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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…
Ford to Have 900 EV-Certified Dealerships by Spring
By spring, Ford will have more than 900 dealers certified to sell its plug-in vehicles, or about a third of the American automaker’s dealers.
Ford Focus RS Due in 2015
As impressive a hot hatch as the Focus ST is, Ford is planning something much more amazing with new reports that the Focus RS will make a comeback.
January 2013 Auto Sales: Break Out the Champagne!
January is known for two things: raucous New Year’s celebrations and miserably cold weather across many parts of the country. Despite holiday hangovers and blizzard conditions, vehicle shoppers snapped up cars and trucks like free earbuds at an iPhone launch.
Ford, GM Promoting Workplace EV Charging
Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan, and Tesla are among 13 companies joining together as founding Partners of the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge.
Toyota Perceived Best by Consumers in 2013 Survey
Consumer Reports just released its 2013 Car-Brand Perception Survey, putting Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet head and shoulders above the industry.
Ford Grows Hybrid Segment Market Share to New Record
While achieving an all-time monthly sales record in December with 3,244 Fusion Hybrids sold, Ford is expected to shatter that number in January with a projected 5,500 units sold.
Ford Posts $5.67 Billion Net Income in 2012
While Ford still posted losses in Europe last year, the American automaker managed to rake in $5.67 Billion in net income, which is $307 million less than in 2011.
Ford, Daimler and Nissan Team Up on Fuel-Cell Tech
Fuel-cell powered vehicles are likely to become the next big thing in non-gas powered vehicles, and today Nissan, Daimler and Ford announced that they are joining forces on creating a new common fuel-cell system that will be put to use in what the companies call “the world’s first affordable, mass-market” fuel-cell vehicle.
Ford Delivers Final Dream Mustang, Fools the Fuzz – Video
When it came to delivering the third winner of its “Mustang Customizer” contest, Ford decided to take advantage of the fact that it was a police officer who would be the recipient.
Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid Earn Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just awarded a five-star score to the Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid as part of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.
Custom Shelby GT500 Fetches $200,000 for Charity at Barrett-Jackson
A custom Shelby GT500 modified by a group called “Friends of Carroll” has sold for $200,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
2013 Ford Fusion Energi gets 620-Mile Range, 21 Miles as Pure EV
The Ford Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid variant of the brand’s newest midsize sedan and the EPA has just announced a total range of 620 miles, and an all-electric range of 21 miles.
Honda Executive Admonishes Inaccurate MPG Claims
American Honda executive vice president John Mendel had harsh words today for automakers that overstate fuel economy ratings.
Ford Atlas Concept Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Previewing the next-gen F-Series pickups, Ford literally dropped the Atlas concept out of the roof of Joe Louis arena at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Ford Atlas Concept Previews Next-Gen F-Series
Trying to steal some eyes from the General’s new half-tons, Ford rolled out a new truck concept today in Detroit called the Atlas, which showcases some new innovation coming to the next generation of Ford’s pickup trucks.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: January 6 – 12
Three of the five most researched cars in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week are all-new models, but the other two have remained strong sellers since their current model introduction.
Government Buys More Hybrids From Hyundai Than Ford
More than half of the alternative-fuel cars bought by government agencies last year were built by Asian automakers.
Ford Opens Its Infotainment Platform to Entire Industry
Now more than ever, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is laden with car companies demonstrating what’s to come for in-car tech. Of the brands at the show, Ford seems to have its head above the crowd.
Toyota Lead Number of Recalled Vehicles in 2012
For the third year out of the last four, Toyota counted the highest number of recalled vehicles in the U.S. with 5.3 million affected units.
Ford Shows off New Apps at 2013 CES
Among all the new tablets and smartphones at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Vegas are a few cars, and Ford knows that it needs apps to grab the attention of younger, ‘connected’ car-buyers.
GE Won’t Buy 25,000 Fleet EVs After All
GE is backing away from a plan it announced more than two years ago to buy 25,000 electric cars for its small army of fleet cars.
Ford Kaliki App Will Read Your Magazines to You
Ford has announced the incorporation of a new in-car app today that will read the latest newspaper and magazine articles to you while you drive.
2012 New-Vehicle Sales: ‘Exceeded All of Our Expectations’
The number-crunchers have been earning their keep the last few weeks. With their mathematical weapon of choice in hand, be it a calculator, tally counter or even a trusty abacus, they’ve kept an exacting total of how many vehicles automakers sold over the past 12 months. How did things shake out? Which brand nearly doubled…
