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As if America didn’t already know the 2015 Ford F-150 was an amazing truck, Car and Driver confirmed it.  In a recent comparison test by Car and Driver Magazine, the 2015 F-150, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015 Ram 1500 and 2014 Toyota Tundra all went head-to-head and the 2015 Ford F-150 was the victor! This comparison test was very extensive and took a ton of factors into account.  They really put these cars through the ringer and it’s all to show you, the consumer, which is the best full-size truck of 2015.  There were some startling statistics and numbers you have to see to believe, so let’s get right into it! The first thing we noticed when we were looking over the numbers is the fact that the 2015 Ford F-150 was the only V6 going up against three V8 engines.  That is a very important detail to keep in mind through this whole test.  Along those same lines, the F-150 also had the fastest 0-30, 0-60 and 0-100 times even though it technically had the smallest engine of the four.  With a 3.5L V6 EcoBoost Engine, the 2015 Ford F-150 was able to reach 30 mph in 1.7 seconds, 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, and 100 in 16.4 seconds.  These times are pretty outstanding for any truck let alone a full-size beast.  For instance, the Silverado 1500 can’t even reach 100 mph – it topped out at 99.  To give you another reference point, the fastest 2015 Ford Mustang will hit 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, so a difference on 1.2 seconds versus one of the best American sports car on the market isn’t too shabby.  The 2015 Ford F-150 was even able to brake in the shortest amount of time going from 70-0 in a mere 179 feet.  The next closest competitor braked in 186 feet; and while 7 feet doesn’t seem like a big difference, it could very well be the difference between a wreck or not if there is a vehicle 180 feet in front of you.  The F-150 also had the lowest curb weight after losing an estimated 700 pounds by receiving a Military Grade Aluminum Body.  Finally, its max towing capacity came in at an insane 11,500 pounds.  That blew away the competition with the next closest at 9500 pounds – a 2000 pound difference!  We can jam all these numbers down your throat but just take a look at the charts below and you’ll see! If you look at the Final Scores you will see that the Ford F-150 got a total score of 196/240.  In second place was the Chevy Silverado with a score of 193.  Third was the Ram 1500 with 177, and finally limping to the finish line with a score of 164 was the Toyota Tundra.

The day after the Super Bowl is for talking about the big game at work, recanting the crucial plays, and maybe best of all discussing everyone’s favorite Super Bowl Commercials.  This year there were some pretty powerful spots; including two from Nissan, one controversial ad from Nationwide Insurance, a PSA by coalition No More, and several others.  Serious was the name of the game, and we were right in line with our three spots on NBC – WRDE. Our spots were based around thanking our valued customers of the Delmarva area and beyond.  Our message even got picked up by those at Edmunds.com, who wrote an article about us and what we were trying to accomplish.  Our commercials spots also got great reception with people liking, sharing, and commenting on them via Facebook during and after the game.  Some of the top comments included things like, “THAT is a GREAT commercial – thank you!” and “What an awesome local commercial from Preston Frogz!”  We were even able to use pictures and video of local people in the ads.  Whether it was military or EMS personnel or members of the community at our various events, we got to connect our message back to them.  You can view all three of our spots below or on our Preston Frogz YouTube page. Thanks for supporting us Delmarva!

It’s that time of year again for the big game – Super Bowl XLIX.  As you know this game will be played between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday February 1, 2015.  We know there will certainly be a ton of viewers glued to their televisions on Sunday night.  Last year 167 Million people watched the big game, making it the most watched television broadcast in U.S. history, overtaking the Super Bowl from two years prior by approximately 200,000 viewers.  Bottom line, this year’s game is projected to set a new record and advertisers have certainly taken notice. Historically, people watch the broadcast for the Super Bowl Commercials as much as the actual game sometimes.  The commercials have been getting funnier and more creative each and every year.  This year Preston Automotive Group will have three Super Bowl Commercials featured on NBC – WRDE.  We were inspired this year by the service men and women in our communities.  From Firefighters to Police Officers, EMS to Military Personnel, we wanted to form our message around you; thanking you for everything you do for us.  We created Preston Cares in order to convey this message to you. Preston Cares is our way of saying thank you to our local community.  It is because of you that we are still in business.  “Our customers give so much to us that we are happy to give back to the community,” says Dave Wilson, Preston Automotive Group President, “We were excited to produce these special Super Bowl Commercials to thank all of you on Delmarva and beyond.”  Not only do we love our customers, we love our local communities and try to be involved as much as possible.  Preston Cares supports the local communities that each of our dealerships live in.  From Little League Baseball teams to Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer, we truly believe that together we can do more. So, when you see our Super Bowl Commercials this year be sure to remember that you, our valued customers, are of key importance to Preston Automotive Group’s success.  Thank you again!

