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Smooch, I mean KISS: The plug-in vehicle I’d buy today

The most cost-effective and boring plug-in. It’s all about cost effectiveness Today, a plug-in vehicle just doesn’t work for me. Unfortunately, I live in an old North East Los Angeles neighborhood where many old homes were built before cars were common. Consequently, many houses have garages built for buggies, if any garage at all. And if you [...] [...]

Possible Chevy Volt garage fire not due to the Volt

Fire worries no reason not to buy a Volt. According to multiple preliminary reports The Chevy Volt has been associated with several fires, but the evidence suggests more and more that the Volt is not the problem. Yes, lithium-ion batteries in vehicles like the Volt are combustible, but so too are gasoline engines. And, while the National Highway [...] [...]

Hypocrites: 1/4 of all car consumers ready to buy a Prius

Almost a 1/4 of all car consumers ready to buy a Prius. Good intentions, little action Almost every American — 93 percent — supports higher fuel economy requirements and 81 percent are even willing to pay a premium for a more fuel efficient vehicle according a recent Consumer Reports study. Even better, 56 percent are ready to [...] [...]

GMC Sierra Hybrid

By Larry E. Hall The GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup truck’s gasoline V8 engine and electric motors provide a not-insignificant 33-percent increase in overall fuel mileage and roughly 40-percent better mileage in city driving compared to the standard model. Those numbers make it difficult to understand why anyone would think hybrid technology is the exclusive domain of [...] [...]

Zynga Helps Ford Reveal All-New Escape Through World’s Largest ‘Words With Friends’ Game

Fans of the popular mobile and online social game, “Words With Friends,” will be able to participate in a bigger version of the game on Tuesday,Nov. 15. Actress Jenny McCarthy will compete against the entire country in the world’s largest Words With Friends game, and in the process reveal the all-new 2013 Ford Escape. [...]

Ford’s Cloud-Connected Car, the Evos Concept, to Make North American Debut at 2012 International CES

The stunning Ford Evos Concept car will make its first appearance in North America as the centerpiece of Ford’s display at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 10-13, 2012. The Evos Concept made its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. [...]

New 2013 Escape Launches Ford’s Innovative New Seats as Americans Drive Longer, Hurt More

As American drivers face longer commutes and more back pain, Ford engineers crafted smaller and lighter, yet more comfortable and supportive seats for the all-new 2013 Ford Escape that also help deliver improved fuel economy as part of an overall reduction in vehicle weight. [...]