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Geared for Cooperation: GM and Ford to Develop New Transmissions

Geared for Cooperation: GM and Ford to Develop New Transmissions

Based on their recent performance in the marketplace, it’s clear General Motors and Ford Motor Company are two car manufacturers operating in high gear. As spirited as the rivalry is between the two automakers, there has been reasons for the companies to cooperate. Normally, we are used a brand rivalry enriched the North American car [...]

Small Car for UK Small Business: 2013 Ford Fiesta Van

Small Car for UK Small Business: 2013 Ford Fiesta Van

Maneuvering tight streets and significantly higher fuel prices in European countries prove exceptionally hurtful to a small business’ attempt to gain profitably. For this reason, Ford Motor Company has been effective in selling the TARDIS-like Transit Connect as a workhorse to small and larger business enterprises. The sight of the Ford Transit Connect has only [...]

2013 Ford Fusion Energi Crowned America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Sedan

2013 Ford Fusion Energi Crowned America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Sedan

The title of “green leader” is important for different types of buyers. There are environmentalists who want to save the planet, and those just looking to save money on gas. As prices go up, sales of smaller cars and hybrids have gone up. Toyota was recognized as an early leader in hybrids. With the Prius, [...]

Ford Targeted Over C-Max Hybrid Mileage Claims

Ford Targeted Over C-Max Hybrid Mileage Claims

The smell of lawsuits is in the air. Fuel economy estimates from the Environmental Protection Agency have historically been taken on a “your mileage may vary” basis. Real-life numbers fluctuate based on road conditions, driving habits and the like – you may get better or worse mileage. There is a difference between that though, and [...]

Top 5 Cars that are Finally in the States

Top 5 Cars that are Finally in the States

If you a purchaser of the latest in high-tech items but do not welcome the overnight line-up at an electronic store, you are perhaps very familiar with the process of waiting a special, desirable product. A case of days or weeks in many instances, there is also times where a specific item could be delayed [...]

Ford Recalls Plagued 1.6 Liter EcoBoost-Engined Vehicles

Ford Recalls Plagued 1.6 Liter EcoBoost-Engined Vehicles

Considered the cornerstone to the future of Ford vehicles, the EcoBoost name is attached to a family of high-tech engines designed to provide crisp performance while facilitating impressive fuel economy. Debuting in late 2009 as a 3.5 liter V-6 engine, gasoline direct injected and twin-turbocharged, the 365 horsepower produced from the EcoBoost V-6 made the [...]

Ford, Microsoft SYNC Technology Connects Five-Millionth Vehicle

Ford, Microsoft SYNC Technology Connects Five-Millionth Vehicle

When car company Ford Motor Company and computer software magnate Microsoft announced a partnership in 2005, the alliance of the two American corporate icons immediately sparked intrigue. Their collaboration resulted in technology debuting in 2007 introducing a growing motorist base of Ford vehicle buyers with a new way to interact with music and cell phone [...]

Ford Sets Low Cost Carbon Fiber In Its Sights

Ford Sets Low Cost Carbon Fiber In Its Sights

Just about everyone wants to lose weight. That is something true in the car industry as well as with people. As far as cars though, historically they have gotten heavier and heavier with each passing generation. Lately though, we’ve seen a number of new models buck this trend. That is thanks to the use of [...]