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Ford Makes Claim to Best Selling Truck and Car Models

January 7, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Two winning models for the Blue Oval.

2013 Ford F-150 XLT
For 36 straight years the F-Series reigns supreme.

The Ford Motor Company claims two best selling vehicles: its F-150 pickup truck and its compact Focus car. The former is no surprise as it has been Americas top selling pickup truck for 36 consecutive years. The latter is a best seller too, but not in the United States that distinction belongs to the Toyota Camry. Globally, however, the Ford Focus has supplanted the Toyota Corolla as the best selling vehicle in the world.

Two Winners

For 2012, Ford moved 645,316 units of its F-Series pickup trucks in the U.S. market alone. That number easily outpaced the Chevrolet Silverado. Indeed, with GMC Sierra sales included, Ford still managed to build more large trucks than GM.

On the other end of the vehicle spectrum are Fords small cars including its compact Focus line. US sales for the Ford Focus rose by 40 percent to 245,922 units, but still well behind its segment competitors: the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

One Ford Policy

Ford FocusThat the Focus is even a player is a tribute to company management that decided in 2008 to invoke a One Ford product strategy where similar vehicles are sold globally. That move brought the subcompact Fiesta to the US market followed by the European-designed Focus.

The new Focus replaced an American-designed model that was far different from the European model indeed the class leader that is taking the world by storm right now. By offering a single model across its many markets, Ford has cut costs and improved vehicle quality. North American drivers clearly have taken to the new model.

Polk Data

We don’t have official figures yet proving Fords assertion that the Focus has surged past the Toyota Corolla. Ford is basing its claims on sales numbers through September 2012, pegged at 737,856 units reports AutoExpress. If that pace has held steady then nearly 1 million Focus sales would have been made globally in 2012. R.L. Polk estimates that 966,000 Toyota Corolla models were sold last year reports AOL Autos.

The Ford Motor Company is more profitable today because of its One Ford policy. Some vehicles such as the F-150 and Taurus sedan have limited appeal beyond its home market, but still help Ford round out is vehicle line. Fords strategy is working and once again the blue oval sold more than 2 million new vehicles in the US.


See Also — Pickup Truck Wars: Chevy Claims Mileage Edge Over Ford

Photos courtesy of the Ford Motor Company.

Filed Under: Automotive News Tagged With: FORD F SERIES, FORD FOCUS, Ford Motor Company, PICKUP TRUCKS, Toyota Corolla, US SALES

Specifications of a 2013 Honda Civic Coupe

January 6, 2013 by admin 1 Comment

It was 40 years ago when the first Honda passenger vehicle was introduced to the United States. That model, the diminutive Honda Civic, was one of the smallest cars on American roads, quickly gaining a reputation for exceptional build quality and very high fuel mileage. Today, Civic is a larger vehicle and is sold in sedan and coupe body styles. For 2013 this front-wheel-drive model receives a refreshing, a five-passenger compact model that enjoys a considerable and loyal following.

Engine and Transmissions

2013 Honda Civic CoupeThe 2013 Honda Civic Coupe is powered by a 16-valve, 1.8-liter in-line four cylinder engine. This aluminum alloy engine has a 10.6 to 1 compression ratio and measures 3.19 inches bore by 3.44 inches stroke. This engine is rated at 140 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 128 foot-pounds of torque at 4,300 rpm.

Honda pairs the Civic Coupe with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The manual transmission is standard with the LX edition and the automatic transmission is included with EX and EX-L editions and optional with the LX.

Fuel Economy

All Honda Civics take regular grade gasoline. This model is rated at 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway when equipped with a manual transmission. Choose one with an automatic transmission and your Civic Coupe is rated at 28 mpg around town and 39 mpg on the highway.

The Honda Civic Coupe is outfitted with a 13.2-gallon fuel tank. Maximum driving range is 515 miles, providing enough fuel to take you from Washington, DC to New York City and back without refilling.

Civic Coupe Dimensions

The Honda Civic Coupe competes with the Hyundai Elantra Coupe, the Kia Forte Koup and the Scion tC among other models.

This vehicle sits on a 103.2-inch wheelbase and is 175.5 inches long by 69 inches wide by 55 inches tall. The Civic Coupe weighs 2,716 to 2,868 pounds and offers 11.7 cubic feet of cargo room.

Inside, the Civic Coupe offers 83.2 cubic feet of passenger volume. Headroom measures 38.1 inches up front and 34.3 inches in the back seat. Leg room comes in at 42.2 inches up front and 30.8 inches in the rear. Shoulder room measures 55.1 inches up front and 52.2 inches in the back seat. Hip room comes in at 53.2 inches in the front seat and measures 49 inches in the back seat.

Civic Coupe Notables

The 2013 Honda Civic Coupe offers 15-inch wheels standard that are set within all-season tires. Also available are alloy wheels and 16-inch tires. This model is of unibody construction and is equipped with a MacPherson strut front suspension, a multilink rear suspension as well as front and rear stabilizer bars.

Standard safety features include stability assist, traction control, an anti-lock braking system, brake assist, daytime running lamps and a tire pressure monitoring system. This vehicle offers front, front side and side curtain airbags.

Inside, the Civic Coupe offers numerous standard amenities including air conditioning, a customizable 5-inch display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a tilt and telescoping steering column. Honda outfits this model with a 12-volt outlet, a cargo area light, map lights and a six-speaker audio system.

Upgrades can be had by selecting EX or EX-L models. Available features include a navigation system, heated front seats, a premium audio system, fog lights and automatic climate control. A moon roof, heated side mirrors, variable intermittent windshield wipers and automatic headlamps are available.


See Also — Honda Introduces 4 Cylinder Engine to Crosstour

Filed Under: Specifications Tagged With: 2013 MODELS, COMPACT CARS, Honda Civic Coupe, Hyundai Elantra, specifications

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