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Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Ford Flex Limited AWD
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During this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put the Ford Flex crossover to the test, stuffing all our family and friends into the three rows of seats, and driving it in the city, highway, and rural gravelly side-roads. A visually striking vehicle, the base Flex SE starts at $30,885, while we drove the upgraded Limited model with AWD…
Ford 1.0L EcoBoost Race Car Sets Nürburgring Record
Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has already been recognized as the 2012 International Engine of the Year, and now, adding to its list of accolades, a street legal Ford race car powered by the three-cylinder EcoBoost has just set the 11th fastest lap time on the Nürburgring.
Dodge Sub-Compact to Launch in 2013
Dodge will be focusing on “affordable performance” in its 2013 and beyond lineup, with a subcompact hatchback heading to dealerships next year as a 2014 model year.
Dodge Dart R/T Delayed, SRT4 Confirmed
As the all-new Dodge Dart starts to hit American showrooms, the anticipated R/T model that was originally scheduled to make an appearance by September, will be delayed until early next year.
Ford Debuts New Falcon Race Car for V8 Supercars
Ford‘s supercar of the future was unveiled yesterday in Australia with Ford Performance Racing being the first team to show off its new Falcon V8.
Watch a Ford Mustang Flip While Drifting – Video
During the Formula Drift Pro Am event in Las Vegas, drifter Jim Guthrie and his Ford Mustang had a scary run in with the wall.
First SRT Viper Crash is a Race Car
This probably wasn’t the way SRT was hoping its third ALMS race would go. After the Vipers got a weight break and a larger air restrictor, the two car team was looking forward to an improved race weekend.
Ford Sued for Patent Infringement on Fuel Injection Used in F-150
TMC Fuel Injection System LLC has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co., accusing the American automaker of infringing on a patent based on the fuel system design used in the F-150 models.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6L V6
This week we have another Five-Point Inspection for you, focusing on the six-cylinder 2013 Cadillac ATS. The ATS is a rear-wheel drive sport-sedan, with a starting price of $33,095.
Ford Focus Set to Take Sales Crown from Toyota Corolla
Ford is gaining a lot of momentum these days. Not only has the American automaker produced 350-million vehicles, but it’s Ford Focus compact has sold more this year than its closest competitor, the Toyota Corolla.
GM Hybrid Trucks and SUVs Future Uncertain
General Motors began packing hybrid engines into pickups back in 2007, but a new report revealed today suggest that the next generation of pickups will lose the partial electric setup.
Ford Celebrates 350 Millionth Vehicle Produced
A Ford Focus rolled off of the assembly line in Rayong, Thailand today, officially claiming the title of the 350 millionth vehicle produced by the Ford Motor Company.
Tesla Wants to Build an Electric Supercar
Elon Musk is not one to shy away from bold statements, recently going on the record to call the Fisker Karma overpriced and mediocre. The savvy entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla says he now hopes to build an electric supercar.
Dodge Dart Dual Clutch Automatic Rated at 27/37 MPG
The 2013 Dodge Dart equipped with a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission mated to the 1.4-liter turbocharged powerplant has been rated by the EPA at 27-mpg city, 37-mpg highway.
Danica Patrick, Pink Camaro Help Fight Breast Cancer
Chevrolet plans to use this weekend’s AdvoCare 500 race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway to raise money for breast cancer research.
2013 Buick Regal Base Price Climbs to $29,015
Set to arrive at dealers this fall, the 2013 Buick Regal will get a price hike thanks to GM dropping the Ecotec engine to offer the eAssist hybrid as the base model.
Death of V8 Predicted by Fiat-Chrysler CEO
Love it or hate it, the Obama administration’s 54.5 mpg rule will force change in the auto industry’s future as Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is pointing out.
2013 Ford Fusion EPA Rated up to 37 MPG
Last week the EPA released fuel economy numbers for the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and today the rest of the standard gasoline lineup for the Fusion has been rated, getting up to a 37 mpg highway rating.
Dodge Dart Sales Lag Because of Stick Shifts
Sales of the new Dodge Dart have been lackluster so far, moving only 974 units in its first two months on the market, and the blame is being placed directly on the manual transmission.
Ford Focus Could get Fusion Driver-Assist Tech
In the North American market, the midsize-sedan segment commands the most clout, and therefore recieves the best technology, although Ford may go against the stereotype and offer its suite of driver-assistance technology in the compact Focus.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Break Record but Still Stink
Pathetic. That’s the only way these numbers could be described were this about any other car, and to a certain extent they still are.
Fisker Karma Owner’s Gathering Attracts 28
The largest gathering of Fisker Karma owners to date gathered this past weekend at the companies global headquarters in Anaheim, Calif. as part of an owners appreciation day.
Cadillac Says News Escalade Will Put Style Over MPG
Unlike modern trends of SUVs going to uni-body construction and adopting smaller more fuel efficient engines, Cadillac says that then next generation Escalade will stay large, and forgo some mpg for power and presence.
Lincoln Headed to China
Chinese automotive shoppers will get a new brand to pick from starting in the second half of 2014, when Ford will introduce its luxury Lincoln brand to the Chinese market.
