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Nik finds the coolest stuff! The 1958 Ford family of cars

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

If you haven't been looking at Nik's blog, you have been missing a lot of cool stuff! http://carrosantigos.wordpress.com/ to see all the cool stuff Nik finds, like old dealerships, Brazil's auto history, and lots of shoebox Fords

New Ford Fiesta Car Show Picture 2010 Modification Concept

Saturday, August 21, 2010

The new breakthrough will be made Ford Motor Indonesia in the near future. American car manufacturers will be playing in the small car segment, compete with Honda Jazz. As long as Ford is known to market large-engined cars (above 2000 cc).

"Yesterday we had to introduce the Ford Verve in Indonesia International Motor Show. The car will be launched in Indonesia by the name New Ford Fiesta 2010, "said Davy Tuilan marketing director of FMI on the sidelines of breaking fast together at Club Golf Senayan Jakarta on Friday (09/05/2008).

Davy admitted his side had done a market survey some time ago. Based on the results of this survey, believes the Ford Fiesta small car will be taken into account in Indonesia. Fiesta will compete with Honda Jazz, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris.

Market mini-MPV or hatchback car, go Davy, is predicted to grow in the foreseeable future. In fact, he argues, this type of car will beat the dominance of the medium MPV which is currently controlled by the Toyota Kijang. The car in this segment much-loved because its price is relatively affordable. Besides saving fuel for small engine capacity.

Ford Fiesta will be sold at prices vulnerable Rp140 million to Rp180 million. Changes in specifications will also be made to adjust the conditions in Indonesia. "We will be marketed Fiesta four-and five-door variants," he explained. Unfortunately Davy refused to comment when this car will surely greet the Indonesian market. "What is clear in a very close," he said.

New Design Modification Concept Ford Fiesta 2010 PT Ford Cars

New Design Concept Picture Ford Fiesta 2010
Long enough to make the public curious, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) was finally officially introduced the new Ford Fiesta hatchback. Ford Fiesta comes in three types of 1.4 liters of Style (Manual) and Trend (Manual and Automatic), and 1.6-liter version of the Sport with a dual clutch transmission features six-speed PowerShift.

In this introduction, Ford gave an introductory price starting from Rp 167 million for the 1.4L Style (MT), USD 177 million for the 1.4L Trend (MT), USD 187 million for the 1.4L Trend (AT), and Rp 215 million for 1.6L Sport (AT PowerShift).

New Design Image Concept Ford Fiesta 2010
Introductory price? Yup, the price will go up later at the end of 2010. President Director of PT FMI - Will Angove told not know how much his ascension. "Currently we can not ensure. Have to see how the market, competition, as well as the exchange rate at the time, "he said.

Yet Ford Fiesta sure this will get enough positive response. Section, the Fiesta has the "Kinetic Design" a unique, luxurious interior with a view, as well as voice control system technology and bluetooth connection to mobile phone communication.

New Design Style Concept Ford Fiesta 2010
Ford Fiesta is also offered with colors that never exists in Indonesia such as chili orange, silver highlights, Black Mica, sparkling gold, phantom purple, true red.

"We successfully market the Ford Ranger and Ford Focus, so we're also very confident with the existing features in the Fiesta," explains Marketing Director of PT FMI - Davy Tuilan.

With luxurious features and cheaper price, the Fiesta can be a serious threat to the king of this class, namely the All New Honda Jazz. In other countries, this car allegedly nicknamed The Killer Jazz. Other brands such as Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20, or cousin Mazda2, the Fiesta should also be alert to the presence in Indonesia.

New Design Interior Concept Ford Fiesta 2010
In Indonesia, the market in this segment there are 600-700 thousand units of vehicle. FMI announced initial sales target of 10 percent or about 60 thousand per year or five thousand per month.

We are just waiting for this gait The Jazz Killer in the future if the nickname is valid here. Products of this country, Uncle Sam had to work extra hard to compete with Japanese products that control the Indonesian automotive market.

New Best Cars Models For 2011

Friday, April 30, 2010

Year 2010 approached. For many companies, automakers, this is a moment in determining the success of their latest products to sell to the public. Ten MSNBC version of the latest car models below include the various types of vehicles, ranging from mini cars to large family cars, each of which represents the uniqueness of its own.

1. Buick Regal
The new Regal has a more slender body and tight compared to its predecessor model that impressed soft. With four-cylinder engine equipped Turbocharge features, the car will compete with the Acura TSX car class. Power of 220 horsepower cars that have traveled 48 miles by one gallon of fuel will be present in the summer of 2010.

2. Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet trying to become a known brand car in a globalized world, such as Ford and Toyota. To achieve this goal, General Motors has developed several models and introduced it to the entire world. Chevrolet Cruze is expected to be the better car than its predecessor model Chevy.

3. Chevrolet Volt
The car that had been waiting for this moment to touch the market between Thanksgiving and Christmas day 2010. But unfortunately, this car is only sold exclusively for residents of California, the United States alone. Although to be released in other countries in 2011, only California community are able to fill the power of this new car at his house and drove as far as 64 miles without gasoline.
GM plans to build 3000 units in the first quarter 2011 Volts, 8000 up to 10 000 in the year, and 50 000 up to 6000 thereafter. GM's biggest concern is the public reaction to this price can not be determined.

4. Ford S-Max
S-Max is included in this type of multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) which is similar to a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the U.S.. S-Max 2010 European version is equipped with diesel engines, while the U.S. version will use a four-cylinder engine with berturbocharge EcoBosst. The car that looks similar to the Honda Stream will be present with the contemporary urban elements.

5. Ford Fiesta
Through the Ford Fiesta, Ford's president Allan Mullay Ford plans to make as a company that has a big name in the small car market. This car really has been developed during the Fiesta Mullaly decided to release to the foreign market. He plans to replace some parts like lights and bumpers for entry into the U.S. market. Earlier in 2009, the Fiesta model has sold half a million units in several countries. Cars with this captivating design able to climb 64 miles per gallon.

6. Honda CR-Z
Honda so far has a good reputation for its products. Honda's car production to produce such efficient cars Cars Civic CRX. Right now Honda to try their luck with the latest concept car models, namely the CR-Z, 2011. This latest concept car uses a 1.5 liter gas engine assisted by an electric motor and adapted to a six-speed manual transmission, so consumers feel enthusiastic while driving.

7. Hyundai Sonata
After years of popularity a V6 engine, Hyundai now testing a family sedan that offers four-cylinder engine. This four-cylinder engine gives greater satisfaction than the V6. Horsepower at the engine power is expected to generate an adjusted 35 mpg with six-speed automatic transmission while on the road. New Sonata will be launched in January next, with a turbocharged version of the hybrid.

8. Mazda 2011
Mazda Motor Company will soon launch its latest car models degan stylish, sleek, and slender. And make the United States consumers lust after cars is immediately circulated there. This car will be powered by a 1.5-liter engine when it arrives in dealerships in late summer 2010.

9. Nissan Leaf
Nissan will start launching its products, namely Nissan menawrkan Leaf with electric-powered cars. Initial inventory will be limited, but Nissan promises to boost production levels. This car will not fall much more expensive than other cars. Price for lithium ion battery packs, the Nissan was the pioneer of innovative financing schemes, which will reduce the cost of the car. Didalamnnya Computer Systems will assist the driver in the refueling track location within range of 100 miles.

10. Toyota Sienna
Americans tend to still like the production of big cars to transport their family, friends, and equipment. Toyota is preparing for its new product, namely Toyoyta Sienna, a minivan that offers luxury features and saving in the form of four-cylinder engine. The standard engine used is a V6. It gives good strength, but it gives fuel savings a bit better than some V8 model. Sienna with a capacity of 2.7 liters can not pull a trailer, but can provide an estimate of the EPA, 26 mpg on the highway when in action. February 2011, Sienna certainly arrive at dealerships. (Job)

Ford FPV Falcon

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Ford falcon is very nice car. Here is silver color. Also others color are available.

Ford FOCUS ST Review

Friday, October 23, 2009

Ford FOCUS ST

The Ford Focus ST is back, and the good news is that alongside new looks inside and out, the excellent dynamics remain unchanged. Ford has spent the mid-life nip/tuck money freshening up the visuals and left the chassis and engine alone.
That means the Focus ST still comes with a characterful turbocharged 2.5-litre five-pot producing 222bhp. Think of the Ford Focus ST as a hot hatch with a broader breadth of ability than our current champ, the all-or-nothing Honda Civic Type-R.
And if 222bhp isn't enough for you Ford will show a 90 percent production-ready prototype Focus RS on 22nd July 2008 at the London motor show.

Hang fire. The Ford Focus ST isn’t any different from before?

