Ford Posts $5.67 Billion Net Income in 2012
While Ford still posted losses in Europe last year, the American automaker managed to rake in $5.67 Billion in net income, which is $307 million less than in 2011.
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Ford, Daimler and Nissan Team Up on Fuel-Cell Tech
Fuel-cell powered vehicles are likely to become the next big thing in non-gas powered vehicles, and today Nissan, Daimler and Ford announced that they are joining forces on creating a new common fuel-cell system that will be put to use in what the companies call “the world’s first affordable, mass-market” fuel-cell vehicle.
Ford Delivers Final Dream Mustang, Fools the Fuzz – Video
When it came to delivering the third winner of its “Mustang Customizer” contest, Ford decided to take advantage of the fact that it was a police officer who would be the recipient.
Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid Earn Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just awarded a five-star score to the Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid as part of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.
Custom Shelby GT500 Fetches $200,000 for Charity at Barrett-Jackson
A custom Shelby GT500 modified by a group called “Friends of Carroll” has sold for $200,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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.
Honda Executive Admonishes Inaccurate MPG Claims
American Honda executive vice president John Mendel had harsh words today for automakers that overstate fuel economy ratings.
Ford Atlas Concept Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Previewing the next-gen F-Series pickups, Ford literally dropped the Atlas concept out of the roof of Joe Louis arena at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Ford Atlas Concept Previews Next-Gen F-Series
Trying to steal some eyes from the General’s new half-tons, Ford rolled out a new truck concept today in Detroit called the Atlas, which showcases some new innovation coming to the next generation of Ford’s pickup trucks.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: January 6 – 12
Three of the five most researched cars in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week are all-new models, but the other two have remained strong sellers since their current model introduction.
Government Buys More Hybrids From Hyundai Than Ford
More than half of the alternative-fuel cars bought by government agencies last year were built by Asian automakers.
Ford Opens Its Infotainment Platform to Entire Industry
Now more than ever, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is laden with car companies demonstrating what’s to come for in-car tech. Of the brands at the show, Ford seems to have its head above the crowd.
Toyota Lead Number of Recalled Vehicles in 2012
For the third year out of the last four, Toyota counted the highest number of recalled vehicles in the U.S. with 5.3 million affected units.
Ford Shows off New Apps at 2013 CES
Among all the new tablets and smartphones at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Vegas are a few cars, and Ford knows that it needs apps to grab the attention of younger, ‘connected’ car-buyers.
GE Won’t Buy 25,000 Fleet EVs After All
GE is backing away from a plan it announced more than two years ago to buy 25,000 electric cars for its small army of fleet cars.
Ford Kaliki App Will Read Your Magazines to You
Ford has announced the incorporation of a new in-car app today that will read the latest newspaper and magazine articles to you while you drive.
2012 New-Vehicle Sales: ‘Exceeded All of Our Expectations’
The number-crunchers have been earning their keep the last few weeks. With their mathematical weapon of choice in hand, be it a calculator, tally counter or even a trusty abacus, they’ve kept an exacting total of how many vehicles automakers sold over the past 12 months. How did things shake out? Which brand nearly doubled...
Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles of 2012
2012 was the best-selling year for automakers since 2007, marking the third year in a row that sales have increased. So now is a great time to look back at the best-selling vehicles from last year. Coming in 10th place with 261,008 units sold is the Ford Escape which was updated for the 2013 model...
Detroit Three End 2012 With a Bang
Thankfully the world didn’t end last month like Mayan soothsayers erroneously predicted centuries ago. Clearly prophecy wasn’t their major at Yucatan Community College. From an automotive perspective, the year-end news was quite good, with the Detroit Three each posting modest gains.
Ford Only Brand to Top Two Million U.S. Sales in 2012
Ford is on track to sell 2.2-million vehicles in the U.S. this year, marking its second straight year topping the 2-million mark and being the only brand in America to do so.
Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Rated Up to 108 MPGe
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has now earned the honor of being America’s most fuel-efficient sedan with its EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city rating, besting the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid by 5 MPGe.
Ford Investing Over $773M to Support Michigan Growth
Ford Motor Company is investing more than $773 million across six manufacturing facilities in southeast Michigan, increasing and maintaining jobs while upgrading its equipment and manufacturing capacity.
Ford Facing Lawsuit Over C-Max, Fusion Hybrid MPG Claims
Ford is facing a lawsuit that claims that the American company’s C-Max hybrid and Fusion hybrid fail to meet the stated fuel economy mark of 47 mpg combined.
Gymkhana Five, The Making Of – Video
It’s been several months since Ken Block’s Gymkhana Five was unleashed onto the Internet, and now the team at DC Shoes has decided to give fans a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the stunk flick.
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