Media Tuesday: 2012 Ford Edge

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Ford is pushing their EcoBoost technology for the 2012 model year, and one of the new models to feature it is the 2012 Ford Edge. How does it drive? AutoTravel TV shared this video review via YouTube:

Toyota & Ford to Join Forces on Trucks

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Yesterday Toyota and Ford made a joint-announcement revealing plans for the two automakers to collaborate on hybrid-drive technology meant for light trucks and SUVs. It’s expected that the result will be new, more fuel-efficient powertrains that will eventually show up under both the Toyota and Ford brands as the decade progresses. While neither company has [...]

10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2011

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

It’s no secret that hybrids and EVs are the darlings of the environmental movement, but there are still a lot of vehicle options that will give you excellent gas mileage and the ease of care that comes with a standard engine. Recently, Automotive Magazine came up with a list of the most fuel efficient 2011 [...]

Ford Expands Use of Inflatable Seat Belts

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Inflatable rear seat belts are something the folks at Ford have been working on for about a decade, and first rolled out on some of their 2010 models. They are designed to take the place of airbags in the back seat, although they work similarly, by expanding during a crash to better distribute the force [...]

Hybrid in the HOV Lane? Your Days May Be Numbered

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

When hybrid vehicles were first sold, one of the perks – at least in places like California – was the privilege of driving in the carpool/diamond/HOV lane even if you were the only person in your car. Last year, owners of such vehicles were given a six-month extension on that perk, but even as hybrid [...]