Have a look at what Ford Innovation is using to change the way they design vehicles. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/permalink.html?VideoId=5996370290001
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Auto Manufacturing in Canada
The size of auto manufacturing in Canada will shrink as the Oshawa, Ontario GM plant is slowly decommissioned. 250o workers will be jobless. But the auto industry in Canada is still healthy, “We’ve added in Ontario since just the year 2000 about 60,000 to 70,000 direct automotive jobs and we’re losing 2,500 (at GM), maybe […]
Ford 2019 Edge ST
Now that Ford is opting out of the car manufacturing business, they are upping the performance of their mid-size SUV line-up. Here is what the Ford is saying about the new 2019 Edge ST and Edge Titanium. The website auto123.com also has detailed info on the 2019 Edge from a recent test-drive. That article can […]
2019 F650 & F750 Trucks
Ford is the only medium duty truck manufacturer that offers both a diesel and gas motor option in this sized trucks. The gas engine— is a 6.8L Triton® V10 available in straight-frame truck models. The 6.8L offers 320 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. In addition the CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package is available for conversion to compressed […]
Amazing Ford Collection
A look at the incredible collection of passionate Ford enthusiast, the late, Piet den Hartogh, of the Netherlands
10 Million Mustangs
On Wednesday, August 8, Ford rolled its 10 millionth Mustang off its assembly line. Here is a link to an article by CNBC on the history of the iconic Ford Mustang. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/08/ford-has-made-10-million-mustangs-a-history-of-the-iconic-sports-car.html
Trump Tariff Follow-Up
This article on Car and Driver.com highlights the first vehicle casualty of the Trump tariffs on China. And although it’s not Canada yet, it does bring into question the potential for similar problems with vehicles manufactured in Canada like the Ford Flex trying to cross the border into the US market. We will be watching […]
Ford’s History In Law Enforcement
Ford has been building law enforcements vehicles since 1950 with a strong performance line-up. I recently found this video from Ford showing the transformation of their vehicle shapes from this time to the present. It’s a clever way to show the pivotal role Ford played in law enforcement in North America. Have a look:
“Going All In” On Electric
Ford announced at the beginning of 2018 that they are committed to electric cars and are investing $11 billion to bring 40 electrified vehicles to market by 2022. Jim Farley, president of Ford global markets, said this during a presentation at the Detroit auto show in January. That’s up from the $4.5 billion that Ford said […]
2018 Transit Connect
Ford’s Transit Connect is a versatile compact cargo or passenger van that features a rear 180 degree swinging door, a 2.5L Duratec ® I-4 gas engine and comes in either a long or short wheel base. This vehicle is a great delivery unit, business tool kit or seven passenger family van. Here is what Car and […]