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New Ford Bronco Sport Gets Big Off-Road Boost, Sasquatch Capability, New Tech
#ford #bronco #fordbronco #broncosport #fordbroncosport #fordsuv #suv Bronco® Sport is upgraded for 2025 with increased capability, advanced new technologies and modular, accessory-ready functional updates inside and out. High-performance Sasquatch™ off-road package now available for Bronco Sport Badlands™ and Outer Banks models, built to meet the needs of small SUV shoppers that demand big performance to Go Over Any Type of Terrain All 2025 Bronco Sport models come standard with the largest center display in the class*, 13.2-inch touchscreen with the SYNC(R) 4 system, Bronco Raptor-inspired 12.3-inch digital instrument display and Co-Pilot 360 Assist+ Unmistakable Bronco style and capability with new modular, accessory-ready steel...
Ready to Ride: Ford and N+ Unleash Bronco and Mustang Inspired E-Bikes
#ford #mustang #mustangbike #ebike #fordebike #bronco #broncobike #fordbike #electric #bicycle #electricbicycle #ebicycle #fordbicycles The Ford Bronco and Ford Mustang are two of the most exciting vehicles available with four wheels. Now, Ford and N+ – a leader in cycling technology – bring the spirit and performance of Bronco and Mustang to two wheels through a lineup of new officially licensed eBike models. "We know the passion and thrill that gets unlocked when people get behind the wheel of a Bronco and Mustang,” said Tyler Hill, Ford global brand licensing manager. “These new eBikes will allow more people to experience the adventurous spirit of a Bronco and the exhilaration of a Mustang from the moment they grip the handlebars.”...
Ford Pro Launches 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Nationwide
#ford #fordpolice #policecar #interceptor #fordinterceptor #policeinterceptor #suv #utilitycar #hybrid #piu The upgraded 2025 Ford Police Interceptor® Utility – part of America's best-selling police vehicle lineup – is on patrol, shipping to law enforcement agencies now, including the standard hybrid powertrain which can potentially help save agencies on costs associated with fuel due to unnecessary idle times Technology updates like standard Vehicle Integration System 2.0 and Police Perimeter Alert help improve productivity and officer safety while upgraded center screens, streamlined upfitting, and Ford Pro Solutions integrate telematics and help simplify the job of fleet management Ford Pro Police Vehicles are America’s best-selling...
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Claims King of the Mountain at Pikes Peak
#ford #pikespeak #lightning #f150 #fordlightning #supertruck #fordperformance Ford Performance F-150 Lightning SuperTruck made the fastest pass of all 61 competitors at the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Romain Dumas piloted the electric vehicle demonstrator up America’s Mountain with in 8:53.553 This is the second straight year Ford Performance found success with an electric vehicle demonstrator at Pikes Peak, following SuperVan 4.2 in 2023 PIKES PEAK, Colo., June 23, 2024 – The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck electric vehicle demonstrator overcame a hurdle and found success at the 102nd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, notching a time of 8:53.553 – the fastest among 61 competitors. This result comes...
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Is Latest EV to Take on Pikes Peak
#ford #pikespeak #lightning #f150 #fordlightning #supertruck #fordperformance Ford Performance returns to America’s mountain once again in an all-new electric demonstrator vehicle – the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck. The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck is Ford Performance’s newest electric vehicle demonstrator SuperTruck will take on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb presented by Gran Turismo with Romain Dumas behind the wheel This is Ford’s second consecutive year competing at the Hill Climb with an EV demonstrator, following the record-breaking effort with SuperVan 4.2 in 2023 PIKES PEAK, Colo., June 17, 2024 – Ford Performance returns to America’s mountain once again in an all-new electric demonstrator vehicle – the F-150...
All-New Mustang GTD Debuts at Le Mans with Performance Pack, Driver-Focused Interior
#ford #mustang #fordmustang #themustanggtd #mustanggtd #lemans #fordmustanggtd #mustangperformance #2025fordmustang High performance, premium function and unmatched sophistication -- the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD Carbon Series debuting at this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans excels in every category, effortlessly elevating substance and style. New Performance pack will serve as a key to completing a lap of the Nürburgring in under 7 minutes*, adding magnesium wheels, active aerodynamics, and a new front fascia with dive planes Mustang GTD’s driver-focused interior revealed with large 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters, standard Recaro seats, and a thick-rimmed flat-bottom steering wheel with additional driver controls Mustang GTD delivers...
Bronco Raptor Black Appearance Package Debuts Under Total Solar Eclipse
#ford #bronco #fordbronco #broncoraptor #eclipse #germancarforum Bronco Raptor Black Appearance Package joins Code Orange package, giving customers yet another way to pair extreme desert capability with style that only comes with a Bronco badge The Bronco Raptor Black Appearance Package made its debut in front of 150 Bronco owners under an appropriately dark sky, during the April 8 total solar eclipse The Black Appearance Package’s new style details come with the same capability that’s made Bronco Raptor a Baja 1000 winner Under dramatically darkened skies, and in front of owners at the Bronco Off-Roadeo Texas, Ford introduced the 2024 Bronco Raptor Black Appearance Package. A mix of Shadow and Matte black exterior features, the...
