The highly anticipated 2011 Fiesta will debut in early 2010. The 2011 Fiesta is purposely bold and sophisticated – designed to clearly stand out from any other car on the road. The new Fiesta is specifically designed to appeal to increasingly savvy customers who value fuel efficiency, technology and aesthetics.

 

The consumers will have an opportunity to drive, experience and learn all about Ford’s newest global vehicle - the 2011 Fiesta – even before it hits the U.S. roads. Under a program titled "Fiesta Movement", Ford is going to select up to 100 tech-savvy vehicle enthusiasts to drive a Fiesta and then relate their experiences through social media sites.

 

They will also be asked to submit a 2-5 minute video explaining why they want the opportunity to become part of the Fiesta Movement. Applications will be accepted up to March 13. Ford claims this is a chance for the consumers to drive the international model before its official U.S. debut.

 

The 2011 Fiesta has a sleek look with dynamic exterior featuring 16-inch pained aluminum wheels, premium paint and color choices. The interior has a selection of sophisticated materials - three cloth and three leather options - that set it apart from other small cars. Powered by a sporty engine with five-speed manual or new, full-efficient automatic transmission, the 2011 Fiesta takes a bold step forward with its Intelligent Protection System that includes up to seven air bags. The electronic stability control is standard. Whether it is mileage, technology or fun, the 2011 Fiesta is fine-tuned to meet all your needs.  

The 2009 Ford Mustang has become more faster and agile than ever before. With its bold styling, rear-drive performance and affordability, the 2009 Ford Mustang is thoroughly a modern car. A two-door, four-passenger coupe or convertible available in four trim levels - V6 Deluxe, V6 Premium, GT Deluxe and GT Premium, the Ford Mustang rides into 2009 with standard and optional equipment changes. The V6 and GT Premium trims have received upgraded interior trim, multicolored ambient lighting and satellite radio as standard. A new glass roof is an option.

 

The Mustang V6 is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 rated at 210 hp and 240 pound-feet of torque delivering 16 mpg in city and 24 mpg on highways. All Ford Mustangs are rear-wheel driven and have a standard five-speed manual transmission. A five-speed automatic is optional except the manual-only Bullitt. The Mustang GT is powered by a a 4.6-liter V8 with 300 hp and 320-lb-ft output with manual transmission rated at 15 mpg in city and 23 mpg on highways.

 

The V6 Deluxe trim comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, keyless entry, cruise control, air-conditioning and full power accessories. The V6 Premium trim gets the upgraded 16-inch wheels, a power driver seat and a Shaker 500 upgraded stereo with six-CD changer. The convertible versions have a power vinyl top with cloth material as an option. In addition to its V8 engine, the GT Deluxe comes with all the V6 Deluxe's features plus 17-inch alloys, a rear spoiler, foglamps and sport seats. The GT Premium adds the Shaker 500 sound system and leather upholstery.

 

The 2009 Ford Mustang models come with an interesting mix of optional packages. These are GT Appearance Package; Comfort Package; Sport Exterior Appearance Package; GT500 Premium Interior Trim Package and Premier Trim with Color Accent Package.

 

Personal safety system; front seat side airbags; LATCH rear child seat anchors; 3-point lap/shoulder safety belts; securilock passive anti-theft system and 4-wheel disc brakes are some of the standard safey features.  

The redesigned Ford F-150 won the 2009 Truck of the Year Award, surpassing the Dodge Ram and Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC in the contest. For 27 years Ford’s F-150 was the top-selling vehicle in America, managing to stay afloat in 2008 in spite of a slump in truck sales and the economic recession.

 

The 2009 Ford F-150 is redesigned, gaining in increased power, cabin space, and various new features. The F-150 chassis is light-weight to meet improved fuel economy ratings and safety improvements. The truck won a Top Safety Pick Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Another enduring feature is its best-in-class trailer-towing capability of 11,300 lbs. across all cabs.

