2016 Ford Explorer Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 13, 2016
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Gen-Xers Choosing 365-Horsepower Ford Explorer Sport
Aug 11, 2016
The front end of the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package features a Magnetic Gray grille and nameplate badging across the hood. Preproduction model shown; available summer 2016. DEARBORN, Mich.—Professional Gen-Xers don’t always drive SUVs, but when they do they drive Ford Explorer Sport, according to a ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Immortalized in numerous songs about summertime and freedom, car radios have long been an integral part of driving. In fact, 93 percent of Americans listen to radio weekly, more than TV or smartphones, according to Nielsen’s Audio Today: Radio 2016 report. That’s why Ford remains committed to boos ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Attracts Large Families, Outsells Minivans +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2016
DEARBORN, MI - August 2, 2016: Growing numbers of families are turning to the Ford Transit passenger wagon instead of minivans. Through June, large families helped drive a 30 percent year-over-year increase in Transit passenger wagon sales. Transit vans outsold every other van in the United States over the first half o ... Continue reading
Ford Donated "Ole Yeller" Mustang Raises $295,000 To Support EAA Youth Education And Aviation +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2016
DEARBORN, MI - August 2, 2016: The one-of-a-kind, aviation-inspired Ford “Ole Yeller” Mustang developed by the design and engineering teams at Ford Motor Company sold for $295,000 at the recent Gather of Eagles charity event last week. The auction was held during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVentu ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company’s total truck sales, including pickups and vans, grew 5 percent in July versus a year ago with 87,104 sold. Overall company U.S. sales were down 3 percent, with 216,479 total vehicles sold. Fleet sales – sales to large companies, government customers and rental car companies – ... Continue reading
New 2017 ROUSH Mustang RS — Yours for Under $30K
Jul 31, 2016
New 2017 ROUSH Mustang RS — Yours for Under $30K ... Continue reading
Sales of Ford Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi Spike in Los Angeles
Jul 25, 2016
Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model, as consumers remain charged up about the high-tech, efficient sedan with room for five. (Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles ... Continue reading
2016 Ford Focus Drive and Review By Larry Nutson
Jul 25, 2016
2016 Ford Focus From mild to wild By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_5505) You could say that the 2016 Ford Focus offers something for everyone. Well, perhaps nearly everyone. Every new vehicle offers a certain level of overall performance. And often carmakers choose to offer a br ... Continue reading
2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews
Jul 21, 2016
TUSTIN, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), recognizing vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires. The 2016 awards are based on responses from over 65,000 owners of new model year 2015 and 2016 vehic ... Continue reading
Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave
Jul 19, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Jose Cuervo to explore the use of the tequila producer’s agave plant byproduct to develop more sustainable bioplastics to employ in Ford vehicles. Ford and Jose Cuervo are testing the bioplastic for use in vehicle interior and exterior components such as wiring ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Jul 18, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today is announcing changes in its senior leadership team in Europe, South America and Ford Smart Mobility LLC as it continues to deliver the company’s plan for profitable growth. Barb Samardzich, vice president and chief operating officer, Ford of Europe, has elected to retire Oc ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford, America’s truck leader, is taking heavy-duty trucks to the next level with the all-new 2017 F-Series Super Duty – empowering customers with the most towing and hauling capability and the most horsepower and torque of any heavy-duty pickup truck. Super Duty’s enhanced capability starts with ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2016
Allen Park, Mich., July 17, 2016 – Development of the all new Ford GT continues unabated, with the carbon fiber supercar expected to go on sale before the end of this year. An innovation showcase in efficient EcoBoost engines, lightweighting and aerodynamics, the Ford GT is a study in functional design and active air ... Continue reading
Cars.com Ranks Compact SUVs in Partial Segment Challenge
Jul 17, 2016
CHICAGO, July 13, 2016 -- Cars.com experts put five of the most popular compact SUVs through a series of tests to determine the best option for shoppers in its annual Compact SUV Challenge. Contenders included the 2017 Ford Escape, 2016 Honda CR-V, 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 2016 Kia Sportage and the 2016 Toyota RAV4. After ... Continue reading
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