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ALL-NEW FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY PICKUP TAKES HEAVY DUTY TRIPLE CROWN WITH BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING, PAYLOAD AND POWERDEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 - The all-new 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty offers best in class performance right where customers need it with 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque*** available, 40,000 pounds maximum towing*, and 8,000 pounds of maximum payload**. That high level of capability coupled...

FORD SUVS SET THIRD QUARTER SALES RECORD LED BY BRONCO FAMILY AND MUSTANG MACH-EOAKVILLE, Ont., October 3, 2022 - Canadian consumers continue to respond to the freshest lineup in the automotive industry, as Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited closed the third quarter with year-over-year sales up more than twelve per cent, led by the best quarterly sales on record for Ford Mustang Mach-E and significant...

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POWER MOVES: F-150 LIGHTNING SHIPPING TO CUSTOMERS WITH MORE HORSEPOWER, MORE PAYLOAD CAPACITY, MORE RANGEDEARBORN, Mich., May 2, 2022 - F-150® Lightning™ customers will benefit from more power and capability than they expected from their trucks.F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than CAD $70,000, will begin to ship to customers in the...

2022 Mustang Mach 1This Beauty is a Real BeastMach 1 performance is evident even before you get behind the wheel. Its streamlined design and exterior styling cues celebrate Mach 1 heritage dating back more than five decades. Sure, every Mustang looks good in the driveway, but the Mach 1 was made to shine on the track. The unique handling dynamics and an available Mach 1 Handling Package help you feel...

The Ford SmoothieWhy a smoothie?Over the last decade, we've been building Ford trucks and SUVs with plant-based materials. That means you can drive a Ford, but you can also drink some of the stuff that goes into a Ford. To prove it, we took some of the delicious plant-based materials we use to build Ford vehicles, bottled them, and made it available to you as a healthy, delicious smoothie.OUR INGREDIENTSThe...

2021 Ford Bronco(TM) SUVNew Capabilities, Colours and Models Await in 2022The 2022 Ford Bronco™ SUV is ready to help shift your perspective and push boundaries on your terms, with a newly available manual transmission with the Sasquatch™ Package -- and it doesn't stop there. There are also two new colour options, Special Edition models and much more to come on the horizon.Available Manual...

2021 FORD RANGERFORD CO-PILOT360™ TECHNOLOGIESFord Co-Pilot360™ features driver-assist technologies that can help you navigate our increasingly crowded roads and highways with greater confidence. Features included are Lane-Keeping System, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and coverage for both the truck and trailer, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency...

2022 E-TRANSITLEADING THE CHARGEThe best-selling van in Canada* is about to lead businesses into the future. Introducing the all new Ford E-Transit. The only electric work van that has the backing of the Ford Motor Company. That means you get much more than just electrification. You get an entire ecosystem of products, support and know-how from a company with a long, proven legacy of getting the job...

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THE TRUCK OF THE FUTURE IS HERE: ALL-ELECTRIC FORD F-150 LIGHTNINGAll-Electric Power to Wow, More Connected Technology, Elevated Drive Experience and Built Ford Tough CapabiltySuper Powers Only Electric Can DeliverF-Series, America's best-selling truck for 44 years1 and Canada's best-selling trucks for 55 years1 charges into the future with the F-150 Lightning, elevated by all the advantages...

First Look: 2022 Ford F-150 LightningHuge frunk, massive torque, and two battery choices highlight this all-electric pickupThe Ford Motor Company has nibbled around the edges of the EV world recently with a couple of appetizers served up to provide a taste, and promise, of what was to come.The 2021 Mustang Mach-E caused a stir over its name and its close resemblance inside and out to the Tesla Model...

Ford to open new EV battery research centre in southeastern MichiganThe US$185-million-dollar investment is just part of the US$22 billion Ford has committed to spend on EVs A Ford logo on the grill of a 2018 Ford Explorer on display at the Pittsburgh Auto Show. PHOTO BY ASSOCIATED PRESSFord, like its cross-town rival General Motors, is rapidly converting its research, engineering, and manufacturing...

Ford F-150 EV spy photos give us a close look at motor and suspensionIt has a fully independent rear end with coil springsOne of our spy photographers has once again caught the electric Ford F-150 out testing. But this time, they got up close and personal with it, snapping some photos that give us our best look at the rear motor and suspension yet.One of the first things you'll probably notice is that...

