Ford has recently launched the all new Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic in UK. Available in either five-door hatchback or estate model, the car is equipped with optional 16-inch Y-Spoke lightweight alloy wheels or 17-inch Y-Spoke alloys, an optimum gear change indicator, aerodynamically optimized sports suspensions, air deflectors and a rear spoiler. Meanwhile, power comes from a 2.0-liter TDCi diesel engine that generates 115 hp. Prices start at £23,295 (about $38,000) for the five-door and £24,545 (about $40,000) for the estate. [AutoCar]
Ford has recently unveiled its upcoming 2011 F-Series Super Duty pickup truck model during this year’s Texas State Fair. This new pickup truck is available in two different engine options either a 6.2-liter V8 flexfuel gasoline unit or a 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel unit. Both engines are coupled to a new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift manual capability. Ford says that the new pickup truck features “increased towing and payload capability as well as improved ride, handling and steering feel over the outgoing Super Duty model.” [CarScoop]
Here are the first images of the new Ford Grand C-Max that will make its debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. This seven-seater will be offered in either petrol or diesel units from Focus and Kuga, as well as Ford’s new 1.6-liter EcoBoost. The car will also feature an increase in length, a sliding rear door, a redesigned greenhouse, a new and innovative interior, a four-spoke steering wheel and folding seats. The Ford Grand C-Max will go on sale starting late next year for unannounced price yet. More»
Ford has introduced the next-generation C-Max, which is based on the Ford iosis MAX concept that first appeared at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The next-gen C-Max sports a range of diesel and gas engines, with the most intriguing being 1.6L EcoBoost engine. The new C-Max will also feature Ford’s semi-automatic parallel parking technology and blind-spot detection. [CarBuyer's Notebook]
Ford has just released the special edition Ford Transit SportVan for the British market. This special edition van is based on the 260 model with short wheelbase and a front wheel drive. Some of the new features you’ll find within this special edition van include a white paintwork, wide blue bonnet stripes, 18-inch alloy rims, twin exhaust pipes and new spoilers. Underneath, the van is equipped with a 2.2-liter TDCi diesel engine mated to a six-speed transmission that is capable of producing 140 PS. Limited to just 80 units, the Ford Transit SportVan will set you back 22,030 GBP. [Zercustoms]
Here is a road test video of the Ford Shelby GT500 and Hennessey Performance’s HPE550 Camaro. Both the GT500′s and HPE550 are powered with the same power plants. The GT500′s engine is essentially the same 5.4-liter DOHC, 32-valve iron-block beast used in the 2007 Shelby GT500. Watch the video after the jump. More»
