Introduced as a 2007 model at the close of 2006, the Edge was Ford’s second attempt at a more friendly, accesible crossover. The new 2011 model is here, and the Sport version is surely the best out there. Let’s take a look at what the car has to offer – early, as the car only goes on sale in Summer.
The lower hood, narrower headlights, new fenders, chrome grille and vertical daytime running lights effectively update the crossover’s style. What really stands out at first glance are the wheels, 22-inch aluminum wheels – the best you could wish for. The suspension system is the new one used on the 2011 Lincoln MKX too, for example, and is positioned a bit lower for a really sporty drive sensation.
The navy Edge was an early chassis development vehicle, so the whole system is really sturdy and almost flawless, with results like
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Earlier today, Ford unveiled its next generation Police Interceptor at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway before a group of police agency fleet buyers.
Based on the Taurus, the car is still different in Ford’s effort to optimize this vehicle for modern police use. But why don’t you just watch Ford president Mark Fields and vehicle line director Scott Tobin explain the process of developing the new cruiser and how it differs from a civilian Taurus! You should be interested, as this is a the 365-horsepower Ecoboost-powered street-wise and rather handsome “sedan”. It also has good economy standards, some 25% more economical than the Crown Vic.
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The new Ford Focus Station Wagon will be revealed in world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2010.
The new global generation Ford Focus will be also available in the Station Wagon version. The car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, during a press conference held by the European division of the American automaker, on Tuesday, within the Swiss event.
Focus SW will be initially launched in Europe, but if the request is high enough, Ford might consider selling it on other markets. Focus Focus SW could be called Estate on the United Kingdom markets.
Ford also plans the introduction of two other versions of the body on the same platform of the new global Focus: a three-door hatchback and a convertible hardtop. Americans might take into account the launch of a replacement for Kuga SUV, on the platform of an older generation Focus as well as producing a sporty coupe.
So, after the
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2010 marks the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show, which will bring more than 30 world premieres and many other debuts in Europe. Mibz.com presents you a list of the new cars in this edition, structured on brands.
The Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important auto events of the year and one of the three auto shows the car makers should not miss if they want to build themselves a name on the market in Europe. Despite the assumptions that announced a difficult year for the automobile industry, 2 and 3 March will bring a high number of car debuts, some of them global and others in Europe, all following the same ecological trend of the recent years. Also, the car makers will continue to apply the worldwide trend of downsizing, which is focused on reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption while the models on which this strategy was implemented
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Ford Motor Company is one of the first to make what we discussed earlier about electric trucks before electric cars a reality. Their electric vehicle fleet will see a new addition later on this year: an all-electric version of the Transit Connect van. Ford Transit was award the Truck of the Year 2010 award, so we can only be thrilled at the idea of an electric reincarnation of the fabulous van/truck.
Production is already planned for this year, but actual production and availability will be for few models, and Ford will consequently plan and build more electric Transit Connect units depending on demand. Cautious, just like these testing times demand.
The truck is an all-electric vehicle, and is targeted at commercial uses such as route driving with fairly regular, predictable driving. However, Ford has also said that they “would not exclude retail sales” for the van. They also
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