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NewsCourt Approves Settlement Against Ford and its Dual-clutch Transmission
A Canada-wide settlement has just been reached with Ford certified by the Supreme Court of Ontario. It involves the manufacturer’s PowerShift dual-clutch transmission. Customers who purchased or leased a 2011-2016 Fiesta or 2012-2016 Focus may receive anywhere between $65 and $2,932 in cash or a Ford certificate ranging in value …
On this day in history: April 25
  • 1931: Ferdinand Porsche creates the company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmBH, Konstruktion und Beratung für Motoren und Fahrzeugbau. In this venture, Porsche will create the plans for the 16-cylinder Auto Union and the ... Ladybug.
  • 1967: In Montreal, the Turcot Interchange is open to trafic
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News2018 Ford Fiesta Presented in Germany
An all-new Fiesta will soon appear on our market, and the European version has just been presented during a Ford event in Cologne, Germany. Over there, the Fiesta is offered in three-door and five-door hatchback body styles, while in North America, we get the five-door as well as a four-door …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesWard Announces 2015's 10 Best Engines
Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …
NewsTop Gear Chooses the Ford Fiesta ST
Deemed to be unconditional testers of hyper sports cars, British magazine Top Gear has chosen the Ford Fiesta ST as their 2013 Car of the Year. This contrasts a little bit with the reputation of the magazine which is to evaluate the sports cars of all types and often including …
NewsFord Fiesta wins 2013 Women World Car of the Year
A jury of 18 female automotive journalists just elected the Ford Fiesta as the "2013 Women World Car of the Year". The journalists evaluated many aspects of the contenders including their quality / price ratio, safety equipment, appearance, convenience for children and their energy consumption. The Ford Fiesta equipped with …
RacingKen Block Releases "Gymkhana Six"
Famous driver Ken Block has released the sixth installment of his "Gymkhana" series in which we see him demonstrating his remarkable driving talent. “Gymkhana” is a sport where drivers navigate a difficult obstacle course usually while drifting, spinning and sliding the car in very tight and awkward places. Ken Block …
News2014 Ford Fiesta Unveiled Ahead of Schedule
Details concerning the 2014 Ford Fiesta have been released prior to its formal introduction later this month. Canadians will be able to get behind the wheel of a next-generation Ford Fiesta - but only about a year after the vehicle has already made its mark on Europe. Not much of …
New ModelsFord to Attract Would-Be Drivers With Rally-Ready Fiesta R2 Kit
For rally fans looking to imitate what successful Ford rally drivers Mikko Hirvonen, Jari-Matti Latlava and Ken Block have accomplished, a new Fiesta R2 rally package is the place to start. Currently available throughout Europe, Ford Racing Performance Group is bringing the competition-ready package stateside to let enthusiasts turn their …
New ModelsFord Parties at the X-Games with a Trio of Fiestas
Although the X-Games has typically been the territory of Subaru’s WRX, it looks like this years’ starting field is going to be a little different. After showing off their new Fiesta rally cars at Pikes Peak a few weeks ago, Ford has opted to introduce a trio of the Olsberg …
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