It’s somewhat appropriate that Hennessey’s latest go-fast creation is named after a dinosaur, because the VelociRaptor harkens back to an era long past, when massive SUVs roamed a landscape plentiful … Read more
U.S. fans of the rough and roaring action of Australia’s V8 Supercars series are in for a treat this weekend, as the racing series makes its first stop on U.S. … Read more
Q: I need a new convertible top for my Mustang. The problem is, the prices for tops ere all over the place and I can’t really see major differences between … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day! Fyidriving would like to send best wishes to all of the great mothers out there, especially the ones who raised well-rounded car enthusiasts. The care and feeding … Read more
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) added a new top category for their safety picks, making bragging rights a bit tougher. The IIHS tests rate vehicles from good, acceptable, … Read more
The radical update of the Ford Explorer that hit the streets in 2011 is a good example of doing it the right way. Ford could have taken a conservative approach … Read more
If you are a NASCAR fan, then you know what the Ford Fusion looks like now that the new generation racers actually again look more like the cars in the … Read more
Ford’s range of high-efficiency, direct-injection turbocharged engines is the way of the future for the company. Thanks to high output from relatively small displacement, the economical engines have been replacing … Read more
You either like the looks of the 2013 Ford Flex or you don’t. While the exterior changes are subtle, there’s a more complex appeal to the car’s looks than originally. … Read more
To keep attention on the ground-pounding SVT F-150 Raptor, Ford has introduced a special edition model for 2014. It’s not as though there are many competitors for the factory off-road … Read more
The Ford SVT F-150 Raptor may be an off-road bruiser, but that didn’t stop it from strutting its stuff at the famed Nurburgring in Germany. Tanner Foust, host of the … Read more
Fyidriving.com has unearthed an interesting news nugget while pumping the local Ford dealer for future vehicle info. And the news isn’t good for fans of the current Boss 302. If … Read more
The most important thing about this year’s Detroit International Auto Show may not be the cars, but the enthusiasm and positive attitude of everyone here. While automakers may not be … Read more
You hear a lot about buying American, and you’d think it would be easy: buy stuff made in the U.S. But when it comes to cars and trucks, the politicians … Read more
Continuing a proud tradition of impressive concept pickup trucks, the Ford Atlas takes the work-ready look of the F-150 a few steps further. Beneath the fancy tough-truck innovations, you’re also … Read more
The Toyota Prius has long been king of the hybrids, but Ford is gunning to take the top spot. As the rollout of an aggressive number of high-profile hybrid-electric vehicles … Read more
Q: I have a chip-type key for my car and sometimes it won’t start. When that happens, I have to use the spare chip key and it starts fine, then … Read more
Getting a Ford SVT F-150 Raptor under the Christmas tree might not be as hard as it sounds. The popular hard-core off-roader has been licensed by a number of toy … Read more
Take away a quarter of the cylinders and what do you get? A smooth, small, successfully efficient and power engine, one already chosen as the European Engine of the Year. Ford’s … Read more
Q: Why are small pickup trucks vanishing from the market? I’ve owned Rangers and others for years and love them. Now the only ones available are the Nissan, Toyota and … Read more
Fyidriving.com had a funny feeling that there might be more fallout from the Hyundai fuel-economy fiasco, where the company is paying drivers for inaccurate advertised fuel economy for several of … Read more
Ford has taken plenty of flack for its home-grown interactive, voice-activated, multi-tasking MyFord Touch system for being too slow and for a lack of intuitiveness. But the fix is definitely … Read more
The Ford Mustang Boss 302 may have a throwback name to the heyday of the pony-car years, but its performance is anything but old school. For 2013, the most noticeable … Read more
Those of us who remember when stock-car racing actually involved competition among drivers in real stock, mass-produced-and-later modified-for-racing stock cars, were skeptical about the new push for NASCAR machines that … Read more
With the Christmas season upon us, Fyidriving’s top management asked me to ponder the new cars I’d put on my Christmas list if Santa were to send me a text … Read more
Commercial vehicles aren’t sexy, but they are big business. Fuel economy and technology are just as important–if not more so, since many working trucks spend more time on the road … Read more