2024 Ford Mustang Ups Personalization with Factory Matte Clear Film
#ford #mustang #fordmustang #germancarforum Mustang customers have an all-new way to personalize their ride with the car’s first-ever factory Matte Clear Film, giving Mustang a stylish satin-like finish while protecting its paint. Available to order starting Feb. 27, optional new Matte Clear Film can be applied to any currently available Mustang paint color to produce a smooth, satin-like finish Covered by Ford’s standard factory warranty, Matte Clear Film gives customers another way to personalize their Mustang and better paint protection than a vinyl wrap Deliveries of Matte Clear Film for Mustang coupe to start in June 2024, available on Mustang convertible by year-end Mustang Matte Clear Film joins other personalization options...
Lincoln Introduces Expanded Digital Scent Collection For All-New 2024 Nautilus
#lincoln #nautilus #lincolnnautilus #suv #germancarforum Lincoln expands its scent collection to seven digital in-cabin scents for a fresh and personalized interior experience, first introduced and available in the all-new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUV Fragrances were specially curated by perfumiers for the brand in collaboration with Lincoln designers Digital scents are available for purchase through Lincoln.com, Lincoln Access Rewards, or by accessing the QR code on the center stack touchscreen As the all-new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus goes on sale, Lincoln is introducing its full in-cabin Digital Scent collection, now offering a total of seven specially curated fragrances. For the all-new Nautilus vehicles equipped with Lincoln Digital...
Enhance Your Drive: Introducing the All-New Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience
With the all-new Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience, customers can access their digital lives, including their favorite apps and services from Google and Amazon, with their choice of using the new integrated native experience or one powered by their smartphone through Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Unifying Digital and Driving Experiences Our lives center around digital ecosystems and the proliferating number of devices we use to stay connected to the most important people, content and services. The average U.S. household now owns 16 connected devices, according to a 2022 study from Parks Associates. With home and work lives intertwined, consumers expect consistent access across their smartphones, watches, tablets and laptops. At...
All-New Ford Mustang GT3 and GT4 Race Cars to Compete at Daytona
Ford Mustang, the iconic sports car that created the pony car segment, is leading Ford’s return to global sports car racing at the Rolex 24 at Daytona as Ford Performance kicks off its sports car 2024 season. Ford returns to factory-backed GT3 racing at the legendary Rolex 24 at Daytona with two all-new Mustang GT3 IMSA race cars created by Ford Performance and Multimatic Motorsports in the GTD Pro class Proton Competition to also field a Mustang GT3 in the GTD class, giving Mustang three spots on the grid for the 62nd running of the iconic endurance race Mustang GT4 to run in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and the IMSA VP Racing Sports Car Challenge, making Daytona the first official running of the all-new Mustang GT3 and GT4 in...
Winter Is Here: Tips for EV Drivers in Extreme Weather
The year 2023 was another record one for electric vehicle sales in the U.S., and that means a lot of new owners heading into their first winter with an EV. With temperatures dropping, here are some tips for how you can best prepare your EV to maximize range in extreme conditions: 1. Park your EV in a garage: Garage storage helps to ensure that harsh weather conditions outside do not affect your vehicle, and maintaining a warmer storage temperature than outdoors will aid in vehicle and battery performance. 2. Plug in your EV when parked for extended periods of time: Keeping the vehicle plugged in works to maintain battery health and helps to prevent excessive discharge scenarios. 3. Precondition your vehicle before use to warm the...
Bold, Brilliant, and Bronze – Introducing the 2024 Electric Mustang Mach-E GT Bronze Appearance Package
The electric Mustang Mach-E model lineup continues to expand with a new Bronze Appearance Package available exclusively on the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT. This latest offering encourages personalization synonymous with the Mustang brand. The 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT Bronze Appearance Package features: Striking 20-inch Sinister Bronze painted aluminum wheels Eye-catching Mustang “Mach-E 4X” door badges and rear GT Badge outlined in Sinister Bronze Bold bronze mesh front grille that adds dynamic coloring and aggressive style to the vehicle's exterior Available on Shadow Black, Star White Metallic Tri-Coast and new Eruption Green body colors Opportunity for optional performance upgrade, delivering the quickest 0-60 time of any production...
Race to the Clouds: SuperVan vs. Pikes Peak
We’ve been racing our vehicles to the top of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, US, since the first organized event back in 1916 – but for the 101st running earlier this year, we decided to go in a completely new direction. Known to motorsport fans as “The Race to the Clouds,” the legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb sees competitors take on 12.5 miles of twisting mountain road with menacingly-named corners like Bottomless Pit, Ragged Edge and the Devil’s Playground. We entered a Transit van. The SuperVan 4.2 is a wild hillclimb monster that blends 1,400 horsepower of high-tech electric power1, born from three electric motors, with a body inspired by Ford Pro’s latest E-Transit Custom van. It’s an update of the...
