With the recent good fortune at Ford, it was a treat to see Mulally, the impressive leader of Ford, interviewed by Kramer, the crazy economist. At the heart of the new upturn at Ford is  the production of outstanding vehicles. We’re awfully proud to offer one of the best lineups Canada has ever laid eyes at our Regina Ford dealership. It’s been a big turn around since 06′ when Mulally took over, and personally I think Mulally has brought a tenacity and greatness that all other car manufacturers lack. I hope this post is more then just my own personal interest coming across but I thought this video was a fun and insightful. It’s a great look at how bright the future is, and how great it is right now.  Above all else, if you haven’t seen Alan Mulally before, this is a great look at the man who’s steering the ship, and how down to earth and fun he is. He seems like he’d be a helluva Riders fan!

At Capital Ford, like I mentioned, we’re awfully proud to offer the Ford and Lincoln lineup and it’s been roses lately, so it was fun to see some recognition on Mad Money. We’d love to hear what you think in the comments. If you’d like to see some more info on our best selling products  just click the links below:

2011 Ford Fiesta

2011 Ford Escape

2011 Ford F-150

2011 Ford Edge

“Nelly is a true car guy, there’s no denying that. When Nelly expressed interest in wanting to partner with Ford on the all-new 2011 Ford Mustang GT, we knew it was a perfect fit. The Mustang has such appeal within the urban market. Since it was launched, the vehicle has made appearances in several of the most popular urban films. This was just a great opportunity for Ford, and we’re excited that the Mustang GT is going to be a part of one of the most anticipated albums of 2010.”  – Crystal Worthem, Ford’s Multicultural Marketing Communications Manager.

Learn more about this awesome partnership between Nelly and Ford by reading on!

Nelly’s Mustang GT came to life after the artist caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford’s design studio a little more than a year ago as part of a partnership tied to the launch of the 2009 Ford Flex.

"They’re really going in the direction of the people, so to speak. And it’s beautiful," Nelly said. "The youth nowadays -- they want everything so aggressive and so alive. So I think the 5.0 is all that. It’s aggressive, it’s alive, and it’s definitely youthful."

Nelly has since then collaborated with Ford’s design team and DUB’s customization team to make the Mustang his own while still keeping the vehicle true to its muscle car roots.

“I’m itching to get behind the wheel of my Mustang and really take it out on the streets. This vehicle being a part of my album artwork is just a reflection of the direction and feel that the album has. To be able to partner with Ford again on another vehicle that is going to change the automotive game is exciting.”

The 35-year-old rapper, actor and mogul, who was most recently ranked third on Billboard Magazine’s “Artist of the Decade List,” says the Mustang is one of the hottest muscle cars ever to hit the streets.

Nelly said he got his love of cars from his family, including his grandfather and his father. “I probably shouldn’t say this but my father used to street race with me in the back seat. And at the time it sounded beautiful,” he said. “It’s probably a little dangerous now. But at the time I loved it.”

Nelly says he can’t wait to hit the streets in his 2011 Mustang GT.

The exterior of the vehicle features a custom gloss black paint job with flat black racing stripes and a Street Scenes body kit complete with custom 22- and 24-inch wheels and Pirelli tires. The vehicle also includes a billet grille, hood scoop, tinted taillights, angel eyes headlights and a Borla exhaust. In addition, the interior is a complete suede and leather design with a custom JL Audio system that includes two 12-inch subwoofers, amps and speakers. Nelly says he can’t wait to hit the streets in his 2011 Mustang GT.

Want to learn more about the Ford Mustang? Come on down to Capital Ford Lincoln today and talk with one of our product specialist. We definitely have some Mustang lovers here!

And when it comes to personalizing your new Ford, there is no need to look elsewhere. Check out what our Ford’s Custom Accessories line up has to offer.

Over 31 and a half thousand vehicles were sold across Canada in June (many of those coming out of the Capital Ford Lincoln lot) with car sales up by 23 percent and truck sales up by 13 percent. See what the CEO had to say about this awesome fact by reading on.

