With a snappy new design and the addition of some pizzazz, Ford’s 2013 Fusion this week won Autoweek’s “Best in Show” at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. If you would like to read more about the award, Autoweek announced it today. Ford is growing more confident in its competition with what it [...]
At first glance, $35,000 might seem a lot of money. But if you adjust for inflation, $35k today would be roughly $25,000 in 1996. And about 15 years ago, $25k would have scored some of the great fun cars that the kids yearn for today. Some examples would include Ford Mustang GT, Chevrolet Camaro SS, [...]
Is it from being the icons of the automotive design? Or is it being afraid of getting criticized and back lashed for any new possible design direction? The companies of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Rolls Royce all suffer from the Lazy Design Syndrome. Yes, there are very subtle differences between all their models. Of course, [...]
Where was I the last couple of days? I was at the Northwest Automotive Press Association’s (NWAPA) “Run to the Sun.” This annual driving event brings a number of new cars and NWAPA members together for a multi-day driving extravaganza. The field featured a variety of cars from various segments from entry level to ultra [...]
The guys at PickUpTrucks.com posted some information and spy photos of the new 2011 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost (twin turbo, direct injected) V6 engine. No V8… What gives? The ‘good ol’ boys’ would surely hate this move. After all the saying goes, “if you ain’t gettin’ a big V8 in your truck, you ain’t buyin’ [...]
Ford sent out a press release stating that the Fiesta has been EPA certified to get up to 40 MPG, making it the most fuel-efficient car in the b-segment with regards to highway MPGs. So here’s the breakdown: • Fiestas equipped with the six-speed PowerShift automatic (dual clutch) gearbox will get 29 city, 40 highway. [...]
Ever since we reviewed the resurgence of the Dodge Challenger, we’ve wanted to put the Mustang and Camaro head to head. Now we’ve finally grabbed both the icons, found an amazing road, and pretended it was 1969. Except, in this era of MPG concerns, Hybrids, and alternative fuel, do these big V8 monsters still bring [...]
With 540 horses under the hood, there weren’t (and aren’t) too many vehicles on the market that will keep up with this thing – the last year’s Shelby GT500 model was an absolute beast. Staying true to the Shelby name, the 2010 Shelby GT500 became an instant unicorn to many Mustang lovers. But at times [...]
The people at Ford must be pretty happy. Not only did the Ford Fusion Hybrid get picked as North American Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show, but the Ford Transit Connect won North American Truck of the Year. It’s the first time a front-wheel-drive only vehicle has won the Truck of the [...]
Ford has quite the little car on their hands. The new Fiesta has been going through a trial period in the US, with very clever marketing done by Ford showcasing it’s progress. Gone is the hamster on a wheel excuse for an engine, boring box styling, and the Rubbermaid interior of the original that wheezed [...]
Well my dear friend, it’s a day of celebration. 106 years, numerous logos, good times and bad, and you’re still out on the dance floor till closing time. While your two biggest competitors are downing their Geritol, wallowing in debt, and making everyone question American cars, you’re still kicking ass and taking names. Many companies [...]
It’s no great secret that the United States has a tough time recruiting new soldiers these days. Always clever though, the military offers plenty of programs to help entice young adults into serving their nation. Whether it’s money for college, money to help buy a house, or kick starting your life away from the boring [...]
Combining the best hypermiling techniques in the book, and a few professional drivers, Ford did it. Their goal was 1,000 miles on one tank of gas with a bone stock Fusion Hybrid, and here at KarFarm, we were a little suspicious of that goal. Hitting that mark would require a total tank average of 57 [...]
While Toyota might be the king of the Hybrids, all they have done is put a huge bulls eye on their company’s forehead. With the Prius perched as the best selling hybrid, they sure have made every other car manufacturer play a serious game of catch up. Whether it’s Chevy’s lackluster Malibu Hybrid, Nissan’s borrowed [...]
If someone had told you that there is a new car coming out with a twin turbo V6 engine producing 365 horsepower, all-wheel drive, paddle shifters, and 20″ wheels, you would assume it’d be a hot new sports car. What if they said it’s got four doors? You’d be correct in thinking that the car [...]
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