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Volkswagen Jetta TDI Lauded By Consumer Reports, Honda CR-Z Gets Dismal Rating
Consumer Reports released their ranking of fuel efficient cars in their upcoming January issue, and their rankings may come as a shock to conventional wisdom. Scoring highest was the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, a car that previously had a reputation for anything but reliability(although it was less about reliability than overall performance). The Ford Fiesta and…
Ford Escape/Kuga Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
As reported many months ago, Ford will replace its Escape compact SUV with a new crossover model similar to the European Kuga. Based on the same architecture as the new global Focus, the new Escape/Kuga will be previewed in concept form at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January. The same platform will be used…
Ward’s Auto Announces 10 Best Engines
The annual Ward’s Auto list of 10 best engines gets a pretty decent amount of publicity, in light of how little people pay attention to the publication in the other 364 days of year. This year’s list includes not one but two electric powertrains, with the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf making the list, while…
2011 Ford F-150 May Face Production Delay Due To Parts Shortage
As the best selling vehicle in both the United States and Canada, the launch of the upcoming F-Series pickup truck is likely the most important event for Ford. But a parts shortage, affecting unspecified components, threatens to impede Ford’s launch plans, forcing a batch of F-Series trucks to sit idle as the automaker waits for…
Keep Your Pants On With Auto-Inspired Belts
It’s a good idea to buckle up in the car to keep you safe, but did you know that buckling up can keep you pants up? There are a few belts out there from your favorite automotive brands and are worthy of keeping your pants in place. The auto-inspired belts from Pure Detroit make it…
Vaughn Gittin Jr. to Pilot 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 at Gymkhana Grid
After claiming this year’s Formula Drift championship, Vaughn Gittin Jr. is looking to further expand his driving resume by participating in this weekend’s Gymkhana Grid event at Irwindale Speedway. His weapon of choice will be Ken Block’s old 1978 Ford Escort Mk2, now sporting Monster Energy Drink livery. For those not in the know, Gymkhana…
Shelby GT500 Blows Up on the Dyno [Video]
What happens when you mix a 550-hp Shelby GT500 and push 24 lbs of boost though it to make 800-hp? Well, if you’re unlucky, it explodes in a fiery mess. At least that’s what happened to the owner of this car. There’s little information about the explosion floating around, but you don’t want to miss…
Ford Denies Focus Coupe Rumors, But Wants to Hear from You
Contrary to recent reports, Ford is denying that a Focus Coupe is in the works, crushing any hopes for a concept car that was rumored to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Mark Schirmer of Ford’s communications department posted on the official Ford Focus Facebook page that, “I can tell you right now…
Ford Hires Cadillac Design Boss to Recreate Lincoln Brand Image
Cadillac has had had a great deal of success over the past several years, with a turnaround that has been marked by vehicles that stand out in the marketplace. Meanwhile, Caddy’s cross-town rivals at Lincoln have faltered, producing luxury vehicles that have failed to capture the attention of consumers. So with Ford planning numerous new…
2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Is For Those Who Live Life 1/4 Mile At A Time
Technically, the above headline isn’t true. You can buy a Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, but this pony car isn’t road legal, and is meant strictly for drag racing. Specs on the 2012 Cobra Jet haven’t been announced yet, but they have been leaked by a Ford dealer in Puerto Rico. Big changes include a standard…
Ford Puts Old Jeans to New Use in 2012 Focus
Putting a new spin on “reduce, reuse and recycle,” Ford has announced they’re going to give old blue jeans a new lease on life. If you’re buying a 2012 Focus (on sale early next year in North America and Europe), Ford will be using cotton from recycled clothing for carpet backing and sound-absorption materials inside…
Ford Mustang Boss 302S Track Car Revealed Ahead of Debut at PRI Trade Show
Ahead of a planned debut at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show, specs on a new track-ready Mustang have been released, as have a selection of photos. The new Ford Mustang Boss 302S track car will sit between the new Boss 302 street car and the 302R Grand-Am race car. While the 302R is…
Tim Allen’s One-Off Saleen Mustang RRR ‘Capser’ Turns Up for Sale
Little has been seen or heard about the car since Allen took delivery, though now, it’s apparently showed up for sale. The current vendor claims they’ve had the car since 1997, but it appears that this one-of-a-kind Mustang has been driven rather extensively.
