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The 2010 Fusion from the house of Ford will come with new facelifts, new powertrains and also the new 6-speed transmission.

Ford’s just revealed 2010 Fusion model includes an even bigger three bar grille, sharply redesigned lower bumper, angry eye headlights, and nicely contoured hood. The engines to the next generation model are also new and the engine lineup includes 6 models.

2010 Fusion

Engine

The standard engine to the car is a Duratec 2.5 liter four cylinder model that produces power up to 174 hp and torque of 172 lb ft. The other optional models include 3.0 liter V6 model that produces 19 more horse power than the standard engine and 228 lb ft of torque, 3.5 liter V6 engine that produces 263 hp and torque of 249 lb ft. The standard transmission to all the three engines is Ford’s 6F35 6-speed automatic transmission.

Performance

The 2010 Fusion model equipped with the 2.5 liter I-4 engine is expected to achieve at least 3 miles per gallon on the highway than the Accord model from Honda and 2 miles per gallon when compared with the Toyota Camry version.

Apart from the several engine options, body styles, the new model is also equipped with all the essential safety and entertainment and communication features.

The 2010 F250 comes in 6 trim styles, ranging from WB XL to the WB Lariat Styleside. The next generation F250 will be a four door full-sized pickup model that will have the capacity to accommodate up to 6-passengers.

2010 F250

Engine

Upon introduction, both the trim versions will be powered by a standard 5.4 liter V8 model that produces power up to 300 hp at an angular speed of 5000 rpm and torque of 495 Nm at an angular speed of 3750 rpm. The standard transmission to be mated to the engine will be a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive for the 142 inch model, whereas the engine in the 158 inch WB Lariat Styleside will be mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The 2010 F250 supercab model will be a carryover from the 2009 version. The standard engine to be powered to the car will have three valves per cylinder and overhead cam.

The base price of the next generation pickup car will be $30,405 and it is likely to extend up to $39,580.

Features

Some of the standard vehicle handling features in the 2010 F250 model include front independent suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, ABS, full-sized steel rim spare wheel, four wheel disc brakes including four ventilated discs and immobilizer.

Dimensions

As far as the exterior dimensions of the 2010 Ford F250 are concerned, it will have the wheel base of 137.0 inches. The length, width and the height of the pickup car will be 227.0 inches, 79.9 inches and 75.9 inches respectively.

The 2010 F150 lineup continues to expand and will be powered by a standard engine, 4.6 liter V8 model that produces power up to 248 hp and this engine will be mated to a standard four-speed automatic transmission.

2010 F150

Engine

The other engines to be offered as optional include 4.6 liter engine that produces power up to 292 hp, 5.4 liter V8 model that produces 310 hp and another 5.4 liter that produces 320 hp and a new 6.2 liter V8 model that produces power up to 400 hp. The 4.6 and 5.4 V8 models will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. With the powerful engine, it is expected that the next generation F150 model would have the maximum towing capacity of 11,300 lbs.

Features

The 2010 F150 model with the Harley Davidson model will be offered in all wheel drive with low range gearing. The safety features that are expected to be provided in the next generation car include front side air bags, antilock braking system, curtain side air bags, traction control, four wheel disc brakes, antiskid system and rear view mirror.

The next generation F150 sports model will be offered in three body styles- the regular cab, supercrew cab that will have four conventional doors and extended cab that will have rear hinged back doors that open independently.

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Now its time for racing and most of the companies are doing their best efforts in producing their 2010 F1 car models that delivers high power and also excels performance.

2010 F1

As far as the 2010 F1 from the Lotus is concerned, the formula one car under production will be the company’s first wind tunnel model. According to the technical chief officer of Lotus, Mike Gascoyne, there is still more work to be done before the commencement of race.

New Changes

Lotus has been carefully producing the formula one car that follows the new rules. Some of the revisions to the next generation model include large fuel tanks as the refuelling is banned in between and mainly the narrower front tires. Producing the next generation F1 car has to face numerous challenges, said a spokesman from the company.

However, the 2010 F1 car will be made successfully and it is expected to roll out in mid March. There is no much information about the drivers to be participated in the race. It is expected that the Toyota driver, Jarno Trulli will drive the formula one race car for the Lotus. The 2010 F1 model comes with more power and fresh design styles, providing safety as the main concern.

The 2010 Extreme model will come with minor modifications when compared with its previous model. The new model will be featured with all the fresh gadgets and controls made up of using high quality materials.

2010 Extreme

Powertrain

The next generation sports utility vehicle is designed by David Cheng, Daniel Talbert and Nicholas David. Though much details about the future model is not available, it is expected that the SUV model will be powered by V8 engine that produces more power in comparison to its old versions.

Features

According to the spokesman from the company, the 2010 Extreme model will be offered in various trim levels, exterior styling and interiors. Rumours say that the interior space will be more sufficient for both the front and rear seat passengers. Apart from the roomy interiors, the future model will be equipped with all the essential interiors that satisfy the needs of passenger.

