The 2017 Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan that offers a little something for everybody. Looking for horsepower, the Fusion has plenty of it with its available 325-horsepower V6 engine. Need an eco-friendly vehicle? The ‘17 Fusion is available with both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, with the later boasting an all-electric range of…
Next-generation SYNC AppLink with mood-based music to be featured in the all-new Ford Focus We’ve already learned that the 2015 Ford Mustang will play host to the next generation of Ford SYNC AppLink, as was revealed this week by the automaker at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Ford is also announcing that…
These days, the question is what can’t you do in your vehicle?… Ford Motor Company in Canada officially introduced itsWaterloo Connectivity and Innovation Centre… Right before All Hallows Eve, Ford announced a treat of its own:… Anghami, the leading music streaming platform in the Middle East, is now… Are you driving a 2016 model-year Ford…
Pricing has been announced today for the highly-anticipated 2015 Lincoln Navigator, which will start with an MSRP of $62,475 and go as high as $72,900 for the Reserve Package 4×4 model. So what will all of those Benjamins get for you? An updated exterior and interior, improved handling, best-in-class towing capabilities, and 380 horsepower from…
Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and the Ford F-Series winning Kelley Blue Book’s Brand Image Award for trucks. The F-Series this week was named the recipient of KBB’s 2017 Brand Image Award for Best Overall Truck Brand, marking four consecutive years that the Blue Oval has reigned supreme. Further, Ford has taken…
As if the world needed more misery, a representative from Ford has… Plenty of folks were more than a bit gob-smacked when Ford unveiled… In the shadow of Thursday’s onslaught of Ford news—including the first teaser… Do you have your eye on a Ford Focus RS hot hatch,… SUVs may be all the rage these…
2015 Ford F-150 Ford kicked off 2015 with a monster January, with the Blue Oval brand posting a massive 15.5% year-over-year increase with 171,732 deliveries. The biggest reasons for Ford’s success? Yep, you guessed it: the 2015 Ford F-150 and Mustang. “Customer demand is strong for our newest vehicles, driving retail sales gains across our…
SUVs may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean the sedan segment is lacking in success stories. Indeed, throughout 2017, the Ford Focus remained one of Ford’s best-selling vehicle models. Perhaps that is due to the diverse range of trim levels and body styles available for the Focus. As we look toward the year ahead,…
2015 Ford Trend Report Ford knows a thing or two about trending. Not only was the brand recently revealed to be the most-Googled auto brand for all of 2014, but it has now released the 2015 Ford Trend Report, a comprehensive look at 10 trends that are projected to be big motivators for automotive industry…
I walked into my local theater’s showing of Ford v Ferrari with modest expectations. On the one hand, it was directed by the same man behind the excellent Logan, features not one but two Academy Award-winning actors in Christian Bale and Matt Damon, and had a not-insignificant budget of just under $100 million. All of…
The Ford Flex: dead Photo: Ford Motor Company Halloween is the one night every year where the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead is at its thinnest. This Halloween, the Ford Flex will exist on the spirit realm side of things —assuming, I guess, that crossovers have souls….
The 2015 Ford Mustang The 2015 Mustang is fully re-designed for 2015. Related: Ford Hopes to Improve Market Share with New Models 2015 Ford Mustang Exterior The Mustang is Ford’s iconic muscle car – a sports car with attitude, class, and spunk, the 2015 Ford Mustang promises not to disappoint. The Mustang will retain its tri-bar…
Tyrone Johnson, Focus RS chief engineer Ford’s new Focus RS has been winning awards seemingly left and right, from the 2016 Vehicle Dynamics International Car of the Year to Top Gear Magazine’s 2016 Car of the Year. The 350-horsepower hot hatch added two additional trophies to its resume last month, with one honoring the man…
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Jim Farley, Ford’s EVP and President of Global Markets, seen here at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, outlined Ford’s plans for operational fitness in Detroit this week Back in October, newly-appointed Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett issued his vision for the company’s future, insinuating the importance of what he termed as “operational…
The 2016 Ford Focus is available in both sedan and hatchback models. The base S model features a starting MSRP of $17,225, but consumers can also opt for the extra fuel-efficient Electric model or powerful RS trim level. The Ford Focus competes in the same segment as the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and Kia Forte….
