Ford’s To Invest $135 Million In Michigan Green Car Factory
Ford’s To Invest $135 Million In Michigan Green Car Factory What’s Your Reaction? YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two Ford Motor Co. factories near Detroit will see 170 additional blue-collar jobs in the next two years as the automaker brings battery pack and gas-electric hybrid transmission assembly to the United States. Read more on The Huffington Post Share and Enjoy: var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount',... [Read More...]
Ford’s Scorpion Diesel, Metal Shortage – Autoline Daily 218
GM says nyet to the Russians who want a stake in Opel. Hybrids and EVs face a critical rare-earth metals shortage. BMW unveils a dramatic new concept boasting M-car performance with hybrid fuel economy. All that and more, plus we drive two German diesels head to head. Share and Enjoy: var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-21202134-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function()... [Read More...]
Extra! Ford’s new 2011 Fiesta and Mustang V6 (fixed audio)
It’s LA Auto Show time, and that means it’s time for the new models to be revealed. On this DSTV Extra! we take a first look at the new Ford Fiesta, Mustang and Mazda 2. Plus, someone we can all be jealous of. *Correction: The Mustang V6 does not have direct injection. Ford uses DI in other V6’s, but not that one. Share and Enjoy: var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount',... [Read More...]
Ford’s Most Notorious Mistakes
American automakers sometimes take the brunt of the criticism for producing models that are ugly, useless, or even downright dangerous. Ford has had its share of beasts through the years in addition to several winners including the current Mustang for which demand cannot be met. For the fun of it let’s take a look at some of the Ford models that have been derided down through the years. Model T – What?! How can the car that introduced... [Read More...]
Ford?s Trio of Vehicles to Hit New York Auto Show
The Ford Motor Co. will launch three new limited-edition models – the Shelby GT500KR, the F-150 Foose Edition and the Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition – and all of which are making their official debut at this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The automaker’s trio of vehicles showcases how Ford is leveraging crucial partnerships to build thrilling and more functional new products. “Marrying great Ford products... [Read More...]