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NewsJust One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test
After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
On this day in history: November 23
  • 1966: Premiere of the movie Spinout, starring Elvis Presley. Spinout tells the story of a singer who does part-time car racing and who has to choose between three women.
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RecallsFord Recalls 185,000 Trucks in Canada, Most of Them New F-150s
Ford this week announced three separate recalls that affect a total of approximately 185,000 pickups across Canada. The largest of these recalls is specific to the popular F-150 and covers the 2021-2023 model years, meaning only the latest generation is affected. There are 178,109 units in Canada, which add to …
NewsMost Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …
RecallsMore Ford Escape, Bronco Sport SUVs Recalled Due to Fire Risk
Ford has announced a recall on more than half a million 2020-2023 Bronco Sport and Escape crossovers in the U.S. due to a fire risk involving the turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. In Canada, 54,188 units are affected. On these models, fuel injectors may start cracking over time. When the engine …
News2023 Ford Escape Updated With Fresh Looks, Huge Screen
Looking to make up lost ground in the compact SUV segment, the Ford Escape is getting a mid-cycle update for 2023. We’ll see it in dealerships starting early next year. The model lineup and names have also changed in the process. Here’s what you need to know. ST-Line For starters, …
RecallsFord Recalls Nearly 3 Million Vehicles to Fix Shift Cable Issue
Ford has issued 38 recalls so far this year—the most by any manufacturer—according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the U.S. The latest one, announced today, affects more than three million vehicles in North America including 394,000 in Canada. The list of affected models includes …
RecallsOil Leaks, Faulty Trailer Brakes Lead to Two Major Ford Recalls
Ford is announcing two new recalls that affect more than three quarter million vehicles in the U.S., most of them having just left the assembly plant. More than 133,000 units in Canada are affected, as well. First, some 2020-2022 Ford Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport SUVs equipped with the turbocharged …
NewsMore Bad News for Ford Dealers, Customers
Parts shortages and supply chain issues are causing nightmares for most automakers right now, but some are more affected than other. Ford , in particular, says that 37 of its suppliers are failing to provide parts as scheduled, resulting in over 100,000 units of production being lost, according to a …
NewsCompact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …
NewsExclusive Uh-oh, Ford Escape PHEV Delayed Yet Again
Bad news for customers who have ordered a copy of the new Ford Escape PHEV: The Car Guide has learned that production is delayed yet again. Now, the plug-in hybrid variant of the Escape is slated to begin its journey on the assembly line in August at Ford ’s Louisville, …
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