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Ford Escape Ends Production After 25-Year Run
News
Launched in 2000 as a 2001 model, the Ford Escape became one of the most popular SUVs in North America during its first two decades before losing ground to Asian competition in recent years. Well, retirement time has finally arrived. The same goes for its luxurious cousin, the Lincoln Corsair …December 17, 2025
5 Things to Know About Mazda’s New Infotainment System
Technology
Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the spring, the third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 benefits from conservative yet tasteful styling revisions, offers more interior space, and eliminates the optional turbo engine to replace it with a new hybrid system… in 2027. One of the highlights, of course, is the cabin’s transformation, …December 15, 2025
IIHS Hands Out Final Top Safety Pick Awards for 2025
News
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has now finalized its list of the safest vehicles for 2025 , which includes both 2025 models and some 2026 models. Thirteen additional vehicles have received the highest distinction, namely a Top Safety Pick+ award, bringing the total to 66. These include …December 16, 2025
Ford F-150 Lightning is Officially Dead But Will Return as Extended-Range EV
Electric
Ford confirmed on Monday the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning , whose production had been suspended indefinitely earlier this year, in order to prioritize the significantly more profitable gas-powered and hybrid F-150 models. As part of its revised Ford+ plan, the Blue Oval is shifting to higher-return opportunities, including the …December 15, 2025
Top 10 Most Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports
Top 10
Trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just published its latest annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 380,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2025 model years as well as some early 2026 models. Twenty potential trouble areas are considered (engine, …December 5, 2025
