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One-Minute Judgment: Wert Assesses The Transit Connect
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10:45 AM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Matthew DeBord
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Latest by LandofMinos, a p' p' piece from here and a p' p' piece from there: @Simpsons-Movie-ruled: I picture Grover from Sesame Street more »
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Ford Transit Connect Taxi Is Bursting With Tech
We're well aware that the Ford Transit Connect is here and available in a lot of variations, but I'm still a bit confused by the taxi-model version that we spied last week and witnessed the official unveil of yesterday. The interior of this thing includes the mandatory glass panel that separates the driver and passengers. And that's where the confusion begins. The glass includes a LCD display much like we've already seen, but there also seems to be a sort of a map etched into the glass.More »
1:15 PM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,044 views,
17 comments
Latest by dusanmal: @ecobore: Unfortunately, car-makers have a twisted vision that they'll be laughed at if they bring anything but more powerful/larger volume engine. Oh, wait - car magazines do make derogatory comments such as "underpowered" as soon as a new car has more »
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Ford Transit Connect Taxi Live, Yellow And Clean
Remember those grainy pictures of the NYC Ford Transit Connect Taxi? We can do you one better with live, colorful and shiny (thanks cleaning crew) shots of this latest iteration of the 2009 Ford Transit Connect. We think this is a smart move for Ford, as we think taxi service is more lucrative than guitar delivery service. Is this Ford's ultimate replacement for the aging Crown Victoria? Press release and more pics below the jump.More »
9:05 AM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,041 views,
30 comments
Latest by Pixel: (whoa late comment reply) @my favorite car is a motorcycle: You're comparing apples to wombats. The Connect is a small van with a traditional gas engine coupled to an auto trans. It is optimized for load hauling, durability and ease of fleet more »
chicago auto show
We saw the first two versions of the 2009 Ford Transit Connect a little earlier, but now we've seen 'em up close and personal. Four differently outfitted models of the light duty van were shown off in an effort to showcase the vans versatility. The first two we saw were dressed up for a wine delivery company and a traveling jazz band; the other two examples are done up for a connectivity company and a catering service. While not options offered from Ford, these Transit Connects offer different looks at the flexible ways the little vans can be equipped. And we did see a feature we've been pining for.
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Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Ford Transit Connect Variants Take Bow
We saw the first two versions of the 2009 Ford Transit Connect a little earlier, but now we've seen 'em up close and personal. Four differently outfitted models of the light duty van were shown off in an effort to showcase the vans versatility. The first two we saw were dressed up for a wine delivery company and a traveling jazz band; the other two examples are done up for a connectivity company and a catering service. While not options offered from Ford, these Transit Connects offer different looks at the flexible ways the little vans can be equipped. And we did see a feature we've been pining for.More »
3:51 PM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,044 views,
37 comments
chicago auto show
Those darn kids are always leaving stuff laying around - like 2009 Ford Transit Connects that aren't supposed to be free to see for another couple hours. We've heard they are bringing four different varieties of customized to show off here in Chicago and it looks like we're seeing two of them here. One appears to be some sort of wine and or food based delivery truck. The other is a decidedly more hip and musically focused custom. It looks decidedly jazzy and thankfully un-hip-hop related. Definitely dressed up compared to the bland whiteness of the press shots of the Transit Connect from last night. Guess we'll get the full story in a bit.
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Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Ford Transit Connect Early Peek
Those darn kids are always leaving stuff laying around - like 2009 Ford Transit Connects that aren't supposed to be free to see for another couple hours. We've heard they are bringing four different varieties of customized to show off here in Chicago and it looks like we're seeing two of them here. One appears to be some sort of wine and or food based delivery truck. The other is a decidedly more hip and musically focused custom. It looks decidedly jazzy and thankfully un-hip-hop related. Definitely dressed up compared to the bland whiteness of the press shots of the Transit Connect from last night. Guess we'll get the full story in a bit.More »
11:40 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,637 views,
28 comments
Latest by n/a: @LittlepixelTM: Actually, that's pretty slick. I'll take one in Charcoal Metallic, with parts shelving and a power inverter for my computer. more »
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Ford Transit Connect Official For US Market
Even though we got a sneak peak at it during the Showlopnik coverage, Ford has officially dropped the pics for it's Transit Connect on us. Now, it doesn't look a heck of a lot different then the Euro model, but there are some differences. True, it will be built in the same plant and Turkey, and it will still be based on a front wheel drive four cylinder platform, there will not be a diesel version available - yet. Indeed, Ford will be bringing only a four pot gasser to the US market and mating it to a four speed auto. Though at a press event, they didn't deny there was a possibility of an oil burner if the market demands it.More »
12:01 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,615 views,
32 comments
Latest by n/a: @glasseye46: Oh, how nice that would be... Alas, most Americans seemingly don't have left legs, do they? Regardless, I wouldn't buy one since it's made in Turkey. more »
chicago auto show
Ford Transit Connect Gets Early Partial Reveal From Chicago Auto Show Blog?
We had the pleasure of meeting a few of the ladies (and occasional gent) from the Chicago Auto Show Intern Blog Showlopnik, which lovingly parodies the name of our site. While talking to them they were busily prepping their stories and had mentioned they'd walked the floor to take pictures. We were hopping they'd possibly discover something we hadn't seen before and, lo and behold, there's a picture of what we think is the as-of-yet unreleased Ford Transit Connect. So there's your confirmation. Thanks for the picture Showlopnik and thanks for taking our advice about blogging, it's paid off.[Showlopnik]
10:45 PM on Mon Feb 4 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,758 views,
18 comments
Latest by n/a: @rubirosa007: If you look at the above photograph again, you'll see that it's a small van under that cover (you can see the wing mirrors and the slope of the screen), not a 7.5 tonner. more »
chicago auto show
Is The Ford Transit Connect Coming To The Chicago Auto Show?
All of a sudden, the Chicago Auto Show is the happening place to debut the latest rides. The most recent rumor is that Ford will be bringing their european Transit Connect van to the Second City (the Transit XPress is pictured). The gossip is coming from The Car Connection, which reports that the FWD van will come with a four-cylinder engine and five-passenger seating to be marketed against the Dodge Sprinter. More »
2:45 PM on Wed Jan 23 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,391 views,
36 comments
i spy with my little eye
Spy Photos: Manufacturer-Plated Transit Connect Spotted In SoCal
We knew FoMoCo might be interested in bringing the Transit Connect van stateside, it looks like eagle-eyed tipster Sean spotted this Transit Connect with Michigan manny plates taking a stroll down the street in sunny SoCal. Although the Transit's a great idea for any mid-size business interested in moving goods from one place to another, but not yet ready to move up in the world to the Dodge Sprinter size delivery vehicle, we won't sleep until we're behind the wheel of the SportVan here in the US (pictured below). Bonus points to FoMoCo if they're able to also provide us with Sabine Schmitz behind the wheel. More »
8:33 AM on Fri Jun 1 2007
By Ray Wert
2,380 views,
20 comments
Latest by EuropaBambaataa: @CellMan: It's not a version of the Fiesta. It just looks like one in the front. @Nightwing: Sliding. European LCVs have sliding doors. The only suicide doors we have are the Mazda BT-50 Xcab and the Mazda RX-8. more »
