Ford Fiesta great fuel economy car and sponsor of American Idol 2010 with Final show review (6/10)
The Ford Fiesta is Ford’s newest car featuring an eye-catching design, great technologies and fuel economy of 40 mpg. Already a star around the world, the Fiesta has also had a role on this year’s American Idol show.
Ford was the sponsor for American Idol as Lee Dewyze narrowly edged out Crystal Bowersox in the Finals and last show for Simon Cowell. Both are pictured above next to the Ford Fiestas.
The first video clip for Simon Cowell was his best insults over the last ten years and Randy, Ryan and Kara all pretending like (well maybe they weren’t really pretending) they were ecstatic about it. It was by far the best fun and had me rolling.
The opening song was the Top 12 singing Alice Cooper’s “Schools Out” (For Summer) and saw Orianthi jamming on the guitar. Then the rock legend himself actually appeared on the Idol stage and I was like WOW, this dude has gotten old but he can still rock it! I think the rock element was long overdue this season so kudos to whomever brought Cooper to the Kodak Theatre this evening. Siobhan and Aaron pair up to sing “How Deep Is Your Love” and I loved the harmony but the two of them singing a love song? Come on now! That’s taking it a little far lol and I know it’s all in fun but it was a little creepy. They are joined on stage by The Bee Gees and I was kind of like what? I mean “Staying Alive” was like 3 decades ago.
Big Mike is up next singing “Taking It To The Streets” and is joined by Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers. I’m just tapping my foot wondering wth is up with all the old music. I was raised listening to all this and if the target audience was my parents I could see coming in with all these guys but the younger generation don’t even know these songs much less who these guys are lol. We needcurrent and relevant!
The Top 6 girls come out singing “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera and I’m holding my breath waiting for her to appear and thank God she comes on stage and belts it out and I’m like there is someone who can sing and who is NOW!! She sings ”You Lost Me” from her upcoming album and is amazing.
Now it’s time for the Top 6 guys to get their chance to sing on stage and I’m thinking here comes some Enrique Iglasias but no, we get Hall and Oates. The guys sing “I Can’t Go For That” and are joined on stage while singing “Maneater” and continue to sing with Hall and Oates on “You Make My Dreams Come True”. Tim Urban actually sounded decent during his solo, as good as anyone else up there.
Crystal Bowersox then gets her duet and it is with Alanis Morisette. She sings “Ironic” and introduces Alanis and they strut around onstage singing “You Oughta Know”. The phrase “would she go down on you in a theatre” was changed to “would she go with you to the theatre” lol. I used to sing this song to my exhusband quite a lot lol.
The best moment of the entire evening was Casey James singing “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”. I kept looking at my husband saying, “Do you think Bret Michaels is there?” Is it Poison without Bret? I never thought he would be able to do that because on the Celebrity Apprentice just last Sunday he looked like he was in so much pain. When Bret came out on stage, I jumped up like it was 1990 and I was at the concert. I love Bret and Casey so seeing them paired up was a dream come true for me. In case anyone missed it, there is the video from youtube.
Lee Dewyze gets to sing a medley of hits with Chicago because he’s from Chicago. I guess the Idol producers found humor in that or something. So Crystal gets Alanis and Casey gets Bret and the winner sings with Chicago. Doesn’t seem quite right to me but whatever.
General Larry Platt is back with Pants On The Ground and he’s joined by a group of hip hop dancers who at the end drop all their pants just as Platt says, “keep your pants up”. It was pretty funny and honestly, he was probably the most popular ‘contestant’ they had all season.
Paula Abdul graces the idol stage to bid farewell to Simon and she’s still as ditzy as ever. You gotta love crazy ass Paula. She wasted no time jumping in his lap while all previous winners with the exception of David Cook sing “Together We Are One”. They are joined by many former idol hopefuls to sing their tribute to the man who gave them a start in the music industry.
It was a touching moment and made more so by Simon’s emotional speech to everyone. He actually teared up a little and made me realize just how much I’m going to miss this guy. This is the end of a ten year era forAmerican Idol because you all I know as well as I do that things will not be the same once he’s gone. He was the show.
The last performer is Janet Jackson and the Top 12 get to perform one last time with the pop queen. She is singing a slow song and sounds eerily like Michael which made Matt and I miss him all the more. R.I.P. Michael, you truly changed music and there will never be another king of pop.
The moment has arrived and the envelope is handed to Ryan. People all around the country are holding their breath. Lee is crying on stage and Crystal puts her hand on his shoulder to calm him down. Ryan says dim the lights and slowly announces that Lee Dewyze is the season 9American Idol . He pretty much loses it and has a hard time singing “Beautiful Day” amid all the fire and streamers and tears. Congrats Lee! Hope you rock that first album.
About the Ford Fiesta:
ALL-NEW FORD FIESTA DELIVERS 40 MPG; TOPS CLASS IN FUEL ECONOMY
The New 2011 Ford Fiesta. Ford Fiesta with the six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission has been EPA certified for 40 mpg highway and 29 mpg city delivering class-leading fuel economy
Fiesta features several fuel-saving technologies including its PowerShift automatic transmission, Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing, Electric Power Assist Steering, aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff and enhanced aerodynamics
Fiesta joins Fusion Hybrid – America’s most fuel efficient midsize sedan – and other class leaders like Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrids, Ford Ranger, Mustang V-6 and Super Duty offering best-in-class fuel economy
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2010 – Ford’s all-new 2011 Fiesta – an Internet star even before it goes on sale this summer – will now stand out on the highway with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified 40 mpg rating, making it the most fuel efficient car in its class.
The Ford Fiesta 40 mpg, achieved with Ford’s new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission, is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris.
“The new Fiesta is yet another car in Ford’s lineup that delivers class-leading fuel economy,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. “From Super Duty to Fusion Hybrid and the new Mustang V-6, Ford is committed to fuel economy leadership with every new vehicle it introduces in all segments.”
Fiesta’s class-leading fuel efficiency follows Fusion Hybrid – America’s most fuel efficient midsize sedan – and other fuel economy champs such as the Ford Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid and Ford Ranger pickup. For 2011, the streak continues with the Mustang V-6, Ford Super Duty and now the responsive, sporty and economical Fiesta. Moving forward, Ford is committed to being a fuel economy leader in each segment in which it competes.
The Fiesta achieves its best-in-segment fuel figures thanks to a host of fuel-saving technologies not normally seen at this price level. To increase fuel economy, Fiesta features a new 1.6-liter Duratec® engine with Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) that delivers 120 horsepower, an aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff and an engine accessory drive system that improves efficiency by reducing the energy it takes to power the air conditioner and alternator.
In addition, the Fiesta also features the PowerShift transmission, a six-speed automatic that combines the fuel benefits of a manual with the convenience of an automatic. Combine that with electric power-assisted steering, another fuel saver and some aerodynamic optimizations and you have a car that can go a long way on a single tank of fuel.
“We worked hard to deliver the class-leading fuel economy Ford is becoming synonymous for,” said Steve Pintar, Fiesta chief nameplate engineer. “To be the only vehicle in the segment to deliver 40 mpg is something we feel consumers will appreciate.”
The 2011 Fiesta with standard five-speed manual transmission is EPA rated at 28 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.
These efficiency innovations combine with the stylish and aerodynamically clean Fiesta body design to efficiently slip through the wind with both fuel savings and reduced wind noise.
Fiesta is built for North American markets at Ford’s manufacturing facility in Cuautitlan, Mexico. The vehicle goes on sale in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles – with the sedan starting at $13,995, including destination charges – at Ford dealerships this summer.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com