Dynamically no but that’s no reason to complain. We loved our old long-term ST for the simple fact it seemed perfectly suited to bumpy British B-roads. It was the consummate everyday hot hatch.
Start the Focus ST, via the new transmission tunnel-mounted ‘Ford Power’ button and you’re immediately met with a deep woofle. The downside of five turbocharged cylinders might be poor fuel consumption but as you burble along with a quiet whistle from under the bonnet when you put your foot, or an occasional pop from the exhaust when you lift, you just don’t care.

Ford FOCUS ST - Backside

Ford FOCUS ST - Inside

2009 Ford Focus RS Test Review

2009 Ford Focus RS

At last! After months of studio shoots and passenger ride teases, CAR has finally driven the all-new Focus RS Mk2 – Ford’s 301bhp, front-wheel drive mega hatch – on some of the best mountain roads southern France has to offer.

You’ll see how the new second-gen Focus RS stands up against the best hot hatches of all time (Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 306 GTi-6, original and current VW Golf GTi, Lancia Integrale and more) in the new April 2009 issue of CAR Magazine out 25 February, but let’s get down to business here: is the Ford Focus RS (2009) any good? It’s a corker, but the new RS does have its flaws...

Go on then, the Ford Focus RS's bad bits first…

Well, despite all the hype that surrounds RevoKnuckle – a system that allows MacPherson strut suspension to behave with the purity of a multi-link set-up – we can conclusively report that this car does torque steer. It’s not chaotic like the Mk1 Focus RS could be, but the steering wheel will firm up noticeably under hard acceleration and the wheels scrabble for grip in the lower gears – the ESP system allowing the driver to dictate when power should be cut in most situations, rather than cutting in early and spoiling the fun.

A disappointment, perhaps, but then what did we expect with 301bhp going through the front wheels? It also adds that boisterous edge that we’ve come to expect from RS products.

Whinge over, is it?

Not quite. I’d say the second-gen Focus RS bodywork is just a little too OTT, especially the proliferation of fake vents. The interior is also nearly identical to the lesser ST’s (racier Recaros notwithstanding), while the single-pot brakes are generally good but lack the ultimate stopping (and staying) power of the best multi-piston stoppers.

Okay, and the good bits…

Where do we start? The Focus RS is an absolute blast to drive – it's ludicrously quick point-to-point. Front-wheel drive was definitely the way to go; there’s so much front-end grip that you just don’t need driven rear wheels and we’ll gladly take the consequences of that lively front end for the extra agility that the lighter two-wheel drive set-up affords. And, to be honest, the RS is already a tad lardy at 1467kg – an all-paw drivetrain would take that kerb weight to around 1600kg.

The steering is absolutely great. At around 2.2 turns lock-to-lock, it’s noticeably quicker than the ST’s and, while every small input has an effect, it’s not nervous and there’s a beautiful, elastic resistance that builds in proportion to your efforts.

The suspension is a little rigid for the daily commute (the Focus ST will better serve 9-5ers with an occasional trackday itch to scratch), but it’s not crashy, and its composure over quick B-roads is impressive, offering enough compliance and suspension travel to soak up tricky roads at high speed where crashier set-ups would start to bounce.

2009 Ford Focus RS

Ford Fiesta 1.6 2008

Monday, October 19, 2009

Ford Fiesta 1.6 2008

Here’s the first drive verdict on Ford’s all-new Fiesta, the most important supermini to be launched in 2008. Not only is the Fiesta Britain’s best-selling small car and the sporting driver’s choice, it’s also the backbone of loss-making Ford’s turnaround plan.

By 2010, the Fiesta hatchback will be on sale in Asia and North America (as well as Europe), a global strategy that will be rolled out to the next-generation Focus and Mondeo, as Ford battles for profitability. But has the desire to please everyone led to a mixed-up mess that will satisfy nobody? Read our first drive of the 1.6-litre petrol Fiesta to find out.

CAR is in Tuscany, Italy, driving the European version of the new hatchback. The Fiesta goes on UK sale in October 2008, priced from £8695 for a three-door Studio model running the base 59bhp 1.25-litre petrol. We tested a plush 1.6-litre Titanium spec model, with five doors, a new four-cylinder Ti-VCT petrol kicking out 118bhp and a lofty £13,195 fee. The price may be indulgent but the equipment is too: cruise control, auto headlamps and wipers, leather seats, keyless entry, Bluetooth ‘phone connectivity and big alloys are all included, to catch affluent punters ready to downsize.