CEO David Mondragon is amazed at the numbers. In an interview, Mondragon says:

“When you see the Ford brand posted a 25 percent increase (last) June when the industry was down 14 percent, you see a 16 percent gain this June is extremely significant.”

This is just the beginning. Ford is introducing revamped models like the Fiesta that are starting to roll into lots. The company has announced employee pricing this summer for all 2010 and 2011 models, and the introduction of the new Explorer and the 2011 Focus are coming. Add it all up and it’s expected the smiles will only get bigger from our employees as the sales continue to pile up.

Now is a perfect time to get in on the action, so visit us at Capital Ford Lincoln and do what many others across Canada are doing—buying Ford!

Get in on the popularity. We have many new and used F150′s on the lot. C’mon down here and put yourself behind the wheel to find out for yourself why the F-150 is so popular.

Powered by a new 412-hp, 5-0 liter V8 engine, the 2011 Ford Mustang has one of the best fuel economies in its class at 23 kilometers per litre in the city and 37 on the highway for a manual transmission with an automatic going at 24 and 36. If dealing with a 3.7 liter, V6 engine, you are looking at 25 and 41 with manual transmission and 26 and 42 with an automatic.

The new changes are much more than just engines and powertrains. This news comes just days after the Mustang V-6 cracked the record books as the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, and the first production car in history to produce 305 horsepower and 42 mpg on the highway.

Some of the features that contribute to the performance include new EPAS that eliminates the drag of an engine operated hydraulic power steering pump; real axle ratios that combine for a relaxed cruising rpm and all out acceleration, and aerodynamic improvements like a taller air dam, tire spats on the rear wheels and modified underbody shields.

A pair of new transmissions, both with six forward ratios, also play a large part in making the 2011 Mustang a breakthrough car. Whether or not you want to shift for yourself or let the car shift for you, you will be  treated to carefully chosen gear ratios to maximize fuel economy while still delivering high-horsepower performance.

Dennis Kuzak is the Ford’s Group Vice-President for Global product development. He says the 2011 Mustang exceeds expectations in every category, and that it is unprecedented for anyone to offer this kind of horsepower and fuel economy in a comfortable, beautiful and more importantly, affordable package.

The 2011 Ford Mustang will start going on sale this spring. I think its safe to say many will be coming to Capital Ford Lincoln looking to buy shortly after they arrive.

Ford’s backing it with incredible numbers, unbeatable fuel economy and a power train that built all by Ford. If you want some more information about SuperDuty just ask in the comments and we’ll wrangle up absolutely anything you’d like to know within a few hours. Like what you’re reading so far? Read on!

In Saskatchewan there’s some obvious candidates for this type of truck and it’s epic. If you’re a farmer and would like to know more about the towing or you work in the oil patch and want to know how well it will hold together as you dodge through ditches and down washed out roads the video below will be a good start for some info. The best way to get what you want is to ask for it in the comments and we’ll be happy to do all the digging for you, that’s what we’re here for.

There’s a bunch of these SuperDuty “webisodes” available and we’ll be bringing them to you over the next few months but please let us know what you’re interested in so we can make sure we get the right ones to you!

What a mean looking front end!

“Wow,” you say, hoping to dispel the tension between you and the law enforcement officials in the front seat. “This is a really nice police car.”

“We get that a lot,” says Officer O’Brien.

He tells you the all-new, purpose-built Ford Police Interceptor sedan exceeds the durability, safety, performance and fuel economy of the industry’s leading police car – the Ford Crown Victoria.

He adds that Ford, the police vehicle market leader for 15 years, specifically designed and engineered an all-new Police Interceptor to handle the rigors of police work, including industry-leading powertrain, safety and technology innovations.

“Nice,” you say, temporarily forgetting that you’re under arrest.

You learn that Ford will also add a second Police Interceptor to the lineup, a utility vehicle to provide customers a choice of the best vehicle to suit their needs. More details will be released in the third quarter of this year.

