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[CleanMPG.com - News Feed] EPA states Ford leads the industry in FE improvements over the ...: Ford recent gains in fuel economy are in part due to the introduction of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids plus numerous incremental aerodynamic, mechanical, energy management and weight-saving improvements across its entire vehicle lineup. The introduction of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, the upcoming Fiesta and next generation of vehicles including the 2012 Focus equipped with EcoBoost engines will further improve its fleet-wide fuel economy.

[AutoGuide.com News] Report: Ford's 'Green Plan' Includes Cutting at Least 250 Lbs ...: Ford says that its direct-injection EcoBoost technology allows for engine downsizing of roughly 40 percent, something that will aid in meeting the lofty 250 lb per vehicle weight reduction target. With a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 currently offered in vehicles like the Taurus SHO, Flex and several Lincolns, look for the introduction of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost model, which would be used in vehicles like the Fusion and Escape.

[Daily Automobile News] Toyota to Work on Large Fuel Efficient Cars: The Toyota Avalon, Toyota's entry .While Toyota recently release a hybrid version of the mid-size Camry sedan, Baxter did not divulge at the convention whether Toyota will be offering a hybrid version of the Avalon.

[The Truth About Cars] Review: 2010 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 2WD | The Truth About Cars: I’ve got a long bed standard cab F150 and I wish it got better fuel economy (which I think could likely be solved quicker by having the 5speed manual over the 4speed auto I have, or by pairing it with a more modern auto to start with.)  I feel like my 4.6 has decent punch and I’m saving up to add a trans-cooler to my truck and beef up the suspension so if I go crazy and buy a project car on eBay, I’ll have something to haul it home with.

[Straightline] It's Official: 2011 Ford Mustang GT has 5.0-liter V8: These new V8s from Ford have been in development for years because they knew they needed lighter, more efficient engines to meet ever more stringent fuel mileage standards. I think it's pretty darn impressive that Ford's puny little 5.0 develops nearly the same output as the GM and Chrysler V8s but with over a full liter less displacement and no forced induction.

[PickupTrucks: News] Update 1: 5.0-liter V-8 Confirmed for Mustang. What About Ford F ...: Revamping their powertrain offerings is a really smart move by Ford. The one area where they have trailed some of the other truck makers has been in engine performance.

[GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site] Report: GM Cancels Plan For 53 MPG Dedicated Chevy Hybrid: GM is already selling a Cruze with DI and turbo that gets 40mpg, and soon will have HCCI that should increase mpg another 30% and who knows what other fuel efficiency improvements they’re working on, but if they can sell a nice car like the Cruze for $5,000 less than the Prius and still gets 45mpg or so without all of the hybrid maintenance worries they really have no reason to invest all that time and energy when they’ve already been working on gen 3 Voltec for a year and are looking at the cost falling precipitously as the EV specific components fall in cost with so many auto makers soon ordering these parts) and batteries get lighter, cheaper, longer lasting (therefore not needing as much buffer) and more robust when they become solid state (therefore not needing as much temp regulating stuff) pretty soon people will be stupid not to buy one when they consider the fuel and maintenance cost saved.  

[Young man Blog] FORD LEADS THE INDUSTRY ON FUEL ECONOMY IMPROVEMENT, DRIVEN BY ...: Ford credits its recent gains in fuel economy in part to its introduction of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids and numerous incremental aerodynamic, mechanical, energy management and weight-saving improvements across its vehicle lineup. Going forward, it expects the 2009 introduction of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids and its fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines to further improve its fleet-wide fuel economy.

[Car and Driver Blog] Ford is Not the Only American Player, Despite the Hype - Car and ...: I don’t know what hole in the ground you have been in but last I knew the Focus is going to be a global car again, the Fiesta is going to be a global car, the Fusion and Mondeo are going to be on the same platform, the Kuga and Escape will be the same, powertrains are becoming more common throughout the globe, there is a C-Max coming stateside, we now have the Transit Connect and the fullsize Transit is coming too, etc. They also have a plug-in Transit Connect and Focus-based vehicle planned for the near future.

[Mustang Monthly Blog] Shelby Autos Becomes Shelby American | Ford news Blog & Discussion ...: “We’re still building genuine Shelby Cobras and have been involved in some of the most exciting Mustangs ever to wear a Shelby badge,” added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby American. “With the anniversary of Shelby American’s two most revered models, it’s the right time to return to our roots through a name change. 

[Hallmark Ford's Blog] Road Test: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Fuel Efficient and powerful ...: The battery technology has also been upgraded, with the nickel-metal hydride Fusion unit smaller and lighter yet 20% more powerful than the Escape version. Unlike the Escape, it has also been designed to run without an auxiliary cooling system, simply using the cabin’s climate-controlled air to maintain the proper operating temperature.

[Car Advice | News Blog] Ford Fiesta Econetic Review : Car Advice | News Blog: The new Ford Fiesta Econetic is similar in concept to the Mini Cooper D, which until the Fiesta's arrival was tied with the Toyota Prius as the most fuel efficient car in Australia. ...

[F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog] 14 reasons to love the F1 refuelling ban | F1 Fanatic - The ...: Given that the cars are going to have massive design changes for everything from the fuel cell size/positioning, weight distribution, suspension strength, change in wheel sizes, not to say aerodynamics etc, I would have thought for safety’s sake an early test couple of days well in advance of the season would have been implemented to allow teams to at least see if they are going in the right direction! This would prevent any fiasco for all the teams on an equal basis, give ample time for design changes and massively raise F1 interest in the off season.

[Hallmark Ford's Blog] Test Drive: 2011 Ford Fiesta « Hallmark Ford's Blog: These are people who are constantly connected through their cell phones, computers and other mobile devices and the Fiesta is designed to help them stay connected with available features such as Ford’s SYNC system that integrates a driver’s mobile phone with Fiesta’s onboard voice-activated communications and entertainment system.

[Auto Blog, Lease Reviews, Auto News, Vehicle Road Test, Personal Finance] Gas engines upstage electric cars at L.A. Auto Show: The minivan, updated for 2011 and on sale in the spring, will introduce a 2.7-liter four-cylinder, though it continues to offer the V-6 that's been the powertrain all along. The four is rated 187 horsepower and expected to be rated 19 mpg in town, 26 highway.

[Car Advice | News Blog] Nissan Patrol Review & Road Test : Car Advice | News Blog: Seven days and 1100 kilometres of gruelling off-road excursions, leisurely highway cruising, plus the mid-week urban assault course, have seen Patrol prove that, while it's tough enough for the rough stuff, its on-road manners are akin to that of a .... In my mind there is real risk in buying one of these and owning it outside warranty. Couple that with inadequate performance and ridiculous fuel consumption the question really begs to be asked. WHY? Reply. Ford KIng says: ...

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