 Ford Mustang Overview

2016 Ford Mustang GT Black Package The 2016 Ford Mustang takes the formidable formula put forth with the next-gen 2015 Mustang and adds a few new wrinkles, making one of the hottest vehicles of the past year even more appealing for new car shoppers. Whether it’s the base V6 model or the ungodly fast Shelby GT350R,…