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novelties
Edmunds Straightline Finds Cars With White Roofs All Look Alike
We understand the point they're trying to make, but why does Edmunds Inside Line gotta be like that? Just because three cars all have white roofs, that doesn't mean they all look alike. Sheesh. Open your minds, guys. [Edmunds Inside Line]
ford ecoboost
Automotive News: Ford EcoBoost V6 To Cost About $700, Appearing On Flex, MKS Next Year
Automotive News is speculating that Ford's highly anticipated EcoBoost twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V6 will cost about $700 over the standard powerplant when it's released as an option for the Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex next year. While Ford didn't release output numbers or mileage expectations for the initial applications, they are saying that pickup versions of the EcoBoost V6 will produce "significantly more" than 340 HP and 340 lb-ft of torque while returning 20% better mileage than an equivalent V8. Just don't call it a Twinforce. [AutoNews(Sub. Req.)]
2009 ford flex
2009 Ford Flex Scores Five Stars For Frontal- And Side-Impacts
The new 2009 Ford Flex has scored five-star safety ratings from NHTSA in all four front and side-impact tests. The Flex numbers beat those of the rival Toyota Highlander, which received a four-star rating for the passenger in frontal tests. Ford also scored a four-star rating in the rollover test using both 2WD and 4WD Flex models, all of which should assuage some of the concerns of soccer moms afraid to tote the brood around in anything smaller than an H1 Alpha. Full release from Ford after the jump. More »
2009 ford flex
People On The Internet Are Searching For The Ford Flex
According to the Blue Oval folks, Ford Flex was the seventh most popular search term on Yahoo last Sunday, and the only vehicle in the top 10 most-searched topics. We're not really sure why that's news, but Ford seems pretty excited about it. Our thoughts? Well, we're happy they're happy — we don't know what more there is to say. PR-heavy press release after the jump. More »
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2009 Ford Flex, First Drive
Ford PR Flack:"We wanted to give the Flex what we call a 'wow' factor."Press launches are interesting places. Well, if you find humanity in its most mundane and sycophantic form interesting that is. Full Disclosure: I didn't actually drive the 2009 Ford Flex, but I did sit in the passenger seat nursing my gimpy arm while Ray drove and opined on the experience.
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12:00 AM on Thu Jun 12 2008
By Wes Siler
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Latest by N/A: Jeez, it looks kind of like 1995 Rasheen, only not as good, and with a 3rd row of seats. Maybe 14 more »
gadgets
Car Mini-Fridge Is Meant To Be Used Responsibly
With the start to the summer season now officially under our belt it's time to look for gadgets to keep you cool on those blazing summer days. One way is to always ensure a cold beverage with this car mini-fridge complete with an already included 12V DC adapter. Do you notice anything peculiar about the product photo for this gadget? Yeah, us too... More »
novelties
KBB Names Ten Best New Road Trip Vehicles, Family Truckster Suspiciously Absent
There's no set definition of what is and what isn't a road trip. Do you have to cross state lines? Is there a minimum mileage? Should it be measured in years? We don't have answers to these questions and neither do the people at Kelly Blue Book who put together an interesting mix of vehicles to meet the task, ranging from the obvious choices like the Dodge Grand Caravan and Toyota Prius to surprises like the Audi S5 and Bugatti Veyron. And then there's the VW Eos, which we'd rather not be packed into for a long journey. The full list and press release below. More »
industry news
Lincoln In Same Boat As Mercury, Won't Get Ford Flex Either
Wes and I spent yesterday at a very Flex-ible Ford event in the Big Apple, and before we hit the road, we had a chance to sit down with some other journalists and break bread with our new mishpacha, Ford's chief creative officer J "Boss Of Big Balls" Mays. While other journalists were busy munching on mozzarella and delicious turkey-n-cranberry baguettes, we were asking the hard-hitting questions designed to break through Mays' built Ford tough PR shell and get to the juicy nuggets of upcoming product knowledge he had inside. We used sly questions like "So J, will Mercury and Lincoln get a Flex to call their own?" More »
6:30 AM on Tue May 20 2008
By Ray Wert
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Latest by N/A: @ranger88: I suspect Lincoln still getting the MKT. It really isn't a Flex it just shares a platform with it. more »
gadgets
Sony Showcases Ford Flex Deal In NYC
Ford is taking a page out of Subaru's book and will be partnering with Sony for a factory-installed in-car entertainment system. The first model will be a Ford Flex, much like the one we received the chauffeur treatment in, and it will be on display at the Sony Style store on Madison Avenue in New York City.More »
concept cars
Whatever Happened To Predictability? The Milk Man, The Paperboy, The Jet-Powered Concept Car...