Audiences are packing movie theaters this weekend to see Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the latest entry in an indie franchise that has enjoyed surprisingly little fanfare and made a modest profit over four films. Ford is set to unleash its own prehistoric mayhem-maker later this year with the launch of the new and improved 2019…
Ford, GHSA study shows speeding a big factor in teen driving deaths Photo: Ford The Governors Highway Safety Association and Ford Motor Company Fund released a report in January showing just how much of an impact speeding has on teen driving safety. With Teens and Speeding: Breaking the Deadly Cycle, Ford Fund and GHSA find…
New Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett Ford CEO Jim Hackett on Tuesday spoke with investors in New York to divulge his plans for the automotive and mobility company moving forward. Hackett’s presentation—as well as the presentations of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bob Shanks, Executive Vice President and President of Global Markets…
Ford Motor Company saw a 6.7% increase in sales in November, delivering a total of 210,771 vehicles in the United States. Retail sales were up 1.3% at 156,064 vehicles, and fleet sales were up 25.9% at 54,707 vehicles. Ford brand sales were also up, rising 7.3% year-over-year with 201,862 vehicles delivered. Ford’s two most impressive…
2014 International Engine of the Year: the 1.0-liter EcoBoost LeBron James and the Heat may have come up just a bit short of a three-peat (and by just a bit short we mean that they got walloped in the most one-sided series in NBA Finals history), but the Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine had no such…
We have talked about advertisements of electric cars and how automakers don’t seem to want to put a lot of effort into them. Now, seemingly, we have some validation in a Sierra Club study that found that the auto industry emphasizes its gas-powered cars in advertisements far over its comparable electric vehicles. One specific example…
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo The 4C…
Even though the current Volvo S60 sedan made its debut for the 2010 model year, this car has aged well, which has been proven by its recent Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). On top on its safe and stylish design, the 2017 Volvo S60 also comes with a…
As autumn rolls in and temperatures fall, more and more drivers will be out on country roads for Sunday afternoon drives to behold the breathtaking scenery. You might be one of those nature-lovers planning to round up the family and set out on a sightseeing tour of fall leaves. Just because deciduous trees are more…
Hyundai has been busy building its roster for the 2015 SEMA Show, the famed convention bringing automobile tuners from across the globe to Las Vegas. Already it’s announced a special Tucson from Bisimoto Engineering and a Genesis Coupe from ARK Performance. Blood Type Racing, Inc wanted in on that action and has something sinister up…
Bonnie & Clyde Broadway : americangal5 Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and…
Brett Winek’s Lightning McQueen 2015 Ford Mustang Photo: Brett Winek/Facebook We’re a little less than three months away from the end of 2015, which means it’s probably just a matter of time before we start seeing end-of-year “best of” lists. While being a dedicated and loving parent is reward enough in and of itself, and…
Photo: Lukas Raich via CC It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the sport at the end of 2021 after a change in its management, but new 2026 F1 engine regulations focusing on sustainability enticed the automotive giant…
The Transportation Pavilion wasn’t always home to a high-speed attraction like Test Track Out of the four theme parks that can be found at the Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot is the one that has the least number of “thrill rides,” due in part to the park’s emphasis on attractions that educate. In fact, Epcot…
Photo: Toyota Using data from its annual auto surveys, Consumer Reports put out its first-ever ranking of the most reliable used cars, and the result is exactly what you’d expect: Toyota at the top, American brands at the bottom. Sometimes, science simply tells us what we already know. CR focused on a sample of about…
Fins: Harley Earl, the Rise of General Motors, and the Glory Days of Detroit by William Knoedelseder Product Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 6.3″ x 9.3″ Retail Price: $29.99 Publication Date: September 18, 2018 ISBN: 978-0-06-228907-0 Publisher: HarperBusiness Why Buy Cadillac? Luxury, versatility, great warranty coverage top list Whether or not you’ve ever heard of Harley…
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 utilizes DSSV damper technology similar to what was featured in the Camaro Z28 Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet recently took the cover off its new Colorado ZR2 off-road truck, and it looks like this high-performance pickup is taking direct aim at the Ford F-150 Raptor. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 will…
Photo: Chevrolet If you use Android Auto, you already know how the app lets you connect your Android phone to your car and use certain apps. Unfortunately, you probably also know that using the app while on the go can be challenging, though it has been continually been improved since its launch in 2015. A…
