Tests and Features

First Drives2010 Ford Fiesta: A taste of things to come
There’s a fire in Ford’s belly. Under Alan Mullaly’s direction, the giant from Dearborn is offering a whole bunch of new models. And, in what is perhaps a sign of the times, they’re showing renewed interest in sub-compact vehicles, a segment that’s increasingly showing promise. Traditionally, American manufacturers have not …
Test Drives2010 Ford Fusion: A better car and a more complete line
While most manufacturers try to pass off their intermediate sedans as full-size vehicles, Ford makes a point of keeping a separate model for each category. They’ve got the Taurus, which is very big, and the Fusion, which is a little less bulky than many of its rivals. And this year, …
First Drives2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO: A break with the past
You must admit that Ford’s been making progress for several years now. We’re finally seeing the tangible results of the recovery plan in the quality of the new vehicles, and the 2010 Taurus is no exception. Those who still believe that Ford products aren’t competitive compared to others should go …
Test DrivesFlexing or Flexible: The 2009 Ford Flex4.0/5
Alan Mulally is, quite honestly, the best thing to happen to Ford since their creation of the assembly line. Having seemingly taken the once-ailing manufacturer from struggling to keep up with Chrysler and GM to a proud position as the sole Detroit-based manufacturer to reject US government loans, his strategy …
First DrivesGain Momentum with the 2010 Ford Fusion
Times are tough for two thirds of American car manufacturers. The other third, Ford, seems to be coping much better. Over the last few years, product quality at the “Blue Oval” has significantly improved, though it has yet to be perfected. Ford’s reliability has also made some big strides, as …
Test Drives2009 Ford F-150: Rekindling the Love Affair4.0/5
Not surprisingly, at the age of 16, I had a very limited selection of automobiles available at my disposal. While my father stoically handed the keys of the family Cadillac over for my road test, the rest of my early driving days were spent behind the oversized wheel of a …
First DrivesFord Fusion Hybrid: Lean, green and back on top!
At this point in time, the slightest piece of good news coming from an auto maker should make headlines. Ford, for instance, if you believe the journalists who attended a recent event organized by the boys behind the blue oval, is looking calmly toward the future. Like every year before …
First Drives2008 Ford Fusion SE – Are you serious?
Those three words were my neighbour’s response when I told him that I was pleasantly surprised with the Ford Fusion that I was testing this week. In fact, when I told him that it was one of the most underrated cars on the road, he approached the vehicle to give …
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