The world is getting connected more and more with the web. So car manufacturers are now shifting their paradigm of making speedy cars to cars that can have a quick access to the web. People will no more judge a car just with its accelerating speed from 0-60mph but how fast they can tweet and search on Google.

“They demand to have access to the internet all the time. Even when they’re driving,”

said John Wolkonowicz, senior automotive analyst at IHS Global Insightdemand. The internet is taking a centre stage and the urge of getting connected is spreading like a wildfire. Fast cars will now get tagged to “connected cars”.
When things are changing, how can Ford remain behind in this marathon? Alan Mulally, the chief executive to Ford, shared his views about manufacturing cars that would give an ultimate web experience. People will have an access to the web with a beautiful touch screen. They can browse the net, make reservations and even check real-time traffic information for finding out the quickest route. If Ford is your choice, you can get twitter updates or tweet even while driving with a special voice activated computer that would read out messages to you. “A lot has happened in 2009. It’s been a historic year, and Ford is in a different place,” Mr. Mulally said.
Ford will soon be in sync with the web and will be launched in 2010 as told by Alan Mulally. Ford’s updated in-car Sync system will go a long way by linking to a 3G mobile for streaming music as well as podcasts from music players. Though there is no announcement as to when Ford’s Sync will arrive but it would surely be a revolution in the automobile industry. Everyone is waiting the unveiling of this breathtaking technology.  More new Ford Cars!

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Ford Focus is in the spotlight this year as the North American Auto Show commences (NAIAS) in Detroit. This time Ford Focus is launched with a much better driving experience for the customers. Focus is like an intelligent fusion of unmatchable craftsmanship, cost-effective fuel utility as well as a high standard driving quality.
Focus had a breathtaking preview in the show with its four-door saloon and a five-door hatchback gets up. It will soon be out in Europe and North America in late 2010 and will be in the market by 2011. Alan Mulally, Ford’s CEO said, “The efficiencies by our C-car platform will focus more customers with an affordable product offering quality.”

This new Ford Focus is a product that has been designed by a global team effort to meet the increasing demands of worldwide markets. The team kept in mind the programs that were used for designing the much acclaimed new Ford Fiesta along with the expertise of powertrain technology in Dearborn, Mich.
The Ford Focus would be a rage with its cockpit like interiors and a sophisticated console as well as outstanding control and display panels. One will also find attractive graphics, a soft-touch instrument panel and all those add on that would give one a blend of a luxurious premium class car ride.
“Global customers increasingly want smaller cars with outstanding fuel economy, but without sacrificing any of the style, technology, connectivity and driving quality they demand from larger vehicles,” explained Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development.
The new Ford Focus has been built keeping in mind the trends of what people want. No more are customers limited to a country. Today global manufacturers produce for global customers who wish outstanding features. It must be a small car that has a great fuel economy, great technology fused with connectivity and last but not the least a high driving quality. Ford Focus has it all that Ford users would want when they yield the roads.

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As the Brussels Motor Show is ready to raise the curtains on January 13, 2010, Ford of Europe will launch two of its most magnificent versions of top-selling S-Max as well as Galaxy. These two versions are getting unveiled with lush interiors, better powertarins, driver friendly technology and will offer more comfort. The Executive Vice President and Chairman & CEO of Ford, Europe, John Fleming exclaims, “We’ve given both models a fresh new look and more premium appeal, but it is beneath the skin that the major changes have been made”.

S-Max and Galaxy are first of its kind in European Ford models as Fleming says, “benefit from our global EcoBoost family of direct-injection, turbocharged, petrol engines delivering more power and performance from a lower displacement power plant, yet with impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions.” Both these cars are making their way with a special Blind Spot Information System.
Ford’s new S-Max and Galaxy has been designed carefully for enriching the user’s experience on road. More emphasis has been put on more safety and comfort along with distinctive outside features. Silver rails and LED lights adds a zing to the get up of these Ford cars. When it is about interiors, both S-max and Galaxy have a standard Ford FoldFlatSystem and comfortable third row of seats. The S-Max has a multifunctional overhead console for stowage, a great sunglass holder and a cute child-watch mirror along with a one-piece panorama roof with powerful sun blinds.
Both S-Max and Galaxy are the first vehicles to have 2.0 liter Ford EcoBoost SCTi engine and is a breakthrough in Ford’s development of petrol engine. Catering to the comfort zone, there is a special climate regulation system that comes with a customized ventilated temperature and humidity sensor placed on the steering column. So it is all a new enthralling ride if you take a drive with Ford’s S-Max and Galaxy that is yet to come. “S-MAX and Galaxy were the first Ford vehicles to include elements of our ‘kinetic design’ styling theme,” added John Fleming from Ford.

