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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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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.

2010 Kuga

The 2010 Kuga from the Ford house will be a compact, handsome and fuel efficient car that will be offered in reasonable price. This model will hit the market by the end of model year 2010. The next generation compact car will include most of the sporty styling cues from the BMW’s X6 version.

2010 Kuga

Engine

The upcoming Kuga coupe model will be a two door compact utility vehicle, to be designed in neat, off road worthy and compact style. This will be build based on the Focus platform. As seen in the current generation Kuga variant, the next generation compact car is also expected to receive the same engine under the hood. The 2010 Kuga will be powered by 2.0 liter clean turbo diesel engine that can produce power up to 136 hp and torque of 236 lb ft. The new model will be offered in all wheel drive and the engine in the vehicle will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The two new features that are expected to be included in the 2010 Kuga model will be start and stop system and mpg boosting power shift twin clutch automatic transmission. The other features that are expected to be provided in the next generation compact variant include the front grille units, revised taillights and head lights, and LED units. The new power train to the model will be the 2.5 liter 5-cylinder turbo charged engine that can produce power up to 147 kilo watts and torque of 236 lb ft. The top speed of the 2010 Kuga model is expected to be 208 kilo meters per hour.

The 2010 Edge model from the Ford group will be powered by 3.5 liter V6 engine, which produces power up to 198 kilo watts at an angular speed of 6250 rpm and torque of 250 lb ft at an angular speed of 4500 rpm. The engine in the next generation Edge comes with the bore size of 92.5 mm, stroke of 86.7 mm and compression ratio of 10.3 and also will be provided with four valves per cylinder, variable valve cam shaft or timing and double overhead cam.


The handling, braking and drive features that are expected to be provided in the 2010 Edge model include
• Electronic brake distribution,
• Antilock braking system,
• Axle ratio of 3.160:1,
• Immobilizer,
• Brake assist system,
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs,
• Stability control,
• Electronic control through engine management and Anti lock braking system,
• Strut front independent suspension with coil springs and stabilizer and
• Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel


The exterior of the vehicle will be designed based on the new strategies and will be offered in different colors and trim levels. The standard features that are expected to be provided at the exterior region include rear and front bumpers, passenger and driver third row windows, passenger and driver power black door mirrors, luxury trim alloy on gear knob, metallic paint, roof spoiler, driver and passenger side rear side windows, complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights, fixed rear window with intermittent and defogger and windshield wipers.


The wheel base of the 2010 Edge model will be 111.27 inches. The length, width and the height of the model will be 185.7 inches, 75.8 inches and 67 inches respectively. The curb weight of the model will be 4078 lbs, while gross weight will be 5155 lbs. The maximum pay load of the 2010 Edge model will be 1077 lbs.

The interior of the vehicle will be offered in different design styles with varied features. Interior will be designed so as to compliment the exterior of the 2010 model and the features that include in the 2010 Edge interior region will be like front seats and rear seats cup holders, 12v power outlet: front and rear, cargo, clock, air conditioning, audio system with FM/AM and CD player, cargo capacity of 69.0 cu ft, delayed or fade courtesy lights, floor mats, cruise control system, and bucket driver seat.


The other features that are expected to be featured in the 2010 Edge model include floor covering, driver front air bags with multi stage deployment, passenger front air bags with multi stage deployment and occupant sensors, front seat center armrest, two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats, low tire pressure monitoring system, front and rear reading lights and remote power locks.

The 2010 Edge model will be designed with safety as the main concern and will be included with the safety features like tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, head air bag- front, four wheel antilock braking system, trunk release, child seat lower anchorage, advanced air bag features, adjustable upper belt- front, front side air bags, energy management feature, and pretensioners.

The new 2010 Ranger from Ford will make its debut in to the European market at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, integrating modern exterior design and sleek with genuine durability and toughness. The new model will be available in the trims ranging from entry level XL to the top ranging Wildtrak and will also offer three types of body styles namely Double cab, Rear Access Panel (RAP) and Single cab.


