Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts
Monday 25 November 2013

The Birth of Ford Mustang 2015



Ford Mustang 2015 - a car manufacture from USA will launch their new macho car in this December. The 6th generation of Ford Mustang will be held at NAIAS 2014 on 5th December. This car will be equipped with an engine with capacity of 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost. This engine can generated power up to 275 horsepower. Beside that, there are also another option for the buyer which are a 3.7-liter V6 engine with 305 horsepower and the 5.0-liter V8 engine with 420 horsepower.




There are some changes in exterior and interior design of Ford Mustang 2015. It's inspired from Evos concept in Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. For the interior design, it gets touched from MyFord infotainment system. Moreover, they gave more character in the roof line, more prominent in the front grille, a slimmer headlights, a new rear lights, a fused with an integrated spoiler for the exterior design.

Sunday 20 October 2013

Ford Taurus, The Fastest Police Car


Recently, Police Of Michigan is doing research to know which police car has outstanding ability and has good speed when they are using it for patrol and chasing bad guys.

The result is, police's car that made from Ford has extraordinary ability. Ford even guarantee that their police's car as the fastest that other competitors.

Ford Taurus that has been modification for Police is more faster than Chevrolet Caprice V8 and Dodge Charger Hemi V8. Even Police version of Ford Turbocharger (original: Crossover Ford Explorer) is more faster than Chevrolet Tahoe.

"Our agent told us that if Bad guys seen Police car  that has high speed, they tend not to try to escape" Bill Gubing, Chief Engineer Ford.

Ford Taurus is using Turbocharged EcoBoost engine, with all wheel drive system. It can accelerated form 0 to 62 mph in 5.66 seconds. It's more faster than Dodge Charger (6.04 Seconds) and Chevrolet Caprice (6.01 seconds).

Monday 20 May 2013

Top Six Legend race car

a race car is not an ordinary car, they are masterpiece and they only have one goal, "Winning".

They maximum the performance to the latest of technology and many years of research. Calibration is doing by detail to make sure all of the component works. These are six legend race car in the world. They measure it based on the concept, the shape, the beautiful and the glory of the race car when in the race event.

1. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
This car is one of the most amazing car from Ferrari. Only 22 units in the world and made in 1957 and 1958. We have to spent money around 5 million dollar to have this car.




2. 2003 Bentley Speed
Made to one purpose, to win the 24 hours LeMans.





3. 1968 Ford GT40 MK II
Ford GT40 MK II is a golden horse was made to be a winner in 1968 and 1969.



4. 1997 Mercedes Benz CLK GTR
Mercedes AMG made a masterpiece for FIA GT Championship in 1977.


5. 2005 Aston Martin DBRS9
This car was made to compete in FIA GT Championship in 24 hours LeMans.






6. 1966 Ferrari 330 P3
Ferrari 330 P3 known as the most beautiful ferrari that has been made. This made fuel injection became the main component in ferrari


Thursday 4 April 2013

Mustang 67 'Gone in 60 Seconds' Auction



Do you still remember "Gone in 60 Seconds" movie? This movie been released in 2000 and starring with Nicolas Cage. If you watched the movie than you should known a modification Ford Mustang 1967 that called Elanor. They plan to auction this Mustang.

Nicolas Cage was acting as Mephis Raines with Angelina Jolie. In the movie, Cage driving Ford Mustang 1967 and now the fans will have opportunity to have this retro car.

The owner of Cinema Vehicle Services, Ray Claridge said that he intended to sale the Ford Mustang in Mecum Spring Classic Auction, Indianapolis.

Cinema Vehicle Services and Tuner Specialist, Chip Foose is the brain of the Mustang 67 production. They plan to auction Elanor in next May 18th. Cinema Vehicle itself created a replica of Ford Mustang 1967.

Some change was given to the Mustang 67, such as fender, side skirt and scoop. The front fiberglass also the PIA light. They also give new hood and cabin.

Meanwhile, there was not many modification in the interior. The modification are adding extra NOS button. Go-Baby Go knob in the gear, fire extinguishers and tachometer Autometer Sport Comp Monster.

"Elanor has became one of the most known muscle car from a movie. When decided to build the car, we also decided to auction it. Mecum's Spring Classic in Indianapolis is the perfect place to auction the Elanor" Ray Claridge, The owner of Cinema Vehicle Services.

Wednesday 27 March 2013

Mustang 50th Logo

Ford will show Special Mustang variant with new logo on 50th year of Mustang. This new logo is specially made for 50th of Mustang.

Beside the Mustang special, they also launch special item such as, shirt, jacket, Pinball machine and watch. And all of this item will use new logo which created in design competition at Ford Internal.

The competition of new mustang logo is headed by Chief Creative Officer, J. Mays. And the winner logo is from Michael Thompson Design. He created a running horse above the text line 50 years logo.

Ford plan to celebrate this event in New York as their part in New York International Auto Show event. Mustang itself will birth 50th in 17 April 2014.

In the beginning of this month, Ford said that they plan to launch special Mustang for Europe. This will be a hard challenge to the development team of Ford Product, which is Europe market have different taste than United States market.

Tuesday 26 March 2013

Ford Mustang New Design 2015

Muscle car Ford Mustang always develop their cars. This time Ford showed their new Design concept of New Mustang.

Car manufacture that establish in Detroit, United States given their new touch in that New Mustang. This New Mustang will have design that can touch all global market, not only for the muscle car fans.

It seen that the hood still carrying wide and long design as their Mustang character.