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Ford comes out with new surprises almost every time. Ford Fiesta Van ECOnetic makes a striking appearance with its stylish get up and a support to green cause. What could be a better option for green lovers. 

The Ford Fiesta Van ECOnetic gets green credentials. This has been passed on from Ford cars to vans.  So this ECOnetic van is promising when seen from the perspective of global warming. This Ford Van has special features such as lowered suspension, low rolling resistance tyres and a new calibrated Duratorq 1.6 litre TDC for controlling the emission of CO2 that is only 98g/km.

The director of commercial vehicles, Steve Kimber at Ford says, “The low running costs of the ECOnetic van will compel people to choose the ‘green’ car and will be a great package.” This new Ford van will be a mind turner as it will use 35 gallons less fuel for over 12,450 miles. This will be a great cost-effective approach that will induce savings. The van also comes with a beautiful gear shift-indicator light.

Aerodynamics has been implemented for better results and better mileage. The Duratorq engines are specially manufactured at the Ford’s Dagenham Diesel Centre that has two power turbines. Added to this Ford is also reducing the emission of CO2 by almost 19,000 tones per year. This is achieved by Ford’s initiative to utilize renewable electricity for its full electric power supply.

If you are thinking that it follows the age old look of those big vans, then Ford Fiesta would definitely seem something unconventional. It is just as good looking as the car and is user-friendly too. All this has been packaged for you for only for £11,635. For a bigger experience, the Ford ECOnetic league has Mondeo, Focus, Fiesta as well as Transit.

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The Ford Transit is capable of heavy duties and helps you to work harder. In Europe it is a compact delivery van that that is noted for its efficiency and offers a high level of safety and security. Ford Transit is a good deal for drivers and provides them a comfortable ride.

Ford’s Transit Connect has a better package with an attractive exterior get up and greater functionalities to meet everyday commercial purposes. The Transit Connect has some interesting fuel output that is 22 miles per gallon and 25 mpg if running on highways.  More than comfort accouterments, there will be a better facility for a bigger cargo room. 

The Ford Transit Connect has an attractive design that suits all types of cargo and offers maximum space advantages. Transit Connect glides smoothly on larger roads that are well supported by the width between the rear wheel arches. Transit allows easy loading and unloading facilitated by its wide rear doors.

Ford says, “Transit Connect has antilock brakes and a standard roll stability control. It is tall and is a great front-wheel drive.” The Ford Transit Connect is a rare piece that has been manufactured. There is a promising durability that comes along with Transit Connect. It’s rough and tough get up has carved a niche in the vehicle industry and is obviously a great approach to a cost-effective commercial vehicle. Keeping in mind security quotient, Ford’s Transit Connect gives you special passive anti-theft system, key-locking bonnet, lock-in-hatch system as well as a great remote central locking. With Transit, you can be rest assures that your goods are well protected.

The Transit Connect comes with van like doors on its side and a sliding second row of seats. The Transit Connect echoes the platform of Ford Fiesta in Europe. Transit can serve business needs such as overseas carriage and also a great performer as a delivery van and an ambulance.  The usage of Transit can extend from reducing gasoline use, camping fans or for carrying wheelchairs and medical equipments. There is nothing that is attractive as far as the look of Transit is concerned. All that Transit ensures is hardworking engine and its ability to combat the daily business odds.

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It was last year when the reviewers gave amazing report on Ford Taurus. What could be more exciting but the all new 2010 Ford Taurus, which is totally remodeled with a sharp athletic look!

