Ford, SK Form BlueOvalSK Joint Venture for Battery Production
Ford Motor Company has enlisted the aid of SK Innovation as it continues to ramp up toward its all-electric future. The two companies last month signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture, BlueOvalSK, that will produce battery cells and array modules. The Future is Here: Meet the all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning […]
Ford Tested BlueCruise on ‘Mother of All Road Trips’
Ford’s newly rechristened BlueCruise hands-free driving technology is coming later this year. To make sure that drivers can use it with full confidence when it drops, Ford tested BlueCruise on what it calls the “mother of all road trips.” All-New F-150 is a Gamechanger: Get cozy with new class-exclusive Max Recline Seats Last year, five […]
Ford Hands-Free System Now Called BlueCruise
Later this year, Ford will roll out its new hands-free driving technology for the 2021 Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E. That groundbreaking feature will now go by a different, better name: BlueCruise. Hey, Ford. Quick note here: If you don’t put together a commercial for this thing in the style of Blue’s Clues, what are […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘A Car’s Life 4: Junkyard Blues’ (2017)
Back in 2006, Spark Plug Entertainment released the exceptionally shoddy animated film A Car’s Life. It was an obvious attempt to cash in on the success of Pixar’s Cars. 11 years later, in 2017, the fourth film in the fraudulent franchise was released. Is there any excuse for A Car’s Life 4 to exist? It’s […]
How Do Businesses Get On The Blue Highway Exit Signs?
Anyone who has completed a long-distance drive in the U.S. knows how useful the blue highway signs advertising gas stations and restaurants at each exit are. After a couple of hours behind the wheel, seeing a sign for a Starbucks can really perk you up. And while you could find the same information in your […]
Ford Blue Advantage Used Car Platform Goes Live
During February’s NADA Show, Ford Motor Company launched its online portal for used car sales. Ford Blue Advantage is now live, offering shoppers a more comprehensive platform for perusing pre-owned vehicles offered through local Ford dealers. Ford Award Wins: Bronco named a Best of What’s New 2020 pick by Popular Science “We can now connect […]
2021 Ford F-150 Wins Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award. Thing is, you have heard this one before, because this is now seven straight years that the truck has pulled down the award from KBB. Ford’s Toughest Yet: All-new 2021 F-150 offers 14,000 […]
Ford Launching Ford Blue Advantage for Used Cars
This week, Ford Motor Company held a three-day virtual meeting for its 3,100 dealerships across the United States. One of the most interesting developments from the event is the announcement of Ford Blue Advantage, a dedicated used vehicle brand and platform that includes a digital marketplace. Coming in 2021: New Ranger STX Special Edition Package […]
Ford Puma Updates: EcoBlue Diesel, Dual-Clutch Transmission
Ford has announced a range of updates for its new Puma, the uniquely styled compact crossover that launched in Europe last year. Not only will the new Puma be available in the sporty-lux ST-Line X Vignale trim, but it’s getting a new EcoBlue diesel engine as well as a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Another New […]
Chase Away the Quarantine Blues with a Papercraft Mazda
Need a fun way to spend an hour or two this weekend? Check out these fun Mazda papercraft vehicles. From the beloved Miata to the retro 1967 Cosmo, you can retrace the automaker’s history in paper form. The Japanese version of the page offers more models, but you can also access English instructions for certain […]
When It Comes to Color, Lincoln Drivers Love Having the Blues
Blue has been an essential color for Lincoln since its brand revamp, and that integrality has translated with customers. According to Lincoln, around 10 percent of all vehicles sold in 2019 were some shade of blue, but it’s unknown how many of those vehicles da ba dee da ba die. “Perceived as eternal, the experience […]
2020 Silverado 1500 Earns Kelley Blue Book Five-Year Cost to Own Award
If you’re looking for long-term savings on a great truck, check out the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — it was recently earned the Kelley Blue Book Five-Year Cost to Own Award in the full-size pickup truck category. Get a Great Deal: Shop for the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 A big truck — and bigger savings […]
Kelley Blue Book Gives 2020 Outlander the 5-Year Cost to Own Award
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has received the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for 2020. This is the second year in a row that the SUV has won the prestigious award. What’s New for 2020: The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Background of the 5-Year Cost to Own Award The Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost […]
Nissan LEAF Earns Third Consecutive 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book
The Nissan LEAF has been a trailblazer in the electric vehicle market since its debut. Now, with its third consecutive 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book, it’s continuing to prove its value to drivers. See the Evolution: Of the redesigned Nissan LEAF KBB editors named the zero-emissions model as the winner in […]
Three FCA Vehicles Earn 5-Year Cost to Own Awards from Kelley Blue Book
Kelley Blue Book’s ninth annual 5-Year Cost to Own Awards have revealed three FCA vehicles as winners. Repeating past victories, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler takes home its sixth prize in a row while the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider is a two-time winner. In its first year of eligibility, the winning 2020 Chrysler Voyager proves to […]
Bluetooth May Draw Burglars to Your Vehicle
Bluetooth comes standard on many different devices and vehicles nowadays. While this feature can make it easier to stay connected, it can also alert burglars to the devices you leave in your vehicle. Staying Safe on the Drive: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets 5-Star Safety Rating The dangers of Bluetooth and how to protect your car […]
2020 Chevy Corvette Earns Best Car Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book
The editors at Kelley Blue Book are in consensus that the 2020 Chevy Corvette is tops in resale value for sports cars. The Corvette took home the honor of the 2020 KBB Best Resale Value Award in the Sports Car category for its price, performance, and style. Style and Value: Check out the 2020 Chevy […]