As far as the RAP cab is concerned, it comes with the four-door so as to provide free access to the cabin with two rear hinged access panels and two forward hinged doors. The next generation Ranger will also offer ten different high quality exterior paint options, five of them are new namely Desert bronze, Copper Red, Highland green, Lagoon Blue and Wining Blue.


The new Ranger will continue to offer a wide range of engines, drive train configurations and transmissions to meet the needs of all the customers. The 2010 model will offer two types of engines namely 3.0 liter or 2.5 liter versions. The diesel models will be offered in 4×4 and 4×2 configurations and can be paired with either 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.


The 2.5 liter engine can produce 105 kilo watts of power and torque of 330 Nm, while the 3.0 liter engine can generate up to 115 kilo watts of power and 380 Nm of torque. The 4×4 Ranger will come with superior designs, more ground clearance and also provides drive comfort.

Despite its tough off road and loading capabilities, the new 2010 Ranger also offers nice interior and low noise levels. The interior features in the new 2010 variant include,
• MP3 compatible audio system,
• Climate control system,
• Crafted seats,
• Navigation system,
• Front and side air bags,
• Leather upholstery
• FM/AM radio
• Power window
• Mirror controls

The 2010 ranger will be designed so as to reduce the harshness, vibration and noise inside the vehicle. The audio system in the variant comes with the digital display feature along with clock function. It will come with the stowage solutions like front door stowage bin, pull out sliding tray, and a center stack sunglass binnacle. The seating capacity in the single cab model will be two, four in RAP cab and five in the double cab. The rear seats can be folded in RAP cab models to provide more cargo space in the vehicle rather than using rear cargo space. The 2010 ranger model suits well for the business people as well as for stylish vehicle seekers.


The heart of the new 2010 Ranger truck is its deep extra deep side wall pickup box as it increases cargo flexibility and load capacity. The features in the pickup box include slotted inner fenders that manage and loads cargo easily and well placed cargo tie downs, which provides easy access. Based on the cab style three different pickup boxes will be offered. The towing capacity of the 2010 ranger will be 3000 kilo grams.

The 2010 Puma from the house of Ford comes loaded with top notch features such as rakish headlamps, sports seats and stylish large trapezoidal grille. The competitor models to the 2010 Puma are expected to be Hyundai Veloster and Honda CR-Z.


As far as the engines offered are concerned, the vehicle will be offered in the engines types like 1.6 liter engine that can produce 118 hp, 1.4 liter engine that can produce 95 hp and a 1.6 liter and 1.4 liter TDCi. It is also expected to have a 2.0 liter four cylinder EcoBoost engine that can produce up to 230 hp under the hood. The 2010 Puma model will also be offered in sportier style car under the name of Puma ST. The next generation Puma model is expected to be released at least in the model year 2012.

The interior region designs of the new Puma will be based on Ford’s global compact car, while the exterior will be based on the Fiesta design theme. The 2010 variant will be offered in low cost, provides great drive and looks stunning.


The head lights, lower splitter, sporty spotlights and the large grille at front side will come with the new design styles and these add attraction to the Puma model. The vehicle has got the capability to achieve the top speed of as high as 140 miles per hour and it can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just six seconds.

Turning the focus towards the interiors of the car, the 2010 Puma comes with elegant features like leather upholstery, recaro seats, and spacious cargo. Looking at the entertainment features provided in the 2010 Puma, the presence of 6 CD face loading stereo, satellite radio, air conditioning system, and other goodies such as climate control system, height adjustable seats, nice interior styles attract the potential customers towards this sporty model.


The safety features that are expected to include in the new 2010 Puma model will be,
• Antilock braking system
• Traction control
• Curtain side air bags
• Front side air bags
• Parking assist system
• Theft control system

Even the tires are pretty impressive, as the next generation Puma comes with All-Perilli that have got plenty of tread on them. And, there’s nothing to worry about braking at higher speeds because the anti braking system and the powerful disk brakes provided in the car are more than capable of stopping in within a few seconds.


Except cabin all other features are shared from the Fiesta model, but will be provided with chunky wheel and sports seats, which are not present in the Fiesta car. Along with the decent boot at the rear side of the new Puma, it is also expected to provide space for adults. The other features that are expected in the 2010 Puma include heated front seats, rear windscreens, electric windows, heated wing mirrors, alloy wheels and folding rear seats.

