Automakers Off to a Good Start on Cutting Emissions, Says EPA
According to an analysis issued by EPA, automakers beat U.S government goals for the first year of President Barack Obama’s new fuel economy standards. Only Jaguar Land Rover lacked enough EPA-issued...
View ArticleToyota Tundra to be Upgraded for 2015
The Toyota Tundra is being upgraded for the 2015 model year. It is the least-efficient in the segment and offers the smallest fuel tank. The upgrades will include a larger gas tank as well as an...
View ArticleFord Recalls 3,976 Super Duty Pickups
Ford has announced a recall on nearly 4,000 commercial versions of its F-Series full-sized pickup. The recall focuses mostly in the United States. According to documents filed with U.S safety...
View ArticleFord Issues Two More Recalls on the Escape Crossover
Ford has announced that it is issuing two more recalls on the Escape crossover. Since its redesign in 2013, the number of recalls covering the Escape has entered the double digit mark. The reason for...
View ArticleBookings for 2015 Ford Mustang Begins; Priced $24,425
Ford opened the booking for its all-new 2015 Mustang fastback that comes with many new standard features. The new features of the vehicle include fully independent suspension, push-button start,...
View ArticleToyota Retains Title of Most Valuable Car Brand Worldwide
According to a research done by marketing consultant Millward Brown Optimor, Toyota has once again grabbed the title of most valuable car brand worldwide. Ford had a gain of 56 percent and hence moved...
View ArticleFord’s New Steering Wheel Needs Fewer Turns
Ford has revealed a solution for drivers who are tired of cranking steering wheels to maneuver into tight parking spots. In a typical vehicle to back into a space a driver needs to turn the steering...
View ArticleFord Calls Back 1.4 Mln Vehicles in Four Recalls
In another big automobile recall, Ford has called back a total of 1.4 million vehicles that were built between 2006 and 2013. The vehicles were recalled by the automaker in four separate recalls....
View ArticleNHTSA closes Explorer investigation after Ford’s recall
U.S safety regulators have announced the closure of investigation of Ford Explorers. This has reflected that they are satisfied with the automaker’s recent decision to recall the SUV. The investigation...
View Article2015 Ford Models to Come with Five Year Subscription of SiriusXM Traffic and...
The 2015 model year vehicles of Ford equipped with navigation will come with a five-year subscription of SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link. A spokesman for SiriusXM said that this is the...
View ArticleNHTSA Examining Complaints on 2011-2014 Ford Explorer
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining complaints that the exhaust may be building up inside the cabins of Ford Motor Co.’s 2011-2014 Explorer SUVs. Spokesman, Jose Alberto...
View ArticleFord 1.0-L EcoBoost Grabs International Engine of the Year Award
Ford’s three-cylinder, 1.0-L EcoBoost has once again grabbed the “International Engine of the Year” award. This is the third straight year in a row. The jury awarded 351 points to the EcoBoost engine...
View ArticleInfiniti Hires its First Corporate Communications Director
Infiniti Americas announced its new director of corporate communications, Nick Twork. This is a newly created position at the company, effective July 21. Previously, Twork was working for Porsche Cars...
View Article2015 Ford Mustang to Generate 435 hp
The 2015 Ford Mustang, powered by the 5.0-L V-8 engine will generate 435 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. The company said that the 2014 model produced just 420 hp and had a torque of 390 lb-ft. The all-new...
View ArticleFord Unveils Specs of the All-New 2015 Ford F-150
Ford has unveiled the specifications of the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 with an addition of two new engines to its four-engine lineup. The new pick-up that comes with high-output 2.7-liter EcoBoost and...
View ArticleFord Recalls 2013 Escape for 11th Time
The 2013 Ford Escape is being recalled yet again with the automaker issuing an 11th recall on the model. The reason behind the latest recall is a wiring problem which could cause the engine to hesitate...
View ArticleAudi Claims First California Autonomous Driving Permit
The first automaker to receive an autonomous driving permit in California is Volkswagen’s Audi unit. New laws in the state governing the process went into effect on Tuesday. Audi was also the first...
View ArticleAll-New Ford S‑MAX Unveiled
Ford has unveiled the all-new Ford S‑MAX, a stylish and innovative reinvention of the trend-setting seven-seat sports activity vehicle. True to the spirit of the original version the vehicle offers...
View ArticleFord Recalls Around 850K Vehicles on Control Module Defects
Ford has recalled approximately 850,000 2013 – 2014 Ford C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles in North America for a potential issue with the restraints control module. In the affected...
View ArticleEPA to Tighten Scrutiny of mpg Tests
In order to align the ratings on vehicles’ stickers closely with their real-world capacity, the EPA is preparing to tighten the fuel economy tests. A key area of focus will be the agency’s “coast-down”...
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