Ford Super Duty Has Best Month Ever, F-Series Sees Second-Best April in Canada
Ford continues to thrive as the top brand in the country following a record month from the Ford F-Series Super Duty and the second-best April sales result on record for F-Series. Ford delivered 30,045 vehicles in Canada last month, down 1.2% year-over year. “When Canada’s top-selling pickups set new records, it shows just how much […]
Morgan Stanley Analysts Predict That GM Will Be the Next Automaker to Abandon Passenger Cars
Despite GM's recent investments in its sedans, those models may soon be on the way out
It’s been nearly two years since Fiat Chrysler Automobiles elected to eliminate the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 from its lineup. At the time, the move was perceived as rather risky, as it left FCA with few passenger car offerings for consumers. Today, that market decision seems to be catching on. In fact, Ford recently […]
The Chevrolet Sonic Is Reportedly Safe After All
GM officials have stated that there are no plans in place to cancel the Chevy Sonic, at least for the time being
A little more than a month ago, rumors began circulating that stated production for the Chevrolet Sonic could come to an end as early as 2018. A few weeks later, documents acquired from the California Air Resources Board appeared to back up this claim. However, it appears that the Sonic will be sticking around for […]
Ford Killing “Value Destroying” Sedans Because They Lose Money Every Year
Money is among the greatest of all motivators, and it was arguably the foremost factor in Ford’s decision to axe every sedan in its lineup within the next year. As the company shifts toward ensuring that 90% of its sales in North America come from higher-profit trucks and SUVs, the elimination of sedans in Ford’s […]
Austin Coulson Builds World’s Smallest Roadworthy Car
While many automakers have been turning their sights to electric technology, some individuals have already made their own small contributions toward this goal. Phoenix native Austin Coulson holds the record for producing the smallest roadworthy car on the globe. It’s a petite Jeep powered solely by electric that reaches an optimum speed of 25 mph. […]
Ford to End Taurus, Fiesta Production and Begin Focus Active Imports by Mid-2018
Earlier this week, Ford revealed that it would be initiating the Sedanageddon protocol, killing off every single sedan in its lineup and leaving only the Mustang and a Ford Active hatchback/crossover as its only non-truck/SUV/crossover passenger vehicles. Now, we have some idea when heads will begin to roll. Michael Martinez of Automotive News on Thursday […]
2019 Ford Edge ST Gets Rad Sport Mode, Advanced Co-Pilot360 Safety Suite
If adult responsibilities claimed you before you had the chance to plunk down your money on a sweet sports coupe, the upcoming 2019 Ford Edge ST lets you live out your adolescent adrenaline fantasies without having to worry about finding space for your kids’ baseball equipment. Ahead of its launch later this summer, Ford dropped […]
FORD TO SEDANS: DROP DEAD
For a good little while now, Ford has been staving off rumors that it will be killing off the bulk of its car lineup. Anonymous source after anonymous source has claimed that the Fiesta, Fusion, C-MAX, and Taurus are all destined for the chopping block, and Ford has almost invariably countered by saying that these […]
Why Are There No Pink Cars?
Three major reasons automakers no longer offer pink paints on vehicles
Over the years, practically every color has been released as a factory-offered exterior paint and has earned its share of fans—except for one color: pink. Despite the exposure that vivid hues like burnt orange, lime green, and even sunshine yellow have received, pink has been predominantly overlooked. Why is that? Is the absence of pink as a […]
10 More Vehicles Named After Animals
Set out on another car-based safari as we discover even more vehicle models with animal-based monikers, from the Corvette Stingray to the Shelby Cobra
In a previously published article, we discussed vehicles that derive their names from various species of animals. Iconic models like the Ford Mustang and Volkswagen Beetle often embody the characteristics of the creatures they are named after. However, there are so many vehicles with animal-based names, that one list simply wasn’t enough. We’ve scoured the automotive world once […]
What Is the Most Powerful 2018 Sports Car Under $40,000?
Owning a sports car is a right of passage for many car enthusiasts, looking for the strongest, most thrilling ride on the market. The downside is that sports cars tend to be on the pricier side of the spectrum, with many models exceeding the $100,000 mark. Fortunately, there are several automakers that offer affordable, yet […]
Ford Sales Down 19% in China for First Quarter; Lincoln Sales Up 10%
Ford and its joint ventures in China saw sales totaling 83,666 vehicles in China in March, an 11% decline from the prior year. Changan Ford Automobile (CAF) sales fell 22% with 46,217 vehicles delivered, Jiangling Motor Corporation (JMC) sales increased 5% at 31,144 vehicles delivered, Lincoln brand sales increased 27% year-over-year at 5,051 vehicles delivered, […]
Report: Ford Fiesta, Taurus on the Chopping Block as Car Sales Continue to Sag
With the reveal of its fourth-generation Focus compact sedan just days away, Ford is said to be considering dropping the ax on two of its other cars: the Fiesta subcompact and Taurus full-size sedan. The report, published by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, has Ford planning “to stop building the Fiesta small car for […]
Second Report Suggests Fourth-Gen Focus RS Will Get 400 Horsepower With Mild Hybrid Tech
The axiom of two being better than one proves fruitful again as a second auto outlet reported this week that Ford’s next-generation Focus RS will boast a mild hybrid powertrain that pushes output to 400 horsepower. More Popular Fords: 2018 Ford F-150 gets boosts in power, efficiency, style, and toughness Autocar on Wednesday substantiated the idea, […]
Ford Sales Turn the Tide in March Thanks to F-Series, Record Month for SUVs
Ford Motor Company reversed course in March, delivering a 3.4% year-over-year increase in sales with 244,306 vehicles delivered. Ford brand sales rose 3.6% at 234,954 vehicles delivered, driven by big months for Blue Oval SUVs and trucks. “March represented a strong start to the spring selling season for both Ford and the industry,” said Mark […]
Ford Finishes First Quarter as Canada’s Best-Selling Brand
Ford Motor Company came out on top in Canada through the first three months of the year, reigning as the country’s top automotive brand. Sales through March total 61,036 vehicles, down 2.7% year-over-year from 62,704 vehicles delivered in the first quarter of 2017, but still more than enough to stave off other brands. Total vehicle […]
Chevrolet Sales Make a Major Rebound in March with a 15.6% Increase
Thanks in part to numerous incentives, Chevrolet was able to follow up a rather negative sales month in February with major sales gains in March
Chevrolet finished up February this year with an overall sales decline of 8.8%, due in part to a 16.3% sales decline for the Silverado. Nevertheless, Chevrolet has made quite the rebound in terms of sales during March. Last month, Chevrolet sales were up by a total of 15.6%. A Sign of Things to Come: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado […]
Ford Hosts Seating Expo for Seat Innovation Because of Course It Does
There’s a conference or exposition for just about any interest or industry these days. See: The Seating Expo Advanced Technology Showcase (or SEATS, naturally), where 30 suppliers representing six countries brought their latest innovations in the field of manufacturing the thing that you put your butt on when you’re driving a vehicle. Ford’s Dearborn Product […]