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Ford Is Improving Tech, Boosting Safety, And...Bolding Fonts?

Ford Is Improving Tech, Boosting Safety, And...Bolding Fonts?

Overnight, Ford sent out a barrage of press releases about the company's latest accomplishments. And jammed amongst the stories of tech developments and safety improvements was some news that made our resident typographer a little queasy: Fords are getting bolder. That's not metaphor: the automaker...

June 22, 2011 by 
 
Focus Doug

Focus Doug: Has The Campaign Been Successful? By The Numbers

It's been three months since we told you about Ford's Focus Doug social media campaign. We even got to use the term amazeballs in the post. Now that the campaign has had some... June 20, 2011 by 


 
Idaho state senator John McGee

Idaho State Senator John McGee Booked For DUI, Grand Theft

It's been said that booze and politics shouldn't mix. Over the weekend, one state senator from Idaho learned the wisdom of those words the hard way. Things began innocently... June 20, 2011 by  2


 
Ford's SYNC System. Image: Ford Motor Company

Ford Brings Fantasy Baseball To Your Commute

The problem with things like commuting and work is that they get in the way of life’s more important aspects, such as recreation and leisure. If you’re a baseball... June 17, 2011 by 


 
2011 Ford Mustang V-6. Photo: Anne Proffitt.

2012 Ford Mustang Sales Hampered By V-6 Availability

Ford could sell more 2012 Mustangs, if only they could produce more 3.7-liter V-6 engines. The Mustang is yielding sales ground to the new Camaro on a monthly basis, thanks... June 16, 2011 by 


 
2011 Ford Fiesta

Which 40-MPG Car Is In Your Future? #YouTellUs

It's no real secret that 40 is the new 30, when talking about fuel efficiency that is. Most automakers are jumping onto the 40-mpg bandwagon faster than you can you can say... June 16, 2011 by 


 
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Next Ford Fusion Hybrid Could Get 47-48 MPG

Consumers looking forward to the next all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid for a family sedan replacement, get ready for some (hopefully) very good news. Ford Motor Company is clearly... June 13, 2011 by 


 
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid To Get 47 MPG City: Report

Ford’s current Fusion Hybrid is no slouch in the fuel economy department, returning an EPA estimated 41 miles per gallon in city driving. Given the car’s mid-size... June 13, 2011 by  7


 
2012 Ford C-Max live photos by Joe Nuxoll

Ford C-Max, Chevy Corvette ZR1, DUI Apps: Today's Car News

Ford says its plans to import a seven-seat C-Max minivan have changed--now it's going to let Mazda have an exclusive. [TheCarConnection] It's official: SUVs are safer than... June 9, 2011 by 


 
2012 Ford C-Max live photos by Joe Nuxoll

Ford C-Max Minivan Canceled; U.S C-Max To Be Hybrid-Only

Late last year, Ford said it would bring to market its first minivan since the mid-2000s in the form of the C-Max, a seven-seat van with some running gear in common with the... June 9, 2011 by  6


 
Dan Akerson, GM CEO as of September 1, 2010

GM CEO Akerson: Raise Taxes On Gasoline

General Motors CEO Dan Akerson would like to see a federal gas tax of as much as $1.00 per gallon, as it would drive consumers to purchase more fuel efficient vehicles... June 7, 2011 by  44


 
2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Four For 30: Family Crossovers With 30-MPG Fuel Economy

Fluctuating prices at the pump don’t need to cause consumers angst with these fuel-efficient, five-passenger family crossovers that each get at least 30 mpg highway... June 7, 2011 by 


 
1997 Ford Explorer XL

A Decade After The Firestone Recall, Tire Safety Still Newsworthy

This week is the tenth annual National Tire Safety Week, but chances are good it isn’t marked on your calendar. Chances are also good that almost eleven years after the... June 6, 2011 by  7


 
2011 Ford Mustang V-6 technical

Getting A Car Repair Right The First Time

The service department of a large dealership had a unique way to promote quality control. Above the repair area floor, there was a catwalk from which management could oversee... June 6, 2011 by  2


 
2011 Ford Explorer

Ford Misses Quality Targets, Feels Pressure: Report

In 2010, Ford was the mainstream brand with the fewest quality defects, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Since then, their new Explorer was ranked 17th out of 19... June 3, 2011 by  8


 
Oil cap

Five Ways To Make Your Car Repair Green

Being kind to the environment doesn’t need to end when you leave home. As consumers we have control over what happens to the earth as a consequence of our purchases... June 3, 2011 by  2


 
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