May 26, 2013
- Two very similar midsize crossovers. One winner. Who's it gonna be?
May 25, 2013
- Pros* This new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST handles the road well and delivers impressive power without guzzling down too much fuel. Price The price for this 2014 series has yet to be revealed in Canada. Here's an overview of the technology offered standard or as an option. Standard: a voice-activated SYNC system which includes USB and Bluetooth connectivity, ambient and exterior lighting as well as an Easy Fuel capless fuel filler. Option: the SYNC MyFord Touch system with a 6.5-inch...
- With arch rival Ford of Australia having announced earlier this week that it will cease all in-continent manufacturing in 2016, you might think that General Motors' Holden division might be feeling a bit more confident about its future prospects. Yet that doesn't necessarily appear to be the case. At least for the moment, Ford's headline-grabbing announcement may take some of the wind out of the sails of Holden's new VF Commodore lineup (SS model pictured above), a critical new range launching...
- Pros* This new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST handles the road well and delivers impressive power without guzzling down too much fuel. Price The price for this 2014 series has yet to be revealed in Canada. Here's an overview of the technology offered standard or as an option. Standard: a voice-activated SYNC system which includes USB and Bluetooth connectivity, ambient and exterior lighting as well as an Easy Fuel capless fuel filler. Option: the SYNC MyFord Touch system with a 6.5-inch...
- The full 27 manufacturer rundown for the 2013 JD Power customer satisfaction survey; Jaguar first, Chevrolet last The full list of manufacturer results for the 2013 JD Power survey has been released, with Jaguar topping the rankings. The survey of 16,000 car owners in the UK covers 116 models that are between a year and three years old. Only models with more than 4000 sales and 50 clean surveys are eligible for inclusion. In total, respondents had clocked up more than 340 million miles in...
May 24, 2013
- Judging by the destruction the Oklahoma City area experienced earlier this week, residents are going to need a lot of help in coming months. Fortunately, a number of automakers - including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Honda and Toyota - have stepped up to donate money, supplies and vehicles to aid in the recovery and rebuilding processes. Here's a quick rundown of which automakers have pitched in and what each contributed so far: Ford Motor Company has donating $250,000 and a...
- Overall, the Sonic RS is an endearing vehicle and our number one choice in the hotly contested subcompact market (at least until we drive the upcoming Ford Fiesta ST).
- Imagine that it's the very beginning of the summer, 1947. You're starting to enjoy some of that storied postwar prosperity, and Detroit's automakers are standing by to put a shiny new automobile in your suburban driveway.
- The Detroit Three -- Ford, General Motors and Chrysler -- are reducing or eliminating summer plant shutdowns.
- Pros and Cons* Pros With its impressive power, well-calibrated suspension and effective brakes, the 2013 Dodge Charger SRT is a commanding sedan. Cons Some buyers might be deterred by the sedan's heavy fuel consumption, large size and weight. Price The SRT Super Bee starts at $44,445. Equipped with a 470 hp V8 engine, the Super Bee features a 4.3 Uconnect system, four-piston Brembo brakes, performance suspension and 3-mode electronic stability...
- In case you missed it, Australia's V8 Supercars racing series - think of it as a cross between ALMS GT and NASCAR - roared through Texas this past weekend providing entertainment for more than 68,000 fans who were in attendance at the Austin 400 held at the impressive Circuit of the Americas venue. The three-day Championship event included four qualifying sessions and four 100 kilometer sprint races, all run nearly flat-out.
The series'...
May 23, 2013
- The Jaguar XF is one of the best cars to own, according to survey results Jaguar has been named the best manufacturer in the 2013 JD Power customer satisfaction survey.The survey of 16,000 car owners in the UK covers 116 models that are between a year and three years old. Owners rank their vehicles on 66 criteria, which are grouped to deliver an overall score. Points are accumulated for good reliability, performance, service and running costs.Jaguar's victory came off the back of the Jaguar XF...
- The Detroit 3 automakers, made up of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, will be absent from the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, making this the third time in a row that the American brands have skipped the event. The first was in 2009, during the height of the financial crisis and ensuing bankruptcy of two of the Detroit 3 automakers. Speaking with...
- Ford's decision to close its Australian production facilities spells the end for a car that is a key part of motoring history Sadness rules today as we hear of the forthcoming demise, 53 years after its launch, of the Australian-built Ford Falcon, an icon Down Under since its launch in 1960.As a direct result of Alan Mulally’s One Ford strategy, the Blue Oval has decided not to manufacture cars in Australia beyond 2016, and to “retire the Falcon name” when that time comes, after one...
- Pros and Cons* Pros Great handling and visibility and attractive interior design make the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic a strong sub-compact contender. Cons Unproven reliability, small and uncomfortable rear seats, outdated 1.8-litre engine and numerous additional options are certainly not in its favour. Price Both hatchback and sedans start at $13,665 with automatic transmission versions starting at $15,965. The LT model has a MSRP of $16,815 which...