The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a new rule today, that would require backup-cameras on all new vehicles by 2014 in order to prevent pedestrians from being backed over by drivers who either can’t see them or aren’t paying attention. According to the NHTSA’s data, almost 300 people a year die from back-over [...]
HybridCars.com reported last week that the 2012 Ford Focus, which debuted at last January’s North American International Auto Show, that Ford has confirmed the 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency hinted at almost a year ago. Specifically, according to Ford’s own press release, the car, “…will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway…” This is typical automaker [...]
The IIHS has released their list of the top ten new car sales for September, 2010, and it shows a much better forecast than last year, even though last year’s numbers were fed by Cash-for-Clunkers purchases. September, 2010, saw significant improvements in sales for Ford (up 46%) and Chrysler (61%), and a boost in pickup [...]
Industry leader Automotive News is reporting today that Ford is back in the resurrection business. Specifically, there will be a new Ford Mustang Boss speeding at us for the 2012 model year. The 2012 Mustang Boss was revealed Friday at Laguna Seca, the same place where Parnelli Jones drove a Boss 302 to victory in [...]
Since the demise of Mercury, Ford’s last luxury brand is Lincoln. LeftLaneNews is reporting that the automaker is attempting to boost sales, after promising new products and technology in order to improve competition. To that end, all Lincoln purchases through September 7th, 2010 will come with free scheduled maintenance for the first three years, or [...]