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Used Car of the Day: 2016 Ford Focus RS

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Today's used car of the day is a 2016 Ford Focus RS that calls to the boy racer in all of us. That "more" also includes the exhaust and the intercooler. There are about 35K miles on the clock and this car has 18-inch wheels, Michelin tires, and a manual transmission. There's also a Steeda rear sway bar.

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Ford Mustang was the top-selling sports car in the world in 2016; strong surge in exports

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Ford Mustang, the top-selling sports car in the US over the last 50 years, became best-selling sports car in the world in 2016, according to Ford analysis of IHS Markit global automotive registration data in the sports car segment. Sales in 2016 were up 74% over 2015, according to IHS Markit new vehicle registrations.

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter liter V8-powered models to run on compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter

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2016 Ford F-650/F-750 to offer three diesel power ratings, including best-in-class standard horsepower and torque

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The new Ford F-650/F-750 medium-duty truck lineup with 6.7-liter The three diesel power levels available for the 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 are: 270 hp (201 kW); 675 lb-ft (915 N·m) torque (best-in-class standard); 300 hp (224 kW); 700 lb-ft (949 N·m) torque; and 330 hp (246 kW); 725 lb-ft (983 N·m) torque.

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Study finds total PM10 emissions from EVs equal to those of modern ICEVs; role of weight and non-exhaust PM

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A new study by a team from the University of Edinburgh and independent engineering company INNAS BV has found that, when factoring in the additional weight and non-exhaust PM factors, total PM 10 emissions from electric vehicles (EVs) are equal to those of modern internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). —Timmers and Achten (2016).

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Ford 2015 F-Series Super Duty lineup features 2nd-gen 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel; also on MY 2016 F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks

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Ford’s second-generation 6.7-liter The new engine will also be featured on the MY 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks, available in spring 2015. turbo diesel in addition to Ford’s 6.8L turbo diesel in addition to Ford’s 6.8L The approach enabled Ford engineers to optimize performance across the full Super Duty lineup.

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge. New Fiesta.