2021 All-New Ford F-150 Walkaround | Ford Canada An engineer at Ford, discusses the 2021 all-new Ford F-150 with all the capabilities and available features such as Best-in-class available towing and payload, available class-exclusive PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid Powertrain.

In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of designOne of the auto industry's most influential design leaders will retire from Ford Motor Company this spring and be succeeded by an accomplished global industry veteranSource: Automotive WorldOne of the auto industry's most influential design leaders will retire from Ford Motor Company this spring and be succeeded by an accomplished global...

Ford F-150 is Canada's Top Searched vehicle, while luxury cars hold steady according to 2020 Canadian car shopper dataSource: NewsWireTORONTO, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - Despite the impact of the global pandemic, searches for luxury vehicles show little signs of slowing down in Canada, according to 2020 data released today from autoTRADER.ca, Canada's largest automotive marketplace. The company's annual...

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition: A Kick in the HorseThe most powerful variant of Ford's electric crossover SUV offers even quicker acceleration.Source: MotorTrendGood things come to those who wait, as evidenced by the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. Unlike Ford's lesser Mustang Mach-E models, which are due to go on sale before the end of the year, the Blue Oval plans to start selling the...

Unifor's 'unique' Ford deal includes 5 new electric vehicles in Oakville, engine for Windsor plantsSource: CBCThe union that represents Canadian autoworkers has announced a tentative deal with Ford Motor Co. that checks many of the boxes members were hoping for -- including fresh products for waning factories in Ontario. Unifor president Jerry Dias could hardly contain his excitement as he announced...

Ford TrucksSource: FordFord Motor Company of Canada began building trucks during the Model T years. As in the U.S., they were known as Model TT's. One major departure from the American trucks came in 1928 - during the Model AA era.In order to adequately haul heavier loads, Ford Motor Company of Canada began building trucks with dual-wheel rear axles. These were dubbed Model AAC ("C" for Canada). It...

Post-War FordsJune 26, 2020UncategorizedEZ-ResultsEditSource: FordGenerally, Fords built in Canada mirrored their American counterparts. At times, a body type may have been omitted from Canadian production, but still offered in limited numbers as an import.However, there was one was one leading deviation by post-war Canadian Fords from the U.S. pattern. That concerned all the 1954 Fords. It was for...

Ford Canada: A Heritage as Rich as the Land ItselfEnjoy 100+ years of sometimes exclusive, always exciting cars & trucks built by Ford of CanadaCanada's climate is colder, its population is smaller, and its economy is different compared with the United States. These and other factors have set the stage for some fascinating differences in Canadian cars over the last century. Even cars produced by the...

2020 Ford Edge ST-Line First Look: Edgy Looks, Mundane PowertrainSource: MotorTrend How many different ways can Ford slice the performance pie?In Ford-speak, ST is short for Sport Technologies. It's like M, AMG, or any of the other performance acronyms we've come to know and love over the years. Ford's ST models are nothing new; it's ST-Line of vehicles, however, are. Cue the 2020 Ford Edge ST-Line....

Ford of Canada Producing Face ShieldsSource: MROFord Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. began production of face shields at its Windsor Site operations.Ford of Canada is working with the Ontario and federal governments to distribute face shields in Ontario, and across Canada."Ford of Canada has a long history of supporting Canada and its communities in times of need," said Dean Stoneley, president and CEO,...

Thor Motors COVID-19 AnnouncementHours of operation due to Covid-19 Sales Service & Parts Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Sunday Closed Sincereducing social contact is most effective way of lowering the spread of theCoronavirus, we will not be taking any walk-in...

2020 Ford Escape vs 2020 Ford Edge ComparisonSource: AutoguideTwo strong sellers for the Blue Oval, the Escape and Edge often make up a significant portion of dealership volume. For this model year, the smaller Escape has lost some of its chunky and squared-off charm in favour of more rounded bodywork. After receiving a boatload of changes last year, Edge soldiers on with no powertrain differences...

Ford Mustang Mach-E's sequential turn signals spotted liveSource: ElectrekThe Ford Mustang Mach-E's signature tri-bar sequential LED taillights have been spotted in the wild for the first time.Sequential taillights became a signature mark of a Ford Mustang on the 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, according to automotive history experts Hagerty. They first appeared on Ford's 1964 Thunderbird, but by 1967...

