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  Ford has unveiled their latest EV based on one of America's best selling truck platforms - The new F150 "Lightning".  The new truck - which sits as a new power option right next to the gasoline and hybrid models is mostly identifiable by the large light bar in front and a more closed off grille . The truck, which is said to be built at Ford's Rogue EV plant is said to available as a 2022 model year and is expected go on sale for a MSRP of $39974 for the commercial variant and $52974 for the XLT models (Without tax). The Lariat and premium trims will be north of $90,000. The new F150 EV is said to be just as capable as its gasoline brethren with a similar aluminum body construction  and has a 10000lb towing capacity and 2000lb cargo payload (The front of the truck has a storage area as well "frunk" and this could carry 400lb) . The motor provides 563 horsepower and 775lb ft of torque and a performance figure of 0-60 in around 4 seconds.  Range on the models...

Ford has anounced plans to add Googles Android auto system and Apple's Carplay system to its 2017 lineup's infotainment system . Android Auto - Googles intergrated car system is designed to pair with Android handsets to sync information from the phone to the car .Apple also has a similar platform called carplay and both systems are said to be available through Ford's intergrated Sync 3 infotainment unit.Although it sounds fancy ,Ford expects a majority of their future vehicles to have it by default at the year 2020 Current year 2016 models equipped with Sync will recieve a update to the Sync 3 standard and all 2017 models will get it along with new features such as LTE connectivity for car tracking and remote access to  the cars doors and engine. Written by Rakitha for MasHD SOURCE - Digitaltrends

Ford's new Shelby GT 350 series are probably the meanest looking Shelby's yet .The GT 350 and the 350R were present at the 2015 Detroit motor show along with the new Ford F150 Raptor .The standard GT 350 is just as impressive as its tracked based brother , the 350 has a naturally aspirated , flat plane crankshaft 5.3 liter V8 with 500 Bhp and 400 pound/feet of torque , and like all Shelby mustangs , it has a 6 speed manual gearbox . The rest of the specs , according to a newly leaked ordering guide shows that the standard 350 will be available with black suede Recaro seats , there is also a leather seat option for the standard 350 . The 350 will also get Michelin Pilot super sport tires with 295 in front and 305 at the back Of course the 350R is a different story , this asphalt munching monster is designed to work without creature comforts like Air conditioning , rear seats , most of the center console (audio , navigation A/C knobs etc) but they are listed as optional. ...

Inspired from aircraft designs , the new Ford GT is said to bring back old memories from the past  and modern names that terrify any Ford fan . The new GT- which has some GT40 essence , is all new from the ground up and it is the first time Ford decided to use their "ECOBOOST" series of engines in one . The Turbocharged 3500 cc  V6 ,which is said to deliver a good -600 Bhp which is impressive on its own , although it doesn't sound like a  thoroughbred V8, V6 engines are slowly becoming the new standard as emissions and politics tighten the noose around performance vehicles . Apart from the V6 , the new car has a 7 speed dual clutch system with paddle shifters , the car also comes with 20" wheels with adjustable ride height and scissor doors which helps the car get into the cool  Forza Motorsport 6 "cover car" title .  Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - MotorAuthority