Ford Verve Concept Video
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The future look of Ford’s lineup was shown at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI with the Ford Verve Concept. The Verve is a concept vehicle that is designed to be the vision for the new small cars that Ford will soon introduce in North America, expected to debut around 2010.
Watch our video of the Ford Verve Concept debut:
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2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang Video
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Video of the 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang from the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.
Ford Explorer America Concept Video
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Watch the video of the Ford Explorer America Concept from the recent 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI. The Explorer America Concept delivers a 20-30% fuel-economy improvement, depending on engine selection while still providing room for six and their gear, along with moderate towing and off-road capabilities.
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The Ford Explorer America concept also features the Ford EcoBoost technology. EcoBoost provides customers with improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, and outstanding performance through the use of specially engineered fuel injectors designed to deliver highly pressurized gasoline directly into each engine cylinder.
2009 Ford F-150 Photos and Video
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Watch Toby Keith help Ford introduce their re-designed, 2009 F-150 at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.
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Ford Explorer America Concept At The Detroit Auto Show
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To help explain its vehicle sustainability strategy, Ford has created the Explorer America concept. This smarter utility concept delivers a 20-30% fuel-economy improvement, depending on engine selection while still providing room for six and their gear, along with moderate towing and off-road capabilities.
The unibody structure delivers weight savings as well as a smoother, more car-like ride compared with traditional SUV body-on-frame design. Future production vehicles will achieve further weight savings through the use of aluminum body panels and high-strength steels.
The Ford Explorer America concept also features the Ford EcoBoost technology. EcoBoost provides customers with improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, and outstanding performance through the use of specially engineered fuel injectors designed to deliver highly pressurized gasoline directly into each engine cylinder.
Ford Verve Concept Revealed At NAIAS
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The Ford Verve was revealed at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The Verve is a concept vehicle that is designed to be the vision for the new small cars that Ford will soon introduce in North America.
The Verve comes in four- and three- door body styles. While it is set to debut in Europe and Asia beginning later this year, the Verve is not expected to debut in North America until 2010. The four-door is the basis for the production vehicle that will be sold in North America whereas the European three-door model is being shown in Detroit to see how the market will react to the bodystyle; if the reaction is favorable, the three-door model may be added to the North American market. The Verve sedan will be powered by a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine.
The New Ford F-150 Debuts At NAIAS 2008
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The 2009 Ford F-150 opened the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The vision for Ford’s truck team was clear: Redesign America’s favorite truck, giving buyers unrivaled capability, unprecedented choice and a host of smart, game-changing features. You can choose from various F-150 models: the no-fuss XL workhorse, the sporty STX, off-road capable FX4, mid-range XLT, high-end Lariat, King Ranch, and the new Platinum series.
Improvements to the F-150 start with the fully boxed frame constructed with hydroformed and high-strength steel side rails. The lightweight frame delivers 10% more torsional rigidity, which delivers increased durability and safety. The new F-150 offers segment-first standard AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Trailer Sway Control, plus available Rearview Camera Assist as well as Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, a segment first on light-duty pickups.
While you will have to wait on diesel for the 2010 models, the Ford F-150 comes with three V8 engine options, mated to either a 4-speed or a new fuel-efficient 6-speed automatic transmission. The 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 has been optimized for better performance with improved horsepower and torque, and is capable of running on E85, regular unleaded, or a blend of both. The second engine option, the 4.6L 3-valve V8 utilizes the same open valve injection of the 5.4L engine for an increase in horsepower during towing and a reduction of emissions. The third engine option is the 4.6L 2-valve V8 that delivers more horsepower with the same fuel economy performance as the outgoing truck’s V6. The all-new V8 engine lineup delivers a fleet-average 1 mpg improvement in fuel economy versus the outgoing F-150.
The interior was also upgraded, offering more usable space for passengers and gear, thanks to a 6-inch stretch that improves rear legroom and cargo capacity. The flow-through console has been lengthened by almost 2-inches and is large enough to stow two or more laptops. More than 30 storage areas have also been built into the interior, ranging from a bin on the top of the instrument panel to a number of small spaces designed to accommodate tools like cell phones and MP3 players. Of course, the 2009 F-150 will have the industry-exclusive Ford Sync system in addition to Sirius Travel Link, voice-activated navigation, and a Sony audio system.
2008 Detroit International Auto Show Preview
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With the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) quickly approaching, we thought we would give you a quick preview of a few vehicles that will be making debuts.
Chrysler will have a trio of eco-friendly debuts: The Jeep Renegade which is a small two-seater that runs on electricity stored in a lithium-ion battery that is supplemented by a small diesel engine, the Dodge ZEO which is a two-plus-two wagon that runs solely on electricity from a lithium-ion battery, and the Chrysler ecoVoyager people mover that runs on electricity from batteries supplemented by a fuel cell.
Ford is set to unveil its next-generation F-150 pickup truck and the small crossover Verve concept.
Nissan will be introducing its Forum concept which is a next-generation family mover. Some of the innovations featured in the concept include trackless sliding doors and no pillars between the front and second row seats.
Mitsubishi will reveal a new sports-car concept derived from the infamous Evo X. The concept uses Mitsubishi’s S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system and the Twin Clutch SST automated manual tranny that is used in the Lancer Evolution X. The unnamed concept is built on an aluminum space frame structure and will be powered by a turbo-diesel engine.
Both Toyota and Kia plan to unveil all-new production models. While Toyota has stayed mum on their premiere, Kia has confirmed that theirs will be a new seven-passenger SUV called the Borrego.
BMW will be introducing several vehicles, including new diesel-powered models while Mercedes-Benz will be premiering a small luxury SUV concept.