“Very cool,” you say, thinking everything’s going to be a-okay.

To develop the all-new Police Interceptor, Ford engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford’s Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, which provided input on key vehicle attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality.

“That was very thoughtful of them to do that,” you say.

“You don’t know the half of it, buddy,” O’Brien says as the car pulls up to the station.

Ford Motor Company recognizes the importance of working jointly with environmental stakeholders to engineer sustainable vehicles in an eco-friendly manner. Its commitment to a greener future is demonstrated on a daily basis with numerous ongoing environmental initiatives. While Capital Ford is a fraction the size of FoMoCo we pitch in as well, more on that at the end.

On Tuesday, May 6, Ford Motor Company was recognized with the esteemed ‘Green Choice Award’ by Natural Health magazine. Ford received this award for its continuous efforts towards building a greener future. The company and its products were judged in a number of different areas such as alternative energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, recycling, operational energy footprints, and LEED certifications. All data collected by Natural Health magazine was submitted by Ford.

The following are some highlights of Ford’s ongoing environmental initiatives:

- Each year, Ford conserves up to 900 tons of carbon emissions and 600,000 gallons of water because Escape Hybrid seats are made with 100 per cent post-industrial recycled fabric.

- Since 2000, Ford has cut its global energy use by nearly one third, in part by upgrading plants with more efficient equipment.

- Ford gives employees two paid days off a year to do volunteer work—in 2008, they committed a total of 124,000 hours. At 17 of the company’s facilities, staffers have turned vacant plots of land into habitats for local plants and animals, and created walking trails to encourage nearby residents to visit.

- Ford’s EcoBoost engine, which the company launched this year, improves vehicle fuel economy by as much as 20 per cent.

“Ford facilities are often faced with complex environmental challenges, and every year – even in hard times – our employees rise to the challenge with innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact while promoting sustainability. The Green Choice Award honors their achievements, and challenges others to take bold steps.” – David Berdish, Manager, Ford Sustainable Business Development

The ‘Green Choice Award’ was presented to Ford, along with nine other corporations, by renowned actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. in New York City. Like I’d said, Capital Ford is a fraction the size of Ford Motor Company but we’re active with the little things. We pitch in with proper oil recycling after vehicle maintenance, proper battery recycling (especially during winter it’s busy),  paper recycling stations and all cans and bottles are collected with the recycling refunds are put towards the Capital Cares program.

How do you think a car dealership can work towards winning a ‘Green Choice Award’ ?

For a family that has safety at the top of their list, the Ford Edge is very hard to beat! I wanted to post this sensational photo not exactly for the shock value but to show the curtain air bag system that did such a great job for this family. In a bad crash like this one, chances are the side windows will give out to the force of the on coming vehicle. All though the glass is engineered to shatter in the safest way possible, it shatters none the less. Not only does the safety canopy (or side curtain airbag) protect your mellon from hitting the beams and glass, it also deploys straight down within a fraction of a second saving your face and your passengers from flying derbies like shattered safety glass.

If you’d like to learn more about Ford safety or have any questions about how Ford’s safety technology works don’t be shy. Use the comment section below or call us here at Capital Ford at 543-5410 and ask for sales…. BTW we won’t try to sell you anything if all you want to do is ask about a few safety features! We’re always thrilled to help! We hope everyone stays safe and there’s no photos like this one that come out of this Saskatchewan Christmas.

Have a safe and happy holidays from your friends at Capital Ford Lincoln your Regina Ford, Lincoln and used car dealer.!

We’ve been hearing the rumblings of a 6 cylinder monster mustang package for next year. Finally we’ve found some concrete info to lay some of the rumors to rest. The launch of the 2010 Mustang at Capital Ford was a sensational hit and as you’ll read, the 2011 is going to make another splash! The 2011 Ford Mustang will put out 305 high-performance horses in the hands of V-6 coupe buyers with a new all-aluminum dual-overhead cam (DOHC) engine that delivers a projected 30 mpg on the highway with a six-speed automatic transmission and fun for drivers on nearly every road.

