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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a proposal to make black boxes – more properly known as event data recorders, or EDRs – mandatory in all light-duty vehicles. If this sounds like yet another way for the federal government to invade our privacy, consider that such devices are already included in new cars, [...]
As with many automakers, Ford is expanding their product line to target global markets. One car targeted for worldwide appeal is the 2012 Ford Focus ST, the subject of today’s video. Enjoy.