2011 was a historic year at Ford, and they're just getting started. Check out what advancements the company made in high performance and green car technology:

Ford revolutionized their EcoBoost engine with a powerful 365-hp twin-turbo 3.5 liter V6. This powerplant has been implemented in many Ford vehicles, including their best-selling Ford F-150.

Next year, EcoBoost will launch 1.6 and 2.0 liter models with optional powertrains that provide more mpg. The 2.0 is already in Explorer, and soon the Focus available at Superior Ford in Siloam Springs.

2011 also saw a resurgence in powerful Mustang production. "Rumors swirled for a year about a 600hp + GT-500 with a larger engine. Stories speculated it would have twin turbos or a larger supercharger. EcoBoost? Well in the end Ford made the big announcement that the 2013 Shelby GT-500 would get an increase to 5.8 liters," according to Mustang news.¹

Finally in 2011, Ford's Evos Concept made its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Evos will not only feature key design elements for the upcoming Fusion, but may also lead way to future mustang models. Here's to 2012, and another historic year.

Source: ¹http://www.themustangnews.com/content/2011/12/top-10-ford-news-makers-of-2011/