2012 Ford Taurus

The Taurus is Ford's flagship that offers full-size car interior dimensions, luxury car interior quietness, a top safety rating as well as advanced technology, to give it's owners confidence on the road.

The Ford Taurus is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. Originally introduced in the 1986 model year, it has remained in near-continuous production for more than two decades, making it the fourth oldest nameplate that is currently sold in the North American Ford lineup. It has had a more upscale Mercury branded version entitled the Sable (1986–2005; 2008–2009), as well as a performance variant, the Ford Taurus SHO (1989–1999 and 2010–); in addition, it served as the basis for the first-ever front-wheel drive Lincoln Continental (1988–1994). It was a front-wheel drive mid-size car during its first production run, and it is now a full-size car available in front- or all-wheel drive. It is built on the D3 platform since 2006.

The original Taurus was a milestone design for Ford and the entire American automotive industry, as well as a very influential vehicle that brought many new features and innovations to the marketplace. Since its launch in 1986, Ford had built 7,519,919 Tauruses through the 2007 model year, making it the fifth best selling North American nameplate in Ford's history; only the F-150, Escort, Model T, and Mustang have sold more units. Between 1992 and 1996, the Taurus was the best-selling car in the United States, eventually losing the title to the Toyota Camry in 1997. The 1986–1995 Taurus was built on the DN-5 platform, 1996-1999 Taurus was built on the DN101 platform. The 2000-2007 Tauruses were built on the D186 which was a modified DN 101 platform.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, sales of the Taurus declined as it lost market share to Japanese midsize sedans and as Ford shifted resources towards developing SUVs. It was discontinued in 2006, with production initially ending on October 27, 2006, and 2007 being the last model year. Ford had decided to replace the Taurus with the fullsize Five Hundred and midsize Fusion sedans, as well as replacing the Taurus wagon with the Freestyle crossover SUV. However, Ford revived the Taurus name during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show a few months later by renaming two new models that had been intended to be updated versions of the Five Hundred and the Freestyle, the "2008 Taurus" and "2008 Taurus X", respectively. A new model of Taurus was then released for the 2010 model year.

The Third-generation Taurus had a presence in NASCAR, replacing the Thunderbird after the 1997 season. The Taurus became the first sedan to be approved for competition. The first Taurus driver to win the Winston Cup (now Sprint Cup) championship was Dale Jarrett, who drove #88 Ford Quality Care/Ford Credit-sponsored cars owned by Robert Yates. The first Taurus driver to win the Busch Series (now Nationwide Series) championship was Greg Biffle, who drove #60 Grainger Industrial Supply-sponsored cars owned by Jack Roush. In total, Tauruses have won three Winston Cup championships and two Busch Series championships.

First revealed at the 2011 New York Auto Show, the Taurus will receive a refresh for the 2013 model year. The body sports a new front fascia and slightly updated rear fascia as well as all-new wheel options. The SHO model will look different from its stablemates, but power is unchanged from its EcoBoost V6. Power in the 3.5L V6, standard in non-SHO models, is up to 290 hp and is expected to get increased MPG. There will be a new engine option for non-SHO models, a 2.0L EcoBoost Inline 4 developing 237 hp and delivering an expected best-in-class 31 miles per gallon highway. All models receive upgrades to the steering and braking systems to improve driveability. My Ford Touch will also be part of Taurus's Sync system.

The Ford Taurus SHO, released in August, 2009, is the high-performance version of the Ford Taurus. The SHO is powered by Ford's new EcoBoost 3.5L V6 engine. The twin-turbocharged, gasoline direct injection power plant has 365 horsepower (272 kW) and 350 lb·ft (470 N·m) of torque. The EcoBoost V6 achieves the same fuel economy as the base 3.5L V6. The Taurus SHO base price is $37,995 which includes the EcoBoost V6, all wheel drive, upgraded 6-speed automatic transmission and numerous exterior and interior trim upgrades. A fully loaded SHO will be $45,000. There is also an optional performance package on the new SHO, which includes upgraded brake pads, a 3.16:1 final drive ratio (compared to the standard 2.77:1), recalibrated electronic power steering, further suspension tuning, a recalibrated ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with sport mode and summer compound Goodyear Eagle F1 245/45ZR20 tires, albeit to the exclusion of many feature options like Power Sunroof, Heated/Cooled Seats, Multi-Contour Seats, Auto-Sensing Lights and Wipers, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adjustable Pedals, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), and Satellite Navigation.