Mustang GTD Has an Aerodynamic Advantage Most Race Cars Don’t to Go Faster on the Track
When the first-ever Mustang GTD takes on the 73 curves of the Nürburgring, it will be targeting a sub-7-minute time thanks to active aerodynamic tech never before used on a street legal Ford car and illegal in GT3-class race cars. From its active aerodynamic shape changing rear wing to special flaps that open and close under its body, Ford Mustang® GTD’s Drag Reduction System has the most advanced aerodynamic features of any Ford vehicle to hit the road or track Every inch of the height adjustable body of Mustang GTD, from the roof to floor, is designed to actively balance the tradeoffs between aerodynamics for speed and downforce for traction to take on the world’s best supercars Powerful computer simulations led to new ways to...
Take a look at Ford's futuristic vision for its luxury Lincoln brand L100 CONCEPT
Ford on Thursday unveiled the Model L100, a sleek, futuristic concept car to showcase the company's vision for its Lincoln luxury brand. Lincoln sets its sight on what’s ahead with the debut of the Lincoln Model L100, a concept with aero-influenced styling and advanced technology that creates the immersive interior sanctuary of tomorrow Paying homage to the 1922 Model L – Lincoln’s first luxury vehicle – the Model L100 Concept takes inspiration from the brand’s design heritage while advancing its vision for mobility in the future Celebrating 100 years of Lincoln, the Model L100 takes center stage this week at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® where the Lincoln is the featured marque PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 – With a...
F-150 Lightning Platinum Black Edition
New Limited-Edition F-150 Lightning Platinum Black Adds Commanding Look to the Ford Electric Truck Lineup DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2023 – “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it’s black.” -- Henry Ford The Ford F-150 Lightning team heard you, Henry. Ford today is introducing a new special edition vehicle – F-150® Lightning® Platinum Black – designed for customers who want a truck with distinctive looks, power and premium matte black features. The F-150 Lightning Platinum Black is a monochromatic electric truck, combining the tech and power capability of the high-end Platinum trim level wrapped in a unique matte black wrap – the company's first-ever matte-wrapped production truck. “Ford is no...
First-Ever Mustang GTD: World-Class Tech Powers New Ford Street-Legal Performance Car
The Ford Mustang® GTD is the most audacious and advanced Mustang ever, a limited-edition, street legal performance car designed in parallel with Mustang GT3 race car and ready to take on the world’s best performance cars. Engineered to go like hell: Extensive use of carbon fiber in the body; first-of-its-kind suspension that adjusts spring rate and ride height settings for track or street conditions; active aerodynamics; supercharged V8 with unique dry sump oil system; 8-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle and carbon fiber driveshaft for near ideal weight balance; magnesium wheels; available titanium exhaust; and carbon ceramic brakes combine to create an agile, ultra-high-performance Mustang   Targeting more than 800 horsepower* and...
Ford cuts prices on its electric F-150 Lightning pickups by as much as $10,000
Ford is taking advantage of increased plant capacity, continued work on scaling production and cost, and improving battery raw material costs to help lower the MSRP of F-150 Lightning® for all customers. The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan is temporarily closed to complete final plant upgrades to triple the plant’s annual run rate to a targeted 150,000 F-150 Lightning trucks beginning this fall. The upgrades at the plant, combined with improving battery raw material costs and continued work on scaling production and cost, help make it possible to lower pricing across the F-150 Lightning line. Customers will now have greater availability of their built-to-order truck as early as October at an MSRP closer to initial...
Rally-Inspired Electric Thrill: New Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
For the first time in its nearly six-decade history, Ford is taking Mustang where it never has gone before – where the tarmac ends and the dirt road begins – with the rally-inspired electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, enthusiasts and onlookers will get a look at the first rally-inspired electric SUV from Ford– available to order in the U.S. this fall – as it charges up the hill driven by Ott Tänak, current driver of the M-Sport Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 entry and former World Rally champion. “Mustang Mach-E took the freedom and fun of Mustang and made it free from emissions. Now with Mustang Mach-E Rally, we’re providing our customers the freedom to venture off the asphalt and beyond the beaten...
Arriving on 2024 Mustang: Ford Exit Warning for Road Users
Exit Warning is a new feature available on 2024 Mustang that aims to help safely share the road and protect vulnerable road users like cyclists, scooter riders and pedestrians. Ford is unveiling a new driver assistance feature called Exit Warning*, which will be available to customers this summer on all models of the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang to help safely share the road and protect vulnerable road users like cyclists, scooter riders and pedestrians. If a vulnerable road user is approaching the Mustang, it warns the driver before they open their door. Here is how it works: When the Mustang is in park, using radar on the vehicle’s rear, Exit Warning will identify vulnerable road users traveling at least 4 miles per hour - roughly...

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