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May 2012 Automotive Industry Sales Roundup
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With May sales numbers rolling out today, there are some interesting stories developing around several automakers.
Ford Ramps-up Facebook Advertising Campaign
Facebook advertising has been said to be ineffective by General Motors, but Ford has announced that they will be running a bevy of ads on the social media website over the next two months.
Ford Fiesta RS Rumored
While the thought of an ultra hot-hatch version of the new Focus has been under consideration for quite some time, Ford is also now considering, instead, the possibility of a Fiesta RS.
2013 Ford Escape Launch on Schedule Despite Hail Damage
Despite suffering hailstorm damage to 3,500 new 2013 Ford Escapes, the SUV’s launch is still right on schedule according to the American automaker.
Some Special Fuel Economy Models Not Worth the Higher Price Tag: Consumer Reports
Saving money on fuel might not be worth it. That is the result of the latest tests by Consumer Reports after a thorough examination of special high fuel economy models of popular compact cars including the Ford Focus SFE, Chevy Cruze Eco and Honda Civic HF.
Ford Focus ST Performance Academy Offers Free Hot Lap Training
Driving enthusiasts in select cities across the U.S. will have the chance to drive Ford Focus ST with professional race instruction this summer.
2013 Ford Fiesta Sedan Face lift Caught in Spy Photos
The Ford Fiesta is getting a new face and some new power options for the 2013 model year, and our spy photographers have caught the small sedan out testing in Germany.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Crossovers
Crossovers have pretty much taken over the Sport Utility Vehicle market, thanks to lower prices, better fuel efficiency and the handling that comes part-in-parcel with being based on a car platform versus truck architecture.
SEMA Women’s Mustang Voting Begins
Designed by women, for women, three mockups of the Ford Mustang GT donated to the “Mustang Build Powered by Women” appearing at this year’s SEMA are ready to be voted on.
Ford Shelby GT500 Custom Heading to Charity Auction
A custom, one-off Ford Shelby GT500 will be auctioned off on September 22nd by the Henry Ford Health System with its proceeds to benefit the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute at Henry Ford Health System.
2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion Livery Revealed
Back in January, Ford unveiled its 2013 NASCAR Fusion entry, closely resembling the upcoming model with styling borrowed heavily from Aston Martin.
Watch How a Rally Car is Built – Video
True automotive enthusiasts might find a “How It’s Made – Rally Cars” a little comical, especially with the use of laymen terms to explain the process in building a formidable rally car.
Hyundai Superbowl Commercials a Sure Thing Next Year
While General Motors is shying away from social media and advertising, its competition is taking the chance to fill the gap and get attention.
Fords Reclaims its Logo: The Blue Oval is Back
After almost six years since Ford put up everything it had as collateral to the banks, the coveted ‘Blue Oval’ is back where it belongs.
2013 Ford Fusion Pricing Released Through Online Configurator
Ford just released pricing information for its all-new 2013 Fusion sedan featuring drastically updated styling to look more like an Aston Martin than a its actual manufacturer.
Ford and SEMA Create Mustang Build Powered by Women
Ford is donating a 2013 Mustang GT as part of SEMA‘s “Mustang Build Powered by Women” project, which is designed to shine the light on women working in the automotive aftermarket industry and to hopefully encourage more women to seek the same career path.
Ford Focus Electric Finally Headed to Dealerships
Ford’s flagship electric vehicle, the plug-in Focus, is finally heading to dealerships according to unnamed inside sources connected to Reuters.
2015 Ford Mustang Rendered into Reality
Mustang fans and Ford loyalists may decry the automaker’s modern new style language but the changes we’ve seen in Ford’s lineup until now are only the beginning.
New F-Series Pickup and Lincoln cars Coming for 2015: Report
News of a broadening product lineup from Ford is on the horizon, including a new F-Series pickup and a reexamined Lincoln lineup.
Ford Replaces Models Fastest Through 2016
With our attention spans growing ever shorter, and our willingness to drive older cars receding, the auto industry has realized that to sell the most cars, you also need to have the newest cars, which is why Ford will replace 26 percent of its line up by 2016. This, according to a Bank of America/Merrill Lynch report, is…
Top 10 Cheapest Cars Available with a V8 Engine
Today’s cars all seem to be focused on delivering fun driving experience that’s still friendly on gas. Those two elements are often an important factor in a car purchase, but sometimes you just want to feral thrill of a big, loud engine.
2013 Shelby GT500 Launch Control Explained
Only a few short years ago a car was considered “fast” with a horsepower rating that would seem downright sheepish today, which is why more and more cars are getting launch control.
Ford Steps Up Chinese Car-Sales Offensive
It’s no secret that the Chinese car business is still growing, even though it is already the largest market in the world. Automakers responded for the most part, with China focused cars and marketing campaigns, and now Ford is finally upping Chinese production to get is slice of the sales pie.
Top 10 Cheapest Cars with 300 Horsepower
There are some surprises on this list.