Ford E-150

The Ford E-Series, formerly known as the Econoline or Club Wagon, is a line of full-size vans (both cargo and passenger) and truck chassis from the Ford Motor Company. The E-Series is related to the Ford F-Series line of pickup trucks. The line was introduced in 1961 as a compact van and its descendants are still produced today. The Econoline is manufactured solely at Ford's Ohio Assembly plant in Avon Lake, Ohio—after the closure of the Lorain, Ohio plant in December 2005 and the consolidation of all production at Avon Lake.

As of 2009, the E-Series and the 2010 model year Ford Transit Connect compact MPV, which had its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show on February 11, 2009 are the only vans in the Ford lineup in North America.

The Ford E-Series currently holds 79.6% of the full-size van market in the United States with 168,722 sales in the United States in 2007. It has been the best selling American full-sized van for 30 years (since 1980).

With this body style, Ford dominated the market for 15 passenger vans once created by Dodge. It was favored by churches, but the high heavy-duty body became notorious for rollover incidents due to the high center of gravity and the weight of 15 adults. For this reason it is recommended that only trained drivers drive these vehicles and that nothing be carried on the roof of such vehicles. In recent years, some insurance carriers have required that the four-passenger seat in the last row be removed, reducing passenger capacity to 11. (For further information on this topic, see Rollover Safety.)

The only visible exterior change for 1995 was the deletion of the amber turn signals in the tail lights, used from 1992–1994. Models from Canada are ultimately renamed as E-Series, however the Econoline name continued until 2000 for the United States.

For 2001, Ford again refreshed the Econoline, with a new E-150 Traveler model targeted at families.

The Traveler would be a short-lived model, however, as minivans and SUVs were by this point far more popular for passenger use. But, as full-size vans have the towing and payload and optional diesel power of full-sized pickups and room for 8 to 15 passengers plus their baggage, a certain segment of customers continued to buy the E-Series (and, to a lesser extent, its competitors from GM and Chrysler).

For the first time on all models, the "E-Series" name replaced Econoline, and was sold as such in the literature on commercial vans and ambulance packages, another category dominated by Ford. Heavy-duty cutaway van models, most often used in large box vans and Class C recreational vehicles, also featured "E-350" or "E-450" badging on the front fenders.

In 2009 the E-Series received a new dashboard, complete with an available in-dash navigation system and upfitter switches as used in the F-Series Super Duty trucks. Also included is a passenger-side glove compartment, a first for the E-Series. Previously, the glove compartment was integrated in the engine cover.

Another new 2009 option was the rear-view backup camera, which is becoming widely available throughout the industry on smaller vehicles; it is another first for Ford in the full-size van field.

And finally, Ford is the first automotive manufacturer to offer a full-size van that is capable of using E-85; this option is most commonly available on Ford's F-150 with the 5.4 L engine. It was available on the 2009 4.6 L and 5.4 L engines.

The Ford E-150 comes with a standard 225-hp 4.6-liter Triton V8 with an optional 255-hp 5.4-liter Triton V8. Both engines are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, underbody full-size spare, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel and variable intermittent wipers. The cargo van is available in regular or extended length version. The regular length van offers both a commercial and a recreational trim while the extended version offers the commercial trim only. The recreational trim is nicely primed for modifications to suit the buyer's needs. The E-150 passenger wagon comes in the rugged XL trim or the well equipped XLT trim which can carry up to eight passengers. Available equipment on the E-150 includes satellite radio, SYNC, a heavy-duty trailer towing package, an integrated trailer brake controller, navigation system and a selection of Ford Work Solution options.

