- 2010 Ford Mustang
Forty-five years and counting, and it’s still the coolest car on the road. This spring opens a new chapter in Ford Mustang history, when the 2010 incarnation hits dealerships. Ford Motor Company will unveil the new model at the LA Auto Show in November, but for those of us who just can’t wait until then, they’re revealing it — piece by piece — on the 2010 Mustang website.
Each week, Ford will preview different elements of the Mustang’s new design, starting with the nose and roaming back to the tail. End result: a tantalizing view of Ford’s reimagined icon. “The new Mustang will be a distinct presence on the road,” says its chief designer, Douglas Gaffka. “It’s more aggressive than before — it’s a modern interpretation of the strong Mustang lineage.”
- 2009 Paris Auto Show
It is the oldest of all auto exhibitions, with a legacy stretching back to 1898. But the Paris Auto Show is never anything but future-focused, setting the tone for the rest of the auto show season and highlighting the challenges of tomorrow’s auto market.
Expect excitement around the Ford Motor Company stand. Ford will preview the 2009 Focus RS, the high-performance compact car that’s already in high demand. They’ll also show off Ford Individual versions of the Mondeo, giving European car buyers a suite of custom options for the popular vehicle. They’ll introduce a 2009 Ford Fiesta panel van. And, most promising of all, they will unveil the 2009 Ford Ka, bringing the favorite city car up to date with Ford of Europe’s “kinetic design” approach.
Also watch for the debut of Volvo’s diesel-powered, fuel-efficient DRIVe lineup, and for the premiere of Mazda’s Kiyora city concept car, a water-inspired design featuring a new generation of engine technology. We’ll follow these developments — and more — throughout the two-week Paris event.
