Ford Mondeo (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Mondeo (2013) | Ford's new global design language informs the all-new Mondeo's refined, elegant, sporty and highly expressive exterior. The lean side-profile is sculpted to Convey "visual lightness", while the sophisticated and technical front end design features Ford's new, more prominent trapezoidal grille, a power-dome bonnet and segment-first adaptive, full LED headlamps.

Ford Mondeo is the first Ford to feature LED headlamps with high-beam, low-beam and signal lighting. Quicker to Illuminate, more durable and more energy-efficient than traditional filament bulb headlamps, the all-new Ford Mondeo's LED headlamps turn with the steering and adapt beam projection to vehicle speed - providing a greater depth of illumination at high speeds and a wider field of vision at slower speeds.

Soft-touch materials, premium finishes and equipment Contribute to the most premium Ford Mondeo experience ever. The all-new four-door Ford Mondeo HEV is Ford's first hybrid passenger car for Europe, and combines a specially-developed 2.0-liter petrol engine with a 35kW lithium-ion battery to provide high fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. For the first time on Ford Mondeo, a diesel all-wheel drive variants will be offered, delivering superior traction, performance and handling.

Ford Mondeo will also offer segment-first SYNC with MyFord Touch a voice-activated in-car connectivity system that delivers an eight-inch color touchscreen and the ability to act as a WiFi hotspot for up to five devices. All new Ford Mondeo also delivers the European debut of Ford's rear inflatable seatbelts.

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Land Rover Freelander 2 (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Land Rover Freelander 2 (2013) | The interior equipment levels soar to new heights in the Land Rover Freelander 2 with a host of fresh and exciting features Including three new color ways as part of a 'Dynamic' derivatives', brand new center console, 7-inch color touch-screen with enhanced audio systems from Meridian and optional satellite navigation. 'Say What You See' - a voice activation system with visual prompts, and rear view camera capability are also both new to the Land Rover Freelander 2.

 
System responds to changes in grip in 150 milliseconds to adjust the torque between front and rear axles. A structural undertray on the front subframe contributes to this, increasing steering precision, while the Freelander 2's four-point engine mounting aids engine stability and increases driving refinement. A full range of stability systems provide a further safety net for the occupants including, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Engine Drag Control. Naturally, the Land Rover Freelander 2 earns a 5 star Euro NCAP award for outstanding adult occupant protection, with seven airbags in total, Including two curtain, two front, two thorax and a driver's knee bag.

Freelander buyers can continue to choose from two outstanding and highly refined diesel engines, the 2.2-liter 150ps TD4 and SD4 190PS with four-wheel drive. At the same time NOx emissions were reduced by 28 percent and the response time of the Stop / Start system was improved by 22 percent. Other improvements aimed at improving efficiency included a revised shifting strategy on the Automatics, low drag engine oils and revised bearing designs whilst noise levels were reduced by 2dB.

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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra (2013) | Cobra has been the consistent performance label as Shelby worked with Ford for most of the last 60 years, and Shelby was instrumental in the creation of Ford performance vehicles Including Cobras, GT40 and the Mustangs since the mid-1960s. The unique tribute car was unveiled by Ford Motor Company board member Edsel Ford II, Ford's group vice president for sales and marketing Jim Farley, and Shelby American president John Luft at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion where Cobra is the marque of the show for 2012.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra. Using the 662-horsepower 2013 Shelby GT500 as a foundation, "Friends of Carroll" created the one-of-a-kind 2013 Shelby Cobra GT500 Mustang That wide-body generates more now than 850 horsepower with the help of a Ford Racing 4.0- liter Whipple supercharger.

Ford Motor Company teamed up with Shelby American for Several key components on the Carroll Shelby tribute car. Shelby American Provided a specially designed hood, new rear wide-body kit, Shelby Wildwood brakes and new rear 20x13-inch front and 20x10-inch wheels. Carroll Shelby performance changed the world forever, says Luft. You will find the spirit and influence of Carroll Shelby in every vehicle we build future just as you'll find it in the rear wide-body kit and hood integrated into the 2013 Shelby Cobra GT500.

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Ford Transit Custom (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Transit Custom (2013) | The all-new Ford Transit Custom will help 1-tonne van customers combat stress every-day motoring with a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance features, the which are shared with Ford's passenger cars. From the latest driver awareness technologies, Such as Lane Keeping Alert and Driver Alert, to practical features for city maneuvering, Including Cornering Lights and Rear View Camera, the Ford Transit Custom has the features to help drivers stay busy relaxed and secure behind the wheel. "Ford's latest passenger cars, like the new Focus, have an unprecedented number of advanced technology features," said Dr Torsten Wey, supervisor of driver assistance systems, Ford of Europe. "With the Custom Transit, we are offering many of the same Innovations, enabling commercial vehicle customers to benefit from Increased reassurance and comfort when They drive."