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2011 Ford Focus RS by Kahn Design

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Focus RS, may be one of the few models of Ford, which is just perfect from the factory, but since there is always room for improvement, Kahn Design offers an aerodynamic package that will make RS look even more impressive.

The package includes a reduction module Kahn, red calipers, Kahn privacy glass, and Kahn exhaust, along with new rear spoiler, side vents, rear and front diffuser, hood and air vents, all in matte black for a more sporty driving and intense experience.

2011 Ford Focus RS Wheels

The final touch to the exterior of Focus RS was given a new set of wheels bearing the legendary brand Cosworth. They are available in 17, 18 and 19 inches, depending on the customer's request.

Interior Focus RS to be along with the usual trend set by Kahn, customers can choose from a wide range of accessory settings to illustrate the identity of customers. The tuner has promised to go so far as to paint color exterior and interior shirts client the same shade of your living room.

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Teewave AR.1

Las firmas Toray y Gordon Murray Design unieron esfuerzos e ideas para desarrollar el vehículo Teewave AR.1, un eléctrico biplaza que destaca por su estética deportiva y por su estructura hecha completamente de fibra de carbón añadiendo así una considerable reducción al peso el cual  sólo es de 850 kilogramos, de los cuales 250Kg corresponden a las baterías.

El modelo Teewave AR.1 tiene 4 metros de longitud, 1.8 metros de ancho y 1.2 de altura. Porta un motor eléctrico con 64 hp y 132 lb-pie. Su transmisión es de una sola velocidad y es “alimentado” por baterías de ion-litio de 16kWh. Su autonomía  es de 186 kilómetros, aproximadamente y la recarga completa toma alrededor de seis horas. Asimismo, acelera de 0 a 100 kilómetros en 11.4 segundos y su velocidad máxima es de 147Km/h.

Por su parte en el eje delantero los neumáticos  son 175/55, “posados” en rines de 16 pulgadas mientras que en el eje posterior las llantas traseras son  225/45 y están “montados” en rines de 17 pulgadas.

Cabe mencionar que su construcción tomó nueve meses.

Por ahora no se habla de la llegada del Teewave AR.1 a la línea de producción, ni mucho menos de su precio o fecha de inicio de comercialización.

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Lexus IS F

Lexus incorpora mejoras dinámicas en su berlina deportiva IS F con el objetivo de que, conservando su estilo, su personalidad y sus extraordinarias prestaciones, pueda utilizarse sin problema como un coche para el día a día.

La novedad más importante la encontramos en sus suspensiones, firmes pero con el tarado ideal para movernos con comodidad por carretera sin perder agilidad y precisión cuando rodamos en circuito. Para ello se incorporan unos nuevos amortiguadores delanteros de la marca Sachs, de tipo monotubo, con una relación de compresión mejorada de 82N/mm a 86N/mm que facilitan la conducción a alta velocidad. También adopta unas nuevas estabilizadoras, de mayor diámetro.

La suspensión trasera se ha endurecido un 5% para mejorar el paso por curva, en especial cuando rodamos en circuito, donde las fuerzas G laterales son realmente exigentes con el chasis en curvas cerradas.
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Nuevas llantas de 19".

Otra de las novedades la encontramos en su diseño, con unas nuevas llantas BBS de aluminio de 19 pulgadas y diez radios, montadas en unos neumáticos 225/40R19 en el eje delantero y 255/35R19 en el trasero.

En su interior encontraremos ahora una tapicería bitono en colores rojo y negro, en cuero semi-anilina con la que el nuevo Lexus IS F 2012 será fácilmente reconocible. Bajo el capó, mantiene el motor V8 de 4.969 cc con una potencia máxima de 423 CV y un contundente par de 505 Nm a 5.200 rpm. Gracias a él y al cambio automático secuencial de ocho velocidades Speed Sport Direct Shift, lograremos alcanzar una velocidad máxima de 270 km/h, con una aceleración de 0 a 100 km/h de tan sólo 4,8 segundos.

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