There’s a certain negative connotation that has followed around the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for as long as they’ve been in existence; but why?  Gearheads seem to cringe before you can even finish the acronym CV… but whatever started this perception?  We take a look at how the CVT works, what its benefits are, and why people judge it so harshly. First of all CVT is a type of transmission that doesn’t actually have gears in the sense that we would think of gears.  A CVT’s “gears” are “Continuously Variable” meaning that they don’t have teeth like traditional gears – they are always changing.  In laymen’s terms there are two cones that are held together with a rubber or woven metal belt.  Those belts will start out at the tips of both cones while the car is at or near zero RPMs, and as the RPMs increase, the belts will simultaneously move outward to the thickest parts of the cones.  Think of it as a 21-speed bicycle with a gear boxes on the front and back, but now replace the gears with fat-ish cones and you suddenly would be able to hit “gears” such as twelve-and-a-half or ten-and-three-quarters.  This creates for seamless shifting (in most vehicles) and less wear and tear on mechanical parts that you would have in a regular manual or automatic transmission. Can you spot where the CVT "cones" are located in this expanded picture? There are several benefits to a CVT and we’ve even named some, but the main thing that seems to draw consumers in is the fuel savings that accompanies these debated transmissions.  It’s one thing that everyone can pretty much agree upon.  The way it does this is keep the revolutions per minute down while under light acceleration and thus maximize fuel economy by constantly shifting “gears” rather than raising RPMs.  It’s a benefit that can actually be seen at the pump.  Another benefit would be the ease of maintenance because instead of multiple gears to potentially replace, essentially all you have to worry about is the belt (mostly woven metal chain now-a-days) and the two cones.  Benefits to a CVT also include the ability to maximize acceleration by holding an engine at peak output. Now, there are doubters out there (and plenty of them), but with recent advancements CVTs are becoming more mainstream.  Even still, people still have a negative perception of these transmissions.  For instance, because of the way a CVT holds constant engine speed, often-times drivers complain that a poorly calibrated CVT can feel like applying the throttle on a motorboat.  It’s been described as “droning” or “lagging,” but more and more people are coming around and these innovations are being put into more cars every year. It’s difficult to give you an idea just how many cars have CVTs in them without just listing them, but it should get the point across that this is the way the world is turning.  For example, just about every Nissan has a CVT and most have had them since the mid-2000s (although they’ve seen much improvement since then).  A handful of Ford vehicles are on the list as well including the Fusion and Escape Hybrids.  There are plenty other manufacturers utilizing the power of the CVT such as Audi, Lexus, Subaru, Honda and Toyota.  While there are more, this should give you plenty of an idea about how popular they are becoming sooner rather than later. Like them or not, it seems as if CVTs are here to stay.  So, the question becomes, when will all the “haters” come around and change their attitudes on these fuel saving transmissions?  There will always be the regular manual and automatic transmissions for those hardcore gearheads and people who actually need them, but the CVTs are here for those who want a seamless transmission that saves them money at the pump!

