2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews
Jul 21, 2016
TUSTIN, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), recognizing vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires. The 2016 awards are based on responses from over 65,000 owners of new model year 2015 and 2016 vehic ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Jul 18, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today is announcing changes in its senior leadership team in Europe, South America and Ford Smart Mobility LLC as it continues to deliver the company’s plan for profitable growth. Barb Samardzich, vice president and chief operating officer, Ford of Europe, has elected to retire Oc ... Continue reading
2015-16 Lincoln Navigator 4x4 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 18, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Classic SUV with spacious luxury and comfort Yes "Back To The Future Day" was a recent bit of pop-culture humor, but isn't this week's Lincoln Navigator taking it a bit too far? Nothing says "late `90s luxury SUV boom" quite like the original, introduced for model year 1998 partway ... Continue reading
Cars.com Ranks Compact SUVs in Partial Segment Challenge
Jul 17, 2016
CHICAGO, July 13, 2016 -- Cars.com experts put five of the most popular compact SUVs through a series of tests to determine the best option for shoppers in its annual Compact SUV Challenge. Contenders included the 2017 Ford Escape, 2016 Honda CR-V, 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 2016 Kia Sportage and the 2016 Toyota RAV4. After ... Continue reading
2017 North American Car Of The Year Final Nominees
Jul 7, 2016
2017 North American Car Of The Year Final Nominees ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company First Half Sales in China Up Six Percent, Accelerating Past Half Million Mark
Jul 7, 2016
SHANGHAI—Ford Motor Company continued its strong performance in China with vehicle sales in the first half for Ford, Lincoln and its joint ventures reaching 577,097 vehicles, a 6 percent increase compared to the same time last year. Vehicle sales for Ford and its joint ventures in the first half were up 5 percent ove ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Companyâs first-half total U.S. sales grew 5 percent with 1,353,048 vehicles sold â its best first-half performance since 2006. June sales were up 6 percent, with 240,109 vehicles sold. Ford truck performance remains the standout for the first half of the year. The company sold ... Continue reading
Ford May 2016 US Sales - F-Series Truck Sales Up 9 Percent, Vans Best May Sales in 38 Years
Jun 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Company F-Series pickups posted a 9 percent gain in May, while Ford van sales reached their best May sales since 1978. The companyâs total U.S. sales of 235,997 vehicles declined 6 percent versus a year ago. Ford F-Series sales of 67,412 pickups marked a 9 percent increase, boosting ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP - May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading
Small Cars Big Savings - SUV Craze Stokes Small-Car Deals
May 12, 2016
Washington DC May 12, 2016; The Detroit News reports that with many Americans rushing to buy trucks and SUVs, there are good deals to be had on cars, especially smaller models. In April, supplies of small cars on dealer lots grew to the highest level in seven years. Automakers are resorting to discounts and sweetened l ... Continue reading
Ford April 2016 U.S. Retail Sales Best in 10 Years
May 3, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Companyâs U.S. sales increased 4 percent in April versus a year ago, with 231,316 vehicles sold. Retail sales also grew 3 percent, driving the companyâs best April retail results since 2006. Ford SUV sales totaled 65,474 vehicles last month â the best April in company hist ... Continue reading
Ford To Transform 60-year-Old Dearborn Facilities
Apr 12, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich., April 12, 2016 â Ford Motor Company today announces plans to transform its Dearborn facilities into a modern, green and high-tech campus to foster innovation and help drive the companyâs transition to an auto and a mobility company. The 10-year transformation of the companyâs more than 6 ... Continue reading
Ford and Lincoln March 2016 U.S. Sales - Best March in 10 Years
Apr 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Company sold 254,711 vehicles in the U.S. in March ââ¬â an 8 percent gain versus a year ago ââ¬â while first quarter sales of 645,626 vehicles were up 9 percent. This represents the companyââ¬â¢s best sales performance for March and first quarter since ... Continue reading
First-ever IIHS New Car Headlight Ratings - Most Need Improvement
Mar 30, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. â The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's first-ever headlight ratings.The best available headlights on 11 cars earn an acceptable rating, while nine only reach a marginal rating. Ten of the vehicles can't b ... Continue reading
New-Car Sales To Jump 8 Percent In March 2016
Mar 28, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2016 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 8 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.66 million units in March 2016, resulting in an estimated 17.2 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source tru ... Continue reading
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