The most visible change of the car is in its raised belt-line with a lower and flatter roof which looks like a little chopped on the top. The whole car now got a wider look with two inches expansion and the new nose is tidy. The wears has an aggressive face now. Finally, with the expansion of the wheel to seventeen, eighteen and nineteen inches the look of the car is radical and stylish altogether.
As a large vehicle 2010 Ford Taurus has a sitting arrangement of 60.7 inches high sits. The width of the car is 76.2 inches which is 3.5 inches wider than a BMW 5 series and 2 inches wider than a Chrysler 300C. The statistics show that it is a very big car indeed!
The car has a wide look inside. Though standard Taurus is made by traditional things like faux-wood or plastic rim, 2010 Ford Taurus has a glossy black dash trim in it. In addition, it has more metallic highlights inside and out with a trunk lid spoiler. The snazzier grille obviously gives it a different look and it has twin chrome exhaust tips too.
The car has a 3.5 liter V6 engine which is capable of 263 hp at 6,250 rmp. Also, it is capable of 249 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rmp. It is known that 3.5 liter V6 is mated as it is. 2010 Ford Taurus has a SE and SEL trim that enables a six-speed transmission boasting which is altogether a hill-holding feature of the car. In addition to that, the Taurus limited trims provide you with a six-speed Selectshift auto-manual transmission with a provision of steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The car has a package of a twin-turbocharged 3.5 liter, direct injected V6 engine, which has an Ecoboost feature in it which has direct injection system. Obviously that is expected to provide the car with a significantly organized fuel economy number. The engine has a provision to pound out 365 hp at 5,500 rmp and it is applied 350 lb-ft torque at 3,500 rmp.
There is nothing much to say about the cabin ambiance of the car. The cabin is enhanced with a center stack and a free flowing dashboard. Yet it is reckonable to the other models of Ford, a bit clustered with various gadgets, it looks like vary much of Ford indeed! However, to compare with the old models it seems to have more inviting and stylish interior.
Other than the above, 2010 Ford Taurus has identical features that is considered to be the ’standard comfort’. The car includes seventeen inches alloy wheels that is, of-course painted and also other features like power windows and locks, mirrors and cruise control. The car has a comfortable air-conditioning system. For the entertainment part, it has a single CD/MP3 player with six speakers in it and Sirius/XM satellite radio.

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It was not unexpected that Mazda 3 won the first position of Edmunds.com’s Most Wanted Sedan or Wagon. It is quite normal that the position was secured for the car and not for any other model since nobody can get much from any other contemporary. The car has awesome performance and driving fun in its inbuilt feature. Mazda 3 comes with a hard stout engine and that should not surprise anybody though the interior and the suspension is surprisingly amazing. Even the entry level cars too have a good performance altogether.

It is well known for the company that Mazda always produces cars that have a zippy look and a fun compact nature. You would find the same in some entry-level models by Mazda, for an example, the Protege which has a superb handling style as well as exceptional chassis. It was a 2004 model that has been remodeled or redesigned as Mazda 3 with all new technology as well as with a fresh looking stylish body from both outside and inside. No doubt, Mazda has struggled a lot to set an excellent performance to Mazda 3. It is another advantage of Mazda 3, it offers a considerable price and you can go for it if you love to drive and not interested to spend unnecessary.
There are two body styles that are available in the market from 2010 Mazda 3 – a Sedan and a four-door hatchback. You would get the Sedan in five trim levels. Among that three Sedans are in “i” trims: i SV, i Sport and i Touring. Two Sedans are in “s” levels i.e. s sports and s Grand Touring. It does not matter which one you want to buy though an impressive level always talks for safety-related equipments and a bit more money. If you want a suggestion you may go for a Mazda 3 s Grand Touring which has vibe of luxury sport sedan.
The car provides you with a 2.0 liter and a four-cylinder engine that generates 148 horsepower and a torque of 135 pound-feet. Though a five-speed manual is standard for the car you may get a five-speed automatic as an option in 3i SV but not all. Mazda 3s is made to use the power by a 2.5 liter inline-4 which is good for 167 hp as well as 168 lb-ft of torque. You would find a six-speed manual with a five-speed automatic as an option for the car.
The model has an interior that has been arranged wisely and also passionately. The setting has been made quite wisely and you would find no regret to compare it with other famous models. It looks gaudy and never says the real cost behind it. The driver’s sit is well designed for ultimate comfort while driving as well as the hatchback provides a vivid cargo area back in the trunk.

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2010 Ford Mustang – Redesigned from top to toe

Let’s start a new story with the brand new 2010 Ford Mustang – the evergreen car with some more attractions attached. 45 years after the hot debut in 1964, Mustang now has been improved to take on a new challenge with Dodge challenger and Chevrolet Camaro. The model has been redesigned a lot, just to fulfill the needs that even a Mustang rider ever has dreamt about. The car has now a rear-wheel style in it. The company offers two body styles for the car with a unique all-glass roof. You now get a 2+2 soft-top convertible and a 2+2 fastback coupe for 2010 Ford Mustang.

