Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Sunday, 17 July 2011
the drastic effect of the assembly line technique
The large-scale, production-line manufacturing of affordable automobiles was debuted by Ransom Olds at his Oldsmobile factory in 1902. The assembly line style of mass production and interchangeable parts had been pioneered in the U.S. by Thomas Blanchard in 1821, at the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. This concept was greatly expanded by Henry Ford, beginning in 1914.
As a result, Ford's cars came off the line in fifteen minute intervals, much faster than previous methods, increasing productivity eightfold (requiring 12.5 man-hours before, 1 hour 33 minutes after), while using less manpower. It was so successful, paint became a bottleneck. Only Japan black would dry fast enough, forcing the company to drop the variety of colors available before 1914, until fast-drying Duco lacquer was developed in 1926. This is the source of Ford's apocryphal remark, "any color as long as it's black". In 1914, an assembly line worker could buy a Model T with four months' pay.
Ford's complex safety procedures—especially assigning each worker to a specific location instead of allowing them to roam about—dramatically reduced the rate of injury. The combination of high wages and high efficiency is called "Fordism," and was copied by most major industries. The efficiency gains from the assembly line also coincided with the economic rise of the United States. The assembly line forced workers to work at a certain pace with very repetitive motions which led to more output per worker while other countries were using "less productive methods". (higher quality work from master mechanics, master carpenters, master craftsmen were forced out of auto manufacturing, replaced by unskilled labor at drastically less per hour) http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2007/07/changing-times-in-auto-industry.html
In the automotive industry, its success was dominating, and quickly spread worldwide seeing the founding of Ford France and Ford Britain in 1911, Ford Denmark 1923, Ford Germany 1925; in 1921, Citroen was the first native European manufacturer to adopt the production method. Soon, companies had to have assembly lines, or risk going broke; by 1930, 250 companies which did not, had disappeared.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile
As a result, Ford's cars came off the line in fifteen minute intervals, much faster than previous methods, increasing productivity eightfold (requiring 12.5 man-hours before, 1 hour 33 minutes after), while using less manpower. It was so successful, paint became a bottleneck. Only Japan black would dry fast enough, forcing the company to drop the variety of colors available before 1914, until fast-drying Duco lacquer was developed in 1926. This is the source of Ford's apocryphal remark, "any color as long as it's black". In 1914, an assembly line worker could buy a Model T with four months' pay.
Ford's complex safety procedures—especially assigning each worker to a specific location instead of allowing them to roam about—dramatically reduced the rate of injury. The combination of high wages and high efficiency is called "Fordism," and was copied by most major industries. The efficiency gains from the assembly line also coincided with the economic rise of the United States. The assembly line forced workers to work at a certain pace with very repetitive motions which led to more output per worker while other countries were using "less productive methods". (higher quality work from master mechanics, master carpenters, master craftsmen were forced out of auto manufacturing, replaced by unskilled labor at drastically less per hour) http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2007/07/changing-times-in-auto-industry.html
In the automotive industry, its success was dominating, and quickly spread worldwide seeing the founding of Ford France and Ford Britain in 1911, Ford Denmark 1923, Ford Germany 1925; in 1921, Citroen was the first native European manufacturer to adopt the production method. Soon, companies had to have assembly lines, or risk going broke; by 1930, 250 companies which did not, had disappeared.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Ford KA 2012
FORD KA 2012
O COMPACTO MAIS VENDIDO DA MARCA DO OVAL AZUL GANHA CARA NOVA E VERSÃO ESPORTIVA!
A vida do Ka sofreu uma reviravolta em 2008. O antigo compacto de quatro lugares cedeu espaço para um modelo feito para atender as necessidades do consumidor de carros populares, com espaço para passageiros e bagagem. O Ka virou um sucesso e rapidamente assumiu lugar de destaque na linha de produtos da Ford.
Por isso, é fácil entender a atenção dedicada na primeira reestilização feita no modelo que hoje responde por 19% das vendas da Ford. As principais mudanças foram realizadas na frente, que ganhou novo para-choque e faróis com máscara negra. Atrás, as lanternas do Ka trocaram as lentes vermelhas por um conjunto transparente e o para-choque ganhou um aplique preto com dois refletores na parte inferior. As calotas e rodas de liga leve de 14 polegadas também são novas.
