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Hagerty Announces 2017 Vehicles Hot List of Future Collectibles

Hagerty Announces 2017 Vehicles Hot List of Future Collectibles

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb. 9, 2017 -- The age of driverless vehicles isn't here yet, so which new 2017 vehicles are expected to one day join the ranks of fully drivable classic collectibles? According to the valuation experts at Hagerty, 10 vehicles in the 2017 production run by major worldwide automakers stand out as ... Continue reading

New Ford F-150 Raptor ‘Super Truck’ Arrives In The UK +VIDEO

New Ford F-150 Raptor ‘Super Truck’ Arrives In The UK +VIDEO

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor has arrived in the UK, with delivery-mileage examples of the 444bhp ‘super truck’ available from Clive Sutton, one of London’s leading supercar and luxury car dealers. ... Continue reading

2017 Ford Fusion Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Ford Fusion Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

When Ford used its then-new 2.7-liter “EcoBoost” twin-turbo V6 in its ever-popular F-150 pickup truck for 2015, I thought that would be a great engine for a high-performance version of the midsize Fusion sedan. Hey, Ford, remember “Total Performance”? It took a while, but that’s now the 2017 Fusion Sport. ... Continue reading

McQueen Launches Search for Missing Bullitt Mustangs

McQueen Launches Search for Missing Bullitt Mustangs

LOS ANGELES—McQueen Racing LLC, founded by Chad McQueen, the only son of the late actor Steve McQueen, announced today that respected journalist and Bullitt expert Matt Stone has accepted a request and will lead an investigation into the whereabouts of the two missing iconic Bullitt Mustangs, in consultation with the ... Continue reading

Lightning Hybrids Ford Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers

Lightning Hybrids Ford Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers

INDIANAPOLIS, March 15, 2017 -- Lightning Hybrids, designer and manufacturer of the Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles, has been named as an Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) by Ford Motor Company. Lightning Hybrids is one of three initial vehicle modifiers, and the only ... Continue reading

NHTSA March 6-13 2017 - Big Deal Recalls; Nissan, Porsche, Lincoln, Volvo, BMW, AEV, Others +VIDEO

NHTSA March 6-13 2017 - Big Deal Recalls; Nissan, Porsche, Lincoln, Volvo, BMW, AEV, Others +VIDEO

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest, March 6-12, 2017; GM Sells Europe Brands; Geneva; McQueen Stang, World Car Finalists, MB Recall; More

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest, March 6-12, 2017; GM Sells Europe Brands; Geneva; McQueen Stang, World Car Finalists, MB Recall; More

* By far the biggest news of this week is the sale of GM’s European brands - Vauxhall in the UK and Opel in Germany - to French automaker PSA, maker of Citroen and Peugeot automobiles. GM cited the need to focus on Asian and U.S. markets that show much more promise of growth along with Europe’s burdensome regulator ... Continue reading

Paice: Ford Hybrids Made in Mexico May Be Banned from U.S.

Paice: Ford Hybrids Made in Mexico May Be Banned from U.S.

BALTIMORE—Paice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has instituted a formal investigation into patent infringement claims against Ford Motor Co. If Paice prevails, all imports of Ford’s infringing hybrid cars (including the F ... Continue reading

Ford Sales in China Rise in February; Edge, Taurus and Performance Vehicles Remain Strong

Ford Sales in China Rise in February; Edge, Taurus and Performance Vehicles Remain Strong

SHANGHAI—Ford and its joint ventures in China sold 64,641 vehicles in February, up 2 percent compared to February 2016. Sales in the first two months for Ford, including JVs Changan Ford Automobile and Jiangling Motor Corporation, totaled more than 153,000 vehicles, a 21 percent decrease. ... Continue reading

Ford Overview of Line-Up And Heritage at Geneva Motor Show

Ford Overview of Line-Up And Heritage at Geneva Motor Show

Ford today delivered its most exciting and comprehensive line-up of Ford Performance models ever. ... Continue reading

Ford Goes Further As GM Fails To Speak Up For Safety In India

Ford Goes Further As GM Fails To Speak Up For Safety In India

In the first set of #SaferCarsForIndia results for 2017, Global NCAP has released the scores for crash tests conducted on the Chevrolet Enjoy and the Ford Aspire (Next Gen Figo). ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest,February 27-March 5, 2017; 10 Best Cars and Brands, New EV, MPG Scorecard, Museums, Ridler Award

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest,February 27-March 5, 2017; 10 Best Cars and Brands, New EV, MPG Scorecard, Museums, Ridler Award

* The industry is slowing. February new vehicle sales dropped 1.1% due to a drop in car sales that were down 13% balanced by truck sales being up 7%. However, the seasonal rate was strong at 17.57 million. ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports - 10 Automotive Must Read Articles

Consumer Reports - 10 Automotive Must Read Articles

Auto Central, March 1, 2017; Consumer reports is well respected by The Auto Channel staff, with lots of good information to make your car owning, buying and operating easier and safer. ... Continue reading

Ford and Lincoln U S Auto Sales February 2017

Ford and Lincoln U S Auto Sales February 2017

Overall Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 208,440 vehicles in February, a 4 percent decline versus a year ago. ... Continue reading

Ford Employees Develop Self-Driving "Autolivery" Concept - Solution For The Last Mile Of Autonomous Deliveries +VIDEO

Ford Employees Develop Self-Driving "Autolivery" Concept - Solution For The Last Mile Of Autonomous Deliveries +VIDEO

For more than half a century, vans have played a key role in deliveries. Drones are a modern phenomenon. ... Continue reading

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