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Opinion: Consumer Reports 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey – Who’s up and who’s down

27 Oct 2009 09:51:18 PDT

Hyundai and Kia continue to make reliable cars. The Hyundai Elantra and Tucson, and the Kia Sportage get top marks. Only Kia’s Sedona minivan and Sorento SUV score below average. Volkswagen and Audi are also staging a nice reliability recovery. The Volkswagen Rabbit (Golf) and the new CC ear...

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Opinion: The Other Ford SEMA Show Cars [Sema]

26 Oct 2009 14:15:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
In its constant search for more power, the FSWerks crew has taken a 2009 Ford Focus Coupe and pushed it to the edge. Utilizing many years of racing, fabricating and powertrain experience, this transformed Ford Focus is now pushing more than 500 horsepower, making it one serious track Focu...

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Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.12.09

12 Oct 2009 17:20:00 PDT

Written by Damon Lavrinc
Review: 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost turns it up to 11 When an EcoBoosted Flex arrived in our driveway at the end of summer, that meant one thing: Road trip. So with a full tank of gas and a cartload of kiddies, we headed to Brooklyn to find out if Ford's force-fed Flex is worthy of its $40,000 sticker.

Original story at Autoblog .

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Opinion: 2011 Ford Super Duty: The New Power-Stroking Pickup

24 Sep 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
2011 Ford Super Duty New diesel and gasoline engines deliver improved torque, horsepower, fuel economy New gasoline engine delivers more torque, horsepower than outgoing model Benefits of the new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine include:

Original story at Jalopnik . Related stories include: 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Heavy Truck - AUTOinCAR , 2011 Ford Super Duty Unveiled in Texas - The Torque Report and ... Consumer Reports Cars , Green Car Congress , Leftlane

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Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO gets measured against the original

14 Sep 2009 09:55:00 PDT

Written by John Neff
There's a small group of enthusiasts who worship a car you just wouldn't expect: the original Ford Taurus SHO. And I'm one of them. After years of searching for an example in good shape, I bought my very first vintage SHO, a 1991 Ford Taurus SHO Plus model (we'll explain what the "Plus" means la...

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Opinion: Ford Fusion app on Facebook: not a hit

12 Sep 2009 09:30:00 PDT

Written by Sebastian Blanco
Ford, though, thinks that this application is a good idea, and that getting people to share how they're being eco-conscious supports " engage consumers on their own terms." To match the SmartGauge cluster in the Fusion Hybrid, the app features a vine that grows each time a user adds their t...

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Ford Motor Company news and blogs - November 20, 2009

20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Ford Motor Company news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Opinion: 2010 Ford Raptor SVT Named "Truck Of Texas" [Trucks] -- by Matt Hardigree from Jalopnik
• Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.14.09 -- by John Neff from Autoblog
• 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost Review -- from Internetautoguide Blogs
• Opinion: Autoblog Podcast #142 -- by Dan Roth from Autoblog
• Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - What a difference 60 degrees makes -- by Sam Abuelsamid from Autoblog
• Opinion: VIDEO: No, the 2011 Ford Fiesta will NOT blend -- by Jeremy Korzeniewski from Autoblog
• Opinion: REPORT: Toyota Corolla passes Ford Focus as top C4C car; program extended thru September -- by Jonny Lieberman from Autoblog
• 2009 Ford Focus RS Top Gear review video -- from Ford News - ZerCustoms
• Hybrid Car Wars: Honda Insight Vs. Ford Fusion Hybrid [Jalopnik Reviews] -- by Wes Siler from Jalopnik
• Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.26.09 -- by Damon Lavrinc from Autoblog

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2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

23 Aug 2009 21:00:01 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
SVT engineers had a choice: make another Lightning or do something no manufacturer has ever done before — produce a high-speed off-road super truck. The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, the fastest off-road vehicle we've ever driven, is the result.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opinion: STUDY: Ford continues to find favor with consumers while GM, Chysler decline

30 Jul 2009 05:58:00 PDT

Written by Chris Shunk
Bankruptcy may have put General Motors and Chrysler in a better financial position, but a report from Rasmussen shows that public opinion may have taken a big hit in the process. The survey, which was completed by 1,000 Americans in late July, shows that only 38% of Americans now have a favo...

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2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty Cabela's Edition: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
People often complain about the numerous special edition trucks automakers roll out but trucks, more than cars, are a volume business with longer platform life spans. Being able to reach truck buyers on a special level gives Ford an advantage, which explains the addition of the Platinum...

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Review: 2010 Ford Fiesta Euro-Spec almost ready for U.S. arrival

26 Jun 2009 09:57:00 PDT

Written by Chris Shunk
For longer than we can remember, words like 'cheap', 'unattractive' and 'lousy' were used to describe America's domestic offerings in the compact car segment. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have never figured out how to make money with small cars, so the domestic trio seeming has rar...

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2010 Ford Taurus SHO: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

19 Jun 2009 11:30:00 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
Oh, and there's the 365 HP, 350 Lb-Ft twin-turbo, direct injection 3.5-Liter V6 Ecoboost engine. That max torque is available in a perfectly flat plateau all the way from 1,500 to 5,000 RPM, before tapering off as it nears the 6,250 RPM rev limiter. Ford likes to claim that the EcoBoost delive...

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Opinion: New Prius Vs. Fusion Hybrid Vs. Honda Insight: Which Hybrid Should You Buy?