Rumors said that the new generation of Ford Mustang will have EcoBoost engine. There are two main market from Mustang which are in United States and Europe. With a little engine it can lower the taxes rate.

Fuel efficient is also becoming one of the Ford aim, including to lower the exhaust emissions. EcoBoost engine is hoped can be used in Focus ST, with it capacity 2.0 to 2.3 lt, and 300 HP.
aracter. Few nodes also give an impress wider design. But this still rough design and the  result can be different.

Monday 25 March 2013

Shelby - 1,100 HP car


 Shelby need to develope new car to compete with Ford and their associates. Shelby think that Shelby GT500 is not enough to compete with their competitiors. so now shelby  plan to increase their car output power. In last 2012, Shelby GT500 has it first debut in New York Auto Show (NYAS). In the same place, the Shelby Mustang 1000 S/C will be launched. Shelby Mustang 1000 S/C will have enormous power, 1,200 HP.

Shelby Mustang 1000 actually has been shown in NYAS 2012, it has power around 950 HP and has been declared legat to race in the street. Meanwhile, for the racing version which has output power 1,100 HP, it called S/C Edition.

Shelby Mustang 1000 S/C engine capacity will be made more bigger from 5,4 lt to 5,8 lt. The Shelby Mustang 1000 S/C will be provided with new suspension, more bigger disc brakes. They said that it will produce only 100 units and the tag price is around 154,000 dollar.

Ford Controversial Campaign

Ford Motor Co. got critic because their commercial campaign in India. This controversy commercial show caricature from many celebrities and public figures which are they were tied with mouth muffle in the Ford Figo trunk.



Many scathing criticism to Ford. Public said commercial campaign from Ford is to offensif and has sexual discrimination. Realized with their mistake, Ford with their commercial agency patners removed the commercial campaign. Ford apologized and admitted that the commercial campaign should never happened.



One of the commercial version in internet shown Paris Hilton bllink her eyes di driver seats. Meanwhile three Kardashian sisters was tied in Ford Figo trunk. Other version shown Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi was drove in a car with three sexy women in the Trunk of Ford Figo.

This commercial campaign wanted to showing that The Ford Figo has a big trunk and this car expected will get high market share in India Market. But people of India has different opinion about this commercial campaign. With all criticism, Ford launched their official statement that they were very sorry with that incident.

Thursday 14 March 2013

RECALL - Thousand Ford failed in Child Safety Lock

 
Ford Manufactured Car has issued recall program for thousand of their product. NHTSA claimed thousand Ford have issued in their Child Safety Lock System.

NHTSA said that 6,534 units of Ford has been recall, such as Ford Focus, C-Max and Escape. Ford recall their car which production date from 16 to 21 November 2012 and made from Ford Wayne Factory, MI, Louisville, KY.

NHTSA said if the problem not been solved, they worried it can lead to accident. Ford suggest to the owner to visit their official dealer so they can fix the problem. Ford also said that it's free of charge.

Monday 25 February 2013

Ford Ecosport EUROPE STYLE


Ford has set a surprise to the public. They presented Ford Ecosport europe version. This model will take first debut in Geneva Motor Show. This Crossover B Segment that based Ford Fiesta will be sold in Europe. That car will be added many modern feature. They want to provide comfort during the driving moment.

Modern feature such as SYNC Applink, SYNC Emergency Assistence. SYNC Applink can connect to Sound control feature in Smartphone application. SYNC Emergency Assistence can link to the local emergency service. Ford Ecosport Europe model has appeared in Mobile Tech Show, Barcelona, Spain.



Ford Ecosport will get Ecoboost 1.0 l engine and been offered in 2 type, 100 hp and 120 hp. Diesel 1.5 l engine have been issued available in Europe too.




Wednesday 6 February 2013

Google Love Ford?

What is the most looking car manufactured in Google this year? 

It's Ford Motor Co, it's quite shocking.

Google has analyzed 1.2 billion search in 146 countries. There are 10 top brand which are Ford, Honda, Toyota, Lincoln, Dodge, Nissan, BMW, jeep, Chevrolet and Audi. Although a brand name have a high search rank in google, it doesn't have positive correlate with the sales number. In America, Ford which is lincoln is still difficult to sell.

The Vice Chairman from Edmund.com, Jeremy Anwyl said that people usually only looking for picture of cars in internet and not to buy a car. "The promotion activities can increase the traffic in Internet. Example for a new car, the huge insetive and news about a brand can increase the traffic"

In Germany, the most looking brand is Opel, then BMW, Audi, VW Mercedes, Renault, Porsche, Ford, Honda and Toyota. In Austria, BMW reached the top then VW, Audi, Mercedes, Ford, Mini, Oper. Porsche, Honda and Renault.
In Colombia, Chevrolet has set in the top list. Then it follow with Mini, Renault, Honda, Kia, Ford, Suzuki, Mazda, Hyundai and Nissan.
In Austrila, Toyota has reached the top, then Ford, Holden, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, BMW, Hyndai, Subaru and Suzuki.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is focused on creating a strong business that builds great products that contribute to a better world.

One Team, One Goal

One Team, People working together as a lean, global enterprise for automotive leadership, as measured by: Customer, Employee, Dealer, Investor, Supplier, union/council, and Community Satisfaction

One plan, Aggressively restructure to operate profitably at the the current demand and changing model mix. Accelerate development of new products our customer want and value. Finance our plan and improve our balance sheet. Work together effectively as one team.

One goal, an exciting viable Ford delivering profitable growth for all.

Our One Ford plan expands on the company’s four-point business strategy for achieving success globally. Learn more about the plan, spearheaded by President and CEO Alan Mulally.