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NewsMiners Tests the 2015 F-150 Unknowingly
The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 is a big gamble for the American manufacturer. It is their best-selling product, not to mention the most popular vehicle in North America. When the latest version was unveiled, there was quite a ruckus over the use of aluminium. People were worryied that this material …
NewsFord Announces the Starting Price of the 2015 Mustang
Ford started things off with a bang by showing us the all-new Mustang. They then proceeded to give us bits of information regarding the new tech packed in it. Then, they built up the suspense with a gradual unveiling of the different powertrains. Ever so slowly, we learned more and …
RecallsFord Recalls the Escape Over Door Problems
There are very few things that could potentially be worse than a door opening while you drive. If you own a 2013-2014 Ford Escape, this may happen to you. On these SUVs, a misalignment between the door panels and the exterior handle may cause the rod connecting the two pieces …
NewsFord Adds a Smokescreen Feature on the 2015 Mustang
To celebrate Earth Day, Ford unveiled a feature on the 2015 Mustang that is sure to cause a tantrum among ecologists: the Line Lock system, which is essentially a burnout mode. Included in the Track Apps package, this system is easy to use: you activate it through the dashboard computer …
RecallsThe Great Spring of Recalls: it’s Ford’s Turn!
After GM and Chrysler, it is now Ford’s turn to initiate a couple of recalls for their vehicles. They announced two at the same time, but according to the manufacturer, they are not related. The first one targets about 386,000 Ford Escapes built between 2001 and 2004. These cars were …
NewsEven More Juice for the 2015 Ford Mustang
A couple of months ago, Ford unveiled the latest Mustang. With a large selection of engines, from the Ecoboost 4-cylinder to the base-model V6 ranging up to a very efficient 5 liter V8, the new Pony car should be enough to satisfy all the customers looking for performance. After all, …
NewsA Diesel Ford Focus ST in the Making?
In Europe, the Hot Hatch segment is more than popular. Each carmaker has to sell one, and those who come up with a new idea are assured to reap big benefits. 20 years ago, the VW GTD was launched in Europe. Combining the sporty chassis of the GTi with an …
NewsManufacturers Worry Ukraine Crisis Could Hurt Auto Sales
Russia’s annexation of the Ukrainian territory of Crimea is causing concern among a wide variety of automakers including Ford, General Motors, Renault and others. According to a report by Bloomberg, 2.78 million vehicles were sold in Russia in 2013 compared to 2.95 million in Germany and 2.26 million in the …
NewsEven More Power for the Ford F-Series Super Duty
Ford just hit the competition hard in the HD truck war. For 2015, the 6.7 liter Power Stroke Turbodiesel V8 engine will pack even more power. 40 HP and 60 lb/ft of torque more, to be exact. This brings the total to 440 HP, and an eye-watering 860 lb/ft of …
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