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DETROIT - Ford is recalling about 19,000 brand-new Fusion midsize cars, including more than 1,000 in Canada, to fix defective headlights. Reflectors in the low-beam lights on the 2013 Fusions can become hazy over time, reducing brightness. Ford said Friday that it will replace the headlights for free and plans …

DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford will update software on 2013 Escape SUVs and Fusion cars to fix a coolant problem that can cause fires. Last month the automaker recalled more than 89,000 of the vehicles after getting complaints about overheating and fires. It urged owners to get loaner cars from dealers …

Consumer Reports is a publication that in the past has been willing to walk a lonely path in calling out car companies for perceived transgressions with their products. Their latest salvo is aimed squarely at Ford, and specifically at two of Ford's newest hybrids. Consumer Reports has tested both the …

WASHINGTON - Many motorists don't know it, but it's likely that every time they get behind the wheel, there's a snitch along for the ride. In the next few days, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expected to propose long-delayed regulations requiring auto manufacturers to include event data recorders …

TORONTO - American regulators have issued a warning about a car scam originating out of Oklahoma that appears to be targeting Canadians looking for great deals. The warning is about Ambient Auto Centre, which has been advertising high-end, late model vehicles on several Canadian websites at prices well below normal.

ISTANBUL, Turkey - Formula One is set to have 20 races on its schedule for 2013 after an unconfirmed European event was included on Wednesday to fill the vacancy left by the removal of the Grand Prix of America. At a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Istanbul, …

The 2013 Ford Escape can't seem to catch a break, having been involved in three recalls prior to December of this year. The fourth, and latest recall involving the all-new Ford Escape touches on every single Ford model that has so far been sold with the brand's 1.6-liter, four-cylinder EcoBoost …

TORONTO - Canadian auto sales are on the road to besting their 2011 performance, with sales for the first 11 months of the year up 6.5 per cent to nearly 1.6 million vehicles, according to an industry watcher. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said Monday year-to-date vehicle sales in Canada rose to …

Nearly 12 weeks after winning his first IndyCar championship, Ryan Hunter-Reay will finally get to accept his trophy in a ceremony at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At least for one night, the attention will be on Hunter-Reay and everything that went right last season in IndyCar. Thursday's celebration will be a …

DETROIT - After years of dismal sales, Ford's Lincoln luxury brand is reintroducing itself with a new name and a new midsize sedan. The brand is returning to the name Lincoln Motor Co. as it launches its new MKZ sedan. That was its name before founder Henry Leland sold the …