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by / on September 18, 2014 at 9:57 am / in Drives, Ford, Uncategorized

2014 Ford Fiesta SFE: Go Small or Go Home

When I heard about Ford’s new-to-the-U.S. three-cylinder EcoBoost engine available on the subcompact Fiesta, I was intrigued. The tiny, 1.0-liter turbocharged motor is lightweight yet relatively powerful, and Europeans – both auto experts and everyday drivers – have raved about it for years. But beyond this interesting engine, my expectations for the 2014 Ford Fiesta SFE were modest. This is […]

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by / on July 16, 2013 at 12:25 pm / in Drives, Ford

2014 Ford Mustang GT Review: The Last ‘Classic’ Pony?

I drive a lot of different cars, so it’s no surprise that friends and family members often ask me about my favorites. With the surprising fleet of new vehicles available today, picking a winner – one that stands out above all the rest – can be a challenge. It’s not enough to choose the quickest or most luxurious and name […]

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by / on June 14, 2013 at 12:22 pm / in Drives, Ford, Hybrid/EV

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi SEL: First Look

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi SEL. The C-MAX is a five-passenger gasoline-electric vehicle with an emphasis on fuel efficiency and practicality. Two versions are available, both pairing a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with electric motors and lithium-ion battery packs. The C-MAX Hybrid is a more conventional hybrid, generating all of […]

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by / on February 14, 2013 at 10:00 am / in Buick, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Hybrid/EV, Nissan, Odds & Ends, Toyota, Volkswagen

7 Best New Car Options that Make You Feel Loved

With Valentine’s Day here, I’m thinking about love. And cars. I certainly love cars, but do they love me back? Any science fiction fan will tell you machines are incapable of love. But I still managed to find the seven best new car options that will make you feel loved by keeping you warm and comfortable, by helping you out […]

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by / on July 25, 2012 at 10:17 pm / in Diesel, Ford, Odds & Ends

2012 Conquest Knight XV: Secure Luxury for the One Percent

You can’t be too careful. Especially if you’re a billionaire and/or you live in or travel to dangerous places. That’s why Conquest Vehicles in Toronto builds the Knight XV. The 13,000-lb, 8-foot tall and 20-foot long truck, built on a Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis, seats six in bulletproof luxury.

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by / on July 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm / in Auto Shows, Chevrolet, Ford, Odds & Ends

Sounds: Caffeine & Octane July 2012

Two late model cars, one a Camaro and the other a Mustang, pulled out of their spots at today’s Caffeine & Octane show together. Here are their sounds. C&O_July2012_Camaro&Mustang

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by / on March 30, 2012 at 12:11 pm / in Chevrolet, Diesel, Fisker, Ford, Hybrid/EV, Mercedes-Benz, Odds & Ends

Five Cars for the Mega Millions Winner

With over $500 million up for grabs in the 42-state Mega Millions lottery, somebody will be buying some cars soon. The drawing for the biggest jackpot in the nation’s history is tonight. If one or more people hit all the numbers, they’ll walk away with plenty of money to choose whatever vehicle they want to drive. Here are my five […]

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by / on February 15, 2012 at 3:17 pm / in Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Hybrid/EV, Hyundai, Lexus, Lincoln, Nissan, Scion, Toyota

J.D. Power 2012 Dependability Survey Results – Toyota, Ford Brands Top List

J.D. Power’s annual Dependability Survey results show Toyota brands on top in eight of the fourteen categories. The Blue Oval is a big winner too, with vehicles from Ford brands taking three slots. The survey looks at 3-year-old vehicles, so these 2012 rankings reflect 2009 models. Here are the winners by category: Sub-compact Car: Toyota Yaris Compact Car: Toyota Prius […]

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by / on February 15, 2012 at 8:11 am / in Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Vintage & Classic

Scouting Mission – Classic Domestic Iron

Dave May and I had a chance to visit a local collector yesterday, and wound up finding a whole lot more than we anticipated. Here are a few nice examples from his substantial collection. We hope to bring one or more articles and galleries dedicated to individual vehicles from this collection soon. The weather did not allow us to shoot […]

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by / on February 10, 2012 at 3:54 pm / in Auto Shows, Concepts, Ford, GMC, Kia

Chicago Auto Show

I provided coverage of several brands for the 2012 Chicago Auto Show for Autotrader.com. While the Windy City’s show is not the biggest in terms of debuts, it still brings plenty of exciting concepts and production introductions. My favorites include the Kia Track’ster, a high-performance concept based on the Soul, as well as the newest creation by Ford’s SVT crew, […]

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