The Chicago Auto Show has always witness debuts from Ford. The 2009 Chicago Auto Show launched its new range of commercial van called as the Ford Transit Connect. The 2010 Chicago Auto Show has already adorned the updated new technology versatile van the Ford Transit Connect Electric and  Ford Transit Connect Taxi . The Transit Connect Electric This edition is Fords first battery electric produced vehicle. It will be powered by a 280 Kwh battery pack which will be placed beneath the cargo floor and will be propelled by a 55kW AC motor. It is expected that this fully charged battery would provide an approximate of 80 miles of range. The system has been well engineered that it makes it difficult to distinguish between the electric connect from the gas powered engine. This edition is well designed with less weight in the back and adequate cargo  [...] 

Insurance for your valued truck is one of the most essential pre requisite before you hit the roads. If you are the owner of the most popular Chevrolet or Ford edition it makes it all the more important to insure your valued asset. Being an owner of the most popular and reputed brands makes it simpler to buy an insurance policy as these famous brands have their own tie up with renowned insurance companies. The premium that you would need to pay would depend on the model that you are buying. Popular trucks have higher premium amounts in comparison to the older models as the most popular editions are on the FBI’s list of most stolen cars in America. The insurance companies are well aware of these facts and hence charge a higher premium. It is advised that once you buy your brute you should start hunting for a good insurance policy that covers  [...] 

It is a moment of great achievement for Ford as they are constantly winning awards and the latest award which has been credited to their account is the 2010 Ford super duty truck  that has earned the ‘Best Resale Value’ award for full size pick up truck. The awards were announced at the LA Auto Show to honor all the vehicles that are expected to offer a good resale value even after five years of ownership. This would also assist the buyer in understanding the market and the review of major vehicles. It is known that while you buy vehicles you should not consider only the cost of the vehicle. There are many other factors which need to be considered before you purchase any asset. Resale value that the vehicle would fetch is an important consideration before spending your hard earned money. Ford has created such robust Super duty truck  [...] 

The 2009 Ford F150 Super crew Lariat 146WB style side is one long pick up truck from the Ford’s lineup. It has received a facelift to mark the 60th year of the F series Ford trucks. The new design has made this edition very alluring to the driver and all prospective buyers. It is an excellent work horse and offers comfort and luxury for family travel. This refurbished edition is available at base price of $37,990 plus $975 destination charges. It is 231.7 inches long with 78.9 inches width and 76.2 inches height. This edition has a body weight of 5628 pounds and offers a maximum towing capacity of 11,200 pounds and maximum payload of 1560 pounds. The exteriors of this edition are tastefully done. The only exterior drawback that can be noted is the side mirrors are placed very far from the trucks body which makes parking a difficult task. The  [...] 

Sum ‘n’ substance What do expect when fords BAJA engineers toy around with the toughest pick up truck its ever built?  a jet fighter?…a tank?..close….its both and it’s called the Raptor. Yes, I am aware that it shares the name with a jet fighter , because it just flies on off-road terrain but, it is as tough as a tank. But  what propels this monster is a 5.4 liter V8, FFV engine blasting out a 320bhp at  390lb/ft of torque and will soon feature  a 6.0liter V8 blurting 400bhp at 400lb/ft of torque at 3500 rpm which is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. To tackle the toughest terrains, they have fitted, specially designed Fox racing shock absorbers which are three times more stiffer than the normal 2010 Ford F150, but they still provide a comfortable ride. The other changes include a wider track of 6.6 inches to fit  [...] 

Remember when you were a kid, you must have had those tiny little trucks with big but flimsy plastic tires, the reason I saying this is because Ford have taken that ‘ hot wheels’  kind-a truck and built the F150. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, an enormous pick up truck, it is so big that it good put up good fight with most of the full-fledged trucks, maybe even send them packing. Ford have employed their engineers to design a pick-up truck that could move the earth while having the comfort of  your everyday luxury sedan, the result, competitors wet their pants and are forced to hit the drawing board. What drives this monster, is a 4.6Liter, 16-valve V-8 pumping out a 248bhp at 294lb/ft of torque; there also are engine variants such as a 4.6Liter SOHC 24-valve V-8 giving a 292-hp @ 320lb/ft; and a 5.4Liter  SOHC 24-valve V-8  churning  [...]