The Ford Transit has been custom engineered to minimise the costs required for both routine and non-routine servicing, through smart design and optimising the requirement for regular maintenance. With the longest service intervals in the class - two years / 50.000 km/30, 000 miles - the Ford Transit Custom is designed to spend as little time as possible off the road. The same attention to detail is employed on the brake system, brake pads with wear indicators to highlight when the pads need replacement.

The new model is engineered with a comprehensive range of features in the front end of the vehicle the which are carefully designed to Reduced the risk of injury to pedestrians, focusing on the design of the bumper and bonnet, the front structure, and the layout of the engine compartment. Like Ford's latest passenger cars Such as the Focus, the new vehicle adopts a new windscreen wiper motors dual system, the which allows the main elements of the motors and wiper mechanism to be moved away from the center of the vehicle.

The Ford Transit Custom features a new, more powerful braking system the which is designed to improv laden performance and feel, as well as Providing Increased durability. The front brake discs are Increased in diameter by 8mm to improv responsiveness. The rear brake discs are also Increased by 8mm in diameter, with larger brake pads.

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Ford F-150 (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford F-150 (2013) | For 2013, the Ford F-150 receives new front-end design and advanced technologies Such as MyFord Touch  with voice-activated controls and driver available high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. "Farm families have always represented an Important F-Series truck constituency," said Doug Scott, Ford Truck group marketing manager and FFA sponsor board member. "For these customers multitasking, a Ford pickup means family transportation, economic livelihood, rugged capability and reliability.

For 2013, the most fuel-efficient and capable light-duty pickup on the market Continues to push forward with updated design and advanced technologies. Outside, the Ford F-150 lineup gets bold grilles combining fresh new designs with instantly recognizable F-Series cues highlighted on the XLT Model Revealed today. New HID projector headlamps are available as a segment-first technology to deliver improved driver visibility and increase of confidence. Ford F-150 style also is enhanced with new 18 - and 20-inch wheels Offered in Various trim packages.

Ford F-150 pickups are available in three new hues Including Metallic Blue Jeans, Kodiak Brown and Ruby Red Metallic Metallic clearcoat. The 2013 Ford F-150 adds Ford's award-winning SYNC  voice-activated communications and entertainment system with 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report  as standard equipment in XLT series and above. This enables hands-free, voice-activated control of enabled mobile devices. Ford F-150 paired with SYNC also introduces a new 4.2-inch center-stack LCD screen displays of That provides enhanced audio and climate-control functions. Lariat, King Ranch, and Limited Platinum Series models are equipped with SYNC with MyFord Touch, adding voice control to more vehicle systems coupled with an all-new, large 8-inch color LCD touch screen mounted in the center stack.

Ford's unique interface allows truck drivers to tailor Their vehicle to Their specific needs, Such as wearing work gloves. Ford F-150 Continues to offer a wide array of models and packages, allowing buyers to tailor Their Ford pickup to Their needs and preferences of individual. From the powerful yet fuel-efficient EcoBoost  engine to the mighty 6.2-liter V8, the most powerful eight-cylinder engine in the segment, Ford F-150 offers an engine to meet the needs of every customer.

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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (2013) |  The 2013 Shelby GT500 offers two new sets of forged-aluminum wheels, Including a unique wheel for cars with the optional packages. The 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are coupled with Goodyear Eagle  F1 Supercar G: 2 tires on all configurations. The official launch of SVT came during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. The result is a car That tracks more securely and feels more Planted to the road at higher speeds.

A new front splitter and black-painted upper and lower grille inserts That expose the radiator drive the functional style changes to the Shelby GT500. The exposed radiator helps funnel the water and cools the internals of the vehicle systems. The larger the splitter helps create downforce when the car hits top speeds. Engineers faced competing goals of top speed, racetrack performance, cooling and fuel economy, and worked to find a balance That meets all needs. In the rear, a high Gurney flap helps Reduced lift. By reducing drag and creating downforce, the loads and moments on the front fascia Increased.