How Canada is quietly retooling its auto industrySource: Canada Auto News General Motors' tech centre in Markham, Ont., is at the forefront of the automaker's shift to high-tech research and development from traditional manufacturing.Factory closures and job cuts get the headlines, but technology is driving an evolution of Canada's auto sector as employers compete for highly skilled workers to support...

Built Ford ProudFrom day one, we have been the car company for everyone, making it possible for hardworking, everyday people to own a vehicle. And not just any car or truck, but a vehicle that was well built. And that people would be proud to own and drive.One hundred and fifteen years later, that is still the case. Born in Detroit, made in America and famous worldwide: We are the Ford Motor Company.There's...

Canadians on the verge of having more electrified vehicle choicesSource: Ford.ca By Mark Buzzell President and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedThe automotive industry is changing, with a spirit of innovation transforming our business in ways, and at a pace, we've never seen before. For more than a century, Canadians have put a lot of faith in Ford, and we appreciate and value that trust....

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Pricing is Finally UnveiledSource: The Car GuideThe all-new and almighty 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will go on sale across Canada in just a few weeks and we can't wait to drive it, especially after spending some time in the Shelby GT350.Last week, Ford announced its U.S. pricing and a lot of fans this side of the border took note. The Car Guide contacted the PR team...

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Ford ups Super Duty's off-road chops with Tremor packageDETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is looking to cash in on the continued popularity of pricey pickups and stave off the competition with the Super Duty Tremor, an answer to Ram's off-road Power Wagon.The off-road package, unveiled Thursday, will reach dealerships in the fourth quarter along with other versions of the freshened 2020 Super Duty.It's available...

Five Things to Know About the 2020 Ford EscapeSource: Guide Auto WebBest-selling SUV in Canada for many years, the Ford Escape was aging and the number of competitors in its segment has grown substantially. It was time for the American manufacturer to give the Escape a major redesign.The 2020 model year will bring many changes to the popular compact SUV, and this new generation will go on sale this...

ROAD TEST: 2019 Ford EcoSport SESBy Shari PrymakWith crossovers gaining popularity over traditional cars, Ford's SUV and truck-only strategy seems to be proof of the brand's eagerness to cash in on the latest market trends. Serving as the entry-point of the Ford lineup in place of the Focus and Fiesta is the EcoSport. Though largely unfamiliar to North Americans, the India-built subcompact crossover...

All-New 2020 Ford Explorer - First Look and Details from the 2019 Detroit Auto Show | Edmunds Ford unveiled its all-new 2020 Ford Explorer at a special reveal event a week before the 2019 Detroit Auto Show.

Bell and Ford partner in new Connected Car initiativeBuilt-in Wi-Fi hotspots in Ford and Lincoln vehicles powered by Canada's best national mobile networkMONTRÉAL, Oct. 18, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced it is the first Canadian wireless service provider to enable built-in Wi-Fi hotspots in supported Ford and Lincoln vehicles with Bell's Connected Car - Built In service. Available vehicle...

Ford named the Most Ethical Brand in 2016Ford is no stranger to the Ethisphere Institute's List of World's Most Ethical Companies. For decades, Ford has been dedicated to making a positive impact in the global community through strong corporate citizenship. And every year, that commitment deepens. That's why we are tremendously honoured to be celebrating another year on the Ethisphere Institute's list...

Ford Sync 3 with CarPlay and Android Auto: Good marriage potentialSource: Mobilesyrup.comFord started something back in 2007 when it launched its Sync infotainment system, powered by Microsoft. The new-look Sync 3 also laid the foundation to support CarPlay and Android Auto, though it took the automaker until this year to announce that it would actually do so.The 2017 Escape is one of the current Ford...

Catching Them All: 5 Tips to GO Further Have you noticed creatures of all colours, sizes, and temperaments appearing in your neighborhood, your place of work, or even in your bedroom? A fire-breathing lizard sitting at the water cooler, cute as a button? Or a haunting gaseous ghost floating by on a downtown street? And how about the seemingly endless number of bugs and birds in rural areas, or that...

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Latest Ford Mustang on track for 2017 All variants of the latest generation Ford Mustang are in huge demand in the U.S. and beyond but to ensure that the Pony car retains its title as the world's most popular sportscar, Ford is adding a host of extras as standard to the flagship model.The GT350 is pitched as not only the ultimate version of the latest Mustang but as the ultimate production Mustang...

