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Ask AutoGuide No. 5 – In the Family Way
Last week was a lot like the British ocean liner Lusitania; it got sunk, but this time around it wasn’t the Kaiser’s fault. Instead of falling prey to a German U-Boat it was torpedoed by the New York Auto Show.
Ford Sees Major Growth in ‘Super Segment’ Vehicles
Ford is rolling four key vehicle segments – subcompact, compact, small utility vehicles, and midsize sedans – into one, naming it the super segment.
Ford Recalls 6,500 New Vehicles Over Child Safety Lock Defect
Families with 2013 Ford C-Max, Escape and Focus vehicles will be paying a visit to the nearest Ford service department as soon as possible, over a defective child safety door lock.
How Technology Makes You a Better Driver, and a Safer Driver Too
“First thing I do when I get in my car is turn off the stability control and traction control”. Many of us have heard someone, at some point, utter this. Or maybe we ourselves are the guilty party. When asked why it was turned it off, the typical response is along the lines of “’cause…
NHTSA Probes 725k Ford, Mercury Vehicles for Stalling
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on February 21 that affects almost 725,000 vehicles from Ford and Mercury.
Top 10 Stolen Sport Utility and Crossover Vehicles in America
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released a list of the top stolen sport utility and crossover vehicles in the United States, compiling data from 2009-2011 model years only. In total, entry-level CUVs were the most stolen with 6,357 thefts while hybrid SUVs were the least with 67 – of course, there aren’t as…
Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles of 2012
2012 was the best-selling year for automakers since 2007, marking the third year in a row that sales have increased. So now is a great time to look back at the best-selling vehicles from last year. Coming in 10th place with 261,008 units sold is the Ford Escape which was updated for the 2013 model…
Top 10 Most Watched AutoGuide Videos of 2012
As 2012 comes to an end, AutoGuide has decided to take a look back at the most watched videos from our collection. SEE ALSO: 2013 Ford Escape Review – Video Kicking off the top 10 list is the 2013 Ford Escape video review, where Editor-in-Chief Colum Wood puts the new crossover to the test, admiring its…
Most Researched New and Used Cars of 2012: Consumer Reports
As 2012 comes to an end, it’s always interesting to see what vehicles were most popular on everyone’s research list for the year.
Ford Escape Named 2013 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Crossover of the Year
The votes are in, and the award for the Reader’s Choice of Crossover of the Year goes to the 2013 Ford Escape.
2013 Ford Escape, Fusion Recalled for Engine Fire Risk
Ford is issuing a recall on its 2013 Escape and Fusion models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine for a possible fire hazard.
Ford Hybrids Not Achieving EPA MPG Ratings: Report
After the recent debacle with Hyundai and Kia over their inaccurate MPG claims, Ford may now be under the spotlight as fuel economy numbers for its new hybrid models don’t seem to be living up to expectations.
Custom Ford Escapes Mix Fun and Function: 2012 SEMA Show
The collection of vehicles in the Ford booth at the 2012 SEMA Show might be the American automaker’s best in recent years.
Automotive Journalists Association Of Canada Honors Focus ST, Cadillac ATS At Car of the Year Awards
Hosting its annual week-long Test Fest, the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada has announced its picks for Car of the Year in 11 categories with the Cadillac ATS and Ford Focus ST, among others, taking awards.
Custom Ford Escapes, Explorer Heading to 2012 SEMA Show
Joining the already impressive lineup of customized Ford vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show will be a pair of custom Ford Escapes and a Ford Explorer Sport.
Ford Escape Might Undergo Another NHTSA Investigation
NHTSA has announced that an investigation into about 1.6 million Ford Escape SUVs is being considered.
Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape Get Four-Star Crash Rating
Testing is underway for 2013 model year vehicles, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) putting the new and redesigned vehicles through its crash tests.
IIHS Top Safety Picks Adds Four, Includes Scion FR-S
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced four new inductees to the Top Safety pick list: the Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S, Ford Escape and Acura ILX.
2013 Ford Escape Recalled for Fire Risk… Again
Yet another recall is plaguing the troubled 2013 Ford Escape crossover because of a risk that a cup plug might dislodge in 7,600 units equipped with the 1.6-liter engine.
Lincoln Aims at Volume, not Flagship
Pragmatic in its approach, at least from some angles, Lincoln is aiming to market high-volume vehicles while skipping slow-selling flagship cars.
Most Researched New Cars of the Week: August 5 – 11
Looking to unseat the Toyota Camry from its position as the most popular car sold in America, the Nissan Altima tops this week’s list of the most popular new cars researched at AutoGuide.com
Safety Group Wants Ford Fined for Escape Unintended Acceleration Issue
Earlier this month, the Center for Automotive Safety (CAS) filed a petition with NHTSA regarding the Ford Escape’s unintended acceleration issue and now the safety group is calling for the American automaker to be fined.
Ford Escape Faces Another Recall, 485,000 Units Affected
It’s been a very bad month for the Ford Escape, in fact it’s been a terrible year with a list of damning issues coming to light, the worst of which is now leading to a recall.
Ford Escape Fire Risk Traced to Supplier
Ford is blaming one of its suppliers for flawed fuel lines that meant 11,500 of its 2013 Escape crossovers needed to be recalled.