The inlet water volume has also been Increased 33 percent. Boost has been Increased from 9 to 14 psi. Other modifications for improved power include an upgraded camshaft profile, similar to the Ford GT. The cam lift for the intake and exhaust has been Increased for improved airflow. Once the engine was Able to Make the power and pressures were Increased, SVT made changes to Ensure the engine was durable under Those conditions. This improved design supports the load on the dome of the piston more efficiently. Cooling fan has been Increased capacity and a higher-efficiency intercooler added to keep the air entering the engine as cool as possible. An efficient, high-flow pump capacity has been added. These measures manage temperatures under extreme conditions.

To Ensure the coolant flow is well balanced cylinder to cylinder, the block and heads have been cross-drilled for water to flow through. A single-piece carbon fiber driveshaft has been upgraded from the current two-piece steel design, the which is lighter and stiffer and offers a higher torque capacity and improved NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) qualities. The clutch has Increased torque and rpm capacity and uses a dual-disc design.  The final drive ratio has been changed to 3.31:1 for overall vehicle gearing optimized to complement the high-powered torque produced. Every fourth gear has besides been optimized for competing performance metrics.

The engine also carries over the use of the state-of-the-art Plasma Transferred Wire Arc liner coating, a process APPLIES That a 150-micron composite coating contains nanoparticles That on the internal surfaces of engine cylinder Bores, Replacing cast-iron liners Typically used in aluminum engine blocks. The new engine also Continues to be exempt from the gas-guzzler tax, delivering aspects a projected 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.

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Ford Taurus SHO (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Taurus SHO (2013) | The new Ford Taurus SHO is the sportiest Taurus yet to wear the coveted performance badge. With its unique blend of the award-winning, fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine, enhanced driving dynamics and performance-inspired design, the new Taurus SHO shows it means business. "Listening to SHO buyers and enthusiasts encouraged us to Strengthen the design and the driving quality for the new 2013 model," said Platto.

For the new Ford Taurus SHO, subtle differentiation from the other members of the Taurus family starts up front, with a performance-inspired grille in black mesh - unique to the SHO - flanked by series-specific high-intensity discharge headlamps. Behind the front wheel openings, a fender-mounted scallop contains a subtle SHO badge. Buyers can choose 20-inch machined and painted wheels. the rear, Taurus SHO features a unique decklid-mounted spoiler.

Inside, the new Taurus SHO communicates its sporty characteristics with a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-trimmed sport seats with embroidered SHO graphics, unique woven aluminum trim and adjustable aluminum pedals with memory. Signature Ford technology is also a key attribute of the new Taurus SHO, with the Addition of standard MyFord Touch  powered by SYNCdriver connect technology and the replacement of traditional Several knobs and controls with clear, colorful LCD screens and five-way buttons.

Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters enable the Taurus SHO to match revs for smooth, quick, manually selected downshifts. In Addition to Helping Taurus SHO deliver up to 25 mpg highway, EPAS enables the car to park Itself with active park assist. Taurus SHO brake system upgrades include a larger master cylinder, revised booster tuning for improved pedal feel, larger front rotors with 19 percent more thermal mass and 67 percent more swept area to help brakes run cooler.

As with the previous edition, all Taurus SHO models come standard with an advanced torque-sensing all-wheel-drive system to help deliver optimum traction in all weather conditions and to enable the vehicle to efficiently deliver Ample torque through all four driven wheels when driving in a sporty, enthusiastic manner.

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Ford Mustang by Roush Performance (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Mustang by Roush Performance (2013) | With power numbers like these, the 2013 Roush Performance Stage 3 marks's highest horsepower street legal Mustang to date. Force feeding water to the 5.0L engine is Roush's R2300 supercharger's  featuring Eaton TVS (Twin vortices Series) Patented technology. The Stage 3 Mustang is the pinnacle of the Roush "Stage" Mustangs. It is the perfect infusion of styling, handling and power. Roush powertrain engineers calibrated the new Stage 3 to the perfect combination of power, drivability and durability.

The Stage 2 and Stage 3 packages Provide greatly improved handling over stock Mustangs, allowing our cars to pull over 1g of lateral acceleration on the skid pad. Part of this handling package is the 18-inch by 10-inch cast aluminum, five-spoke, chrome Roush wheels - wrapped in the Roush / Cooper (co-developed) RS3 ultra-high performance tire.

Dubbed the "R6", the new aero package-body incorporates a remodeled upper Roush grille, lower high-flow grille, aero-corner pockets fascia with driving lamps and front chin splitter. It also includes a new Roush hood scoop, rocker panels and rear fascia side splitters, a three-piece rear deck lid spoiler, new rear aero-Roush Valance featuring race-inspired diffusers, and is finished off with newly designed, integrated dual-chambered, chrome exhaust tips."The 2013 Roush Stage 3 Mustang is by far one of the best performing Mustangs to come out of our shop" states Gary Jurick, General Manager for Roush Performance.