Olhando por dentro é mais difícil reparar nas alterações. A principal delas foi a adoção da iluminação branca, que substitui a antiga de tom esverdeado. O revestimento dos bancos e painéis de porta é inédito e algumas partes do painel receberam pintura prateada. As palhetas dos limpadores do para-brisa agora são do tipo flat-blade - mais eficientes e silenciosas - e o compacto também recebeu mudanças na suspensão, que ganhou borrachas no batente superior. Segundo a Ford, a alteração visa melhorar o isolamento acústico do veículo.
Mas a grande novidade do Ka 2012 é o reposicionamento da versão com motor 1.6. A partir de agosto, o propulsor é oferecido na versão Sport, equipada com spoiler dianteiro, saias laterais, aerofólio e rodas de liga leve de 15 polegadas. Chama muita atenção a decoração do carro, com a opção de uma exclusiva cor laranja e faixas decorativas em preto fosco (nas cores preta e vermelha as faixas são brancas) inspiradas no Mustang Boss. O interior tem acabamento exclusivo, com o logotipo Sport nos bancos.
No que diz respeito ao desempenho, o Ka 2012 também evoluiu. O motor Zetec RoCam 1.0 atinge a velocidade máxima de 162 km/h com etanol e 160 km/h quando abastecido com gasolina. No caso do propulsor 1.6, os números sobem para 181 km/h e 178 km/h. Os preços do Ka 2012 começam em 24.500 reais sem opcionais. A versão Sport custa a partir de 35.900 reais.
Mas a grande novidade do Ka 2012 é o reposicionamento da versão com motor 1.6. A partir de agosto, o propulsor é oferecido na versão Sport, equipada com spoiler dianteiro, saias laterais, aerofólio e rodas de liga leve de 15 polegadas. Chama muita atenção a decoração do carro, com a opção de uma exclusiva cor laranja e faixas decorativas em preto fosco (nas cores preta e vermelha as faixas são brancas) inspiradas no Mustang Boss. O interior tem acabamento exclusivo, com o logotipo Sport nos bancos.
No que diz respeito ao desempenho, o Ka 2012 também evoluiu. O motor Zetec RoCam 1.0 atinge a velocidade máxima de 162 km/h com etanol e 160 km/h quando abastecido com gasolina. No caso do propulsor 1.6, os números sobem para 181 km/h e 178 km/h. Os preços do Ka 2012 começam em 24.500 reais sem opcionais. A versão Sport custa a partir de 35.900 reais.
FOTOS:
O para-choque ganhou nova grade e entrada de ar trapezoidal
A mudança renovou o visual do Ka
As rodas de liga leve também foram modificadas
Na parte de trás, as lanternas translúcidas se destacam
O interior ganhou iluminação branca nos instrumentos
O painel exibe grafismo inédito
A versão Sport é a maior novidade do Ka 2012
As faixas decorativas foram inspiradas no Mustang
O aerofólio traseiro não nega o caráter esportivo
Os bancos são diferenciados e decorados com o logotipo Sport.
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Saturday, 22 January 2011
2012 Ford C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
The C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced by Ford since 2003; it is the smallest MPV in their line up amongst the S Max and Galaxy.The 1st generation C-Max was based on Ford's C1 platform which was also used by the 2nd generation Focus hence the C-Max was referred to as the Focus C-Max. It also shares the control blade independent rear suspension from the Focus.
2012 Ford C-Max Car Wallpaper
The C Max is a compact crossover built by Ford; with the introduction of the S Max it means the C Max is the smallest MPV in Ford's line up. The C Max has been in production since 2003 albeit as the Focus C Max as it was based predominantly on the Ford Focus.
The 2010 C Max is still based on the Focus but Ford is trying to create a separate audience for the C Max; it is aimed at young families that need to fit baby seats and buggies. What makes the C Max unique from most of its competitors is that it is available as a 7 seater in the form of the Grand C Max.
