An often repeated urban legend about the Ford Model T has been circulating on the internet for a while now, and I am here, predictably, to put a stop to all of the fun. The rumor goes something like this: Henry Ford needed to “recall” some early batches of Model Ts because the penny-pinching industrialist … Read more
2002 Jaguar S-Type RImage: Jaguar By the late 1990s, Ford Motor Company had grown to include a number of other brands the automaker had purchased over the years. In addition to longtime Ford stablemates Lincoln and Mercury, the Blue Oval owned Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin. Those premium brands were placed under a … Read more
Image: Ford After years of rising car prices and new models growing ever biggereven pricier EVs, the tide may be turning. Cheap, small cars saw an upswing in sales in 2024, and automakers are noticing. Manufacturers like Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen are all planning to add small models back to their lineups in the … Read more
If you’re in need of cheap transportation you can score a deal on a used car from Hertz Car Sales, which sells certified pre-owned cars, the majority of which are sourced from rental fleets. I did it years ago as a broke college student when I picked up a Chevy Sonic hatch for under $10,000. … Read more
Oldsmobile is long gone. By the time the brand was phased out in the early 2000sit was a shell of its former self, but Oldsmobile used to make interesting cars like the 442, Trofeo and Aurora. One of the brand’s last interesting cars, and likely one of the rarest, was a badge job of General … Read more
The World Rally Championship has always positioned itself as the pinnacle of international rally competition, and the move to hybrid powertrains for the 2022 season was indicative of its desire to be a technology test bed for the manufacturers in the sport while increasing the power, speed, and spectacle of the top Rally1 class. Effective … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, November 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Steve’s Ideal Winter Car Is, Of Course, a Subaru BRZ 1st Gear: The Future Of EVs Depends On … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 31, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Ford Has Built 150,000 Mustang Mach-Es Already 1st Gear: F-150 Lightning Plant To Idle In Mid-November We’re starting … Read more
Reuters Ford announced that it has submitted a Letter of Intent to the Government of Tamil Nadu. American auto major Ford may opt for a combination of electric vehicles, hybrids and internal combustion engine components as its manufacturing strategy for the Maraimalainagar plant. According to sources with knowledge of the matter, Ford is working on … Read more
Ford Motor Co. has become the latest company to back away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs amid pressure from conservative groups, according to reports. “We are mindful that our employees and customers hold a wide range of beliefs, and the external and legal environment related to political and social issues continues to evolve,” … Read more
