Ford News

Ford announced today that the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion and redesigned Flex will come standard with SYNC, the Detroit-based auto maker's multi-media player. First introduced in 2007, SYNC hasn't turned out exactly how Ford execs had planned, with consumers finding it difficult to use. With the standardization of a refreshed ...    Read more

Aside from the New England Patriots, whose epic Super Bowl 4th Quarter fail will be remembered by many fans for years to come, what are the other big, fat, stinking losers from Super Bowl Sunday? By most accounts, and because of record ratings, most of the advertisements shown during the ...    Read more

We're live at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, and back once again with our Reporter's Notebook. Our show-behind-the-show coverage lets you walk the floor with us as we explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures that lead to a mind-numbing sensory overload. So bookmark us, come back frequently, tweet ...    Read more

In 1993, a crack engineering unit was founded by the Ford Motor Company. These great men promptly tuned a 235-horspower, 5.0-liter V-8 for the Ford Mustang. Today, still wanted by enthusiasts across the country, they survive as heroes to fast Ford Mustangs. If there's a Ford that needs tuning, and if ...    Read more

Yes, it's true: Average vehicle fuel economy rose again. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, current model year vehicles are 14 percent more fuel efficient than 2008 model-year vehicles, including less efficient vans and trucks. For all on sale 2012-year vehicles, the average mpg is ...    Read more

The not-yet-released 2013 Ford Escape is almost here, and though we've seen Ford's popular crossover previously at the Los Angeles Auto Show, advanced details are finally starting to emerge. The latest feature on Ford's crossover is that it will feature some of Ford's most advanced technology in the form of ...    Read more

A new report backed by the Consumer Federation of America accuses auto insurance companies of discriminating against low- and middle-income customers. The report, titled "Lower-Income Households and the Auto Insurance Marketplace: Challenges and Opportunities," alleges that insurance agencies hit the less fortunate with higher-priced policies making it difficult for them ...    Read more

New York City issues 10 million parking tickets per year. Ten million. Yet, it only distributed 2989 idling tickets in 2011 by comparison. That number has upset many advocates concerned with cleaning up New York's notoriously dingy air quality. Enacted in 2009, the law cut allowed engine idling down from three minutes ...    Read more

Quick, how many of you enthusiasts and consumers really understand how the Environmental Protection Agency tests cars and trucks for fuel economy? Did you know that the EPA tests vehicles under a simulated "real-world" environment inside a laboratory? Or that cars are not actually driven by people, but by dynamometer ...    Read more

There's a saying in Hollywood: sometimes it's the drama behind the show that's the real story. Apparently there's such a story involving automakers Ford and General Motors. News is spreading that Ford tried to stop GM from running one of its Chevrolet ads during last Sunday's Superbowl. Apparently the Blue Oval ...    Read more

One of Ford's most popular models has gotten off to a fast start in 2012 turning in strong sales figures in the western United States. To keep up the momentum, the Blue Oval boys have also answered the public's outcry for a manual transmission in the Focus as it can ...    Read more

Infant and child car seat manufacturer, Britax, is recalling 14,220 child seats for a faulty harness. The affected model is the Chaperone line manufactured from September 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011. According to the NHTSA, the safety harness adjuster can detach from the seat shell, decreasing child restraint and increasing ...    Read more

It shouldn't come as any surprise, but somehow, we're surprised anyway. China produces over half of the world's manufactured goods, but in recent years, with increased wealth and production capabilities, manufacturers have gotten a little cheeky. In a country where international copyright law seems to be misconstrued as "right-to-copy" law, ...    Read more

The La Nina this winter has been cold and dry, says the American Agriculturist , but for the domestic auto manufacturers, January sizzled. Overall, Chrysler Group LLC was up 44 percent compared to January 2011, with double digit gains at Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge, and Chrysler, respectively. The Ford ...    Read more

Less than a year after we first saw Ford's Fiesta-like B-Max Concept debut in Geneva, we're given a peek at a production ready model, a month before its official debut. Ford's B-Max shares much with the Fiesta, though the most glaring difference is the absence of the central B-pillar, and ...    Read more

There are few things most men would admit to being worse at than women, and parking is no exception. But apparently guys, you're wrong. In a new study out of Britain, women scored higher in several facets of parking analysis, and had an overall score of 13.4 out of 20, versus ...    Read more

Michelin, the French tire marker, has released a new composite snow chain set to the public. The Easy Grip chains are made of a light-weight material which Michelin claims provide a smooth and quiet ride with no vibration. However, where the Easy Grip snow chains really shine is at low speeds ...    Read more

Toyota is the most reliable carmaker. Honda is the greenest. Domestic brands are not dependable. Ford/Chevy/Dodge builds the best truck. Cadillac's/Buick's are for old people. Mercedes-Benz is the most luxurious brand. Ferrari builds the fastest/most exotic cars. Whether or not you are a car person, you've probably heard one, or many, ...    Read more

Its been a busy week here at Automotive.com, and there's a good chance you missed some of it. So to help out, we've compiled our top five stories, one from each day, to help you stay on top of what's going on in the automotive world. Monday, January 23 ...    Read more

It was a good year for the Blue Oval boys as Ford Motor Company made a net income of $20.26 billion in 2011 courtesy of a one-time "special item" accounting maneuver. That boils down to $4.94 per share for those of you keeping track at home. The year 2011 saw ...    Read more

The V-8 is not quite dead, and though it continues to limp toward greener pastures, a resurgence of intelligent torque is on the horizon. Blame those pesky lawmakers, the "earth-is-melting" liberals, or the rising price of gasoline, but the continuing and foreseeable trend in the automotive industry remains how to ...    Read more

Tire manufacturer Toyo is recalling 66,763 tires sold in America, under the basis that a kink in the tread could crack the tire and lead to an accident. Specifically, Toyo is recalling the Extensa A/S all-season line, size P225/60R16 97t, a brand commonly found on sedans and minivans. Manufactured in America from Sept. 20, ...    Read more

Ford introduced a new slogan that will reflect the company’s resurgence from its dark financial troubles, a slogan to motivate it to build the best cars and trucks in the world. Problem is, a forgotten Japanese company beat them to the chase first. Automotive anoraks unite! A company that has ...    Read more

The past few years has seen major shakeups in the automotive industry, and it shows in a recent survey on brand perception conducted by Consumer Reports. Once dominant players Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Chevrolet remain on top, but each automaker has seen its points gap decrease compared to last year. ...    Read more

When I was all of 15 years and three months old, I made a call to the Department of Motor Vehicles, my voice still evolving in that awkward post-pubescent not-yet-a-man-but-I-ain't-no-kid voice, to proudly make an appointment for 8:00 am the day of my 16th birthday. And I wasn't alone. Apparently, ...    Read more