The full-sized van continues for the next generation as the 2010 Express from the house of Chevy. The new model will serve as both powerful tow vehicle or passenger mini bus and as a commercial hauler. The new variant will have the seating capacity to accommodate up to 15 passengers. The 2010 mini van will be offered in either long wheel base or short wheel base lengths. The new model will also offer various engines and variety of load capacities.

2010 Express

Engine

The power to the vehicle comes from a standard 5.3 liter V8 engine that produces power up to 301 hp at an angular speed of 5200 rpm and torque of 453 Nm at an angular speed of 4500 rpm and it will also offer 6.0 liter V8 model that produces 323 hp as an optional. The standard to both the engines will be a 4-speed automatic transmission. The new V8 engine will have the bore size of 96.0 mm, stroke of 92.0 mm and compression ratio of 9.5 with two valves per cylinder and overhead valve.

Features

Though the next generation 2010 Express will be a mini van, it will also be featured with all the safety and communication features like traction control, electronic stability control, curtain side air bags, antilock brakes, and AM/FM radio.

The mid-sized sport utility vehicle from Ford, 2010 Explorer is expected to hit the market by the end of 2010 or in the early season of 2011. According to the reviews conducted to the car, the future model scored 18 out of 30 available mid-sized SUVs and this is given to the vehicle based on the safety provided by the vehicle and reliability.

2010 Explorer

Styles & Offerings

The next generation SUV continues to be a solid model, but unspectacular performance vehicle in its class. The 2010 Explorer is the redesigned version of 2006 car. Most of the styles and offerings by the vehicle will be same, but will be equipped with high quality interiors and stylish exteriors. The next generation Explorer model will be offered in three trim versions- the base model XLT, the Eddie Bauer and the premium limited version.

Powertrain

As far as the powertrain to be equipped in the new model is concerned, it will be a 4.0 liter SOHC 12v V6 model that delivers power up to 210 hp at an angular speed of 5100 rpm and 254 lb ft at an angular speed of 3700 rpm. With the powerful engine, the new model is expected to achieve the fuel economy of 14 miles per gallon in the city premises and 20 miles per gallon on the highway roads.

Engine

The 2010 Expedition from the house of Ford will be a sport utility performance model to be powered by a 5.4 liter V8 engine that produces power up to 231 kilo watts at an angular speed of 5100 rpm and 365 lb ft at an angular speed of 3600 rpm. The engine will have the bore size of 90.2 mm, stroke of 105.8 mm and compression ratio of 9.8 with three valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and overhead cam.

2010 Expedition

Features

Some of the ride and braking and sport utility handling features that are expected to be included in the next generation 2010 Expedition- stability control, antilock braking system, electronic brake distribution, immobilizer, four wheel disc brakes including four ventilated discs, brake assist system, stability control, wishbone front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, and full size steel rim spare wheel.

Dimensions

Looking at the exterior dimensions of the 2010 Expedition, it will have the wheel base of 119.0 inches, length of 206.5 inches, width of 78.8 inches and height of 77.2 inches. The future model will have wider interior room and stylish exteriors.

The base price of the SUV model will start at $35,085 and it is likely to extend up to $50,740.

The Escape model from the Ford house is one of the few cars that earned both top safety pick and 5-star crash ratings in the small sport utility vehicle segment. The future model, 2010 Escape will come with innovative technologies that help to take the car to the next step of driver satisfaction.

2010 Escape

Ratings

The 2010 Escape will be the next generation small SUV segment with endless performance and loads of power. The model, yet to be released has scored best results in the crash tests. The new safety features that are expected to be included in the SUV helps the driver in safety, reduce driver distractions on the road and parking.

Performance

The next generation SUV model will be offered in various trims and body styles. The power generation by the vehicle will range between 153 and 161, torque between 136 to 171 pound feet and this depends on the trim selected. With high amounts of engine and power capabilities, the next generation model is expected to achieve the fuel economy of 19 to 34 miles per gallon in the city premises, while 25 to 31 miles per gallon on the highway roads. Apart from the high power generation by the engine, the future SUV model will also be featured with all the high quality interiors and stylish exteriors.

The 2010 Escalade Hybrid model will be a luxury large-sized sport utility vehicle, powered by a 6.0 liter V8 engine that has active fuel management system. According to the reviews conducted to the model car, it is clear that the future model will score the best in providing safety to the passengers and driver, performance and reliability.

2010 Escalade Hybrid

Features

According to the spokesman from the company, the new model will be featured with most luxurious amenities and wit will also be capable of delivering more power than before. The engine to be equipped in the car will be mated to a standard two mode continuous electric ratio hybrid transmission, which is currently used in the other full-sized trucks.

Engine & Performance

The base price of the car will be around $73,425. The powerful engine, V8 model can produce power up to 332 hp at an angular speed of 5100 rpm and torque of 367 lb ft at an angular speed of 4100 rpm. Similar to the previous models, the new 2010 Escalade Hybrid luxury car will also have the same wheel base, 116.0 inches. The width and the height of the car will be 79 inches and 75.9 inches respectively. Apart from the powerful V8 engine, the new model will also be equipped with all the amenities needed for a luxury car.