Enlargement EcoBoost engine in the Ford S-Max and Galaxy

Ford announced the changes that have occurred in power rulers minivans S-Max and Galaxy. And the easiest way to do this of course is by reprogramming the car’s engine controller. Superchips Ltd has developed a new firmware upgrade for the European version of the four-cylinder EcoBoost currently found on the refreshed S-Max and Galaxy minivans, as well as the Mondeo.

Ford joins range of European motor modifications minivans S-Max and Galaxy new 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine series EcoBoost. Unit power is 160 hp, maximum torque 240 Nm in a range from 1600 to 4000 rpm. The new software from Superchips results in a power gain of 40 bhp at 5,648 rpm, with the company claiming that performance increases from 1,500 rpm to the rev limiter. Maximum torque is also improved by 67 Nm at just 2,065 rpm.

Superchips said the ECU upgraded is suitable for all Ford S-MAX 2.0-liter, 203 PS Ecoboost models produced from March 2010 onwards, with pricing set at £455.00, including 20% VAT

2012 Ford Focus will gets Internet Acces

The European division of Ford announced on Monday that its Sync system with MyFord Touch will feature WiFi connectivity on the new Focus starting from 2012. The infotainment system will create a password-protected WiFi hotspot inside the car allowing up to five devices to be connected. The service will be free of charge, as the in-car internet connection will use customers’ existing USB modems or compatible smartphones to access the web.

The Focus will be the first compact car sold in Europe to benefit from this feature of the Sync, but the technology will also be available later in other Ford models sold across the continent. The system delivers a secure wireless connection that is broadcasted throughout the car, with passengers being able to easily connect and access the internet via any WiFi enabled device.

A reliable in-car Internet connection is therefore extremely important to them, and that’s exactly what SYNC will offer when it makes its European debut on the Ford Focus in 2012. SYNC with MyFord Touch will offer rolling connectivity to Ford customers and everyone in a SYNC-equipped car can benefit at no additional expense

In order to be compatible with the latest hardware and devices on the market, Ford will release software updates for the Sync whenever necessary. By default, the internet connection will be set to WiFi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) in order to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the network.

The Ford Focus was the best selling car in the United Kingdom for January 2011

Ford Focus specification :

    * Wheelbase : 104. 3 in
    * Length : 178.5 in
    * Height : 57.7