If the Mustang Mach-E is driving Ford into the future, the all-electric crossover may not require anyone to have their hands on the wheel. On Thursday, Ford detailed its hands-free driver-assist features that will be available on the Mach-E and upcoming vehicles from the Blue Oval. Dubbed Active Drive Assist, …
Read More »2021 Ford Bronco Is Finally Coming, with Debut Set for July 9
The Raptor Connection via Instagram Ford has announced that the new Bronco will be officially revealed in July. The 2021 Ford Bronco is targeted at the Jeep Wrangler and will have removable doors and roof. Production has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, so expect to see them at …
Read More »Reagor Dykes estate sues Ford Credit for $315 million
The bankruptcy court estate for Reagor Dykes, the Texas dealership group toppled by claims it defrauded lenders in an elaborate Ponzi-like scheme, is suing Ford Motor Credit Co. for $ 315 million, alleging that the captive lender knowingly turned a blind eye to its illegal dealings. The estate filed the …
Read More »2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Ford’s venerable workhorse heavy-duty pickup truck gets a fresh face and new off-road package this year to compete with newer rivals from Ram and General Motors. With the 2020 F-250 Super Duty, Ford has a lineup of three-quarter and one-ton pickups that span an impressive range from work-ready tools to …
Read More »2020 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid has 37-mile range, starts below $35,000
The 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric range and starts at $ 34,285, including $ 1,245 destination, the automaker announced Monday. The Escape PHEV comes in SE, SEL, or Titanium trim, and the Titanium nudges the price over $ 40,000. The 14.4-kwh lithium-ion battery …
Read More »What Used Car to Buy: 1979–93 Ford Mustang 5.0
From the June 2020 issue of Car and Driver. The Fox-body Mustang, produced from 1979 to 1993, enjoyed a long and successful run and earned three 10Best trophies. Over the years, Ford offered a range of power options, but the lustiest models wore “5.0” regalia. Which, as the name implies, …
Read More »2021 Acura TLX preview, 2020 Toyota 86 Hakone review, gas prices don’t worry Ford: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Acura TLX preview This time around, the 2021 Acura TLX sculpts a daring shape around zesty turbocharged engines and powertrains to jog our memories. It goes on sale later this year, while a hot TLX Type S sedan is penciled in for early next year. Duffer: Divided by opinions, …
Read More »New 2021 Ford F-150 set to be revealed June 25
The new 2021 Ford F-150 pickup will make its first appearance online June 25, the automaker announced Friday. The bestselling pickup is likely to add electrified options in the coming calendar year, including the previously confirmed all-electric F-150 and F-150 Hybrid. A spokeswoman for Ford confirmed the truck’s online debut, …
Read More »Ford Fiesta, other small cars top IIHS list of deadliest vehicles
Small cars continue to be the most dangerous type of vehicle for drivers, according to a report released by the IIHS on Thursday. Small cars and minicars accounted for 15 of the 20 deadliest vehicles for drivers, with the Ford Fiesta having the most driver deaths during the period of …
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