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Ford soon will release a new Galaxy

Ford Galaxy minivan will appear on the European auto-market already in the middle of the year. The fourth-generation model will share its platform with CD4 and power units with the new S-Max. The new Ford Galaxy will debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Ford promises to bring to the European market a whole armada of new models in 2015. S-Max, C-Max and Grand C-Max, the C-Max Energi, Coupe and convertible Mustang, hot-hatch Focus ST, the Edge crossover, new versions of Mondeo. The Galaxy is actually a large S-Max. The model will be based on the same front-drive platform of CD4 with front Struts McPherson and optional multi disk clutch connects the rear wheels. With regard to the power units, the seven seats car will have turbo diesel 2.0 engine with the power up to 120, 150 and 180 HP as well as 160/180-horsepower-Turbo engine 1.5 and 2.0.
In addition to the spacious interior transformation opportunities (second and third rows of seats-are with electric folding) Galaxy the fourth generation will also receive adaptive steering, which changes the gear ratio depending on the speed, the steering column with powered front row passenger seat, the intelligent servo drive luggage door sensor in the bumper, analog-to-digital instrument panel, SYNC multimedia complex 2 with 8-inch touch screen and voice control plus front massage chairs with heating and ventilation.

Ford GT supercar debuted in Detroit

Ford chose Detroit Auto show in order to present its conceptual sports car GT, which is a successor of the original model, produced in the period from 2004 to 2007. The prototype is equipped with turbo V6 family of EcoBoost engine, which is more than 600 HP Engine combined with the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Dynamic characteristics of the car remain in secret. However, the manufacturer stated that the construction of a luxury car were used exclusively light, but at the same time very durable materials. Monocoque is made of carbon fiber, while the body is made of carbon fiber and aluminum combinations. The doors open up luxury car, and the rear spoiler that is active is leaving or retract depending on road conditions. In addition, the Coupe received a 20-inch alloy wheels and tires Michelin Super Sport Cup 2, which have been produced specifically for this model. Car has a racing wheel is a formula-1 style, a fully digital instrument panel and third-generation SYNC multimedia complex. Production version of the GT will be released in 2016. 
The number of produced models, as well as their costs, will be known later.