Spotlight: 2011 Ford Edge at the Chicago Auto Show

The 2011 Ford Edge made its debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show together with its sibling the Edge Sport variant. Ford made sure that the Edge will have its advantage against its competition in the crossover market with new engines installed and new technology used.
Ford uses 2.0L 4L engine with Ecoboost technology for the Edge. The company boasts that this powerplant can perform as good as the outgoing 3.5L engines of the current model. The new engine also has a 15% better fuel mileage. Other options include a V6 3.5L engine that ouputs 285hp and a 3.7L variant that has 305hp. All engines are coupled with automatic transmission with some coming with paddle shifters to give that manual-like control.

The designers of Ford kept the excellent driving quality and dramatic lines of the first generation Ford Edge. Engineers have also boosted the fuel economy of the car and focused on decreasing vibration levels and noise.
The carmaker also installed MyFord Touch technology which replaces the tradition control knobs, buttons, and gauges of the vehicle. You can now control the music and other stuff through sleek LCD screens.
The MyFord Touch comes standard on both the Ford Edge Limited and the Edge Sport. The new system displays information via two LCD screens 4.2 inches big located near an analog speedometer. There is also an 8-inch screen at the center stack.
The driver can control the information to be displayed on the screen by using the controls placed on both sides of the crossbar of the steering wheel. There is also a SYNC function which allows connectivity with a mobile device.
The new breed of Ford Edge will be coming to dealerships by summer this year.

One mean drifting machine: the 2011 Ford Mustang RTR

Ford recently unveiled a high end version of the 2011 Mustang dubbed as the RTR. The package was developed in collaboration with Formula Drift Mustang GT driver, Vaughn Gittin Jr. and can now be availed through select dealers of Ford for $7,895.
The RTR features rear diffuser, aluminum spoiler, extensions for the side sill, and chin spoiler. Other highlights of the car include the distinctive stripes, 19-inch rims with FK-452 Falken tires, and an interior trim that includes custom shifter, RTR emblems, and exclusive mats.
The car manufacturer has not officially released the performance numbers of the Mustang RTR. They also tweaked the ECU of the car, installed an air filter that is high flow, and racing mufflers.
The goal of the project is to introduce a Mustang package that will appeal to the younger crowd and lovers of muscle cars as well. The package is currently offered for Mustang GTs with a V6 package due before the end of the year. The team of Michigan-based Classic Design Concepts builds the package.
Teasers of the RTR Carbon are being shown at the MustangRTR.com with a sticker price expected to hit $135,000. No details have been released for the RTR Carbon.