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MyKey - Ford announces Car Limiting Keys

Ford has just announced a new technology that’ll introduce in the 2010 Ford Coupe, and will quickly spread over all its models. MyKey.

MyKey will allow 4 different things according to the parental programming.

Limit the top speed of the vehicle to 80 mph (chime alerts will be launched at 45, 55 and 65 mph)
Limit the stereo volume to up to 44% of the max
Set a sustaining (irritating) chime if the seatbelt isn’t properly fasten
Avoid the disabling of traction control

Ford is targeting worried parents that lend cars to their kids, allowing them to sleep better and lend the car more times than they use now.

MyKey uses Ford self-technology (Securilock for example) and will be used more or less like a Big Brother.

Insurance companies will thank Ford for this… what do you think?

Check out Ford’s official MyKey Press Release.

Tags: Car Safety, Car Security, Ford

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The 2009 Ford Mustang Lineup

The Ford Mustang is a classic car and while its very existence was put into jeopardy several times throughout the years, today the 2009 Mustang still stands for great looks, a muscular engine and top performance. For the 2009 model year, Ford is offering a variety of Mustangs to fit almost any budget and performance level. There are actually three flavors of the Mustang for 2009 including the V6 cruiser, a V8 GT with extra muscle and a soon to be classic Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Coupe.

2009 Mustang V6
For those that are looking for a sporty vehicle with plenty of pep and good styling, you will be hard pressed to find a better cruiser than the 2009 Ford Mustang V6. This level of Mustang comes with a V6 4.0 liter that produces an admirable 210 horsepower. There are two levels of trim; deluxe and premium and this base model goes for a modest $22,000. It should also be noted that the Mustang V6 gets decent gas mileage averaging about 27 mpg highway and 17 mpg city.

2009 Mustang V8
The 2009 Mustang V8 bumps up the engine to a V8, 4.6 liter engine that produces 300 hp, definitely enough to get your thrills. It also comes in two trim levels; deluxe and premium and MSRP is currently is just below $30K. While the Mustang V8 offers lots of horsepower, the gas mileage is decent at 23 mpg highway, 15 city.

2009 Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Coupe
The Shelby is back and with a supercharged 5.4 liter V8 engine, you can expect to enjoy all 500 horses this Mustang produces. It should be noted that the Mustang Shelby is a rear wheel drive just like the classic muscle cars and is sure to be a hit this coming year. While priced out of most budgets, it is still quite a good value with an MSRP in the mid $40K region.

Tags: Ford, Muscle Cars, Mustang