20 Best Car-Themed Baby Names for Gearhead Parents
Being a parent–and giving birth to a child–is an incalculable amount of work. So it’s your prerogative to give your child a cool name. Sure you’re picking out the name that will be inextricably linked to their identity for the rest of their life, but why not choose something that also holds special meaning to you, the parents? […]
Having Trouble Selling Your Car? You Should’ve Picked a Better Color
One of the very first qualities of a vehicle people notice is its color. As many of the cars, trucks, and SUVs on today’s market all look the same, body color is often how owners like to show their personality through their vehicle. Some people prefer a fierce, aggressive red while others prefer an affluent, sophisticated […]
Ford Motor Company of Canada Sets Sales Records in August
Ford Motor Company of Canada reported a record-setting performance in August, topping a sales mark for the month that had stood unbroken for 28 years. Ford Canada’s sales in August totaled 28,987 vehicles, up 9.1% from the 26,581 vehicles sold in August 2015 and good for the automaker’s highest August total on record. Ford Cars […]
Ford Sells 1 Millionth Vehicle in Asia Pacific After Record-Setting August
Ford announced on Thursday that it has sold its 1 millionth vehicle in Asia Pacific, topping the mark a full month faster than it did last year. Ford sold a total of 125,834 vehicles in the Asia Pacific last month, a 22% year-over-year increase that resulted in a single-month record 4.1% market share. “Reaching 1 […]
Former Goldman Sachs Vice Chair Named to Ford Board of Directors
Ford has announced that John S. Weinberg, the retired vice chairman of Goldman Sachs Group, has been elected to its board of directors. Effective October 1st, Weinberg will serve on the Ford Board of Directors’ Nominating and Governance, Sustainability and Innovation, and Finance Committees. New Ford Vehicles: 2017 Ford Mustang offered with new features, all kinds […]
Ford Launches SYNC 3 for Brazil in 2017 Focus
Ford announced last month at a press conference in São Paulo that its SYNC 3 connectivity system would at last be available for customers in Brazil. The latest generation of Ford’s infotainment technology will launch as part of the 2017 Ford Focus lineup. However, Ford seems to have no intention of stopping there. More Ford Updates: […]
‘The Grand Tour’ Heads To Westeros
Car fans all over the world are waiting with bated breath for the first season of Amazon’s The Grand Tour. Featuring the legendary hosting trio of James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond (formerly of Top Gear), the show really doesn’t need anything else to start off on the right foot. Or does it? Green […]
Explained: What Do the Names of the Ford Models Mean?
While the names of Ford’s vehicles aren’t nearly as unusual as other automakers’ lineups–with most of the American automaker’s titles being actual English words–many of the names actually involve interesting origins you might not know about. Not Sold Yet? We know why you should buy a Ford vehicle Where Do Ford Models Get Their Names? […]
2017 Toyota Tacoma Overview
The Toyota Tacoma has been dominating the mid-size pickup truck segment for years and doesn’t show any sign of relenting, especially with the 2017 model. It combines an efficient V6 engine with a truck bed full of useful cargo-management features, and though it was no slouch before, a new TRD Pro trim promises to make […]
2017 Toyota Sienna Overview
The 2017 Toyota Sienna is a seven- or eight-passenger minivan that continues a long line of excellent family transportation. The Toyota Sienna is built to do it all without compromising even the things you would expect a minivan to do less well, like “be fun to drive” or “be efficient” or even “look more interesting […]
Buy a Ford Focus RS, Get a Free Day on the Track at Ford Performance Racing School
There is almost no way that if you are considering a 2016 Ford Focus RS, you are just waiting for a little bit more incentive before you pull the trigger. You already know everything there is to know. It’s fast, lean, and mean. Jeremy Clarkson calls it “the half-price Nissan GT-R.” It’s already won a […]
707-Horsepower Dodge Hellcat Engine was Originally ‘Only’ 600 Horsepower
Dodge produces the most powerful mass-production muscle cars on the market—it’s no secret. With the brand’s 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, which is the showpiece in the Dodge Hellcat models, it’s hard to imagine this title going to any other brand. Originally, though, this drool-worthy engine wasn’t nearly as powerful. In a recent report from […]
Ford, Antonio Banderas Join Forces For 7th Starlite Gala
It takes a lot to be as handsome at 50 as you were in your 20s, but it is a trait that both the Ford Mustang and actor Antonio Banderas have in common. It is appropriate, then, that Banderas and the original pony car were two of the biggest stars on the red carpet at […]
Ford Bringing Edge-Based SUV to Australia for 2018
Ford has announced that it will launch a new, Edge-based SUV in Australia by 2018, adding yet another attractive utility vehicle to its ever-expanding lineup. This SUV will serve as the ostensible replacement for the Ford Territory, for which sales are expected to end in the first half of 2017. New Ford Vehicles: 2017 Ford […]
“Kidnap” Trailer Stars Halle Berry and a Chrysler Town & Country
In movies with memorable car chases, the featured vehicle sometimes becomes just as iconic as the film’s human star. It’s hard to think of Bullitt without picturing both Steve McQueen and the 1968 Ford Mustang GT he drives, just as Sean Connery’s James Bond will be forever linked to the Aston Martin DB5 he ejected […]
Report: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Priced at $49,520 for SuperCab, $52,505 for SuperCrew
Ford still has quite a bit to reveal about its upcoming 2017 F-150 Raptor, including just how much horsepower it will have. Automotive News may have put one more piece of the Raptor’s puzzle into place by revealing pricing information. Per Auto News, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab will start at $49,520, and the […]
2017 Honda Accord Sedan Overview
With a reputation for excellent reliability and strong resale value, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Honda Accord is routinely one of the best-selling vehicles each year in the United States. In fact, this sedan is so highly rated that it’s been named to Car and Driver’s annual 10Best Cars list a record […]
Machines in Motion: Understanding Ford’s Kinetic Design Language
Despite having ongoing success with the Mustang and Thunderbird, the majority of Ford vehicles in the 1980s and 1990s were criticized for their bland designs. If the American automaker was going to compete against the stylish Japanese and European models saturating the market, Ford needed to instill its vehicles with more visual pizzazz. That’s why the automaker […]