Posted by Sturman and Larkin Ford on 8:04 AM
The Ford Comuta was the first electric car that was introduced almost 45 years ago. Only two are in existence with one of them being displayed at the London Science Museum. The Comuta measured just 6 feet 8 inches long and was powered by four 12-volt lead-acid batteries. It was capable of reaching a top speed of 40 miles per hour and it had a range of about 40 miles. “We expect electric cars to be commercially feasible within the next 10 years, although we believe their uses will be primarily as city-center delivery vans and suburban shopping cars,” said Ford of Britain’s assistant managing director, Leonard Crossland. Read...
Posted by Sturman and Larkin Ford on 8:40 AM
Ford has teamed up with AT&T to give owners of Ford’s upcoming electric vehicles the ability to remotely monitor, engage and control vehicle settings via information collected over the AT&T Wireless Network. Thanks to a wireless connection, vehicle owners will be able to control their vehicles even when they’re away from the car. Ford believes that greater wireless control is essential in making electric car ownership simple, easy and engaging. Embedded wireless connection, and a dedicated app called MyFord Mobile, includes the ability for the owner to monitor and control a range of vehicle settings, plan trips, locate charging...
Posted by Sturman and Larkin Ford on 3:29 PM
Check out these fun facts and may the luck of the Irish smile upon ya! Fun Facts about St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The actual color of St. Patrick is blue. Green became associated with St. Patrick's Day during the 19th century. Green, in Irish legends, was worn by...
Posted by Sturman and Larkin Ford on 2:00 PM
As the average price of gas climbs past $3.51 per gallon, many drivers are looking to adopt fuel-efficient driving habits. Luckily for drivers of Ford vehicles, that’s easy. Ford models have become available with a range of eco-friendly technologies that teach drivers how to save fuel. Since 2008, Ford has been introducing innovative tech that empowers consumers to conserve fuel and minimize their impact on the environment. “Fuel economy and technology are consumers’ biggest priorities – and we have made them Ford’s as well,” said Mark Fields, Ford president, The Americas. “Our product portfolio reflects the investment Ford has made...
Posted by Sturman and Larkin Ford on 2:21 PM
Fresh off of seeing the all-new Ford Explorer take home honors as the 2011 North American Truck of the Year, another Ford SUV added to the company’s trophy case in Detroit when the Vertrek was named Best Concept of the 2011 North American International Auto Show by the editors of AutoWeek. According to the publication: “Ford has been so focused on serious stuff such as small cars and fine-tuning production models that it hasn’t had a lot of time to craft concepts capable of turning heads at auto shows. Enter the Vertrek. It blends European styling with the practical needs of Americans. The best part is that Ford design boss J Mays says...
Posted by Sturman and Larkin Ford on 10:00 AM
Daylight savings time is coming up this weekend. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward! Every year, daylight savings time seems to take people by surprise. In the United States, daylight savings time begins on March 13 at 2 a.m. local time except in parts of Arizona and Hawaii. As the popular saying goes, clocks need to "spring forward" to observe the change. In other words, clocks need to be set ahead by one hour when the clock strikes 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13 in the U.S. - Yahoo! News...
Posted by Sturman and Larkin Ford on 1:48 PM
The all-new Ford Focus with the SFE (Super Fuel Economy) package delivers an EPA certified 40 mpg on the highway to go with its array of smart technology, exceptional standards of craftsmanship and retuned suspension for a total driving experience not found anywhere else in the segment. The new Ford Focus is certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway and 28 mpg city through its advanced six-speed automatic transmission.Some competitors utilize a manual transmission to achieve their highest fuel economy ratings, though sales of vehicles with automatic transmissions account for more than 90 percent of the market. Focus becomes the fourth vehicle...