The starting price of the 2010 Puma model is expected to be around $14,000.

The 2010 Reflex from Ford is a small car that comes with the innovative design styles and features.
The 2010 model comes powered with advanced electric diesel hybrid engine that can deliver up to 65 miles per gallon. Though the new 2010 Reflex is a small sporty car, it does not look like a small car as it provides all the needed features within the car, which gives more comfort as if in the other models. The new model comes mated with six speed semi automatic transmission.


The vehicle comes with the safety features like,
• Antilock braking system,
• Electronic stability control,
• Anti slip system,
• Curtain side air bags,
• Front air bags, and
• Traction control
• Seat belt pretensioners

The wheels in the new 2010 Reflex comes in the size of 20 inches and will be made up of polished alloy. The narrow width, large diameter and unique Michelin tire design provide low roll resistance for improved fuel economy.


The key feature that attracts customers towards the 2010 Reflex is its interior. The space efficient materials and the light weight materials define the interior region with its new 2+1 back seat configuration. The mesh seat covers in the vehicle will be sheer and transparent and will offer a maximum air flow for style and comfort. The unexpected colors namely the robotic and white create a sense of accessibility and warmth. The instrument cluster controls appear in blue color as organic light emitting diodes switch on and the cockpit comes along with keyless activation system.
The touch screen technology in the center console reduces the driver’s distraction. The interior region looks to be modern as it will be made without leather and wood.


As far as the entertainment system in the 2010 Reflex is concerned, the passengers in the rear seat can watch their movie on two small flat screen monitors mounted on the lower of front seat backs. The other entertainment related features in the new small car include the satellite radio, 6-CD changer and sound system.

The vehicle will be designed considering safety as main concern. The advanced safety features that come featured in the new small sport car include Belt minder and inflatable seat belts for back seat passengers. The safety belt helps in reducing the risk of injury to the passengers in the second row. The Belt Minder technology warns the driver whenever the passengers at the back seat are not buckled up.


In addition to the hybrid propulsion system, the new concept car rear axle features with an electric motor. It provides the capability of all wheel drive, fuel economy benefits of a hybrid vehicle and improved driving dynamics.

The new small sport car features with solar panels in the tail lamps and head lamps that recharge the hybrid electric battery pack and the solar panels provide power to the electric fans whenever the vehicle is parked. The energy of the new Reflex will be stored in the lithium ion battery pack using the technology found in mobile phones.

The 2010 Ford S-Max is planned to be launched at the Frankfurt Auto Show in the month of September. There are loads of changes in the car like grille, bonnet and bumper. The rear side of the vehicle looks similar to that of its previous version, except its new LED rear lights.

The 2010 Ford S Max comes powered with the same engine configuration as in the present generation model. It will be offered in four different diesel engines - 2.0 liter TDCi that produces 140 bhp, 1.8 liter TDCi 101 ps, 2.0 liter TDCi engine that produces 131 bhp and 1.8 liter TDCi 126 ps. It will also be offered in two types of petrol engines - the 2.0 liter and 2.0 liter turbo engine models.

The 2010 Ford S Max will feature innovative dynamic exterior design styles, while the front portion of the vehicle remains almost the same as that of the previous model, except the overhaul and the fact that the new one is designed using the kinetic design qualities.
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The Mustang from the Ford Motor Company hit the roads in the year 1960 for the first time and its production has been carried out in various generations. The model released in the year 2005 was a predecessor to the fourth generation Ford Mustang. The vehicle has its assembly plant at the Flat Rock, Michigan. The vehicle comes in 2-door coupe as well as the 2-door convertible body styles.

The 2010 Mustang is designed by Doug Gaffka, who also designed the previous Mustang model during 2008-2009. The model comes with a really muscular body accompanied by fine aero dynamics and high performance.

The salient features in the 2010 Mustang include:

The features in the Mustang vehicle include,
• DVD based navigation system
• Power passenger seats
• Sirius Satellite Radio
• Standard side air bags
• HID head lamps
• Ambient interior lighting
• Glass roof option

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