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Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles of 2012
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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…
Detroit Three End 2012 With a Bang
Thankfully the world didn’t end last month like Mayan soothsayers erroneously predicted centuries ago. Clearly prophecy wasn’t their major at Yucatan Community College. From an automotive perspective, the year-end news was quite good, with the Detroit Three each posting modest gains.
Ford Only Brand to Top Two Million U.S. Sales in 2012
Ford is on track to sell 2.2-million vehicles in the U.S. this year, marking its second straight year topping the 2-million mark and being the only brand in America to do so.
Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Rated Up to 108 MPGe
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has now earned the honor of being America’s most fuel-efficient sedan with its EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city rating, besting the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid by 5 MPGe.
Ford Investing Over $773M to Support Michigan Growth
Ford Motor Company is investing more than $773 million across six manufacturing facilities in southeast Michigan, increasing and maintaining jobs while upgrading its equipment and manufacturing capacity.
Ford Facing Lawsuit Over C-Max, Fusion Hybrid MPG Claims
Ford is facing a lawsuit that claims that the American company’s C-Max hybrid and Fusion hybrid fail to meet the stated fuel economy mark of 47 mpg combined.
Gymkhana Five, The Making Of – Video
It’s been several months since Ken Block’s Gymkhana Five was unleashed onto the Internet, and now the team at DC Shoes has decided to give fans a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the stunk flick.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: December 16 – 22
Christmas is all but here and with the end of the year at hand, many dealerships are in full swing with their holiday sale events.
Snowkhana One Celebrates the Holidays in True Fashion – Video
2012 was a big year for Ken Block and his Gymkhana videos, and Ford decided to close the year off with another one – just not in the way you might imagine.
Ford Transit Connect Wagon Sleigh is Ready for Santa
Just in time for the Holidays, Ford has crafted a Transit Connect Wagon Sleigh just for Santa, citing its fuel economy as the main reason why Santa would want one.
Shelby Hints at EcoBoost-Powered Vehicle: 2013 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Famed Ford tuner Shelby American has revealed that it’ll be heading to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show with several new products for its consumers, including one surprise.
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Popular as Truck and Toy
Ford’s SVT Raptor pickup truck is sort of a rock star in the off-road world and just like so many bands, the truck is more than a great performer. It’s also good at selling merchandise.
Seven Days of Dream Car Garages: Day Three by Richard Cazeau
Day three of our Dream Car Garages series is brought to you by the wishful mind of Road Test Editor Richard Cazeau. First on his list, the Mercedes G65. Why an SUV? Because it all about the “just in case” factor of: hauling in-laws, moving a buddy to a new apartment or a jaunt to…
One in Every 340 Canadians Bought a Ford F-Series this Year
Ford of Canada has made history this year, selling more than 100,000 trucks in 2012, making it the first automaker to ever do so in Canada.
Ford C-Max Becomes Fastest-Selling Hybrid at Launch
Ford’s C-Max Hybrid only has two months of reported sales under its belt and it’s already outpacing the first two months of Toyota Camry Hybrid sales, making it the fastest selling hybrid at launch.
Ford’s New People Mover Could Get Diesel Power
At the introduction of the 2014 Ford Transit commercial vehicle last week, the brand suggested that the Transit Connect and people-mover Wagon may also get diesel power in the near future.
Lincoln MKZ Added to Ford Floor Mats Probe
A couple of years ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe on the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan for the possibility of unintended acceleration due to unsecured or stacked floor mats.
Trio of Twister Special Ford Mustangs Sell for $325,000
A trio of Twister Special Ford Mustangs recently hit the Mecum auction block in Kansas City, collecting a total of $325,000.
Ford C-Max Outsells Toyota Prius v, Plug-in Prius in November
The Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid combined for more sales in November than the Toyota Prius plug-in and Prius v models.
Ford Backs C-MAX, Fusion Hybrid Mileage Claims
Ford is currently under fire for mileage claims on the Fusion and C-MAX Hybrid models, but the automaker is standing firm by its claims.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: December 9 – 15
As “car of the year” awards are doled out like Halloween candy, several cars filtered to the top as the most researched new cars on AutoGuide.com this week.
New 2015 Ford F-150 Heading to 2013 Detroit Auto Show
General Motors has just finished up unveiling its new trucks and Ford is looking to steal away some of the thunder at next year’s Detroit Auto Show by giving everyone a peek at its next-generation F-150.
Ford Unintended Acceleration Probe Upgraded by NHTSA
Unintended acceleration is an ugly phrase to throw around in the automotive world after the scandal that involved Toyota in 2009 and 2010.
Ford Transit Connect MPG Reaches Milestone
Ford’s Transit Connect commercial van is expected to get more than 30 mpg, making it the most fuel efficient commercial vehicle.
