Ford introduces seatbelt-airbag hybrid

These days airbags are expected in all new cars, from dual airbags in the front, front seat side airbags and curtain airbags to cover the side windows. Now Ford has designed an airbag incorporated into the seat belt for passengers in the back seat.

The belt is the same width as a regular belt, but is [...]

Ford financial woes ease as profits boost Wall Street

It seems the pressure of the Global Financial Crisis may be easing, at least where Ford Motor Company is concerned.

The New York Times have reported yesterday that Wall Street stocks rose in hesitant trade the night prior after a surprise profit reported by Ford boosted market sentiment.
Ford’s third-quarter profit of US$997 million (AUD$1,103 million), and [...]

Transmission sharing in US exposes Ford, GM to Indian parts shortage

A parts shortage from an Indian supplier has affected both General Motors and Ford in the US because both manufacturers use the same six-speed gear box.

The transmission sharing was a money saving move made by both companies who, instead of developing their own fuel saving technology, decided to share the costs of US$720 million in [...]

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic triumphs at Global Green Challenge

Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic is Australia’s most fuel efficient car, consuming 98 litres of fuel on the 3147km trip from Darwin to Adelaide for the Global Green Challenge.

This result rates the Fiesta ECOnetic as the most fuel efficient of all entrants in the Global Green Challenge, and the most economical through the entire event.
The Fiesta averaged [...]

Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo bidder

Chinese manufacturer Geely Group Holdings is Fords top bidder to purchase Volvo.

Ford will begin more detailed negotiations with Geely, but final decisions have not been made.

“Ford believes Geely has the potential to be a responsible future owner of Volvo and to take the business forward while preserving its core values and the independence of the [...]

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic achieves sub-3.0L/100km fuel economy

Ford’s Fiesta ECOnetic has officially cracked the sub-3.0L/100km fuel economy barrier, achieving a Day Four fuel economy figure of only 2.9L/100km during the Alice Springs to Cooper Pedy leg of the Global Green Challenge.

The 2.9L/100km figure equates to a 21.28 per cent improvement over the Fiesta’s already industry-leading official fuel economy number of only 3.7L/100km.
Ford’s [...]

Ford up, Chrysler down in key US quality survey

According to an annual US Consumer Reports survey, Ford has improved the quality of its cars against other manufacturers. Chrysler on the other hand was rated last in the list of 33 manufacturers.

Japanese manufacturers rated well with Toyota’s youth orientated Scion at the top. Honda placed second with Toyota third.
Ford is the only US manufacturer [...]

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, Falcon XR6 meet Global Green Challenge

The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic and Falcon XR6 taking part in the Global Green Challenge are achieving better than expected fuel economy figures.
There was a change in regulations at the end of day one (Alice Springs) requiring the results to be recalculated across the board. This caused a hold to the official day three fuel economy [...]

FPV Falcon GS Review & Road Test

Be a Grand Sport all over again
Model Tested:

2009 FPV FG Falcon GS; 5.4-litre, V8, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,950*

Options Available:

Metallic Paint $400; XR Leather Upholstery $2100; Satellite Navigation $2290; Premium Brakes $4900; Reverse Sensing System $500; Reverse Camera $500; Alarm $500; FPV Floor Mats $230

Pricing point; powerful V8 engine; smooth six-speed auto; limited-edition [...]

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review

Power, Power and even more Power; incredible sound; owns the road; stands out like nothing else; it’s a Mustang!
Cornering is a foreign concept to the Mustang; interior, pricing
CarAdvice Rating:
- by Alborz Fallah – Photography – Tristan Schoonens
Holy S#$*! Those are two words I repeated constantly during the four [...]

Ford Fiesta Econetic – Australia’s most fuel efficient car

Updated 3 pm: Ford Australia has revealed details of Australia’s most fuel efficient car, the Ford Fiesta Econetic.

Using just 3.7 litres of fuel per 100km, and producing 98 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre, the Fiesta takes the title from the Prius and Mini Cooper D.

Pricing is $24,990 drive away and the Fiesta comes with [...]

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