 

Following the lead of other automakers from Detroit, Ford has also been re-working its strategy to focus more on fuel-efficient cars rather than trucks. Ford expects to woo customers with the launching of the 2010 Ford Taurus at the Detroit Auto Show this season. While being deemed 2009 Truck of the Year does not necessarily translate into increasing sales figures for the Ford F-150, it is reassuring that the Ford has been the only automaker not to request federal funding to stave off bankruptcy.  

The eagerly awaited 2010 Shelby GT500 willl be displayed at the Detroit Auto show running Saturday, January 17 through Sunday, January 25, 2009. With the introduction of its redesigned 2010 Shelby GT500, Ford invests in a high-end performance model at a time when most competitors are changing tack with such models.

 

The GT500 features increased horsepower, an aggressive new exterior fascia, improved interiors, performance enhancements and a leap in horsepower for the 2010 model year. The GT500 is powered by the specially tuned supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine that makes 540 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 510 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm.

 

A new cold-air intake pulls in air from the upper front grille to generate an increase in power. The Cobra emblem now features on the passenger side so as not to hinder the air intake. The new model also wears Goodyear's Eagle F1 Supercar tires, 19-inches for the coupe and 18-inches on the convertible version. Ford says that the 2010 GT500 model delivers a 10 percent improvement in highway fuel economy returning around 22 mpg highway.

 

Karl Brauer, editor in chief at Edmunds.com. said that investing money on a niche sports car would help Ford distinguish itself from General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, which are dependent upon federal assistance to get ahead. The GT500 is expected to generate excitement when it hits dealer showrooms in 2009, just about the same time that GM plans to launch the Chevrolet Camaro. The 2010 Shelby GT500 will go on sale in early spring 2009.  

Ford Motor Company submitted a comprehensive business plan to Congress, outlining a request for a stop-gap bridge loan in the event of a downturn in the current economic crisis.

 

Elaborating on the company’s plans to return to profitability, Ford provided information about a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) in a van-type vehicle for commercial fleet use in 2010 and a BEV sedan in 2011, as part of its strategy to electrify a family of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles.

 

Ford will unveil its accelerated vehicle electrification plan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The company has plans to reduce costs of electric drive systems and batteries, to provide retail availability of these vehicles. While Ford has not committed on figures at this point, it is assumed that production will be in hundreds rather than thousands.

 

Ford is geared up to improve fuel economy across its fleet, by an average of 14 percent for 2009 models. The auto major, calls for an investment of $14 billion on advanced technologies to improve fuel efficiency during the next seven years.  

America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years, the Ford Mustang still goes by the same recognizable sheet metal as did its earlier generations. For 2010, Ford designers have given the car a more muscular, sculpted profile with improved aerodynamics and a curvy beltline.

 

Pricing information for the new standard V6-powered 2010 Ford Mustang offers excellent value with Base price reportedly starting at $21,845 (including delivery). By comparison, the Camaro, its closest rival, starts at $22,995 and the Dodge Challenger, Base SE stickers at $22,545. Both, the Dodge Challenger and the Camaro feature a standard V6 engine; the Challenger gets only a four-speed automatic, while the others offer manual shifts.

 

The new Mustang will retain its forward-canted grille and inset headlamps. The hood features a “power-dome” contour in the center; a ridge streaks back to the A-pillar; and the edge of the hood curves over its nose. While the 2005 Mustang was criticized for its cheap plastic, the 2010 makes up for it; all interior plastic surfaces are now soft to the touch and pleasing to the eye, with aluminum trim adding some ‘bling’. The base 4.0L V6 remains unchanged for 2010; the 2010 GT keeps its 4.6L three-valve V8, now rated for 315 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque.

 

Ford’s all-new improved Mustang and its tempting pricing is the best bet for anyone who wants some top-down muscle car driving fun.  

Ford's 2010 Fusion Hybrid will be leading the field for the Ford 400 NASCAR season finale at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. NASCAR fans will get a chance to watch two new models take center stage, from the stables of Ford: the 2010 Fusion Hybrid and the Fusion Sport.