The 2017 Ford Raptor YEAR: 2017MAKE: FORDMODEL: RAPTORENGINE: 3.5L ECOBOOSTHORSEPOWER: 411 HPTORQUE: 434 LB.-FT.WEIGHT: 5,600 LBSEagerly anticipated and still unmatched by any auto manufacturer,  Ford introduces the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew, adding agility, versatility and roominess to the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever.Developed with the DNA of a Baja race truck, F-150...

Ford Focus RS a wicked hot hatchSource: The Star VALENCIA, Spain -- RS is Ford's performance sub-brand. It's what M is to BMW, and what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz.Up until this spring, when the $46,969 Focus RS arrives in Canada, we've never had an RS model in this country.With 350 horsepower, a four-wheel drive system, Recaro seats, Brembo brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires -- what's not to like?The...

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew Shows Off Its Muscles Source: Techtimes.comAt the Detroit auto show, Ford took the wraps off the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew truck, which is capable of clocking 100 mph off-road.The 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew is basically a crew cab version of the 2017 F-150 Raptor, which debuted at the North American International Auto Show in 2015. Ford unveiled the vehicle...

MONTREAL 2016: FORD FOCUS RS MAKES CANADIAN DEBUT Source: Auto123The 2016 Montreal Auto Show marks the Canadian debut of the new 2016 Ford Focus RS, which will go on sale this spring at a base price of $46,969.According to Marc S. Vejgman, Car Product Manager at Ford of Canada, all of the 430 Ford dealers across the country will offer at least one unit. Those located in major cities will obviously...

Ford unveils 2017 Escape in Hollywood Ford Escape at LA Auto ShowFord took the wraps off its 2017 Escape crossover just days before the start of the Los Angeles auto show. This compact SUV goes on sale next spring.Ajax News AdvertiserBy Lorne DruryLOS ANGELES, CA: The best-selling SUV in Canada got the Hollywood star treatment as Ford unveiled its 2017 Escape prior to the opening of the Los Angeles...

Ford wins big at SEMA awardsSource: CTVNews The awards for the hottest vehicles at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show have been announced, and Ford has won in three of the four categories.The Blue Oval scooped 2015's Hottest Car for the Mustang, just like in 2014, but this year added to the haul with the Hottest Truck Award for the F-Series Pickup and the Hottest Sport-Compact...

Hands-On With Ford's Sync 3Ford was one of the first major car manufacturers to bring connected car technology to its lineup with Sync in 2007, but while the first iterations of its Sync and -- later -- MyFord Touch infotainment systems were ahead of their time in the car world, they were also rather slow, cluttered and clunky.Sync 3, which is now available on the 2016 Ford Escape compact SUV and Fiesta...

How To Check Your Tire PressureTo improve fuel efficiency, keep your tires properly inflated. Unbox Therapy's Lewis Hilsenteger shares how it's done.Maintaining proper tire pressure is one of the simplest steps you can take to ensure your vehicle is operating at optimal efficiency. Lewis demonstrates how to check your tire pressure using an inexpensive tire gauge and shows how a common penny can be...

Big disconnect between beliefs and actions when it comes to texting while drivingWhen it comes to texting while driving in this country, the numbers don't add up.A poll conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association found that 90 per cent of Canadians believe texting while driving is "socially unacceptable."However, the same poll found that 22 per cent of Canadians admitted to either reading or sending...

Ford Awarded Most Innovative Volume Brand of 2015Ford was honoured to be recognized for its work in safety and semi-autonomous driver technologies, taking home the title of 'Most Innovative Volume Brand' of 2015 at the 10th annual AutomotiveINNOVATIONS awards. The Centre for Automotive Management acknowledged automotive leaders in innovation last week in Frankfurt, Germany.This award represents the...

Pony car offers drivers a big kickSource: MetroNews.caIf you saw this creature for the first time, and it wasn't wearing Mustang badges, you would still instantly recognize it as the newest version of this famous sports coupe.Stylists themed it on the "fastback" Mustang body style, with swooping windshield and rear glass. It's low overall, which makes it seem smaller than its main rivals, Challenger...

