Though it is criticized, in part for the wrong reasons, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac continues its career unfettered. Because of the rigid cover that hides the contents of the cargo box, the Sport Trac attracts at once lovers of pickup trucks and SUVs. Like the regular Explorer, it is powered by either a 4.0-litre V6 engine or a 4.6-litre V8. The latter is the most interesting of the two, on top of being more fuel-efficient!
The automotive market is evolving rapidly. New models are introduced, and others are retired, sometimes after only a short career. For pre-owned vehicle buyers, searches in online inventories can yield surprising results. Here are 10 models from 10 years ago that you have probably forgotten about … Acura CSX In …
After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
A week after Ford recalled nearly half a million Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickups in the U.S., Transport Canada confirms that 55,656 units are affected on this side of the border. More specifically, the recall is aimed at the 2021-2024 Bronco Sport as well as the 2022 Maverick. The …
As you know, the Ford Mustang turned 60 this week. The automaker found many ways to celebrate the occasion, but it’s not alone. Shelby American is introducing its new 2024 Super Snake, the company’s first work on the seventh-generation Mustang. By fitting a 3.0-litre Whipple supercharger to the pony car’s …
On this day 60 years ago, the Ford Mustang made its global debut at the New York World’s Fair. The American pony car has become a living legend, and it’s no surprise that the new-for-2024 seventh generation is getting a limited-edition 60th Anniversary package. "We took inspiration from the original …
While Tesla ’s Autopilot and so-called Full Self-Driving capability keep making headlines mostly for the wrong reasons, Ford ’s own hands-free driving system—called BlueCruise—is far from perfect, either, and now has the attention of U.S. authorities. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation following two fatal crashes …
Ford this week started shipping the refreshed 2024 F-150 to dealers including the fully electric F-150 Lightning , but those dealers still have plenty of 2023 models in stock, so the company has come up with generous discounts to help clear them off the lots. In Canada, the base Pro …
After heavily discounting the 2023 model in hopes of clearing units from dealer lots, Ford today announced changes and pricing details for its 2024 Mustang Mach-E . First, let’s start with range. Thanks to a lighter new rear motor, Ford’s electric crossover is now able to travel longer distances than …
Jeep and Ford both used the occasion of Monday’s total solar eclipse to announce new, dark-style packages for one of their respective off-roaders, namely the Jeep Gladiator and Ford Bronco Raptor . Let’s start with the former, which can be specified in any body colour with a NightHawk package at …