Ward’s Auto is a website all about providing information about the global auto industry to consumers, so they can make more informed purchases.  Every year, Ward’s most anticipated award is its 10 Best Engines list.  They don’t rank them from 1-10, but rather give out the same award to all of the top 10.  These don’t have to be the biggest engines either; and this year they are saying this list is “by far the most diverse and technically advanced pool of honorees in 21 years.”  Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition pits the latest engines available in the U.S. market against the returning winners.  Four engines returned from last year and one of them is a Ford! As the only Ford Engine to make the list, this 1.0-liter EcoBoost 3-cylinder beauty has a big job to do representing the biggest American Motor Company all by itself.  This is in fact the third year in a row this engine has made it onto Ward’s list of powertrain excellence.  This tiny but capable engine belongs to one car and one car only: the Ford Fiesta.  This car can’t compete with others on this list when it comes to horsepower and speed, but it does take the cake on top fuel economy. This extraordinarily small engine only has three cylinders but packs a punch on fuel economy by getting an EPA estimated 31 mpg city and 43 mpg highway, with 36 mpg combined!  That is truly unmatched in a strictly gasoline fueled vehicle.  This engine is optional on the 2015 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan or Hatchback models only and Preston Ford has two of these tiny monsters at the moment which you can see by clicking on the above link. Another Preston Automotive Group brand, Hyundai, had one of their Crossovers make it onto Ward’s 10 Best Engine list.  This vehicle runs completely on a fuel cell battery and creates zero emissions.  It’s only available in Southern California at the moment, and the vehicle we’re talking about is the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell!  This is Hyundai’s first-ever hydrogen-powered vehicle. It runs on a 100 kW (max) fuel cell electric motor and is consistent with most gasoline powered vehicles in terms of the amount of miles that can be traveled on one charge.  It gets an estimated 265 miles per charge, which is comparative to what other similar crossovers achieve in miles per tank of gasoline.  It also is years ahead of other Electric Vehicles (EVs) in terms of time it takes to charge.  The Tucson Fuel Cell will completely charge up from nothing in less than 10 minutes, whereas the next closest EV takes over three hours!  The only problem for us is that this revolutionary crossover will be stuck in Southern California until the country’s fueling infrastructure expands to fit the up-and-coming demand. Preston Automotive Group loves when the brands we sell get recognized on a national level.  We believe we sell truly exceptional vehicles and all of these awards keep proving us right!  The full list of Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2015 can be found by clicking the link or scrolling down.  Enjoy! 127-kW Electric Motor ( BMW i3 electric vehicle) 6.2L OHV V-8 (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray) 6.2L Supercharged OHV V-8 (Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat) 1.0L Turbocharged DOHC 3-cyl. ( Ford Fiesta) 100-kW Fuel Cell ( Hyundai Tucson FCV) 1.5L Turbocharged DOHC 3-cyl. (Mini Cooper) 3.0L Turbodiesel DOHC V-6 (Ram 1500 EcoDiesel) 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 (Subaru WRX) 1.8L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cyl. (Volkswagen Golf) 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cyl. (Volvo S60)

Every year, Edmunds.com, one of the most popular websites for vehicle research, puts out a list of the most searched for vehicles and dubs it the Most Popular list.  2015’s Most Popular list is already out as their count actually took place between January 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014.  There are some new faces and old favorites, but Preston Automotive Group is especially excited because we have a record 15 out of the 66 total cars on this year’s list!  Meaning that between all of our brands - Ford, Hyundai, Mazda and Nissan (excluding Lincoln) - we sell nearly a quarter of the Most Popular vehicles on the market.  We are even going up against luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, Audi and others.  So, for our top four brands to have 15 vehicles on the list means that we sell some of the most popular cars in the country. As you may have guessed, Ford Motor Company had the most with eight.  The obvious ones would be the F-150, Mustang, and Explorer.  These three have been on the Most Popular list for many years.  The other Ford’s that made it were the Expedition, Fiesta, Shelby GT500, Transit and Transit Connect.  There were 22 different vehicle classes that were included in the list and Ford owned the Van class – occupying 2 out of 3 spots. Mazda and Nissan both sent three cars onto the 2015 Most Popular list.  Mazda, as the topic of our previous post, had the Mazda3, CX-5 and CX-9 on the list.  The Mazda3 seems to be a perennial on the Most Popular list, but the CX-5 and 9 are relative newcomers.  As for Nissan, they made the list with the 2015 Altima, Frontier and Pathfinder.  One in each major category – car, truck and SUV. Our fourth brand, Hyundai, made a little history by having its first vehicle on the Most Popular list for Edmund’s.  According to the influential automotive website, the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe was indeed one of the three most popular Midsize Crossover SUV’s of the year.  Preston nearly cleaned up by having 2/3 of the SUV’s in this category. The only Preston Automotive Group brand who missed out on this list was Lincoln.  Now, that’s no slight to them, but they have tons of completion in the luxury categories like previously stated.  Although it is a bit surprising that more people weren’t searching for the full-size Lincoln Navigator or their new Lincoln MKC. Nonetheless, we are so proud to be able to offer these Most Popular vehicles to our valued customers all across Delmarva and the entire country.  Be sure to check out these and other vehicles on our website at www.prestonmotor.com.