The car is redesigned from top to toe from the outside and the interior. The 2010 Ford Mustang has now gorgeous tail lamps on its chamfered surface at the back. It is the new shape of the car that is great for fuel economy as well as aerodynamic stability. No doubt that change has a significant value to add with the stylish existence of the sedan. It is actually a theatrical exposure from the remodeled tail and also the rear fender features that brings a hike which is much stronger and more charming than the model that is outgoing at the time. The LED tail lamp has been created to blink sequentially when you make a turn. The powerdome hood and the sweeping fenders are artistic enough to sign the evolution of the 2010 Ford Mustang.
The standard engine for all V-6 and as well as for the Mustang was a 210 horsepower, 4.0 liter. However a V-8 making 315 horsepower has been introduced to get a higher output as it was in the ‘08 Bullitt edition. It has come from the previous experience that a V-6 provides the car sufficient performance though unremarkable, whereas the acceleration of V-8 gets an immediate response that is undoubtedly satisfying. V-6 and V-8, both has a power to run with five-speed manual as well as automatic transmission.
The car has a new GT outfit with manual gearbox and also a 19 inch aluminum rim. The whole management altogether gives ample and immediate acceleration. The linkage of five-speed engine is also very smooth. Accordingly, each gear change brings a satisfying mechanical click. Experience says you cannot have a very smooth ride in a Mustang, however, new 2010 Mustang has got altogether a new ordnance invigorating as well as a recalibrated suspension that produces a more attractive and refined ride and delivers the car with more sticks in corners.
The sitting arrangement of 2010 Ford Mustang is a bit tighter as it was before with other Mustang. You may find this difference if you compare it with other sporty coupes. The 2+2 arrangement of the car has made the rear seats really snug and almost to not fit two adults comfortably. Other than this, the car has all the standard complement of gadgets including ABS, traction control, tire-pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, key-less entry with remote and four airbags for safety.

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Are you looking for a stylish but economical car? Try the brand new 2009 Ford Edge. Though there was a debut on the five sitter car last year you may check the 3.5 liter and 265 horsepower engine with a six-speed automatic transmission that has a facility to move on by the front-wheel drive. Nonetheless, if you want it would run by the all-wheel-drive system to adjust in the winter-weather localities.

The car has a prominent design feature of large, bright grille from the outside. 2009 Ford Edge is not designed for those who just want a car that looks like a car; for those it may appear as a little bit gaudy or too garish! But other than this it has a quite attractive look with the smooth and arched roofline. The most attractive among the other best points in its profile may be the kind of look, even for the really practical one who just looks for a crossover vehicle.
2009 Ford Edge does not have any kind of rebel in its inside build. It has an upright and sporty room for the instrument panel and controls with a traditional and low-key design. The whole thing altogether has a simple style yet attractive and the materials and surfaces have the power to make feel behind the best rivals, indeed. The front seats have ample and supportive arrangement with the facility of reclining the second raw seats to different degrees and that can be split 60/40 for a flexible combinations of both cargo and passengers. Along with that, the design of the front passenger seat is made in a way that if it is folded down the car has eight feet of length within the edge. However, the cargo area has been made a bit restricted with the slopped read window at the back. Each of the rear seats has the provision to be folded manually by using a single hand release and also by using an EasyFold electro-mechanical remote release that is accessible from even the rear cargo area automatically.
2009 Ford Edge has an awesome suspension system that obviously pleases most people because of its right balance that allows a ride with a soft smooth feeling inside by soaking up all the jarring bumps along with the splendid body control for the sharp changes of direction. The car can be driven up mountains with full loads without any manual control over gears that can make your driving more enjoyable.
With the all general facilities, 2009 Ford Edge includes a SYNC system which is to control the entertainment and communication system. It holds a voice activated navigation system within. Now with all the amenities you get a new, large panorama-style vista roof that may add an awesome comfort of communication. Nevertheless, it includes the gadgets like Sirius Travel link which would update you on real-time traffic as well as about the weather details and also on the gas prices at nearby gas stations. 2009 Ford Edge now is in the top rating on more or less of every federal-government and also top scorer of IIHS top safety test of the insurance-industry which marks it as pick of 2009.

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