Our esteemed editor, Herr Wert, penned a piece for Popular Mechanics about the demise of the futuristic concept car and the rise of practically-production concepts like the Honda Pilot and Dodge Challenger, which will end up being nearly indistinguishable from their production versions. The good days of the turbine-powered Firebird II are gone, though we hope they will come again. [Popular Mechanics]
new york auto show
Despite the news of the eminent demise of the Ford Taurus X, we're now not as concerned because we just got our first ride in the 2009 Ford Flex. A very hip Ford rep dropped by our extremely touristgasmic digs near Times Square to give us a ride over to dinner and get a little free press for Ford's new hauler. Despite a couple of syntax errors with the next-gen GPS system, which worked fine after we used the correct name of the city, the slab sided super wagon was off to the races a slow crawl through the streets of Gotham.
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We Get Exclusive Ride In 2009 Ford Flex, Chauffeur To Hyundai Dinner
Despite the news of the eminent demise of the Ford Taurus X, we're now not as concerned because we just got our first ride in the 2009 Ford Flex. A very hip Ford rep dropped by our extremely touristgasmic digs near Times Square to give us a ride over to dinner and get a little free press for Ford's new hauler. Despite a couple of syntax errors with the next-gen GPS system, which worked fine after we used the correct name of the city, the slab sided super wagon was off to More »
7:45 AM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
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38 comments
Latest by piththeelder: I think it looks pretty good. Hopefully Ford remembers to market this one. more »
new cars
2009 Ford Flex To Be Priced At $28,295, That White Roof Is Gonna Cost You
If you're in the mood for a 2009 Ford Flex, you're going to be paying at least $28,295 for the privilege when it goes on sale this summer. This makes it only about $1,000 more expensive than the dying Ford Taurus X, which makes us think those last Taurus X's are going to go down in price soon. As nice as that FWD SE model is, if you want the goodies you could be paying as much as $37,255 for the Flex Limited.More »
future cars
Ford To Give Lincoln Some Flex-Ability
According to the very fine people at Car & Driver, Ford CEO Alan Mulally confirmed that it would be the Lincoln brand that would get the next derivative of the Ford Flex seven-passenger crossover minivan replacement. This goes against rumors that it would be Mercury that would be getting a version of the Flex. More »
new cars
The Ford Flex Becomes the Graff-Flex Party
Ford invited us down to the notorious Les Deux in Hollywood to sample booze and check out what they, BPM magazine and a graffiti artist named Slick had done to a Ford Flex. For those of you not in the know, if you ever see Britney/Lindsey/Paris getting out of $250,000 car without panties, there is a 99% chance they are headed into Les Deux. In this reporters opinion, it's everything rotten about Los Angeles shoved under one cocaine and vodka stained roof. However, I knew that once we got in, Ford had a VIP section ready for us. So, screw principles — I'm special! But, getting in wasn't so easy...More »
sema
SEMA 2007: Foose Flexes His Ford Muscles, Reveals Customized Ford Flex
Just for SEMA, Ford's let two designers have their way with their new people mover, the Ford Flex. First up is none other than the star of "Foosical: The Musical," Chip Foose. He's put his personal touch on the Flex by dropping Foose Design 22-inch wheels on the feet, and Eibach springs customized for "a lower appearance," and a custom-mixed, tow-tone blue and cream pearl paint job. It's the Foose Flexy, kiddies — all the same "great" looks of the Flex, with absolutely no performance upgrades. Yup, enjoy — or something.More »
spy photos
2009 Ford Flex
It looks like Ford was Flex-ing their new minivan replacement for 2009 down in San Antonio, Texas. Jalopnik reader Hernan caught this here prototype making its way through the downtown city streets the other day looking very Dave-like in the rear-view mirror of what we're assuming is the family truck. We don't know much else more than what we already learned at the New York auto show earlier this year — but as production's expected to begin about one year from now we're assuming we'll be seeing more of this great big box in the eyesight of many a spy photographer. More »
9:00 AM on Mon Jul 9 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by N/A: Living in the family of semi-boxy SUV's (First-generation Scion XB, Land Rover Discovery, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Honda Element, etc.), the more »