There aren’t too many brands that got three of their vehicles put on Edmund’s Most Popular list of 2015.  Mazda was one of those few brands as they had the Mazda3, Mazda CX-5, and CX-9 make the cut.  Now, Edmund’s list was broken down by automobile class and the top three from each class were awarded the honor of Most Popular.  And the data for this list was collect from Jan 1, 2014, through Oct 31, 2014.  Basically, the most searched for vehicles within that timeframe made the list. So, like previously stated, the Mazda3 made the list and is one of the representatives of the compact car class. The Mazda3 has been proven tops in its class year in and year out.  If you’re looking for a compact car then you are probably thinking in terms fuel economy, reliability, and value, and you will get that with just about every compact car.  However, with the Mazda3 you’ll get all that plus some extra personality and spunk.  With the 3s’ larger 2.5-liter engine (compared to most compact’s 2.0L engines) it can accelerate quicker – going 0-60 in 8.3 seconds, which is faster than the class average.  The 2015 Mazda3 also received an “A” rating from Edmunds for its overall distinctive design, drivability, and value. The next Mazda to make the Most Popular list is the 2015 CX-5.  This compact crossover was one of the three most popular in its class.  The CX-5 is a joy to drive and is very stylish.  It’s for people who don’t need a larger SUV but still need something bigger than a sedan.  Something nice about the 2015 Mazda CX-5 is that the top two trim levels have upgraded to keyless entry and ignition.  And with two engine options, much like the Mazda3, there are certain things to think about.  The 2.0L is extremely fuel efficient; however, you may want the 2.5 if you will be travelling on the highway or with a car full of people.  Mazda USA is actually creating competition for itself with the compact crossover CX-3 set to come out in 2016, so be on the lookout for that as yet another option in this class. Finally, Mazda’s third vehicle to make Edmund’s 2015 Most Popular list is the CX-9.  This Mazda hails from the Large Crossover SUV class and joins the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse as the three most popular in their class.  The 2015 CX-9 is like a sports car with an SUV’s body, and Mazda does that on purpose, taking their “Zoom Zoom” mantra to the next level in each of their vehicles.  This sporty SUV packs a 3.7L V6 engine under the hood and has three rows of easy access seating that can fit 7 full size adults and their gear comfortably.  Also, with the second and third row seats folded down, the 2015 Mazda CX-9 offers up a formidable 101 cubic feet of cargo space. You can see why people were searching for these three Mazda’s as they are fantastic choices for many different types of people and situations.  That being said, Preston Automotive Group is extremely proud to offer these vehicles at their Preston Mazda Dealer of Maryland.  We encourage you to check out these vehicles and any others on our website at www.prestonmazda.com, or by clicking any of the links above.  You can also call us at 877-873-3591 and one of our sales consultants will get you the best deal possible!

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV offered in three trim levels: GLS, SE and Limited.  The Tucson is a great choice in the compact crossover class because of its small engine and fantastic maneuverability. The base model GLS comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and several other basic interior amenities such as iPod/USB connectivity, privacy glass on the rear windows, and full power accessories.  The available options include automatic headlights, 4.3-inch touchscreen display, and a rearview camera. The middle model is the SE and it receives the bigger 2.4L engine, fog lights, a sport body, heated front seats, and front-to-back roof rails. And finally if you step up to the Limited model you’ll get chrome exterior trim, keyless entry and ignition, leather upholstery, as well as Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system.  The Technology Package is optional for the top model and it includes some really nice features.  With the Tech Package you’d have a panoramic sunroof (meaning the roof is basically all glass) and a 7-inch touchscreen with navigation. Both of these aforementioned engines give back decent gas mileage for the compact crossover class.  The smaller 2.0L achieves 25MPG combined and the 2.4L does virtually the same at 24MPG combined.  It has “get up” though because it took the 2015 Tucson 8.4 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph, which is better than average for a compact crossover with a base engine.  During its other testing done by Edmunds.com, it was found to have a quiet and comfortable ride on the highway and even navigate tight city streets with the ease of a hatchback sedan. You can come see the 2015 Hyundai Tucson at Preston Hyundai of Maryland.  We’re located one mile down the road from the small town of Preston, Maryland.  We have a dedicated group of sales consultants that will work with you to get the best deal possible.  Click www.prestonhyundaiusa.com or call 877-865-1523 today!

