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Ford and Microsoft brag on Focus Electric technology

Shane McGlaun, May 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford and Microsoft are teaming up to brag on the technologies inside the Focus Electric EV at the Future in Review Conference. The car will be hitting dealer showrooms soon. The Focus Electric is an electric car from Ford Motor Company and packed inside the vehicle is a lot of Microsoft technology, including Ford's Sync technology. There's more tech packed inside the vehicle then voice-activated Bluetooth alone. Read The Full Story

Ford now taking orders on C-Max Hybrid

Shane McGlaun, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has now announced that it is taking orders for the C-Max Hybrid utility vehicle. The C-Max Hybrid is the most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle in America according to Ford with a base price that's about $500 lower than that of the Toyota Prius V. Ford's C-Max has some interesting features such as a hands-free lift gate. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: May 11, 2012

Mark Raby, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Friday, everyone. We made it through yet another week, and what a week it was. Be sure to check out all of our CTIA coverage, but for now let's see what made news today. First up, we have a Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy Note hands-on report. And going along with that theme, check this out - Samsung Galaxy S III accessories press images revealed. And in non-Galaxy news, 2013 Ford Fusion touts unprecedented technology. Read The Full Story

2013 Ford Fusion touts “unprecedented technology”

Chris Burns, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

There's nothing like a car company claiming they've got a car like the 2013 Ford Fusion with what they're calling "unprecedented future mobility technologies," that's for certain. In this case we've got a vehicle that both looks the part and has a collection of features inside such as lane-keeping, a Blind Spot Information System, driver alert systems, and a whole lot more. These systems, says Ford, enhance the abilities of the drive to move forward with not only driving, but driving smart. Read The Full Story

California demands electric cars from more manufacturers

Michael Crider, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

California has gained a reputation as one of the scripted governmental bodies in the world when it comes to the environment, and like it or not, there's no denying that its legislation drives green technology. At the moment the top six automakers in the state - Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Nissan - are required to sell a certain number of all-electric or fuel-cell cars every year. California has updated its mandate so that by 2018, any automaker that sells 20,000 vehicles or more in the state will also be held accountable. Read The Full Story

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2012 Ford Focus Electric AT&T MyFord Mobile app hands-on

Chris Burns, May 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

Today we had a chance to speak with a fellow named Dylan who was representing the Ford Motor Company and their soon to be released 2012 Ford Focus Electric car. Our first encounter included no less than an in-depth look at how the mobile application MyFord Mobile, made specifically for this vehicle, worked with and assisted the vehicle in real time. This may well be the first vehicle to ever be released and promoted with a free app to go with it - and it's not as absurd as that sentence makes it seem! Read The Full Story

First Ford dealers get certified to sell the Focus Electric

Shane McGlaun, May 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're a fan of green vehicles and have been looking forward to the new Focus Electric from Ford, the automaker has now certified the first dealers to sell the vehicle. The first batch of 67 dealers are now certified to sell the Focus Electric, and the car will arrive this spring. The car will be available nationwide by the end of 2012. Read The Full Story

New Ford Escape EPA rated for 33 mpg with 1.6L EcoBoost

Shane McGlaun, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has announced the EPA handed down the fuel economy rating for the new Ford Escape with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine. The EcoBoost used in the Escape is a 1.6-liter twin turbo engine offering 2 miles per gallon more fuel efficiency than competing products such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 on the highway. The new Escape offers five mpg better fuel economy than the outgoing version of the small SUV. Read The Full Story

Ford tepid on electric trucks

Shane McGlaun, Apr 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

So far, we've seen a lot of electric cars from automakers around the world, but we haven't seen such a big uptake in the production of electric trucks. There are few electric trucks on the market, butmost are aimed at larger enterprise users rather than the general consumer. Ford CEO Alan Mulally has said that Ford intends to come to the electric truck market slowly. Read The Full Story

Is Fords EVOS concept the 2015 Mustang?

Shane McGlaun, Apr 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Of all the American muscle cars on the market today, the Mustang is the longest lived. The car has been in continuous production since it first rolled off the assembly line in 1964. There have been some notable design failures in the eyes of most Mustang enthusiasts such as the Mustang II. The Mustang faithful were expecting a redesigned car to debut in time for the 50th anniversary around 2015. Read The Full Story

Ford Focus recalled over wiper problems

Mark Raby, Apr 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

There is an insane number of intricacies when it comes to building a car. Even something as seemingly innocuous as the windshield wipers need to be assembled perfectly or there could be reasons for concern. Case in point - the latest automobile recall that targets more than 140,000 Ford Focus cars on the market. It's a problem that lasted for more than a year before Ford realized it and fixed it. Read The Full Story

2013 Lincoln MKZ packs vast retractable roof

Chris Davies, Apr 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Ford has taken the wraps off of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, the company's new midsize luxury sedan featuring a vast retractable panoramic roof and the latest iteration of SYNC with MyLincoln Touch. Markedly similar to the MKZ concept shown back in January, the 2013 MKZ pairs a choice of 2.0 four-cylinder, 3.7 V6 or 2.0 hybrid engines - with a choice of front- or all-wheel-drive - with Lincoln Drive Control ride balance, for what the company claims is the smoothest, most dynamic ride to-date. Read The Full Story