Introducing the 2016 Ford Focus RS Source: Autofocus.caIt's not uncommon for the U.S. - and, even more often, Canada - to get shafted when an automaker comes out with a new hot hatch or other performance vehicle. "God, why can't we have that here?" we used to say.Ford's new global performance arm is making those whiny cries a thing of the past by delivering an awesome product portfolio in just about...

5 Years of LeadershipThe Ford BlogEvery year it's a race to the finish and we're proud to say that in 2014, more Canadians bought Ford vehicles than any other vehicles in Canada. It wasn't only 2014 though. This marks the 5th year in a row that we're honored to have been recognized as the #1 selling automotive company in Canada.*We see this recognition as more than just sales results. We see it as...

2015 Ford F-150 Commercial "Move It"The Ford F-150 available at Thor Motors in Orillia. Whether you are looking for new or used cars and trucks, financing or service, we have you covered.

Ford fends off Chrysler to keep Canadian crownAutomotive NewsAutomakers boosted their Canadian sales in December by 16 percent, and Ford Motor Co. held on to the top sales spot for the full year despite a late surge by FCA's Canadian unit.Total industry sales last year rose 6 percent to 1.8 million vehicles, according to results tabulated today by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc.Chrysler Canada...

At Ford, December Is All About Giving BackAs challenges both big and small mount in our world, philosophy of working together, thinking together and improving together has evolved to become Model We - our initiative to Go Further together to improve the world around us. It motivates us to remain dedicated to working as one to affect positive change in our communities, and be unyielding in our pursuit...

2015 Ford Edge Priced From $31,999 In Canadaby Autos.caEdge Sport, powered by new 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6, rings in at $45,099The new Ford Edge, the third-generation lifestyle utility built in Oakville, will get a $1,000 price bump when it goes on sale later this year.Base SE front-wheel drive trimmed Edges will get a base price of $31,999 in Canada, powered by a new 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder...

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Truck sales help push Ford Motor Co. of Canada to top spotThe Toronto StarFord Motor Co. of Canada posted improved August sales compared with a year ago, helped by stronger truck sales, to claim the honour of the industry's top seller.Ford edged out Chrysler with 27,988 cars and light trucks sold last month, up from 27,268 a year ago.The increase came as Ford truck sales climbed 10.4 per cent to 22,539,...

The Ford EdgeBy Graeme Fletcher Ford pulled the wraps off its 2015 Edge in an auto show-like setting at the automaker's world head office. At the same time, it was being shown in Europe -- this will be the first time the Edge has been sold there, which makes the latest model truly global in nature. The current model units sold in China roll off the Oakville, Ont., assembly line beside the units destined...

The Ford Fiesta ST By Mike Goetz2015 Ford Fiesta STo Type. Five-door, front-wheel-drive subcompact hatchbacko Engines (hp). 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder (197)o Transmission. Six-speed manualo Base price.$26,064The Ford Fiesta ST is a great "hot hatch" in the European tradition. But while Europe has had a Fiesta ST since 2005, this 2014 model is the first for North America.Unlike Europe, our Fiesta...

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2015 Ford Expedition - Reviewby Bengt HalvorsonMeaningful change is coming to the Ford Expedition lineup for 2015. Just when it almost looked like Ford had written off its full-size truck-based SUV completely--it's been carried over mostly unchanged for many model years--the Expedition has been brought fully up to the expectations of a new decade of SUV shoppers with a higher-mileage turbo V-6. a new...

Ford Fusion Hybrid looks sharp while sipping gasBY LARRY PRINTZThe Virginian-PilotAs a general rule, gas-electric hybrid cars and trucks are not fun; their very nature precludes it. Hybrids are made to maximize conservation at the expense of stimulation. The thrill of driving one is seeing the mpg indicator creep higher, rather than the speedometer.But a fuel-sipper doesn't have to look ugly to be...

The 2014 Ford Fiestaby Ammar KhanWhether it's through diligent online research or waiting patiently for the object of your affection to go on sale, we're always on the hunt for ways to save money. Now there's a car that can help you do this! With the 2014 Ford Fiesta equipped with the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, you'll get more power from less gas, which means more money to spend on the...

Aluminum + Steel = Efficiency + Strength   Available at Thor Motors,  your Ford Dealer in Orillia.  We offer both new and certified used cars and trucks, professional service and great car financing. Let our friendly  staff help you with your next vehicle purchase.