There were many announcements and vehicles unveiled in Detroit last week at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).  Many of them were by brands like Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, and Mazda, which are brands that we carry at our dealerships of Maryland and Delaware as part of the Preston Automotive Group. The biggest bang at this year’s Auto Show was made by the Ford Motor Company within the first 2 hours of the first day.  They unveiled three performance vehicles that hadn’t been seen before.  Those included the Ford F-150 Raptor, Shelby Mustang GT350R, and the Ford GT supercar.  It rocked the automotive world for the remainder of the week’s show.  The first two of these three vehicles are speculated to be available for purchase sometime this year (2015).  Whereas, the Ford supercar will only be starting production in 2016 as stated by Bill Ford and Mark Fields in a back-and-forth style banter on the stage in Detroit. The next big story came from Nissan USA.  They brought in their top dog, CEO Carlos Ghosn, to introduce their potential new top dog vehicle – the 2016 Nissan Titan.  He highlighted two main ideas; One being the fact that Nissan was creating a brand new class of full-size pickups, and the other being that it was All-American from conception to construction.  We learned this new Nissan Titan will be powered by a Cummins 5.0L Diesel Engine and it will tow nearly as much as the F-150 at over 12,000lbs. The third biggest announcement we learned from came from Hyundai USA.  They released pictures of their concept truck/SUV hybrid that they are calling the Santa Cruz. You can view all the pictures on the Hyundai USA Facebook page via this link. It first reminded us of the Santa Fe in terms of its front fascia, and overall made us think back to the Subaru Baja from several years ago. As of now it is merely a concept, meaning it’s not slated for production. Yet. It is a slick looking truck and made big headlines in Detroit this year, so we look forward to following the development of this new venture in the months to come! The final thing we learned came from Mazda USA. Now, technically this has been known since November 2014, but at the NAIAS Mazda rolled out its first generation Subcompact Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), the Mazda CX-3.  Mazda’s North America CEO, Jim O’Sullivan, notes that “When there’s not a lot of manufacturers offering B-SUV’s, it’s a competitive advantage for us.” Mazda is looking for the 2016 CX-3 to be a better seller than the much anticipated 2016 Miata MX-5.

It’s been a big week in automotive news with the North American International Auto Show going on in Detroit, MI, since January 12, 2015. Ford Motor Company revealed several new vehicles from their new Ford Performance Division.  Nissan revealed a new light-duty truck with a Diesel engine in the 2016 Titan XD.  So, there were all these unveilings plus tons more from auto brands like Acura, Infiniti, Volvo, Bentley, and more. Car enthusiasts of all kinds love the new reveals, and video game companies took notice; Companies like Polyphony Digital and Turn 10 Studios who make the most popular racing games in the world such as Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport, respectively.  These developers are getting the best of the best performance vehicles to be in their games and on the covers.  And with Gran Turismo 7 and Forza Motorsport 6 both slated to come out at the end of 2015, they are actively gathering top notch supercars to be in their games.  That brings us to this past week. Just this week at the North American International Auto Show, Ford unveiled 3 new performance vehicles.  A Ford F-150 Raptor, Shelby Mustang GT350R, and best of all the Ford GT supercar.  All of these vehicles have production/release dates within the next year or two but you’ll be able to “drive” them much sooner than that.  What I mean by that is they are all going to be a part of the new Forza Motorsport 6 for Xbox One.  So, this way you won’t have to take out a second mortgage to drive the latest Ford supercar.  And as announced at the auto show, it will be the first Ford ever to grace the cover of Forza.  It will join Ferrari, Audi, Nissan, and more as cover models for the successful franchise.  The last game (Forza Motorsport 5) came out around the end of November last year so gamers are expecting a similar time frame for this game's release. Another development is the Nissan 2020 Vision Concept supercar that surfaced this week.  It looks very futuristic with its wrap around windshield, low profile, and sleek points and curves.  In fact, it is said that this concept will be reflected in future GTR’s.  This concept is not expected to be drivable in the real world; however, that doesn’t mean it can’t be drivable in a virtual world.  And that is exactly what will happen.  The Nissan 2020 Vision Gran Turismo Concept supercar will be a part of the new Gran Turismo 7 exclusively for PS4.  It is an awesome looking car, and, quite frankly, we all probably wish it was actually being built in real life. It will be pretty neat to see which other cars make it into the various racing games.  Gamer or not, it is cool to see these supercars on the screen especially with the graphics capabilities today’s technology allows.

