Ford already debuted the Fiesta ST concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, but if you recall, that show car was based on the three-door Fiesta that isn’t available here in the United States. Now, Ford is showing off a proper five-door version of the Fiesta ST, set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in two weeks. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Licensed ’65 Ford Mustang Convertible Body Shell Is The Ultimate Repro
Ford has officially added another model to the company’s licensed reproduction steel body shells. Those looking to spin their own wrenches toward restoring a 1964 1/2, 1965 or 1966 Mustang Convertible can snap up a brand-new body from Dynacorn that uses higher-quality steel and more modern welding techniques than the originals. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford’s Q3 Net Profit Slips To $1.65 Billion
Ford Motor Co., hurt by accounting changes related to commodity prices, said third-quarter net profits fell slightly to $1.65 billion from $1.69 billion a year earlier. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford Focus And Fiesta To Be Well-represented At SEMA
Ford is hitting SEMA with a volley of modified Focus and Fiesta models this year. The company says that the aftermarket show is the perfect venue for showing off just how customizable both vehicles can be, and with creations from the likes of Roush, Cobb Tuning and Gold Coast Automotive among others, there should be a hatch or sedan on hand in Las Vegas for everyone. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford Explorer Hits 100,000 Sales Mark
The 2011 Ford Explorer is a massive improvement over the last-generation model, and the Blue Oval’s sales tally supports this claim. Ford tells us that the the Explorer is flying off store shelves, with 100,000 units sold so far in 2011. Those numbers are up 290 percent compared to 2010 totals, making the Explorer the fastest-growing mid-size utility vehicle in the country. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford says UAW Deal Allows It To Improve U.S. Plant Efficiency
Ford Motor Co.’s new four-year contract with the UAW will have a minimal impact on the automaker’s structural costs and allow Ford to run its plants more efficiently to operate profitably in the United States. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
