All-Wheel Drive Sales Gaining Traction
All-wheel drive-equipped vehicle sales have increased in recent years with sales growing 53 percent since 2009 based on data from R.L. Polk.
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Ford Being Sued Over C-Max Hybrid, Fusion Hybrid MPG Claims
A pair of California law firms are consolidating lawsuits against Ford, alleging that the American automaker has falsely marketed its MPG claims for its C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid vehicles.
February 2013 Auto Sales: GM, Ford Lead as Industry Reports 4% Percent Growth
Today is the 1st of March and that only means one thing… February is rapidly fading into the rear-view mirror. How well did automakers fare in the second month of the year? Here’s a look at some of the big sales stories from the last 28 days.
Top 10 Land Yachts Under $100,000
Large and in charge. Big is beautiful. Size matters. Yes, there are endless clichés to support the notion that the bigger something is, the better it is. In the automotive kingdom, some vehicles not only adhere to this philosophy, but redefine it. We aren’t talking the puny realm of offerings like the Honda Accord, Toyota...
Spotify Partners With Ford for In-Car Music Streaming
Ford owners whose cars are equipped with the brand’s Sync AppLink system will now be able to access Spotify, an online music streaming service, through their cars.
Ford Furthers Open-Source Infotainment Development
Ford wants to take over the world… of in-car infotainment systems, that is.
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.
Almost Every Ford to Get EcoBoost Option by 2015
By 2015, Ford plans on having 95 percent of its North American lineup powered by its turbocharged EcoBoost lineup.
Ford, Toyota Top US News ‘Best Car for the Money’ Awards
Ford counted more vehicles than any other maker this year in U.S. News’ 2013 Best Cars for the Money Awards.
Ford Fusion Energi Approved for California HOV Lane Access
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid for its carpool lane access program, helping the American automaker join Toyota at the top of the list with the most 2013 vehicles qualified for the HOV lane decal.
Ford ‘Fiesta Movement’ Revived For Fresh Marketing
Ford is back to its old tricks this year as it announces a plan to revive the “Fiesta Movement” campaign it used four years ago to introduce the sub-compact to U.S. buyers.
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.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: February 10 – 16
Small cars were the most popularly search in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week, but big-engined rear-wheel drive cars were well represented too.
Ford Working on Making Compact F-100 Truck Viable
In December 2011, Ford ended production of its Ranger, arguably America’s lost truly compact pickup truck offering.
2015 Ford Edge Image Leaked in Corporate Presentation
The 2015 Ford Edge will marry the Aston-eqsue Fusion’s front grille with horizontal bars to modernize the crossover.
Ford ‘Following the Rules’ for EPA Ratings: Exec Says
Ford’s COO Mark Fields says the brand is following EPA rules in certifying its vehicles fuel mileage.
Ken Block Focus ST, Tanner Foust Fiesta ST Racer Revealed at Chicago Auto Show
Ford isn’t making such a big deal out of its booth at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to be excited about. Quite the opposite, actually.
Top 10 Stolen Sport Utility and Crossover Vehicles in America
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released a list of the top stolen sport utility and crossover vehicles in the United States, compiling data from 2009-2011 model years only. In total, entry-level CUVs were the most stolen with 6,357 thefts while hybrid SUVs were the least with 67 – of course, there aren’t as...
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.
Ford Focus RS Due in 2015
As impressive a hot hatch as the Focus ST is, Ford is planning something much more amazing with new reports that the Focus RS will make a comeback.
January 2013 Auto Sales: Break Out the Champagne!
January is known for two things: raucous New Year’s celebrations and miserably cold weather across many parts of the country. Despite holiday hangovers and blizzard conditions, vehicle shoppers snapped up cars and trucks like free earbuds at an iPhone launch.
Ford, GM Promoting Workplace EV Charging
Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan, and Tesla are among 13 companies joining together as founding Partners of the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge.
Toyota Perceived Best by Consumers in 2013 Survey
Consumer Reports just released its 2013 Car-Brand Perception Survey, putting Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet head and shoulders above the industry.
Ford Grows Hybrid Segment Market Share to New Record
While achieving an all-time monthly sales record in December with 3,244 Fusion Hybrids sold, Ford is expected to shatter that number in January with a projected 5,500 units sold.
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