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Ford Admits Hybrids Fail at MPG Claims: Fix Issued
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Ford acknowledged today that its hybrid fuel economy claims are unrealistic for real-world driving.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: June 16 – June 23, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, AutoGuide fans are shopping for their newest sports car, with plenty of viewers seeing how the Ford Mustang Boss 302 stacks up against the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR.
Ford Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost Engine Rated at 178HP
The Ford Fusion is gaining a new 1.5-liter engine for the 2014 model year, and the brand has just released preliminary specifications on the new motor.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: May 5 – May 12, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, AutoGuide travelled out to Texas to check out and review the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado.
Ford Rethinks Product Launches After Quality Concerns
There comes a time when apologizing isn’t enough, and for Ford that time is now.
2014 Ford Fusion Gains 1.5-liter EcoBoost Engine
Starting with the 2014 model year, the Ford Fusion mid-size sedan will come with six powertrain options now that a 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine is being added.
Ford Sees Major Growth in ‘Super Segment’ Vehicles
Ford is rolling four key vehicle segments – subcompact, compact, small utility vehicles, and midsize sedans – into one, naming it the super segment.
Ask AutoGuide No. 2 – Uday’s Ultimatum
“Ask AutoGuide!” is our newest feature. It debuted last week to copious fanfare and considerable tweeting. Its premiere was the internet equivalent of a ticker-tape parade but without the high-school ribbon dancers and mess of confetti.
How Technology Makes You a Better Driver, and a Safer Driver Too
“First thing I do when I get in my car is turn off the stability control and traction control”. Many of us have heard someone, at some point, utter this. Or maybe we ourselves are the guilty party. When asked why it was turned it off, the typical response is along the lines of “’cause…
NHTSA Probes 725k Ford, Mercury Vehicles for Stalling
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on February 21 that affects almost 725,000 vehicles from Ford and Mercury.
Watch a 2013 Ford Fusion Transition into a NASCAR – Video
Rule changes for the 2013 NASCAR season have allowed automakers to make their race cars more closely resemble their factory production counterparts as we’ve seen with the new Ford NASCAR Fusion.
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.
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.
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 C-Max, Fusion Hybrid MPG Fall Short: Consumer Reports
Two of Ford’s new fuel-sippers, as they’re touted, failed to meet the automaker’s claimed mpg ratings during Consumer Reports’ tests.
2013 Ford Fusion Named Green Car of the Year: 2012 LA Auto Show
The 2013 Ford Fusion was just named the “Green Car of the Year” today at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show.
Ford Fusion Starts ‘Multicultural’ Marketing Campaign
Ford is looking to hit all markets strong with its new midsize Fusion sedan, launching a new advertising campaign targeting the Africa American community.
2013 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 version of Ford’s midsize sedan, the Fusion, has just earned a top safety pick designation from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
Ford Fusion Gets All New Advertising Campaign – Video
The all-new Ford Fusion is the American automaker’s newest competitor in the midsize sedan market, and Ford will be kicking off its marketing campaign for the car with three new television commercials.
Wild Ford Fusions Prove Sedans Don’t Have to be Boring: 2012 SEMA Show
The all-new Ford Fusion proves that sedans don’t have to be boring, and the American automaker took it up a notch with four custom Fusions at the 2012 SEMA Show.
2013 Ford Fusion SEMA Show Cars Previewed
As the 2012 SEMA Show nears, automakers are now releasing what we can expect at this year’s aftermarket expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, Ford will be showing off its new Fusion with four customized vehicles built by tuners all across America.
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium Priced from $32,995
Ford is now letting its customers choose between an all-wheel drive Fusion Titanium with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine or a Fusion Hybrid Titanium model for the same price.
Ford Fusion Sales Growth Expected, Still far from Camry
When the 2013 Ford Fusion was first introduced, the American automaker stressed that it’d focus on quality first and sales records second. But Ford’s not fooling anyone into believing that it doesn’t have its sights set on toppling the elusive Toyota Camry for the top sales position.
Ford Fusion MPG Challenge Completed – Video
To show off the real world fuel economy of the new 1.6-liter EcoBoost powered Fusion, Ford took four NASCAR drivers and pitted them against each other in a MPG challenge, with Trevor Bayne coming out on top.
