Monthly Archives: April 2011
Ford brings hybrid technology in-house
by Automotive News DETROIT–Ford Motor says consumers like hybrid vehicles but not the hefty sticker price that most hybrids carry. That’s a major change. Before, it says, consumers doubted the performance and reliability of hybrids. “When we first launched a … Continue reading
2011 Ford Edge earns institute’s top safety marks
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110428/AUTO01/104280348/2011-Ford-Edge-earns-institute’s-top-safety-marks#ixzz1KpErOVqs Ford Motor Co.’s 2011 Edge earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for models built after February. To earn a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must receive a rating … Continue reading
Road Test Review: 2011 Ford F-150 FX2 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6
Watching Ford torture-test its all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 in the lab, on the job and in the Baja 1000, we get it. This six appears to be as tough and capable as an eight, but durability and power are only … Continue reading
Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX Named IIHS “Top Safety Pick”
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced yesterday that the Ford Edge and the Lincoln MKX earned IIHS “Top Safety Pick” status. The MKX and Edge join other midsize SUVs, like the Toyota Highlander and Jeep Grand Cherokee that are … Continue reading
Explorer improves on fuel economy
By LARRY PRINTZ The Virginian-Pilot Publication: The Day Look. Now look again. You can be forgiven if you momentarily mistook the 2011 Ford Explorer for a Land Rover. Many onlookers during my weeklong test drive made the same mistake. You … Continue reading
Ford’s flagship sedan in line for upgrades
The flagship full-size sedan for Ford Motor Co. is getting a makeover. Ford unveiled its 2013 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO on Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker said the Chicago-built car will sport … Continue reading
Ford: Expect Electric Cars To Account For 10%-25% Of Sales By 2020
SHANGHAI -(Dow Jones)- Ford Motor Co. (F) aims for electric cars to account for 10%-25% of its cars sales by 2020, up from just 1% at the moment, Nancy Gioia, director of Global Electrification at the U.S. car maker, said … Continue reading
2011 Ford Escape
Even in its aged state, the 2011 Ford Escape still hits a sweet spot in terms of ride comfort, but its drab interior and clumsy handling leave it behind the increasingly flashy competition. Car shoppers expressed their love for small … Continue reading
Extreme Ford Transit SuperSportVan Debuts
Just the Facts: • The Ford Transit SuperSportVan, tricked out with Le Mans-style body stripes, twin exhausts, front and rear spoilers, and side skirts debuted on Tuesday at the U.K.’s Commercial Vehicle Show. • Ford describes the SuperSportVan as “strictly … Continue reading
Gas price helps spur Ford sales
Soaring gas prices last month helped propel Ford Motor Co. to No. 1 in U.S. sales, beating GM for the first time since February 2010. Before that, Ford hadn’t surpassed GM since 1998, according to Edmunds.com. Led by strong sales … Continue reading
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