Ford Comes Up With Fiesta S1600

Ford is out with Fiesta S1600, its limited edition but sure to provide high performance. In the past, we have seen fast fiestas like the XR2i and the RS, which were able to capture the hearts of the customers.

The S1600 is based on Zetec S and is equipped with full body kit and a new and flashy car bumper, thick side skirts along with large rear spoiler and rear diffuser. Though the inspiration to build it has been derived from Zetec S, but it differs greatly in the exterior.

The model will be fitted with 17-inch white alloys, which will differentiate it from the rest of the cars in the block. It is equipped with 1.6-litre, 118bhp Duratec petrol engine, or the 95bhp Duratorq TDCi diesel as an option. Mountune, the firm that transformed the Focus RS into a power crazed RS500 offers a 20bhp engine upgrade package.

Preview: 2011 Ford Fiesta

Finally, Ford can be a player in the B-segment market with the arrival of the 2011 Fiesta in June or July. The company hasn’t had a product in this small-car category since the forgettable Aspire, which faded from view in 1997. That’s a long time to be without a model in a segment that’s especially significant in Canada.


2011 Ford Fiesta
The Fiesta, which will be offered as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatch, comes with an impressive pedigree — it’s been the best-selling car in Europe for years and is now setting sales records in Asia as well. In fact, many have questioned why Ford has dragged its feet about bringing such a wonderful small car to North America.

No doubt the rising cost of gas has played a role in changing the company’s thinking, with consumers now looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. The trend to downsizing, too, is making such vehicles more appealing. Whatever the reasons, the small-car expertise Ford Europe has demonstrated over the years is now being shared with this global model. It should be a winner in Canada.

Ford Explorer to Get 4-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine

Ford Motor announced that it will expand its line of EcoBoost engines by launching three new power plants before the end of the year. EcoBoost is Ford’s brand name for an engine technology package that optimizes engine efficiency through turbocharging, direct fuel injection and variable camshaft timing.
Ford’s EcoBoost 4-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection engine will be used in the next-generation Explorer S.U.V. The EcoBoost 4-cylinder uses turbocharging and direct-injection to improve fuel efficiency.

Scheduled for production in the United States are a 2-liter 4-cylinder for the next-generation Explorer S.U.V. and the Edge, and a 3.5-liter V-6 for the F-150 pickup truck. The European market will get a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder. All three engines will replace larger engines and will reportedly provide similar or enhanced performance, while reducing emissions and improving fuel economy.

Ford Edge named Pet Safe Vehicle of the year

Bark Buckle UP, a pet travel safety organization gave its Top Dog awards away at the New York Auto Show this weekend with the Ford Edge trotting away with the Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice Top Dog award.

"The Ford Edge is perfect for those traveling with pets," says Ford Edge marketing manager

Bark Buckle Up cited vehicle's combination of cargo space, safety features, flexible seating, and rear ventilation for this year's win.

2011 Ford Focus RS500 sold out within 12 hours of its launch

2011 Ford Focus RS500
Before dealers even knew that the limited edition Ford Focus RS500 has already been unveiled, the model had sold out.
What makes this feat so astounding is that it sold out 12 hours after it was revealed and even before pricing was announced.