Tag: Ford

Green With Envy: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet Is Owner’s Pride And Joy

1973 Ford Grand Torino Sport (Credits: Ford)

Lou Costabile’s My Car Story YouTube series recently featured a stunning Ivy Glow Green 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet, owned by Anthony Lucarz for over two decades. This rare gem, with its…

NTSB Investigates Fatal Crash Involving Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-Free System

NTSB Investigates Fatal Crash Involving Ford's BlueCruise Hands-Free System

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system following a tragic accident involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E. The incident occurred on February 24 in San Antonio,…

Ford Australia Pushes For Incentives And Concessions In Emissions Regulations

Ford Australia Pushes For Incentives And Concessions In Emissions Regulations

Ford Australia is advocating for incentives rather than punitive measures under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) proposed by the Federal Government. With the NVES looming on the horizon, Ford believes that a carrot-and-stick…

Ford’s Innovative Twist: Deployable Mud Flaps Designed To Keep Vehicles Clean

Ford's Innovative Twist Deployable Mud Flaps Designed To Keep Vehicles Clean

Ford, known for pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering, has introduced a novel concept in the realm of mud flaps. Recently disclosed in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office…

Ford Settles Transit Connect Import Tariff Evasion Case For $365 Million U.S. Government

Ford Settles Transit Connect Import Tariff Evasion Case For -365 Million U.S. Government

Ford has agreed to pay $365 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Government that it violated federal tariff laws by misclassifying and understating the value of its Transit Connect vehicles. The Justice Department accused…

Ford Introduces Complimentary Tesla Supercharger Adapters For EV Owners

Ford Introduces Complimentary Tesla Supercharger Adapters For EV Owners

Ford’s access to the Tesla Supercharger network has officially begun, prompting the provision of new charging adapters to owners for compatibility with Tesla’s NACS plug. Until June 30, 2024, owners of 2021 through 2024 Ford…

7.3-Liter Godzilla Engine Breathes New Life Into Shelby Cobra MkIII

7.3Ltr Godzilla powered Shelby Cobra (Credits: Shelby)

Carroll Shelby’s legacy lives on through iconic cars like the Shelby Cobra, which has been modernized by Superformance. The Superformance MKIII-30th CSX10000 celebrates 30 years with a 600 hp 7.3-liter V8 engine and modern performance…

Mid-Size Truck Faceoff: Toyota Tacoma vs. Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger

Mid-Size Truck Faceoff Toyota Tacoma vs. Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger

The mid-size pickup truck segment has witnessed a synchronized overhaul, with the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma receiving comprehensive updates. This fortuitous timing allows for a detailed examination of their early specifications to…

Ford Electric Vehicle Owners Eligible for Complimentary Tesla Supercharger Adapter Order

Ford, among numerous other automakers, intends to commence production of new electric vehicles equipped with Tesla’s exclusive charge port, referred to as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). T his transition, slated to commence around…

BoP Adjustment Poses Challenges for Ford Mustang Debut at Daytona, Says Rockenfeller

Mike Rockenfeller, currently driving the #64 GTD Pro entry alongside Harry Tincknell and Christopher Mies under the management of the factory Multimatic squad, shared his perspective with Motorsport.com, acknowledging that their car is not positioned…

Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is optimistic about 2024 — and how racing plays a crucial role in selling ‘passion’ cars

  By Pras Subramanian, Yahoo Finance I recently flew down to Charlotte, N.C. — the home of NASCAR in the US, among other things — to preview all of Ford Performance’s new race cars and meet its CEO/race car driver-in-chief, Jim Farley.  Farley was in good spirits; for one thing, he enjoyed showing off the

Review of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport: Affectionate Off-Roading Crossover at a Premium Price

Pros: Very capable off-road, especially Badlands; large and versatile cargo space; variety of trims and packages Cons: Expensive for its size segment; tight back seat; not as refined on-road as competition First, the bad news: The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is pricier than you might think given its small dimensions. It costs a lot more

Ford and Lincoln’s Digital Experience: Anticipate Increased Large Screens and Connectivity

Arguing against screens in new cars is a losing battle. Every automaker is working hard to boost the display real estate in new models, and the level of integration between cars and the connected world at large is growing rapidly. Ford and Lincoln recently detailed a digital development roadmap that places screens and software at