Last Week Tonight host John Oliver talks patent trolls Most American citizens are still in mourning over the fact that Jon Stewart is stepping down from The Daily Show to make way for an offensively unfunny replacement, but we can at least take comfort in the continued success of Stewart’s protégé, John Oliver, whose Last…
Want to win $30,000 toward the purchase of a 2014 Ford vehicle?… Given that the first F-150 has already been delivered to a customer… Flexibility is a good thing. Most car giveaways tend to center around… You guys remember Toby Keith? He’s the perpetually cowboy-hatted country musician… Aside from being notoriously terrible for allergy…
The Mate2GO smartphone holder has an intelligent, simple design that delivers convenience as well as safety. The gadget is likely to fit your dashboard as long as your vehicle is not featured on the product’s “incompatibility” list. With a flexible shape, the gadget can accommodate a variety of phone sizes and phone angles when a smartphone is placed…
The 2017 Subaru WRX is five-passenger sedan that comes standard with an advanced all-wheel drive system and turbocharged motor. This sedan carries a starting MSRP of $26,695 for the base WRX, but that figure grows to $39,995 for the top-level WRX STI Limited model. Many advanced safety technologies also come standard, while fuel efficiency is…
Though manufacturers are technically supposed to make a road car and then adapt it to the track, it often goes the way around… The Paris Motor Show begins on Oct. 4, and Infiniti is celebrating… The latest generation of the Nissan LEAF was revealed in September and… There’s no question that Nissan vehicles carrying the…
Thinking about grabbing yourself a new Lincoln Aviator this year? Your patience… The three-row luxury crossover segment is quite the competitive one, and Lincoln… The Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring has secured a spot on Autotrader’s list… The new Lincoln Aviator has a new title under its belt: 2021… Lincoln Motor Company capped off 2020 with…
The News Wheel Automotive News Staff Here at The News Wheel, our editing staff is a close-knit bunch. We spend our days bringing you the latest car news, attending car shows, and laughing about some of the ridiculous stories we see online. But this time, we’ve decided to bring you a story a bit closer to…
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander is a seven-passenger SUV with proven off-road credentials, a cabin full of useful features, and a peace-of-mind-inducing 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty that matches Kia‘s for the best in the industry. Despite being one of the least known of the SUVs in its class compared to the Honda CR-V or the Nissan Rogue,…
The 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan (red) and 5-Door (silver) on display at the New York International Auto Show during their debut Subaru is what many would call a niche brand. You can almost picture its loyalists—trendy families who shop at Whole Foods and do yoga together. It’s also appealing to pet lovers (dog lovers in…
Hitting potholes while driving is like being poked over and over again… For such a simple word, it has quite a complicated history… Automakers design their cars’ suspension systems with specific sidewall profiles in mind… Potholes, broken roads, and messed-up asphalt not only diminish the quality of… Hitting a pothole is not only a frightening…
Ford and HP are looking to make 3D printing technology more sustainable. The giants of industry are teaming up to reuse spent 3D printing parts and powders for vehicle parts, minimizing waste in the process. Awards for Ford: Ranger picks up top honors in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Ford and HP are testing the…
The Tacoma was already a capable machine off the beaten path, but a new Trailhunter trim… When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General Motors is… General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of… Truck buyers looking to make a solid long-term investment may want to… Thanks to a…
One of the most popular and lucrative toys on the market today appeals to both kids and adults: LEGOs®. These plastic building blocks have helped people across the globe unlock their inner builder. While sticking to a boxed set with designated instructions is good for beginners, the real accomplishment comes from straying from the instructions and…
Photo: GMC A recent trademark application suggests that an old GMC favorite may soon return to the streets. GMC could be planning to revive the street-performance-focused ZRX trucks, likely as an optional package for its existing lineup of trucks. Top-of-the-Line Power: Shop for GMC trucks The ZRX nameplate originated in the early 2000s, used to…
Absolute Fitness owner Mike Moorman said it was his dream to own a Ferrari When Mike Moorman began his career as a personal trainer, he drove an ’86 Buick that was close to falling apart and paid a local gym so he could train his clients there. Now, 19 years later, Moorman drives a 2000…
2016 was yet another record year for Ford in China, and the… Ford today announced first-quarter sales numbers in China, revealing a 14% increase… Ford Motor Company reported a 9% year-over-year decrease in China last month,… Ford kicked off the new year with sales totaling 130,832 vehicles in… Ford set a new record for sales…
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