Ford Explorer Pre-Orders Exceed Expectations as Utility Vehicle Segment Takes Off
Long before it has hit dealers, or even been driven by the automotive press, Ford‘s new 2011 Explorer is already shaping up to be a success for the Blue Oval. Ford has revealed that it currently has 15,000 pre-orders for the new crossover, with 3,000 retail orders, 7,500 orders from dealers and 4,500 from companies….
Obama Administration Buys One Quarter of All Domestic Hybrids
If you’re a skeptic of electric and hybrid vehicles and think the only reason they’re having any success in the market is because of support through government incentives then you’re going to love this. According to a new report by Bloomberg, the Obama Administration is responsible for purchasing almost a quarter of all hybrid vehicles…
Drive a Ford Fiesta in the New The Sims 3 Game
The Ford Fiesta is showing up in the most unlikely of places, and the most recent has to be its addition in the new The Sims 3 life simulation game, The popular game by EA now offers players the option to download the Ford Fiesta for free. It’s part of the Fiesta Urban Streetscape package,…
U.S. Border Patrol Special Orders a Fleet of Ford F-150 Raptors
Today, perhaps the most suitable vehicle of all is Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor, but until now, there’s been one small problem – leather seats.
Ford Focus Coupe Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Along with a hatchback, sedan and wagon, Ford will look to add one more variant to its Focus lineup: a coupe. Set to debut as a concept at the Detroit Auto Show this January, AutoExpress reports that the concept car will take inspiration from the European Capri model, while sharing a great deal with the…
Ford Focus WRC Remembered in Tribute Video
Recently Ford announced that it would be retiring the Focus from WRC racing duty as new rules will see the switch to using the Fiesta and a smaller 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. To celebrate the car and honor its legacy Ford of Europe has put together a 5 minute tribute video, packed full of jumps, crashes…
Ford Asking Fans To Help Name Mustang V6 Performance Package
With over 300 horsepower, the Ford Mustang V6 is no longer confined to the role of rental car, like its less fortunate ancestors were. Even though it carries the stigma of “V6 pony car”, the Mustang with two fewer cylinders can move well, and Ford knows this. For the upcoming “V6 Performance Package”, Ford is…
2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Priced At $40,995
The Ford Mustang Boss 302 will start at a base price of $40,995, placing it between the already excellent Ford Mustang 5.0 and the over-the-top Ford Shelby GT500. Buyers will be able to choose from options like a Torsen limited slip differential, Recaro seats and special paintwork. The Laguna Seca, package, which eliminates the rear…
Ford Transit Connect XLT Is A Domestic Swagger Wagon
The Ford Transit Connect XLT has taken off with the commercial vehicle set, and even non-car-loving folks have come to know them for their distinctive shape, calling them “bread vans” or “ice cream trucks”. Ford seems to have finally listened to the internet and produced an honest civilian version of the Transit Connect, and it looks pretty…
LA 2010: Ford Focus Race Car – First Live Photos
As promised, we now have plenty of photos to share with you of the new Ford Focus Race Car Concept, after its debut at the LA Auto Show. Debuting alongside the high-performance Focus ST on which its based and sporting the same 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder, Ford has designed the car to meet regulations on…
LA 2010: Ford Focus Race Car Concept is Headed to a Track Near You [Video]
Debuting alongside a new Focus EV and the high-performance Focus ST at the LA Auto Show is Ford‘s new global Race Car Concept. Based on the Focus ST model and sporting the same 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder, Ford has designed the car to meet regulations on several continents, with its debut set for the 2011…
