Category: Ford
The Best Diesel Engines Ever Made
A common must-have for many folks in a heavy duty (or now light duty) truck is a diesel engine. Diesel engines are best known for their ground-breaking torque, smooth delivery, and longevity. Diesel engines have been around for decades and now with modern technology, they leave the factory with impressive numbers and specs. All Class […]
GM, Ford to join Rivian, maybe Tesla, in electric pickups
Rivian was first company to show off an all-electric pickup truck; they have promised a great deal, shown a prototype, and are taking preorders. Their system uses four motors, one per wheel, and in top spec promises 0-60 in 3 seconds with a 5,000 kg towing capacity, 800 kg payload, and 400 mile range—not to mention […]
Teslas Cheaper, Still Above Promised Price
Teslas are cheaper now, with the base Model 3 dropping down to $38,990, or around $8,990 more than Elon Musk’s original promises for the car. When the Model 3 came out, newspapers compared it favorably to the Chevy Bolt; it was theoretically cheaper than the Bolt’s $37,495, faster, and such. Sure, it didn’t have a […]
What Does the 2020 GT500 Exactly Compete Against?
Power specs for the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 have recently been unveiled with a staggering 760 HP and 625 foot-pounds of torque. These power specs beg the question: What does the GT500 compete against? Let us take a look at high horsepower American cars. Dodge around this time last year unveiled the 797 HP […]
Market Share Analysis – Full Size Trucks First Half 2019
The full-size pickup truck market is 2 million plus sales per year market in the US. The market has been growing steadily after the economic shock a decade ago. It is possible the full-size truck market may continue to grow even if the overall new vehicle market contracts for 2019. There are three major players, […]
Lee Iacocca Dead at 94
Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca has died at the age of 94 from natural causes. He is survived by two daughters and eight grandchildren. He was born October 15, 1924 to parents who had immigrated from Italy. He rose to the position of #2 at Ford, before his infamous firing. He is credited with being the […]
European Ford Puma Revealed: Will it come to the US?
After releasing a few teasers, Ford has finally unveiled the European version of the all new Puma, the latest in a series of hatchbacks masquerading as tiny crossovers. The Puma places an emphasis on style and technology, with a more athletic stance than the EcoSport and a clear resemblance to the recently-revealed Ford Escape. Based […]
What will the next F-150 look like?
The best-selling line of pickups in America, the Ford F-Series is about to receive a major boost with the addition of an updated F-150. While there have been a few spy shots of the new model testing, none of those images have revealed much about the design of the new truck. Many people are expecting […]
2020 Ford Mustang GT500 Power Specs Revealed
Ford has finally unveiled power figures for its highly anticipated Mustang. The 2020 GT500 will pack 760 HP and 625 pound-feet of torque while producing 550 pounds of downforce at a governed speed of 180 MPH. We also know from the North American International Auto Show that the Shelby will feature the largest front brakes […]