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Ford Shelby Mustang Continues to Impress 2008-04-16 05:07:11 Last week, Motor Trend magazine announced the winner of its annual “Pony Expressed” competition in the April issue. And it’s no surprise that one of your favorite Ford vehicles took home the prize.
That’s right. The 2008 Ford ShelbyMustang
won the comparison test when pitted against other brands like the Saleen and Roush on performance and [...] Read more:Impress
Who Else Wants to Save on Car Insurance? Part 2 2008-04-16 05:05:35 Yesterday, we discussed three tips for saving money on car insurance for your certified Ford. As promised, here are three more tips to drive down those prices even further.
1. Don’t be rude. Agents can pull some strings, make some phone calls and even do some extra work to get you a better price. But they won’t [...] Read more:Car Insurance
Talking about the Ford Sport Trac SUV 2008-04-18 05:07:07 We’ve done a lot of talking about Ford vehicles. We’ve discussed the F-150, the Focus, the Taurus and others. But we haven’t said too much about the 2008 Ford Sport Trac. So here are some of the things you should know about this often overlooked vehicle. You might just decide to test-drive one for yourself.
• The [...] Read more:Talking
Who Else Wants to Save on Car Insurance? Part 3 2008-04-18 05:05:17 Here is our last installment on how to insure your certified Ford without paying more than necessary. Employ some of these techniques and you could save hundreds (or maybe even thousands) on your auto insurance each year.
1. Don’t go back and forth. Tell agents up front that you’re only getting three insurance quotes and you’re going with the [...] Read more:Car Insurance
Green Police Cars Coming Soon! 2008-04-17 05:07:42 Police departments love Ford vehicles. In fact, the Ford Motor Company has more than 80 percent of that specific market. That’s why the automaker has had to find ways to make its police-issue vehicles better for the environment.
(Okay, so they’re not going to be green literally. But they will be safer for the environment).
The 2008 Crown [...] Read more:Green
, Police
Ford May Kill Falcon Production 2008-04-21 05:07:28 Ford’s Falcon
might soon be going the way of the Dodo bird: it’s in danger of becoming extinct. But that’s just for the Falcon as you know it today.
With decreasing sales and stricter emission standards throughout the world, the V8 engine may no longer be a part of the Falcon model, according to Ford Australia [...] Read more:Production
Make Your Car Payments on Time or Else 2008-04-21 05:05:36 Deadbeat car owners beware. The used car dealers are getting clever with those people who aren’t making their car payments.
The new feature to disable deadbeats is a small black box mounted underneath the dashboard. When the light starts blinking, you’re in trouble. Presumably, your car shuts off in a matter of minutes and you won’t be [...]
Ford Plant Donates Hybrids 2008-04-22 05:07:51 Have you ever seen the show Beach Patrol? If not, it’s a reality TV show that’s much like Cops. But this show follows the lifeguards and security guards that patrol the beaches of Miami and other coastal cities.
Now, some of those people who safeguard the beaches will be getting some new hybrid SUVs as a donation [...] Read more:Plant
, Hybrids
Who Else Wants a Boost? Er, an EcoBoost 2008-04-24 05:07:24 The Ford Motor Company is planning on delivering an entirely new type of engine for many of its upcoming models. The new EcoBoost
engine promises to have many improvements that will increase fuel economy for millions of customers worldwide. But this isn’t just a dream. Engineers plan on doing this within the next five years.
The [...]
Ford Is Watching Your Rear 2008-04-23 05:07:35 How many times have you been backing up in your vehicle and wondered if there was an abandoned tricycle or, worse yet, an occupied tricycle behind you? If you’re like me, that’s happened more times than you care to remember.
But the Ford Motor Company has recognized this problem and its engineers have worked to address it. [...] Read more:Watching
Smoking Takes Another Hit 2008-04-23 05:05:34 I’m not a big fan of smoking. I don’t like the smell, the effect it has on your health or the cost of a pack of cigarettes. But I’m also not a fan of telling people when and where they can’t smoke. And I’m definitely against telling people that they can’t smoke in their cars.
But [...] Read more:Smoking
Foose Is a Funny Name for a Ford F150 2008-04-25 05:07:37 If you’re a reader of our blog, you’ve noticed that we’ve mentioned several Ford vehicles and models in the last few months. There’s the Falcon, the Focus and the Escape, just to name a few. But have you ever heard of the Ford Foose F150?
This oddly attractive pickup truck is my new favorite Ford product. [...] Read more:Funny
Look Out, Here Comes the Repo Man! 2008-04-25 05:05:17 Earlier this week, we posted a blog about a small black box that some car dealers are installing in vehicles. When a person doesn’t make timely payments, the black box disables the car until the owner finally pays the overdue installments.. And stories like these are the reason why.
A recent article in southern California’s The Press-Enterprise states [...]
Feel the Need for Speed? Check Out Ford’s New Website 2008-04-28 05:07:47 Do you ever feel “the need for speed”? Do you enjoy reading about some of the best performance Ford vehicles that your local dealer has to offer? If so, Ford has a new website for you.
At FordPerformance.com, vehicle lovers of all kinds can find something they enjoy. The main purpose of the website, though, is to [...] Read more:Speed
, Check
Are You Ready for Plug-In Cars? 2008-04-28 05:05:17 You’ve probably heard a lot about the electric car. Whether it’s the conspiracy theories that the oil companies have stifled the idea or the stories about how car manufacturers are getting closer to this goal, the electric car generates conversation. But individuals aren’t the only ones getting ready for this new phenomenon.
