Ford - Car Reporters

28Aug

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

BMW, Chevrolet, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, News, Ram

When You still Want to Shift

For many years the idea of driving a sports car with an automatic transmission was laughable. These transmissions were capable of taking the shifting off our plates but couldn’t give us the fuel mileage we would get from a manual and certainly couldn’t give us the performance we desired. That has all changed and now more cars are fitted with automatics than ever before because they are now made to deliver better fuel mileage and certainly can shift faster and smoother than we can ourselves. Even with that thought, if you want to enjoy a manual transmission and handle the shifting duties yourself, here are twenty cars that still allow you to do so. (more…)

8Aug

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Ford, News

Versatility is the Ford Transit 350 Wagon EcoBoost V6

The Ford Transit is a van that can be used for cargo, passengers or a combination of the two. Many businesses have turned to this van for its use as a great hauling machine that is powered by a strong engine, offering a great deal of work ability. The Transit is perfect for making deliveries around town or for being the shuttle van used for airports and hotels to take care of customers and let them ride when the distance to their destination is prohibitive for walking. The Transit can also be a van that is used for a large family or carrying a sports team, making it one of the most versatile vehicles on the road today. (more…)

4Aug

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Ford

Ford Optimizes and Expands Warranty Data Feeds Using Oxlo SaaS Software

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxlo Systems, Inc., the owner and operator of ODIN(TM), the Open Dealer Integration Network for the automotive industry, announces Ford Motor Company Emerging Market Services has selected Oxlo'ssaas software to enable timely registration of extended warranty service plans that have been sold by auto dealers across the globe. (more…)

2Aug

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Brands, Ford, News

Don’t Like Spiders In Your Car? Ford Is Working On A Solution For That

If you are like most people, you don’t like spiders. They bite and some are even poisonous. Some people even have an irrational fear of spiders. If you don’t like spiders, you most definitely don’t like spiders in your car. Spiders in cars have even caused accidents amongst some drivers as they panic and try to get away from the arachnids all while losing control of their vehicles. For those who despise the eight legged creepers, Ford is working on a solution for you. (more…)

14Jul

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Brands, Ford

2016 Ford Fiesta: A Smart Subcompact Car

The Ford Fiesta is a small car and one of the least expensive vehicles on the entire car market. This makes it a great choice for those who are just starting out and are budget-conscious. the Fiesta comes in a variety of builds such as the five-door hatchback, the four-door sedan, and the Fiesta ST that gives a fantastic power punch. Not only does the Fiesta come in a size and with the equipment to be a great subcompact car, but with the fuel efficiency so many want in order to get more out of a tank of gas so as to not spend all the disposable income on gas. (more…)

7Jul

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Audi, BMW, Brands, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, News, Porsche, Subaru, Volkswagen

What You Drive Matters

No matter what your station in life is your ride is an important part of your image. As you get older and your responsibility grows with a spouse, children, pets and even the need to have versatility in your vehicle along with space what you really don’t want to do is sacrifice performance for practicality. In order to keep from feeling as if you have to give up the performance you deserve and desire over the practicality you want the best choice you can make is a vehicle that balances the two out for you. Here we have ten vehicles that offer both top performance and the practicality you need to keep your image up when it comes to your ride. (more…)

1Jul

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Audi, Ford, Hyundai, MINI, Mitsubishi, News, Nissan

Hatchbacks that Go Farther

If the price of a gallon of gasoline ever made it back down to the price it was in the 1970s or even the early ‘80s we might never worry about fuel mileage again, but because that price continues to be as much or more than a gallon of milk, one of the most common questions dealers get for vehicles is “What is the gas mileage?” Gas mileage is measures under ideal driving and vehicle conditions; which mean you need to maintain your new car, truck, or SUV properly and drive at least somewhat conservatively in order to benefit from decent gas mileage. (more…)

14Jun

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Ford, News

The RTR-X Mustang from 1969 Revisited

When generational changes occur for vehicles they often incorporate a huge amount of design and engineering changes. This can mean scrapping a design altogether in favor of a whole new look and feel for any vehicle to add the improvements and technological advances that are popular and being created at the time of the generational change. In 1969 the Mustang came out with a brand new design and look by creating a longer vehicle with a fastback and adding two more lights to become the Boss 302 model that was to become a car of pure joy and pleasure to drive and ride in. (more…)

6Jun

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Audi, BMW, Brands, Chevrolet, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, News, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Scion, Smart, Toyota, Volkswagen

How Much Bang Can You Get for the Buck? (Pt 1)

When we buy vehicles, those of us who are car enthusiasts want to know how much horsepower can be had for the money we spend. This is the statistic that we are looking for and want answered even before the performance numbers are discussed. Most of us are also on some form of a budget for our car purchases and give us the ability to buy the most car we can get for the money. Here is what you can buy in a variety of horsepower categories along with the prices you should expect to pay. (more…)

14Mar

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Ford, News

A GT with a Six: Not Enough? Let’s See.

For 2017 Ford is showing its continued love for the turbo engines, calling the latest one to be created for the GT an EcoBeast. Without a doubt that is precisely what we will see in the GT when the 2017 model year comes around and there should be little to no complaints about this amazing engine be shoved into this fast and ultra-speed designed car . Adding a six-cylinder to a car that’s only mission in life is to go fast can’t be powerful enough, can it? (more…)