26 Mar 2009 21:00:00 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
Fuel Economy: Adjusted for the new EPA standards, we're amazed that the 19-year old Geo Metro XFI turns in better highway fuel economy than any of the hybrids. Predictably, the Toyota Prius, with its stop/start engine and large battery pack manages to best it in the city cycle, but neither...

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Opinion: 2010 Ford Taurus revealed at the Detroit Auto Show 2009

13 Jan 2009 02:30:17 PST

Written by Trance4you
Ford officially reveals 2010 Taurus at the Detroit Auto Show 2009. The new Taurus has been completely redesigned, and Ford hopes all these changes to the outer, interior, platform and powertrain will add up to a sated-size car admirable of the Taurus name. Video review: 2010 Ford Taurus

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Opinion: 2010 Ford Taurus: More Hot, Less Bull [2010 Ford Taurus]

10 Jan 2009 21:00:15 PST

Written by Ben Wojdyla
The smooth and refined Duratec V-6 helps the front-wheel-drive Taurus deliver unsurpassed highway fuel economy. Taurus reflects Ford’s commitment to deliver the best, or be among the leaders, in fuel economy across the vehicle segments where it competes. Source: Ford]

Original story at Jalopnik . Related stories include: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO: The Sleeper Awakens! - Jalopnik , Fords 3.5L Production EcoBoost Debuts in Lincoln MKS; 1.6L EcoBoost Appears in Lincoln C Concept - Green Car Congress and ... autoshows.ford.com , DetNews.com

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2010 Ford Fusion: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

15 Dec 2008 13:00:00 PST

Written by Wes Siler
According to Congress, Detroit doesn’t know how to build cars that the majority of people want to drive. The 2010 Ford Fusion comprehensively proves that it can. Full Disclosure: Ford wanted me to drive the new Ford Fusion so badly they flew me out and put me up in a nice hotel to make sure I wrot...

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Opinion: 2010 Ford Fusion: First Drive

13 Dec 2008 06:04:10 PST

Written by Rex Roy
The Ford Fusion was introduced back in 2005 as a 2006 model. Its mission was modest … it was supposed to save the company. Given the situation of Ford and other Detroit automakers, the end of this story hasn’t played out. The IIHS gave the 2009 Fusion a “Top Safety Pick,” and according to Ford, th...

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Opinion: First Drive: 2010 Ford Mustang

13 Dec 2008 05:45:06 PST

Written by Rex Roy
After seeing the car at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, we already knew that the 2010 Ford Mustang looks even better in person than it does in pixels. We weren’t able to drive the new Mustang back in November, but have just done so … and our impressions keep getting better. —

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Opinion: Next-Gen Dashboards Teach Leadfoots How to Hypermile

12 Dec 2008 23:55:45 PST

Written by Chuck Squatriglia
Ford and Honda are leading the green gadget charge in America, and Nissan offers a similar system only in Japan. See Also: The Fusion Hybrid Is Ford's Escape Route A New Insight Brings Hybrids to the Masses Get More Than 40 MPG Without a Hybrid Hypermilers Push the Limits of Fuel Efficiency

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Opinion: Ford tops safe car list

25 Nov 2008 12:17:33 PST

The sheer number of this year's winners indicates that automakers have made huge strides to improve crash protection," said Institute president Adrian Lund. The selected vehicles are the best in protecting people in front, side and rear crash tests based on institute evaluations duri...

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Opinion: 2009 Ford F-150, First Drive

16 Oct 2008 21:01:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
The 2009 Ford F-150 comes from people who are intensely aware of what a pickup truck should do, how it should perform and what the customer is after. With the latest iteration of the F-150, Ford has a considerable reputation to live up to and in the face of dwindling pickup sales, needs to make...

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Opinion: 2009 Ford Flex, First Drive

11 Jun 2008 21:00:01 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
Random Auto Journalist: "Wow, can I quote you on that?" Press launches are interesting places. Well, if you find humanity in its most mundane and sycophantic form interesting that is. Full Disclosure: I didn't actually drive the 2009 Ford Flex, but I did sit in the passenger seat nursing my...

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Opinion: 2008 Ford F-350 SuperDuty FX4, Part One

24 Mar 2008 21:30:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
Whereas this large, bright monster of a vehicle would have stood out in my current residence of Chicago, there's not much novelty to the F-350 SuperDuty in Texas, where the back row at most restaurants and shopping centers is unofficially reserved for vehicles that are too long to fit int...

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Opinion: Ford Improves Design Process by Hiring Elves? [Industry News]

17 Dec 2007 11:30:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 11 - High-resolution animations, life-size presentation screens and virtual cars that come to life with a click of a mouse: No, this isn't Walt Disney or Pixar studios but rather is the state of the business inside Ford Design studios.

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2008 Ford Focus Coupe, Part 2 [Jalopnik Reviews]

17 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
The teeth-chattering of the previous model was significantly diminished. Still not as smooth a ride as you'd hope for given the price, but better. Maybe Ford could disregard any upgrades to the suspension in favor of just making those bucket leather seats standard. Rear seat passengers ho...

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Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Ford Edge, Special He Drove / He Drove Edition, Part 1

23 Oct 2006 10:00:00 PDT

Written by Mike Spinelli
Austin: It's true that the Edge is fashionably late to a party already crowded with Nissan Muranos and Toyota Highlanders, but it looks like Ford has shown up with the equivalent of six hot chicks (or six hot dudes, if that's how you roll) and a keg of beer. The Edge sports best-in-class power...

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