For 2011, Mustang’s new 3.7-liter Duratec 24-valve V-6 uses advanced engineering to deliver its power and economy: Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds. Aluminum construction means light weight. It’s an engine designed to crank out torque down low, rev to 7,000 rpm and deliver the mechanical music sports coupe lovers crave everywhere in between.

“Mustang is completely transformed with this new engine,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “Everything people love about the car is still there and now under the hood is a V-6 engine that uses premium technology to deliver the power, the feel, the fuel efficiency, even the sound of the best sports coupes in the world.”

New 3.7-liter V-6 engine
With Ti-VCT operating its four valves per cylinder, the new Mustang V-6 powerplant sends significantly more horsepower and torque (305 hp and 280 ft.-lb.) to the rear wheels than its predecessor – despite its smaller displacement. The behind-the-wheel feel is unlike any Mustang ever produced.

“This new V-6 engine really speaks to what Mustang is all about,” said Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of global powertrain engineering. “It produces power everywhere in the rev range and loves to be pushed hard. The Duratec 3.7-liter builds on our promise to use advanced technology to deliver both power and fuel economy.”

The high output is due largely to Ti-VCT which allows variable control of valve operation across the rev range. The variable cams operate on a Direct Acting Mechanical Bucket (DAMB) valvetrain using polished buckets and roller finger followers to reduce friction. The end result is as much as a 3 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 10 percent improvement in power output versus traditional engines without these advanced features.

Ti-VCT is complemented by special-tuned composite upper and lower intake manifolds for efficient air delivery and lighter weight. Ignition power is delivered by a high-energy coil-on-plug design, while piston-cooling jets and a lightweight die-cast aluminum cylinder block improve the durability and efficiency of the 3.7-liter V-6 design.

Performance was the mantra for every aspect of engine design. A cold air induction system and dual exhaust give the 3.7 its free-breathing style with a 7,000 rpm redline and near-instantaneous response to throttle inputs.

A die-cast aluminum deep-sump oil pan provides 10,000-mile oil change intervals, saving drivers money on maintenance and resulting in less waste in oil disposal.

Engineers also worked to ensure aggressive, high-performance sounds come from the new engine, from intake to exhaust. Not only does the retuned air intake system minimize losses, it also provides the driver with a satisfying intake rush on hard acceleration. The all-new dual exhaust system is mellow at idle but opens up with a howl at full-tilt, letting Mustang drivers know they’re behind the wheel of a world-class sports coupe.

“This car marks a new type of Mustang,” said David Pericak, Mustang chief nameplate engineer. “We’re using a high-performance quad-cam V-6 with all the bells and whistles in a car that’s become legendary for its handling and roadholding; it’s really going to get a lot of new sports coupe fans excited about Mustang, some for the first time ever.”

When you combine all the new engine upgrades with a 6 speed transmission, both auto and manual will be fitted with the 6 gear tranny’s, the efficiency and bottom end torque output is expected to be more exciting then ever and the top end fuel efficiency promises to be much better.

Enthusiasts who want a premium performance-oriented Mustang V-6 can opt for the new Performance Package, which will be available August 2010. Designed for driving enthusiasts, the Mustang V-6 Performance Package comprises:

• A 3.31 rear axle ratio for quicker off-the-line acceleration
• Firmer Mustang GT suspension
• 19-inch wheels
• Summer performance tires for improved grip
• A strut tower brace for increased chassis rigidity
• Unique electronic stability control calibration with sport mode for performance driving

The 2011 Mustang will be built at the Auto Alliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The new 3.7-liter V-6 will be built at Ford’s recently retooled Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1. Although it isnt clear to Capital Ford right now which trim levels and other engine options will be available , we’re looking forward to ordering some of these V6 monsters as soon as the snow begins to melt away.

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