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2013 Ford Focus ST Takes on the Competition


Ford has been taking big steps the past few years to make their brand one of the top competitors in their class. This is no different for the 2013 Ford Focus ST and Ford has really beefed up this model to make it a true competitor with other automaker's models.

The new Focus has been a true speed demon as it faces off against 3 different cars for the latest episode of Focus ST Sessions. The first dual was with the Mazdaspeed3 and the Focus passed by with thanks to the variable ratio steering rack and torque steer compensation…

2013 Ford Focus ST Commercial is Turning Heads


Before you know it, the 2013 Ford Focus ST will be making is way onto Anderson Ford of Clinton, Inc. lots in the West Clinton area. Before the sporty compacts hit the lots Ford will be airing an exclusive commercials showcasing Top Gear host, Tanner Foust and stunt driver, Greg Tracy racing down the streets of Key West.


And while that alone might seem like an exciting concept for a commercial, what's even more attention grabbing is the way it was made. Specifically, Ford invited a large crowd of onlookers to film the event on the Smartphones and personal…


At a glance, you'd think the 2012 Ford Focus Electric to be a carbon copy of its gasoline-powered sibling...and you'd be right. In fact, that's exactly what Forbes staffer, Todd Woody loves about it. In a recent review, Woody wrote that with its sleek, European-style design, the 2012 Focus Electric looks and drives like "a Tesla Model S for the middle class."1


Woody's comment stems from the fact that dedicated-EV manufacturer Tesla Motors tends to charge a pretty penny for its vehicles ($57,400 for the Model S). The 2012 Ford Focus Electric, however…

Ford Breaks Out the SHO for 2013


Speed freaks from all around Clinton, IL are heading to Anderson Ford of Clinton, Inc. to check out the latest super charged creation from Ford, the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO. The SHO model is a super tuned version of the four door sedan and has been coming and going for decades.

   

In 1989 the Ford Taurus SHO was born. Powered by a beefy V8 engine it was no grocery getter. As fuel prices starting to shoot through the roof Ford had to put the SHO in the back burner as many were flocking to more efficient vehicles. 2010 Ford rereleased…

2012 Ford Focus Electric AT&T MyFord App


2012's Ford Focus Electric, with a plug-in electric 107kW magnet electric traction motor, is coming to Anderson Ford of West Clinton, IL soon. Along with it, new Ford technology will help drivers connect to their vehicles on a personal level. In fact, Ford Focus Electric may even guess where you're driving too next.

 

The MPGe estimates of Ford's EV is 110 city / 99 hwy / 105 combined. There are loads of in-car extras to help you monitor these numbers, but AT&T has developed an app with MyFord Mobile, which tracks much of this information, and more, outside…

2013 Mustang GT Gets Beefed Up


The Ford Mustang has been an iconic American muscle car for decades. Combining style and performance the Ford Mustang known by most. For the 2013 Ford Mustang GT Ford has only one thing in mind, blow away the competition. And to help them do this, Ford is pulling out all the stops for the all new GT.

On the outside there are some new note worthy features that are turning heads. Here is a list of features and modifications that you will see on the outside of the car:

  • Larger Grille with Fog Lights
  • Functional Hood Vents
  • Dual Heat Extractors…