Ford’s 1 Liter EcoBoost Engine Packs a Punch

Posted on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 by Authcom

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It has always been said that good things come in small packages, and Ford’s 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine is no exception; it packs a punch and gets the job done efficiently.

Ford’s 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine has been proclaimed the 2014 International Engine of the Year, following voting sponsored by Engine Technology International magazine. The 1.0 liter EcoBoost has also broken a record, becoming the first engine to win the award three consecutive years in a row, and it out-competed the second place winner, the Ferrari 4.5 liter V8, by a margin of 351 points to 281 points. The voting is done by 82 jurors from 34 countries.

The 999cc engine is a three cylinder turbocharged configuration, featuring direct injection and variable valve timing. The compact, low inertia turbocharger manages to spin at 248,000 rpm, a rate more than double even Formula 1 turbochargers. The integrated and cooled exhaust manifold lowers exhaust temperatures, lending itself towards optimizing the fuel/air ratio. The innovative flywheel and pulley system design also constitutes part of what makes the 1.0 liter EcoBoost so advanced; the inherent imbalance of a three cylinder engine is ameliorated by special counterbalancing in the flywheel and pulley system, thus eliminating the need for the conventional, and very inefficient, balance shaft. The engine produces 123 hp and 148 ft. lbs. of torque, and it’s been boosted to about 140 hp for certain model variants; though it’s probably even capable of a bit more.

Available in 72 countries, the engine is becoming the mainstay of Ford’s emerging fleet of compact vehicles, which aim to be efficient, while still retaining potency under the hood. Currently available stateside in the Fiesta, Ford aims to have the engine also available in the US-badged Focus, as well as other models, sometime in the near future.

Ford’s 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine won the sub-1.0 liter class, as well as the overall contest, but the other individual classes and the winners are as follows:

By Displacement:

1.0-1.4 Liter– VW 1.4 liter TSI twin-charged
1.4-1.8 Liter– BMW/PSA 1.6 liter turbocharged
1.8-2.0 Liter– Mercedes AMG 2.0 liter turbocharged
2.0-2.5 Liter– Audi 2.5 liter turbocharged
2.5-3.0 Liter– BMW 3 liter twin-turbocharged
3.0-4.0 Liter– McLaren 3.8 liter V8 twin-turbocharged

By Category:

New Engine– Mercedes AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged
Green Engine– Tesla electric power-train
Performance Engine– Ferrari 4.5-liter V8(naturally aspirated)

Article courtesy of Speedville.com.

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Here’s how the Dukes of Hazzard shop for a new car

Posted on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 by Authcom

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The General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard is an automotive icon that can never be replaced, as the high-flying, haystack-leaping, cop-fleeing muscle car is the stuff stunt driving dreams are made of.

Yet that sure didn’t stop the good folks at Autotrader from finding a way to target our inner-Dukes to go online car shopping with this entertaining video featuring the legendary 1969 Dodge Charger with Bo and Luke behind the wheel.

Known for its signature horn, lengthy car chase stunts (especially its long, completely insane jumps) we’re not sure why you’d ever want to give up driving the General Lee, but who knows, maybe these more “mature” Dukes are sick and tired of their car having its doors welded shut so you have to climb in and out through the windows?!

Click here to watch the action-packed way the Dukes of Hazzard shop for a brand new car.

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UEM Pistons Launches New Website

Posted on June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 by Authcom

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United Engine and Machines’s (UEM) new website makes piston selection fast, simple and economical. As the largest piston manufacturer in North America, UEM is proud to announce the launch of its new website. UEM produces cast and forged pistons in variety of forged and cast aluminum alloys that meet and exceed the requirements of today’s high performance internal combustion engines.

Each of UEMs piston brands; ICON, Silv-O-Lite, KB Automotive, Claimer, KB V-Twin, and KB Powersports are carefully crafted with specific applications in mind. UEM’s line is crafted featuring a variety of superior design elements, technical engineering differences and specialty manufacturing processes. Their extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities enable the complete development and manufacture of piston needs, ensuring a precision balance, finish and concentricity.

The new site includes sections on all piston categories, and detailed information on each application. UEM’s unique Piston Calculator section includes analytics to determine compression ratios, ring end gaps, deck clearance and other critical needs. Also, the latest up-to-date catalogs are online for downloading and referencing.

For more information www.UEMpistons.com.

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Shelby American cleans house of 14 concept cars

Posted on June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 by Authcom

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Typically when an automaker rolls out a concept car or pre-production prototype, it does its tour and then disappears into the company’s archives. Maybe it will be displayed for the public to see in the company’s own museum or maybe it will spend most of its time under covers in a warehouse somewhere, but every once in a while, an automaker will open up its history and start selling off its concept cars. For Shelby American, “once in a while” has just rolled around.

The House that Carroll Built is moving from its previous headquarters at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to a new facility off of the Las Vegas strip, and in the process is liquidating fourteen of the rarest cars in its collection. That presents a tremendous opportunity for muscle car collectors to bring one or more of these snakes home.

As you might expect, the catalog is composed mostly of Mustangs, but not exclusively. There’s a pair of 289 Cobras: the last of the 50th anniversary slab-sided continuation cars and an original development vehicle, offered at $200,000 apiece. At the other end of the spectrum you’ll find the 2013 Shelby Raptor concept for $125k and Focus concept for $50k. And of course there are the Mustangs.

The collection on offer includes three Super Snake concepts from 2010/11, a 2007 Shelby GT prototype, a 2011 GTS concept, a quartet of GT350 prototypes from 2012/13 and a 2012 Shelby GTS Wide Body prototype – prices for which range from $99,000 to $200k. Scope out the entire catalog in the gallery above.

