EcoBoost

Ford’s 2015 F-150 Will Shed 700 Pounds Thanks To Aluminum Body

Ford is planning to meet new, tougher CAFE standards for its fleet by updating its next-generation F-150 pickup line with a body made largely of aluminum, according to an article...

Four Cylinders Take Largest Share of US Market

By Chris Haak It's not the sixties anymore, kids.  Though certainly there are still high-horsepower holdouts, the days of the V8 and even V6 (or inline six)-powered family sedan...

2011 Ford F-150 to Get Three New Engines

By Chris Haak Ford announced yesterday that its 2011 F-150 pickup will receive three new engines for the 2011 model year, and all should improve fuel economy, power, and torque...

Mini Will Get 3-Cylinder Engines

By Chris Haak Cars sold under BMW's small-car brand, Mini, will roll with three-bangers under their little hoods with their next-generation models, according to a report in...

Beijing Auto Show: Ford Start Concept with 3-Cylinder EcoBoost

By Chris Haak If you haven't already noticed, several of us at Full Metal Autos are big fans of Ford's 3.5 liter, 350+ horsepower EcoBoost V6.  The powerful engine has the...

Ford Announces PowerShift Dual-Clutch Six-Speed Gearbox for 2010 Fiesta

By Chris Haak 01.22.2009 Ford has announced that it will introduce a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox for its Fiesta subcompact in 2010 in North America.  The new gearbox, called...