The system will make its production debut in January 2012 on the new Focus, and was designed by Ford engineers in Cologne, Germany. It comprises of a protective flap concealed in the door that moves into position in a fraction of a second as the door opens providing a buffer to prevent damage to paint and [...]
Consumer Reports has decided to drop its ‘recommended’ rating for both the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers, due to the Blue Oval’s new MyFord and MyLincoln Touch systems. Editors at the magazine said the system was difficult to use and required drivers to look away from the road for too long. Consumer Reports, it [...]
The Basics The 2011 Ford Edge doesn’t bring radical change to America—at least not from the outside—but it’s a beefier take on the five-seat crossover that gave Ford new life after the Explorer fell to earth. Ford’s calling this Edge a “refresh.” On the market five years already, the Edge has been pretty thoroughly refurbished [...]
What is it? The 2011 Edge is Ford’s substantially updated midsize crossover with a revamped engine lineup, suspension tuning and styling both inside and out. At launch, two new V6 engine options will be offered. For SE, SEL and Limited versions, a new 3.5-liter V6 with twin independent variable cam timing with 285 hp (up [...]
When we say that styling is as important to the Edge DNA as the wheels the crossover rolls on, we aren’t exaggerating. Ford’s researchers say the number one reason buyers choose the vehicle over its competitors is not because of its efficient V6 or the impressive onboard tech. Nope. The number one reason buyers take [...]
Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that the 2011 Edge crossover will start at $27,995 including shipping. That’s about $200 less than the 2010 model, although Ford added more power to the 2011 base engine. The new 3.5-liter V6 engine will achieve fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, on the front-wheel-drive version, [...]
Part 2 of 2. Watch in High Definition! Classic Game Room HD reviews MIRROR’S EDGE for the Playstation 3 PS3. This Mirror’s Edge features gameplay footage from Mirrors Edge during the video game. Watch Faith leap from building to pipe to fire escape like Spiderman cast in Run Lola Run. This first person shooter FPS [...]
Just the Facts: Ford will introduce a 2.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Mondeo in China before the end of 2010. EcoBoost bundles direct fuel injection and turbocharging for better fuel economy. Ford’s stand in Beijing is its largest ever in China. BEIJING — Ford is beefing up its offerings in the China market, saying on Thursday that it [...]
A look at BMW ORACLE Racings wind sensoring technology.
Message from : If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. At the Chicago Auto Show, we will all get to see Ford’s turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine making its debut in the re-engineered 2011 Ford Edge crossover. These are the first major revisions to the Edge since [...]