2012 Ford C-Max Side View
2012 Ford C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
2012 Ford C-Max Car WallpaperThe 2010 C Max is still based on the Focus but Ford is trying to create a separate audience for the C Max; it is aimed at young families that need to fit baby seats and buggies. What makes the C Max unique from most of its competitors is that it is available as a 7 seater in the form of the Grand C Max.
2012 Ford C-Max Side View
2012 Ford C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
The C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced by Ford since 2003; it is the smallest MPV in their line up amongst the S Max and Galaxy.The 1st generation C-Max was based on Ford's C1 platform which was also used by the 2nd generation Focus hence the C-Max was referred to as the Focus C-Max. It also shares the control blade independent rear suspension from the Focus.
2012 Ford C-Max Car Wallpaper
The C Max is a compact crossover built by Ford; with the introduction of the S Max it means the C Max is the smallest MPV in Ford's line up. The C Max has been in production since 2003 albeit as the Focus C Max as it was based predominantly on the Ford Focus.
The 2010 C Max is still based on the Focus but Ford is trying to create a separate audience for the C Max; it is aimed at young families that need to fit baby seats and buggies. What makes the C Max unique from most of its competitors is that it is available as a 7 seater in the form of the Grand C Max.
2012 Ford C-Max Side View
2012 Ford C-Max is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
2012 Ford C-Max Car WallpaperThe 2010 C Max is still based on the Focus but Ford is trying to create a separate audience for the C Max; it is aimed at young families that need to fit baby seats and buggies. What makes the C Max unique from most of its competitors is that it is available as a 7 seater in the form of the Grand C Max.
2012 Ford C-Max Side ViewTuesday, 11 January 2011
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
With the new model, the automaker is targeting class-leading fuel economy and low emissions, without forgetting performance. The Vertrek is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-pot with start and stop technology.
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
With the new model, the automaker is targeting class-leading fuel economy and low emissions, without forgetting performance. The Vertrek is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-pot with start and stop technology.
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
With the new model, the automaker is targeting class-leading fuel economy and low emissions, without forgetting performance. The Vertrek is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-pot with start and stop technology.
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
With the new model, the automaker is targeting class-leading fuel economy and low emissions, without forgetting performance. The Vertrek is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-pot with start and stop technology.
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
The key markets for the 2011 Ford Vertrek
Outside the U.S., the new global compact SUV will also receive Duratorq diesel engines, such as the recently updated 2.0-liter motor, which delivers better fuel economy and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7 percent, depending on application.
Saturday, 8 January 2011
2011 Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries
Although not planned for introduction in the United States or Canada, the all-new Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries, making it one of Ford's farthest reaching products. This reflects the importance of compact pickup trucks to consumers in many parts of the world and the significance of the Ranger in Ford's global product portfolio.
The new side curtain air bags have not yet received a crash test rating, and the rear jump seats are not considered to be particularly safe. Ranger received a 3 out of 5 rollover resistance rating, which is comparable to other trucks in its class. Since 1998 the Ranger has received an acceptable rating from the IIHS, and the 2010 model is no exception. The IIHS gives the Ranger an acceptable crash offset rating, which is the second highest rating on its four rating scale. The Ranger has not been bumper bash or rear side impact tested by the NHTSA.
2011 Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries
The new side curtain air bags have not yet received a crash test rating, and the rear jump seats are not considered to be particularly safe. Ranger received a 3 out of 5 rollover resistance rating, which is comparable to other trucks in its class. Since 1998 the Ranger has received an acceptable rating from the IIHS, and the 2010 model is no exception. The IIHS gives the Ranger an acceptable crash offset rating, which is the second highest rating on its four rating scale. The Ranger has not been bumper bash or rear side impact tested by the NHTSA.
2011 Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries
2011 Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries
Although not planned for introduction in the United States or Canada, the all-new Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries, making it one of Ford's farthest reaching products. This reflects the importance of compact pickup trucks to consumers in many parts of the world and the significance of the Ranger in Ford's global product portfolio.