Inside the Stage 3 you get a custom gauge cluster, Roush embroidered floor mats, center console a Roush Stage 3 buttons and a dash Medallion. All Stage Roush Mustangs receive badging throughout and a serialized engine bay plaque. To further customize your Mustang Roush Stage there are Several exterior, interior and chassis options available Including rear quarter window louvers and the all new Stage 3 Interior Package consisting of Stage 3 embroidered leather seating with suede inserts, suede door panels and a suede shift boot all with highlight stitching. Some chassis options include three 20-inch wheels choices, four different brake packages, laser cut Roush hood struts and Roush engine red or black coil covers.

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Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup (2013) | Featuring a completely redesigned sleek silhouette and fresh new face, the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car was designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing. The 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car, unveiled as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable with the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car. "We wanted Fusion to be the car That helped return 'stock car' to NASCAR." Stated Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing.

This marks the third time Ford launched production simultaneously and NASCAR versions of a new model. Ford Design Center staff, led by Garen Nicoghosian, and Ford aerodynamics Bernie Marcus, spent the past year doing the early design development, freeing up the Ford race teams to concentrate on weekly NASCAR competition. "This is a seminal moment in the sport where we had a chance to get it right once again and the make sure the race cars are race versions of street cars.

The 2013 Fusion is a stunning car and the 2013 NASCAR Fusion is even more stunning and I can not wait to see it perform on the track and connect with race fans." Ford designers, led by Nicoghosian, addressed three issues play to mirror the 2013 Sprint Cup Fusion Fusion to the 2013 production found on showroom floors.

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Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 (2012) | Carroll Shelby and his team created the Shelby 1000 by starting with a 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 and kicking its handling, horsepower and braking performance to the edge. The 1000 Shelby will be Offered in both a street and a 1000 Shelby S / C "off-road" track version. The street legal, gas pump version dyno's out at approximately 950 HP, while the track-oriented S / C edition is rated at over 1.100 HP.

"Carroll Shelby is a visionary who has pushed the boundaries of performance of his entire life," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. We will have that very car, Cobra # 1 (CSX2000) along with Shelby 1000 Shelby on display in our booth in New York American. "

To build the car That envisioned Carroll Shelby, Shelby American takes Ford's 5.4 liter V8 down to the block to add new rods, crank and pistons. A completed 1000 Shelby is expected to be approximately $ 200,000.

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Ford Mustang GT Convertible (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Ford Mustang GT Convertible (2013) | The new Mustang wheel offers a revamped lineup, ranging from the standard 17-inch wheels all the way up to 19-inch wheels optional on the Performance Package. With updated designs, the wheels also offer new finishes and touches for a more powerful appearance. We are delivering aspects a more emotional design and distinctive presence That Celebrates the total performance of the Mustang," said Darrell Behmer, Mustang chief designer. Also new for Mustang design are standard high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. Signature lighting plays into the technology upgrades for 2013 as well, with two individual light-emitting diode (LED) bars accentuating the front LED headlamps and three ropes forming the iconic three-bar rear lights.

The standard 18-inch painted aluminum wheels on both the GT and GT Premium is an evolution of the five-spoke design. The 2013 Mustang with 5.0-liter engine will now deliver 420 horsepower. The new Mustang can be specified with a six-speed Select Shift Automatic transmission. This advanced control strategy offers the driver a choice Between fully automatic operation and manual control. This capability makes the Mustang sporty yet smooth experience. With Select Shift, manual control is truly manually controlled.

A new option, the GT Track Package, debuts for 2013 for customers who want to push even further Their Mustang at the track. Available only on manual GT Mustangs with a 3.73 axle, the track enthusiasts Package Gives an engine cooler, upgraded radiator, performance friction brake pads and the same Torsen differential that's on Mustang Boss 302. The package includes everything in the current Brembo  Brake Package, with 14-inch vented front discs, unique 19-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires.

Other optional package offering updates for 2013 include the Brembo Brake Package on both manual and automatic transmissions on the Mustang GT. The Performance Package is now available on automatic Mustangs for the first time. Hill start assist makes its debut on manually equipped Mustangs. With the brake pedal pressed, if sensors detect the car is on a slope, the system is automatically activated. Brake pressure is held in the braking system and the car stationary on the slope Remains for up to two seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal. The 2013 Mustang also offers customers two new audio systems for even better sound quality for incredible clarity and crispness. The upgraded Shaker Pro offers nine speakers and delivers 550 watts of power.

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