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Posted on June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 by Authcom

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Ken Block walks you through his new ‘Hoonigan Racing’ HQ

Posted on June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 by Authcom

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Ken Block seems like one hell of a nice guy. I ran into him at CES this past January, and he dropped the video games he was playing to chat with me for a while. His crew also recently gave our Steve Ewing a tour of the offices you’re about to see on this video. Good guy to know.

As it turns out, they’re some fairly cool new digs. Dubbed ‘Hoonigan Racing Division HQ,’ the office is open to Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST owners who attend the driving program offered out at Miller Motorsports Park. The very same program that Ewing reported on just recently.

Or, if you’ve no plans to buy an ST or travel to Utah any time soon, you can let Block show you around himself in this MTV Cribs-style video. With interior decorating that relies heavily on shipping containers and luxurious amenities like a ping pong table, 10 refrigerators and a bear(?), there’s no lack of eye-candy in the driverly HQ. (Judging by Block’s outfit, you’ll probably not go thirsty if you’re a Monster drinker, either.) Take the tour along with the Gymkhana master, below.

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2015 Ford Edge debuts with fresh tech inside and out

Posted on June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 by Authcom

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Edge will be the first Ford-badged product to come standard with EcoBoost power.

Ford officially unveiled the all-new, third-generation Edge today at its Dearborn home, announcing that the latest version of the popular crossover will ride on the same CD4 architecture that underpins the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. The Edge will also be the first Ford-badged product to come standard with EcoBoost power.

The most noticeable thing about the 2015 Edge is, of course, its all-new sheetmetal. The exterior shows a rather substantial change from the second-generation CUV, sporting something new from each visible angle. The back of the vehicle offers the most dramatic departure, with a steep rake to the rear window and a body-spanning taillight array that’s not unlike what we’ve seen on the Lincoln MKC (though in fairness the design appears to borrow more heavily from the Fusion). This aggressive rear is most apparent in the car’s profile, although our first impression wasn’t positive from every angle. The front end looks somewhat questionable to our eyes, lacking the drama of the rear while appearing narrower, taller and less athletic. The new hexagonal grille is slatted as per Edge convention, but this time around, it’s framed by lights that can seem a bit large.

Inside, the changes are far less dramatic. The cabin will be largely familiar fare to owners of the current-generation model. The instrument cluster retains the same dual displays of the current model, while the centre stack has been given a light redo. Gone are the controversial touch-capacitive switchgear that were found on high-end versions of the second-gen Edge. Overall, changes in the cabin focus on material quality, and it strikes us as healthy improvements over the current vehicle.

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Huge airbag recall widens to include BMW, Chrysler, Ford and Toyota

Posted on June 24, 2014June 24, 2014 by Authcom

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The recall of faulty airbag inflators supplied by Takata has exploded again today, growing to now include seven major automakers. In most cases, only models in certain high-humidity regions were affected because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found in its investigation that moisture played a roll in determining whether there would be a problem.

However, some companies opted for national campaigns. The exact number of affected models for these campaigns isn’t yet known at this time… READ FULL STORY

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Jay Leno is far beyond driven in his 1971 Pantera

Posted on June 24, 2014June 24, 2014 by Authcom

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Perhaps it’s fitting that the band Pantera is known for its heavy metal music, because the DeTomaso Pantera is the automotive equivalent of a metal album. It’s short, aggressive and makes a mean sound. It doesn’t mess around either, with a Ford 351-cubic-inch (5.75-litre) V8 sending mountains of torque to the rear wheels. This week, Jay Leno takes us on a detailed tour of his ’71 to show why it rocks.

There’s a regular format to Jay Leno’s Garage. It starts with Jay and maybe a guest taking a look at the car and talking about its history, and then they take it out on the open road. However, this video is practically a Pantera buyer’s guide. Jay is adamant from the start that the last thing anyone should own is a stock example. To remedy this, he and his guest, the editor of the Pantera Club magazine, take viewers to school about some of the ways to turn them into even better performance machines.

No matter what you do to it, though, the Pantera requires that the driver adapt to it, not the other way around. For example, Jay isn’t a big guy by most standards, but he has to cram himself into the cockpit with his shoes off and shirt partially unbuttoned just to go for a drive. Still, once out on the road, it all makes sense with that rumbling V8 and those Italian supercar looks. Scroll down to watch and learn a lot more about this uncompromising ’70s performance car.

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2015 Ford Focus ST zooming toward Goodwood reveal [w/video]

Posted on June 24, 2014June 24, 2014 by Authcom

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Ford has quite a party ready for the Goodwood Festival of Speed starting on June 27. Not only is the 2015 Mustang going to be driving in front of the European public for the first time, the Blue Oval is also unveiling its 2015 refresh for the Focus ST.

Official details about the latest Focus hot hatch are practically nonexistent at this point. Ford’s teaser image shows narrower headlights, and the company says that the ST also benefits from the technical and quality improvements from the refreshed standard model, which likely means an even more Aston-Martin-like grille. However, any improvements for the power or handling are a mystery for now.

Ford will even give visitors to the festival the chance to drive the new ST – at least virtually. Gran Turismo 6 kiosks will be on hand with the hot hatch loaded up to race the Goodwood Hill Climb. There will also be real-time races between former Stig Ben Collins in the real ST challenging a player up the hill in the game.

There will be at least two, new Mustangs there as well for the British crowds to check out. A 5.0-litre coupe will challenge the Goodwood Hill, and a convertible will also be on display. Scroll down to watch a brief, teaser video of the 2015 Focus ST testing and read the full release about Ford’s plans for the fest.

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