The new side curtain air bags have not yet received a crash test rating, and the rear jump seats are not considered to be particularly safe. Ranger received a 3 out of 5 rollover resistance rating, which is comparable to other trucks in its class. Since 1998 the Ranger has received an acceptable rating from the IIHS, and the 2010 model is no exception. The IIHS gives the Ranger an acceptable crash offset rating, which is the second highest rating on its four rating scale. The Ranger has not been bumper bash or rear side impact tested by the NHTSA.
2011 Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries
The new side curtain air bags have not yet received a crash test rating, and the rear jump seats are not considered to be particularly safe. Ranger received a 3 out of 5 rollover resistance rating, which is comparable to other trucks in its class. Since 1998 the Ranger has received an acceptable rating from the IIHS, and the 2010 model is no exception. The IIHS gives the Ranger an acceptable crash offset rating, which is the second highest rating on its four rating scale. The Ranger has not been bumper bash or rear side impact tested by the NHTSA.
2011 Ford Ranger will eventually be marketed in 180 countries
Friday, 7 January 2011
the 2011 Ford Focus pricing
The mission to capture a wider audience (read the Corolla and Civic crowd) also warranted a more 'mature' interior design. The judicious application of 'wood' of a subtle shade, two-tone colour scheme mid smattering of brushed aluminum accents on the Focus cabin is right on I lie money and tastefully executed. The quality is generally good as well, though some plastics aren't quite Japanese slick (such as the air-con vent flaps and switchgear), but the four-spoke leather steering is good to grip, while the main controls are laid out logically and easy to master. The amenities and equipment list is also generous and thoroughly contemporary, courtesy of the 'Ghia' specs. There's a useful trip computer, a CD player that stacks six, accompanied by satellite controls on the steering column, a dual-zone automatic climate control system with rear air-con vents, clever little cubby holes front and back, a rear bench that folds flat.
Pricing
As far as the pricing goes, the 2010 Ford Focus is quite affordable, and it falls in the range of $15,995 - $18,485. This means even the top end version with additional accessories will cost you less than $20,000; so what are you waiting for? Go grab it!
You may also want to know more about the 2010 Ford Focus and check out the latest Ford Focus Reviews, pictures as well as specs.
the 2011 Ford Focus pricing
Pricing
As far as the pricing goes, the 2010 Ford Focus is quite affordable, and it falls in the range of $15,995 - $18,485. This means even the top end version with additional accessories will cost you less than $20,000; so what are you waiting for? Go grab it!
You may also want to know more about the 2010 Ford Focus and check out the latest Ford Focus Reviews, pictures as well as specs.
the 2011 Ford Focus pricing
The mission to capture a wider audience (read the Corolla and Civic crowd) also warranted a more 'mature' interior design. The judicious application of 'wood' of a subtle shade, two-tone colour scheme mid smattering of brushed aluminum accents on the Focus cabin is right on I lie money and tastefully executed. The quality is generally good as well, though some plastics aren't quite Japanese slick (such as the air-con vent flaps and switchgear), but the four-spoke leather steering is good to grip, while the main controls are laid out logically and easy to master. The amenities and equipment list is also generous and thoroughly contemporary, courtesy of the 'Ghia' specs. There's a useful trip computer, a CD player that stacks six, accompanied by satellite controls on the steering column, a dual-zone automatic climate control system with rear air-con vents, clever little cubby holes front and back, a rear bench that folds flat.
Pricing
As far as the pricing goes, the 2010 Ford Focus is quite affordable, and it falls in the range of $15,995 - $18,485. This means even the top end version with additional accessories will cost you less than $20,000; so what are you waiting for? Go grab it!
You may also want to know more about the 2010 Ford Focus and check out the latest Ford Focus Reviews, pictures as well as specs.
the 2011 Ford Focus pricing
Pricing
As far as the pricing goes, the 2010 Ford Focus is quite affordable, and it falls in the range of $15,995 - $18,485. This means even the top end version with additional accessories will cost you less than $20,000; so what are you waiting for? Go grab it!
You may also want to know more about the 2010 Ford Focus and check out the latest Ford Focus Reviews, pictures as well as specs.
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