The utility companies are [...]
Who Else Wants a Ford Minivan? 2008-04-29 05:08:00 If you just answered “not me” to that question, then join the crowd. According to the Ford Motor Company, minivan sales are at their lowest point since 1985. Could that have something to do with the rising gas prices? I would guess that’s part of the problem, because truck sales are also down.
But this story [...]
At Least Some Foreign Markets Are Successful 2008-04-30 05:09:58 In the last few months, you’ve probably read story after story about how Ford is laying off workers and trying to get them to retire early. This is done to match the demand for Ford vehicles with the number of workers making them. Luckily for Ford, though, several foreign markets are selling cars like hotcakes and [...] Read more:Foreign
, Markets
Finding Used Car Deals, Part One 2008-04-30 05:05:40 When you’re searching for a great deal on a certified Ford, there are several ways to find a bargain. You don’t need just to haggle with the salesman or settle for a lesser car. Follow today’s and Friday’s tips and you might be able to upgrade to a vehicle you never dreamed you could afford.
• Consider the Seasons
Price-wise, springtime [...]
Kamasutra Cars in India 2008-05-01 17:05:48 The relationship between sex and cars has been a long standing one, but nowhere has it become more obvious than in India
where three design students recently received recognition for their vehicle designs based on the Kamasutra. This isn’t your average new Ford truck but high end Italian designers are sitting up and taking notice.
Ramesh [...]
Take a Look at the New 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2008-05-01 09:10:24 After a long, successful run, it seems as though diesel fuel is on the way out, according to Kelley Blue Book. It seems that 40 percent of people surveyed indicated that they would opt for a hybrid car.
Enter the 2008 Ford Escape
hybrid, an SUV that will have the trees hugging YOU for a change.
The [...] Read more:Hybrid
Is It Easy Being Green? Ford Says It Is 2008-05-01 05:05:10 World pollution is increasing, and so are the gas prices. Many consumers are worrying about their wallets and their environment. But Ford has the perfect solution.
The 2009 Ford Escape hybrid is the ideal way to stop worrying about gas prices and air pollution. It’s one of the “greenest” Ford vehicles the automaker has to [...] Read more:Green
Fuel Efficiency in Hybrid Ford Vehicles 2008-05-02 09:51:48 Much has been written about the phenomenon of hybrid cars these days, especially as the cost of gas continues to increase and people become more concerned about their environment. For a lot of customers in the market for a new Ford vehicle hybrids are fast becoming a serious option. But is it really a good [...] Read more:Efficiency
, Hybrid
, Vehicles
Finding Used Car Deals, Part Two 2008-05-02 05:05:47 Wednesday, we discussed three ways to save money when buying a certified Ford or other used vehicle. Here are a few more tips to help you get a great deal.
• Look for a Demo Model
Many dealers have used cars on their lots that have served as demos. This means that the car has been taken for several test drives [...] Read more:Part Two
Ford Escape Hybrids Rule in NYC 2008-05-02 05:05:44 In recent years, New York City has been trying to phase out its fleet of taxis to make room for hybrids and other more efficient vehicles. But did you know the Ford Escape
hybrids outnumber the other eco-friendly taxis by hundreds?
Right now, there are about 850 Ford Escape hybrid taxis transporting people all over the city while [...] Read more:Hybrids
Billionaire Kerkorian to Invest Even More in Ford 2008-05-02 05:05:08 As Ford has been coming out of a sales and quality slump for the past several years, the automaker has been gaining more customers and restoring its reputation. As a boost for the auto company, mogul Kirk Kerkorian is investing millions of dollars into the Ford Motor Company to boost its efforts.
Earlier this week, the investor disclosed [...] Read more:Billionaire
Knight Rider Driving Its Way Back to NBC…and My Heart 2008-05-06 05:05:52 I grew up watching Michael Knight
and KITT fight the bad guys. But it was a much simpler time in those days when the heroes and good guys were obvious and the bad guys were even more obvious. It seems like that’s changed over the years as the line between “good and evil” has blurred.
That’s why [...] Read more:Rider
, Driving
, Heart
, Knight Rider
Ford Explorer Still Supersedes Other Brands 2008-05-05 05:05:54 Crossover vehicles are designed to please car buyers who aren’t interested in a normal sedan but still aren’t ready to drive a normal SUV. Crossovers are a popular product in the auto industry, but some of the Ford Motor Company’s older and bigger vehicles hold up well when compared to the new products.
This story in [...] Read more:Explorer
, Brands
Four Myths about Hybrid Cars 2008-05-08 05:05:27 Today, it seems like everybody’s jumping on the hybrid bandwagon. More and more people are turning to this eco-friendly form of transportation to save gas and the environment. But there are still some who refuse to change their mind. If this describes you, read the following myths about current hybrids and you might just change [...] Read more:Myths
, Hybrid
Minivan Lovers Driving Over to Similar Flex 2008-05-07 05:05:43 Remember when the minivan craze started in the early to mid-1980s? I remember it because my parents bought one of those in 1988 – just two years after it was brand new. And when I got my driver’s license, that wonderful vehicle became mine and stayed mine for several years.
But there’s a new craze going [...] Read more:Lovers
, Driving
Your Next New Ford Car Might Run on Lightning 2008-05-06 08:00:19 Electric cars are not a new invention - they’ve been around almost as long as their traditional gasoline powered counterparts. However, electric vehicles have not hit mainstream popularity because of their relatively high costs and limited range of power. Well, one company is trying to change all that. This is not your grandfather’s new Ford [...]
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