SUVs Reach Record Highs, But Overall Sales Decline for Ford Canada in June
Ford Motor Company Canada posted a 4.8 percent year-over-year decline in sales last month, but it achieved its highest June total for SUV sales in company history. On the whole, Ford delivered 31,193 vehicles in June. “Consumers have been very clear — they want higher ride heights, more space, and increased versatility without sacrificing fuel […]
Ford Files for Evos Trademark, But Will It Be Pronounced Eh-Vos or Ee-Vos?
A recent trademark filing from Ford that harkens back to a fruit-bearing concept could spell out the name of a future electrified SUV. Ford Authority reported on Friday that Ford has filed a trademark/service mark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the name Evos. The mark, filed on June 25, is identified […]
Yes, Virginia, There Will Be a 2019 Ford Fiesta ST (and Fiesta ST-Line)
It’s a Fourth of July miracle! It’s long been assumed that the Ford Fiesta ST was dead as a doornail in the United States, with the seeming killing blow being dealt earlier this year when Ford confirmed plans to kill off every car save for the Mustang and upcoming Focus Active. But someone at Ford […]
Ford Sales Increase in May as F-Series Bears Down on Another Record Year
Ford Motor Company saw a positive change in its fortunes in May thanks to 0.7 percent year-over-year sales growth and a total of 242,824 vehicles delivered. Retail sales were up 3.5 percent at 163,796 vehicles, and average transaction prices were around $3,400 higher than the industry average at $35,800 per vehicle. Ford delivered 79,028 fleet […]
Accurate Headline: Ford Seems to Have an Issue with Headlines Covering Elimination of Sedans
Being frank (“Hi, Frank. My name is dad,” said the dad who has jokes), one of the demographics most likely to be affected by Ford’s decision to remove sedans from its lineup in North America are older car buyers returning to the market. Though sedans are appealing to millennials and drivers from Generation Z, numbers […]
The Ford Mustang Isn’t Going Anywhere Because Of Course It Isn’t Going Anywhere
The name of James B. Stewart’s New York Times column, “Common Sense,” seems all the more appropriate given this week’s installment: “‘Mustang Means Freedom’: Why Ford Is Saving an American Icon.” Even acknowledging the fact that Ford is murdering its darlings and putting the Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, and C-MAX out to pasture, the idea of […]
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 […]
Report: Ford Looking to Acquire 50 Properties to Build Corktown Campus
Ford is looking to transform the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit into a massive campus that will encompass dozens of current buildings and revolve around the long-abandoned Michigan Central Station. Crain’s Detroit Business reports that, per a half-dozen anonymous sources, the automaker is in talks to acquire upwards of 50 properties in Corktown ranging from plots […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Fords Win 2018 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards
If you’re a fleet manager or driver, you pine for reliability, durability, and low cost. If the 2018 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America awards are any indication, no brand on the market provides a better combination of these qualities than Ford. The Blue Oval this week took home not one, not two, not three, […]
Ford Mustang Finally Going Racing in NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series in 2019
There’s perhaps no vehicle more associated with high-octane performance and speed than the Ford Mustang, which might make it all the more confusing when you turn on a NASCAR race and don’t see the original pony car prowling the track. Well, come February 2019, that’s set to change. Ford took the opportunity of National Mustang […]
GM Reportedly Planning to Cease Chevy Sonic Production as Early as This Year
The same reports indicate that the Chevy Impala may soon be on the chopping block as well
Last year, sales for the Chevrolet Sonic fell by 45.2%, with a total of 30,290 Sonics sold. In the midst of a massive shift toward SUVs and crossovers, numbers like these can be a death knell. According to reports from individuals familiar with the matter, the Sonic’s day are indeed numbered. Those reports indicate that GM will […]
Ford Once Again Canada’s Best-Selling Brand in February
Ford stayed in the top spot among Canada’s automotive brands in February, delivering a total of 18,505 vehicles during the month. Ford’s sales were down 2.5% year-over-year from a total of 18,985 vehicles delivered in February 2017. “Ford SUVs continue to meet surging customer demand,” said Mark Buzzell, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company of […]
2018 Ford Edge Overview
The Ford Edge is a versatile, stylish SUV ready to tackle the open road. A popular nameplate for Ford, the Edge brings with it a powerful and efficient powertrain and a whole host of interior comfort features. The 2018 Ford Edge is available in four trims: SE, SEL, Titanium, and Sport. Similar Vehicles: Take a […]
Buick LaCrosse Conquers Large Car Competitors in the 2018 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
Buick ranks third in highest overall vehicle dependability among all brands, and it comes out on top among all mass-market brands, according to the 2018 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. The study results also highlighted the LaCrosse sedan, which ranked first in the Large Car segment for this year’s dependability award. Despite the popularity of […]
The Ford Freestyle is Making a Comeback in India
When you hear the word freestyle, you might think of a scene from 8 Mile, or of the incredible 10-minute freestyle Black Thought did on HOT 97 not too far back. You are not likely, however, to think of the Ford Freestyle, the crossover that replaced the Ford Taurus station wagon in 2005-07, became the […]
Buick Expects the Regal TourX to Make Up 50% of Its Regal Sales
In spite of several obstacles that the Regal-based wagon faces, Buick is optimistic about the TourX's future
One of Buick’s more ambitious models for 2018 is the Buick Regal TourX. This variant of the Buick Regal passenger car is the Buick brand’s first wagon in more than 20 years. It would seem that Buick has plenty of faith in the TourX, as it predicts the model could account for as much as […]