 

With rising concerns about global warming and fuel prices, Ford is working towards creating fuel efficient vehicles with less environmental impact. The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport rated for an output of 263 hp, will ride out the rest of the NASCAR race at the Speedway.

 

Ford claims that the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid will top the Toyota Camry Hybrid's city mileage by 5 mpg, putting the Fusion and Milan hybrids' city fuel economy rating at 38 mpg. NASCAR fans watching the race will see the two debutantes before they are officially unveiled at the L.A. auto show on Nov. 19, 2008.

 

Ford, picked the hybrid version of the new Fusion for its moment of glory under the spotlight, a move that demonstrates how auto majors like Ford are doing their best to promote their high mileage cars, in these days of rising gasoline prices and tough government MPG regulations.  

Ford’s popular F-150 pickup truck is back with a bang, in a new, more fuel-efficient version. The automaker is relying on the truck’s improved mileage to attract customers, against a backdrop of high fuel costs, a credit crisis and a downturn in the U.S. economy.

 

Rising fears about economic instability have plunged U.S. auto sales in to a 15-year decline, and truck sales are at the bottom of the heap. Truck sales decreased 39 percent in September, as buyers looked for transport solutions in small fuel-efficient cars. According to Ken Czubay, vice president of U.S. sales and marketing, “the timing of the new truck is perfect; it will serve work needs with its superior fuel economy, as well as provide value".

 

While Ford officials were aware of the challenges of launching the new truck in a shaky market, they thought that loyal customers would once again settle for the F-150’s better fuel economy and wait for an upswing in the economy.  Regardless of the state of the economy, the truck business was important to transporters in America.

 

Czubay also said that once Congress approved of the proposed $700 billion in Federal loans, the bailout would “have a very important psychological effect” on potential buyers. Ford’s new F-150 delivers an 8 percent increase in mileage across the entire F-150 lineup. EPA rates fuel economy at 14/20 mpg (city/highway) compared with 13/17 mpg (city/highway) for the 2008 model. Light steel construction, better aerodynamics, a new six-speed transmission, fuel injection and an auto fuel shut-off, allows for much better fuel economy on the F-150.  

The Detroit Three got a major reprieve on September 24th, as the House of Representatives approved $25 billion in loans as part of a bail out plan for the beleaguered American auto industry. Following this decision, the Energy Department, is in the process of determining rules and regulations to govern the disbursement of these loans.

 

The big trio of American automakers which include General Motors Corporation, Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Company, have been appealing to the federal government for assistance, in an effort to save their companies from collapsing. Saturday’s approval of $25 billion in low-interest loans will give the U.S. auto industry a much needed boost, to help rework its vehicles.

 

For more than three years now, the American auto industry has been trying to stay afloat, even as foreign automakers have been eating into large chunks of the overseas market pie. The faltering US economy has driven the Detroit Three over the edge. The $25 billion bail out, is the largest federal aid ever offered to the U.S. auto industry. While industry officials say the loans will help them to a certain extent to build more efficient models, Michigan lawmakers cite financial woes as a reason to seek an additional $25 billion after the elections.  

Ford Motor Company will convert the Michigan Truck plant in Wayne manufacturing the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, to small cars in 2010 following the demand for its small cars. The demand for Ford Motor Company’s Focus and other small cars has gone up ever since the gas prices soared up.

 

Ford, to meet this demand, has announced that it would sink $75 million into the body-making part of an SUV factory next door to the Wayne Assembly plant, where the Focus is built. If the demand sustains strong, the SUV plant will quickly start manufacturing Focus bodies. Ford intends to utilize the SUV factory’s 1,000 workers to the Focus plant in January to add a third crew to production lines, which would help to boost their production.

 

This is a part of Ford’s effort to shift three factories from trucks to cars as the demand for small cars is increasing. In fact, Ford temporarily closed Michigan Truck for 10 weeks during the summer due to falling demands. According to Bill Russo, Ford’s director of manufacturing operations, the Michigan Truck plant can be converted, at a relatively small expense, to make small-car bodies.