As 2012 winds down, the industry looks forward to 2013…but not with one last glance back. The first rounds of voting are done and we have the top six nominees … Read more
When the new Ford Transit full-size van hits North American shores late next year, it will feature a new European-developed powertrain to go with its world-vehicle styling. Ford announced that … Read more
AOL Autos has watched the industry in 2012 for the most significant innovations, and narrowed its list of thirty automotive technological advances down to six. Want to help decide? Check … Read more
There’s a point in most of our financial lives when it’s time to buy that first new car. For some, that’s a red-letter day. For others, it’s a relief not … Read more
If there’s one thing that’ll remind you why you love cars, it’s dropping the top on a Ford Mustang convertible, pointing that long, brightly painted hood down a gently curving, … Read more
Hot on the heels of the announcement that the 1.0 liter Ecoboost engine will be offered in the Fiesta for2014, Ford pulled the wraps off of the rest of the … Read more
Santa Monica, Calif. – Ford recently showed off their new Fusion, especially the Hybrid version, in the shadow of the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel. It was a good place … Read more
The sneakster got a hold of a recent Ford-commissioned study that concludes that seven out of 10 drivers have adopted various fuel-saving techniques to stretch each gallon of fuel. Among … Read more
The familiar Ford Crown Victoria and Chevrolet Caprice no longer are the mainstays of the police car world; these days you’ll see the blue rolling in a wide variety of … Read more
Remember the Aerostar, Windstar and Freestar? The sneaky one completely understands if you’ve forgotten the names of Ford’s previous minivan models, or that Ford ever made such vehicles in the … Read more
Fyidriving.com has picked up some interesting news about the next-generation Mustang that is scheduled to debut for the 2015 model year. Apparently the decision has been made to replace the ponycar’s … Read more
It’s a car that veteran racer and Ford friend Carroll Shelby would have no doubt have liked, but he would have likely also asked “why?” In fact Fyidriving.com is asking … Read more
Driving while doing things other than driving is becoming a major problem, but some selective snooping around has uncovered a plan by Ford to reduce the problem. Apparently, some of … Read more
Not likely, but Ford claims its upcoming four-door hybrid does offer better fuel economy, more power and a lower starting price than the Toyota Prius v, which is the largest … Read more
Americans love powerful cars. More importantly, we love V8 power; sure, maybe 10 cylinders is OK, but only because they sound like a V8. Some people will pay lots for … Read more
Everyone knows the vehicle most associated with soccer moms is the minivan. It’s the suburban poster child for family lifestyle. However, Mother’s Day is over and Father’s Day is at … Read more
Fyidriving.com has become aware that Ford is apparently planning to introduce a wagon version of its upcoming 2013 Ford Fusion, possibly as early as spring of 2013. Several of these … Read more
Phillip Phillips, the American Idol heartthrob who won over the show’s TV audience with individualism, musicianship, artistry and buttery-yet-bitter vocals, apparently has another talent: giving away Ford vehicles. Phillips, 21, … Read more
Richmond, Calif. – It’s a good indication that new car shoppers are still interested in compact SUVs when the Ford Escape, which has changed little since it debuted in 2000, … Read more
By now you’ve no doubt heard the Carroll Shelby died May 11 at age 89. It is perhaps fitting that his name is on the fastest, quickest and most powerful production Mustang … Read more
By now you’ve no doubt heard the Carroll Shelby died May 11 at age 89. It is perhaps fitting that his name is on the fastest, quickest and most powerful production Mustang … Read more
The world’s most powerful production V8 engine is not found in a high-priced Italian or German exotic sports car, but under the hood of a Mustang. Not just any Mustang, … Read more
The world’s most powerful production V8 engine is not found in a high-priced Italian or German exotic sports car, but under the hood of a Mustang. Not just any Mustang, … Read more
A growing number of Ford customers are ordering their new Focus compacts with manual transmissions, fyidriving.com sees, bucking an industry-wide trend that some watchers predict will be the eventual demise … Read more
A growing number of Ford customers are ordering their new Focus compacts with manual transmissions, fyidriving.com sees, bucking an industry-wide trend that some watchers predict will be the eventual demise … Read more
In the 1960s Ford decided to beat Enzo Ferrari in his own game. After spending a couple of million dollars during negotiations with Ferrari to buy his company, Ford was … Read more
