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Ask AutoGuide No. 9 – Scion FR-S vs. Ford Focus ST vs. Hyundai Veloster Turbo
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Ah to be young again. AutoGuide’s nationally recognized, board-certified Oracles remember their youth vividly… it was terrible. People often say age is just a number and you’re only as old as you feel, unfortunately they were born wearing elastic-waist jeans and Science Olympiad fanny packs. Gingivitis arrived when they were in middle school.
Crown Victoria Police Cruiser NHTSA Probe Upgraded
Last September, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe into the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor for a possible problem with the steering assembly.
German Dealer Turns to Groupon to Sell Ford Fiestas
Just when you thought Groupon was reserved for bargain dining, a German dealership is turning to the site to offer a discount on a 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Ask AutoGuide No. 8 – Comparing the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent and Mazda2
It’s Friday and another work week is slowly… drawing… to… a… close. Like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic musical CATS, this string of five days feels like it’s never going to end. At least people aren’t prancing around the AutoGuide offices in leotards and leg warmers. Meow!
Five-Point Inspection: Ford MyKey
Hey kids, want to put the brakes on a first date? Ruin a road trip? Impress your friends by not speeding? Then most of the new Ford lineup is for you. That’s because the majority of Ford’s models come with MyKey, a system that lets parents program aspects of their car to restrict certain…
Focus ST Handling Secrets Revealed: How Ford Engineers Made a Front-Driver Drift
The Ford Focus ST is an amazing handling machine, being incredibly unique amongst front drivers for its ability to rotate the rear end. More than just chassis tuning, however, the Focus ST has a secret.
Ford Fiesta eWheelDrive Uses Sub-Compact Space Better
Ford and German automotive component company, Schaeffler, demonstrated a concept today in Belgium that could allow for unprecedented practicality in sub-compact cars.
Top 10 Compact Sedans with the Biggest Trunks
Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important.
Shelby Wide Body Kit Available for 05-09 Mustang
There’s good news today if you attended this year’s Detroit Auto Show, own a Mustang and caught a case of pony envy after seeing the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake.
Ford Hybrid Owners Sue Over Disappointing Fuel Economy
Ford’s fuel economy claims are being put to the test, legally, with a new lawsuit having been filed by owners of the brand’s hybrid models in Pennsylvania.
Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on…
Ford Escort Resurrected in China
Looking to grow its sales in China, Ford has revealed an all-new compact sedan at the Shanghai Motor Show, with an all-too familiar name: the Ford Escort.
Ask AutoGuide No. 7 – Affordable American Performance
Fuel economy… who needs it? Luggage capacity, rear-seat legroom, creature comforts, they’re more overrated than all the bacon memes on Facebook put together and raised to the power of Justin Bieber. That’s one hell of a confusing math problem, but it’s true. Needless add-ons and frou-frou features waste more time and energy than a month-long…
2014 Ford Fiesta, Transit Connect to Gain MyKey
The Ford Fiesta and Transit Connect are probably the most pertinent vehicles for the brand to offer with its MyKey restrictive system but neither come with it… until now.
Ford Launching ‘Video Snacks’ to Help Educate Customers
Ford is initiating a new orientation program that uses what the brand calls “video snacks,” designed to help customers better understand the tech features found in new Ford vehicles.
Why Your Pickup Truck’s Tow Rating is BS
Trucks are big profit generators for automakers. The half-ton and heavy-duty pickup segments are probably the most fiercely competitive categories in the industry. Brands fight tooth and nail for every sale they can make. To move the metal they’re willing to leverage any and every competitive advantage no matter how small. Not surprisingly this winner-take-all…
Ford, GM Co-Developing 9-, 10-Speed Transmissions
General Motors and Ford are collaborating on development of both a nine-and 10-speed automatic transmission, the companies said today.
Shelby Introduces New Upgrades to 05-14 Mustangs
Shelby Performance Parts has introduced some new race-inspired upgrades for a variety of different Ford Mustang models, ranging from the base car to the Shelby GT500.
Ford Exec Sees Room for a Redesigned Ranger in US
Bringing the Ford Ranger back to the U.S. has been discussed since the first day it left, and one Ford executive thinks that there is a place for Ranger in North America, just not the same one that is sold worldwide.
Ken Block Takes Ford Fiesta ST Hooning in Budapest – Video
Ken Block has it pretty good. He gets paid to spend time hooning cars around the world while everyone watches.
Ford Unveiling New Concept at 2013 Shanghai Motor Show
Ford will be heading to the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show with 23 vehicles, one of which will be a new concept making its global premiere.
Ford Fusion Not Getting 3-Cylinder EcoBoost
Ford’s mid-size Fusion sedan will not be offered with a three-cylinder engine.
F-150 Raptor Special Edition Gets Subdued Graphics
Ford just announced a special edition package for its purpose-built off-roader: the SVT Raptor.
2014 Ford Fusion to Gain 3-Cylinder Engine Option
Looking to take back the fuel economy crown from the Nissan Altima, Ford will launch a 3-cylinder version of its Fusion mid-size sedan this year.
