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NewsTwo Fatal Crashes Put Ford’s BlueCruise System Under Investigation
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 …
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NewsFord F-150 Raptor R Gets Extra Power, Now Trumps Ram 1500 TRX
The debut of the refreshed and updated 2024 Ford F-150 in September failed to address the most potent and most extreme model in the lineup. At last, the secret is now out. The F-150 Raptor R returns for a second year, only this time with more power under the hood.
NewsNHTSA Expands Probe of Ford’s EcoBoost V6 Engines
An investigation launched in June 2022 following reports of catastrophic engine failures with Ford Bronco SUVs featuring the 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 has expanded to include a lot more vehicles. We’re not just talking about some 25,000 Broncos now. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it will look …
News2024 Ford F-150 Gets a Few Exterior, Powertrain and Tech Updates
The Ford F-150's popularity is larger than life. In fact, the blue oval's F-Series has been the top-selling truck in America for the last 46 years. At a time when everyone is called upon to reduce their consumption of resources, such popularity may raise questions, but the fact remains that …
NewsFord Trademarks “F-200,” But What For?
Following rumours of a street performance truck that could be called F-150 Lobo, another possible addition to Ford ’s F-Series lineup is making headlines this week. The company has apparently filed to trademark the name F-200, but what for? A larger F-150, similar to the late Nissan TITAN and TITAN …
NewsFord F-150 May Soon Get Street Performance Variant Called Lobo
Ford recently confirmed it will introduce the refreshed and updated 2024 F-150 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in mid-September. Rumour has it the event will possibly include a new street performance model. Remember the gas-powered F-150 SVT Lightning that was sold from 1993-1995 and 1999-2004? Of …
RecallsFord Recalls 185,000 Trucks in Canada, Most of Them New F-150s
Ford this week announced three separate recalls that affect a total of approximately 185,000 pickups across Canada. The largest of these recalls is specific to the popular F-150 and covers the 2021-2023 model years, meaning only the latest generation is affected. There are 178,109 units in Canada, which add to …
NewsAvoid These 9 Popular Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
NewsFord Wants Best-Selling F-150 to Go Through Historic Diet
Last December, Ford CEO Jim Farley reiterated that “ fixing quality is my No. 1 priority ,” but warned that improvements won’t come overnight. Various design flaws and other issues have indeed marred the launch of key products like the Mustang Mach-E , Bronco and next-generation F-150 (driveshaft, rust). And …
NewsThese Were the World’s Best-Selling Vehicles in 2022
Undermined by supply chain disruptions, most notably the chip shortage, new light-duty vehicle sales fell 1.6 percent globally in 2022, going from 80.7 million units to 79.4 million units, according to JATO Dynamics data. The continued growth of electric vehicles, especially in China and Europe, was a bright spot. With …
NewsThe Best Full-Size Pickups of 2023
Led by the Ford F-150, full-size pickups are by far the top sellers in Canada, and that’s been the case for many years. With plenty of engine options, superior capability and more interior space than midsize models, these trucks are fantastic for work and recreation. Which one is the best …
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