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Detroit Auto Show : More breaking news -- Jalopnik readers are not enchanted with SUVs, CUVs, wagons on stilts or the Ford Explorer America .
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After spending part of the day with the fine folks responsible for the new 2009 Ford F-150 we've had some of our questions answered. First of all, they're not in any hurry to release the power numbers so you can stop asking, though they're going to be adding the diesel in 2010. Those wanting a manual transmission? Petition all you want, but even with gas prices going up the number of F-150's orders with a manual transmission keeps going down. Why the introduction of the Platinum Edition? According to Matt O'Leary, one of the driving forces behind the new F-150 at Ford, the King Ranch Edition "has more of a southwestern flavor" and Ford wanted something to provide "more of a Chicago or Manhattan" feel with their new truck, focusing on aluminum touches with tuxedo-stiched leather as opposed to the leatherfest that is the King Ranch. He also pointed out that they've found no maximum for luxury trucks (ahem LT) And for fans of the LOBO edition, we...
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Detroit Auto Show : News that will shock no one -- Toby Keith does not appeal to the Jalopnik demographic. magnificentbastard and rocketrodeo debate.
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Detroit Auto Show: Not Feeling the Ford F150. It might be Sunday morning, but the robble robble crowd are on their feet and, well, robbling. This time they're upset about the new 3-bar grilled 2009 Ford F-150 . And this time we agree with them. Though, we're not entirely sure what SexCpotatoes is talking about.
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When we last saw the Ford Explorer America it was hip deep in snow. Now it's out, using it's EcoBoost engines to escape the cavern and arrive here in the lovely CoBo Arena. The Explorer was only up momentarily, but we should have more pics soon. Press release and production shots below the jump, full photos from the live reveal directly below: galleryPost('fordexpamlive',9, 'Ford Explorer America Live'); FORD TO REVEAL NEW FUEL-SAVING CONCEPT IN DETROIT galleryPost('expamerext', 15, 'Ford Explorer America Exterior');galleryPost('expamerint', 21, 'Ford Explorer America Interior'); The Ford Explorer America concept showcases a new kind of utility for the vehicle customers have known and loved for years: even better fuel efficiency. "Customers are smart. They value vehicles - the more efficient, the better," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president of Marketing and Communications. "Ford gets it. "Innovative technologies...
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Toby Keith, the Ford Truck Man, he of the Bold Toby Keith Emissions Boot-in-Ass Emissions was on hand to introduce the new 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck. It's a fantastic Amerigasm of our country-ism. No talk of EcoBoost or hybrid powertrains here. Later, basically everyone with a camera stormed Keith and put a camera in his face. Which was probably worth the money they paid him. USA! USA! USA! galleryPost('tobykeith', 6, 'Ford Truck Man');
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We have the first shots of the 2009 Ford F-150 and, if you're a "Ford Truck Man" you'll certainly enjoy them. And if not, with 35 variations ranging from the entry level XL to the pre-pimped luxo Platinum Edition if you can't find one you like you're just not trying hard enough. Live shots below and the in-person experience confirms the "I am Daveness" of the 2009 Ford F-150's grille, as previously seen. galleryPost('FordF150LIVE', 6, '2009 Ford F-150 Live'); Full Press release and production photos below: galleryPost('FordF150platinum09', 5, '2009 Ford F-150 Platinum');galleryPost(FordF150fx409', 9, '2009 Ford F-150 FX4');galleryPost('FordF150styles', 6, '2009 Ford F-150 Styles'); galleryPost('FordF150fx409', 6, '2009 Ford F-150 FX4'); NEW 2009 FORD F-150: MORE CAPABILITY, MORE CHOICE, MORE 'SMART' FEATURES FOR AMERICA'S TRUCK The vision for Ford's truck team...
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After introducing us to the Ford Verve at Frankfurt late last year, Ford is bringing this new global small car platform to the United States. The four-door shown here is the basis for the production vehicle that will hit driveways in North America sometime in 2010, while the three-door is from the Euro-spec model that we may or may not see (depending on the reaction). We imagine that the 18-inch polished wheels probably won't be standard when it goes into production, but it'll be fairly close otherwise. This is for all of you out there joining the chorus of complaints that we're not getting Ford Europe products. Press release below the jump. galleryPost('FordVerveNAConcept', 6, 'Ford Verve North American Concept'); Ford REVEALS small-car vision FOR NORTH AMERICA DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2008 - Ford Motor Company is revealing the Verve, a concept vehicle that makes clear the vision for the new small cars Ford soon will introduce in North America. The Verve is bold and...
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The 2009 Ford F-150 has arrived and, for potential buyers, there are two major stories here other than the new frame and exterior: more standard/available features and more model variations. Now standard is the AdvanceTrack with Roll Stability Control (RSC), Trailer Sway Control, the new Tailgate w/ box side steps and the new "Easy Fuel" capless fuel-filler system that uses a a sensor to automatically seal shut when the nozzle is removed. Available on all F-150's is the SYNC system (with all goodies), new 700-watt Sony sound system, integrated trailer brake controller (segment first on light-duty pickups) and rearview camera assist. There are going to be a total of 35variations of the new F-150 (XL, STX, FX4, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch), including the new Platinum series, which adds extra detailing and chrome on the outside and features such as ash wood accents, 10-way adjustable leather captain's chairs and standard 20-inch polished aluminum wheels. galleryPost('FordF150platinum09'...
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Somehow we came across this logo for the new 2009 Ford F-150 pickup we're expecting to be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in just two weeks. We're not even really sure where it came from or how we came across the site we found it at. But one thing's for sure -- it's most assuredly the new logo for the new boldly moving pickup truck from the Dearborn, MI -based automaker. Yes, it's the tape-covered logo we've seen in the the F-150 spy photos . And yes, it IS a slow news day. Why do you ask? [via TopSpeed ] galleryPost('2009FordF150Spy1', 3, 'Spy Photos - 2009 Ford F-150');
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Apparently the Tuetonic magazine site of auto motor und sport didn't quite get the memo sent out by Land Rover on images of the Detroit-bound LRX concept car from the brand still very much tied to Henry Ford's baby in Dearborn, MI. They've put out ten shots of the new concept along with a whole mess of info about it to add to the one shot we'd already seen earlier this week. We'll give you the link and a bit of detail so you know what you're looking at. Again, it's all German to us, so what do we know. [ auto motor und sport ]
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It's not yet even January and we're already in the thick of things with auto manufacturer embargoed Detroit Auto Show events and holiday parties taking up much of our time this week. While we remain jaded and exhausted from the constant barrage of look-but-don't-touch, it seems there's at least one blogger out there who's excited over the prospect of spending all day today in embargoed product show n' tells. Too bad it's not us. Maybe it's because we don't get to spend the night at the Ritz but we doubt it. [ Gear Diary ]
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