The 2013 Ford Explorer will offer customers systems to alert them they are drifting into another lane and corrective steering to pull them back on track, said Sue Cischke, group vice president of sustainability, environment and safety engineering for Ford Motor Co. View Ford online auto brochures here.
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Three is a lonely number in the auto industry. It was once used to describe coupe hatchbacks as a “three-door” because carmakers’ silly aversion to the word “hatchback.”
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Ford Motor Co.’s strong third-quarter earnings of $1.65 billion met some resistance Wednesday from an investment community wanting assurances the fourth quarter won’t disappoint.
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GM is recalling 33,964 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs from the 2012 model year because the tire pressure monitoring system doesn’t meet federal standards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects Equinoxes and Terrains built from July 18 through Sept. 6. Your car’s build date can be found on a sticker affixed to the driver-side doorjamb. The system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. On the recalled SUVs, the warning light won’t illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. An underflated tire can cause tire overloading and overheating, leading to a blowout and possible crash. Underinflated tires also can result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling and poor fuel economy. The recall is expected to begin this month. GM dealers will update the body control module free of charge. For more info, affected owners can call Chevrolet at 800-630-2438, GMC at 866-996-9463 or NHTSA’s safety hotline at 888-327-4236.
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Washington —General Motors Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 36,000 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain small crossover vehicles to recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system.
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Ford Motor Co. today announced third-quarter earnings of $1.65 billion or 41 cents per share, making it the 10th consecutive profitable quarter for the company.
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Ford Motor Co., which had been an up-and-comer in Consumer Reports‘ reliability rankings, tumbled this year due to first-year troubles with three key models: the Explorer, Focus and Fiesta.
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On the threshold of its next sports car codenamed FT-86 launch, Toyota has rolled out a promotion social game. Facebook-tailored game where users can experience driving the FT-86 II Concept is the world’s first ever 3D social racing game. Photo: the SNR poster, blog.toyota.co.uk Toyota actively uses social platforms for its other car models promotion. The company [...]
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TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2011 – Lexus will reveal the all-new 2013 GS 350 mid-size luxury sedan with F SPORT package at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. View Lexus online auto brochures here
What are your top priorities when it comes to shopping for a new car for your family? If you’re like me, safety definitely makes the list. One of the first things you can do when shopping for a car is to check out the car’s crash test results. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be rating 74 vehicles for the 2012 model year. NHTSA will be testing 22 sports utility vehicles including some that we tested at our recent $37,000 SUV Shootout — the Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot and Kia Sorento, two family friendly minivans — the Chrysler Town & Country and Toyota Sienna — and a whole slew of passenger cars like the all-new Toyota Prius V that would be a great fit for smaller families. NHTSA’s testing process underwent an overhaul last year. The new, more strenuous crash test process results in a single safety rating for each car, making it easier for car shoppers to understand. “Our five-star ratings program is a critical resource to help consumers make the best possible decisions about the cars they want to buy,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “By revamping the crash tests and creating a more rigorous program last year, we raised the bar on safety for all vehicle manufacturers. People should remember: More stars, safer cars.” Before you buy your next car, be sure and check the vehicle’s crash test ratings on the car’s window sticker or by visiting NHTSA’s website. It’s also a good idea to cross reference that information with crash tests done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For more information on crash test ratings, click here.
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