Portland Ore. – It’s a good thing Ford’s 2013 Flex and 2013 Taurus offer all-wheel drive. In an area that doesn’t get much snow, Ford’s media launch of these two … Read more
It is perhaps irrelevant that the Ford B-MAX small car is not sold in North America, but its Active City Stop safety tech really needs a shout-out from fyidriving.com. Safety, … Read more
Ford Motor Car is looking to make its Mustang sports car available to enthusiasts around the world, fyidriving.com has learned. Long a staple of North American performance enthusiasts, Ford sees … Read more
Ford Motor Car is looking to make its Mustang sports car available to enthusiasts around the world, fyidriving.com has learned. Long a staple of North American performance enthusiasts, Ford sees … Read more
Single guys confused about what they should drive can heave a sigh of relief —we’ve done the noodling and come up with the top 10 best new vehicles for bachelors. … Read more
When Ford introduced this six-cylinder engine in their full-sized pickup truck, they reversed a decade-long trend. Used to be, back in the last century, that base pickups featured sixes, mostly … Read more
Although 2011 wasn’t one of the best years for the automobile industry, there were some high notes. In particular, several vehicles showed up in the top 10 sellers that certainly … Read more
I was fortunate enough to grow up in those halcyon days of the Muscle Car Era. Every manufacturer had dog in the hunt. General Motors had its legendary Pontiac GTO … Read more
Saying good-bye to six-cylinder power, Ford’s slick new Fusion mid-size sedan debuted early January at the Motor City’s annual auto show with the apparent mission – revealed here by fyidriving.com … Read more
Worrying a lot about design is the new thing for sports-ute development teams. Last year, Ford released its completely redone Explorer and the attention to design was evident. Ford’s designers … Read more
Detroit – If you walked outside during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, three blocks away the sun was shining off GM’s Renaissance Center’s windows in blazing glory, … Read more
It’s practically a tradition that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is accompanied by the worst weather of the season. The second week in January in Detroit is … Read more
Many people will recognize the 2005 GT, Ford’s supercar. It would be hard to imagine a finer homage to Ford’s LeMans-winning, Ferrari-beating GT40 race car of the 1960s than this thoroughly modern remake. … Read more
Ford chief executive Alan Mulally was in China recently, in part to discuss building and selling electrified cars in that country, as the global auto industry moves toward producing more … Read more
With the Ford Focus hitting the streets as a 2012 model, the small car offerings for the company are new and more exciting, just when small cars seem to be … Read more
Nearly 90 percent of all plastic water bottles end up in landfills, and while many of us don’t give them a second thought once we pitch rather than recycle them, … Read more
Ford’s launched a new website (www.ford.com/cars/mustang) that puts a Mustang design paintbrush in daydreamers’ and aspiring designers’ hands. Visitors can choose one of the four Mustangs —V6, GT, Boss 302 or … Read more
After a highly developed marketing campaign using social media and special events to introduce the latest generation of Ford Fiesta, the only changes to the 2012 model are accessory packages … Read more
A lot of folks might be surprised to find out that this car exists. Manual transmissions are growing increasingly rare and, in fact, the reasons to buy them are … Read more
The Edge crossover is the latest Ford vehicle to get the EcoBoost treatment. It’s also the first of the Fords to get the new 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which is … Read more
Ford’s partnered with Azure Dynamics, a leading producer of electric components and powertrain systems, to produce Ford Super-Duty hybrid trucks. Azure’s plug-in hybrid technology will be initially integrated on the … Read more
Ford enlisted the help of Facebook fans in naming a planned Mustang V-6 performance package. Nearly 1.4 million people responded, suggesting names and voting until the final name, “Mayhem,” was … Read more
Ford’s due to begin producing passenger cars and light-duty vehicles in Russia with Russian automaker OAO Sollers before the end of this year, reports The Wall Street Journal. The announcement … Read more
Los Angeles – While Ford says the Focus is its most significant global nameplate, I beg to differ. True, they’ve sold more than 10 million of them since the car … Read more
All new for 2011, the Ford Fiesta packs a lot of technology and features into its compact price. Offered in a five-door-hatchback … Read more