Just like the first day of the North American International Auto Show was won by Ford Motor Company, most would agree that day two went Nissan USA.  On day two of the week-long event, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled the 2016 Nissan Titan XD, as seen below. This Nissan Titan XD creates a self-proclaimed “new class” of full-size pickup.  Ghosn even stated, "With the 2016 Nissan Titan XD, we weren't just going for 'best-in-class.' Instead, we are offering the 'Best New Class.'"  See, there has never been a light duty pickup truck in America to have a Diesel engine – until later this year that is.  If you wanted a Diesel engine you had to get a heavy duty truck such as a Ford F-250 Super Duty.  Nissan is betting that people will embrace this niche they have filled and we are already excited to see these trucks at Preston Nissan towards the end of 2015. Clearly Nissan’s angle was to stress the fact that this truck is all-American.  Ghosn stated several times that the idea was conceived here, engineered here, and built here.  There are certainly a lot of exciting things about the Titan XD.  First of all, under the hood it will sport a Cummins (American Diesel Engine Company) 5.0L V8 turbo Diesel engine.  It will also have a beautifully crafted interior on the higher end models as seen in the picture.  It will still be able to tow over 12,000lbs (comparable to any other light duty truck) and hook up to a trailer with merely a push of a button on the key fob. One interesting thing is how similar it looks to the F-150.  When asked about this, Diane Allen, Nissan America’s chief designer said, “There’s no copying, that was a pure engineer-driven thing.  This was designed and pretty much done before the Ford was revealed.”  She also talked about making it look like more of a work truck and ditch the “play truck look” it’s had in the past. We think this truck will be a true competitor when it becomes available for sale in late 2015.  It will shake up the market and give truck lovers a Diesel option they never had before.  Be sure to keep up with our blog for news throughout the year concerning the Titan and other Nissan, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Mazda, and used vehicles from Preston Automotive Group!

The Ford Performance Division was the talk of the auto world this Monday morning when they revealed three new high performance vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.  These reveals were somewhat expected, but still wowed the audience and the world. Ford Performance Division Reveals 3 New Vehicles at NAIAS via Livestream Press Conference First, they revealed the F-150 Raptor, which is based on the 2015 F-150 body style and may be available later this year.  Joe Hinrichs, Ford President of the Americas, said in Ford’s press conference this morning that “Raptor is the ultimate, high-performance, off-road pickup.”  With a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Engine and a 10-speed Transmission, this full size pickup will be able to seriously tear up some dirt, sand, snow, or whatever kind of terrain you can think of! Their next reveal was the Mustang GT350R.  Ford Group’s Vice President of Global Production Development and Chief Technical Officer, Raj Nair, introduced this American sports car and called it “the most track-capable, street-legal Mustang ever.”  There is much speculation that the GT350R will be available for purchase later this year!  However, compared to other Ford vehicles, their production will be limited. Ford Performance Division’s final release was perhaps the most anticipated of all: the GT.  The Ford GT is unlike any other Ford, and actually reminds me of something much more European such as a Lambourgini or Maserati.  With its jackknife doors, mid-engine placement, carbon fiber body panels and sleek overall look, this supercar is set to hit production in 2016.  This Ford GT will put out over 600 horsepower stemming from its 3.5L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 Engine and 7-speed Tranny. This is certainly the talk of the day in the automotive industry and will surely last for several days if not weeks.  Much more can be found on the Ford website and by searching or using hashtags #FordNAIAS, #FordPerformance, and simply #Ford2015.  Be sure to check out the video link of the press conference above, and stay tuned to our blog for more information on the Ford Performance Division and automotive news in general!