Hot Stuff: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500!
February 8, 2012 – 8:10 am | No Comment

Latest Carroll Shelby offering makes its debut.
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was the venue chosen for the release of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible, an update of this iconic special edition Mustang model. This …

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What 2011′s Sales Say About Ford
January 5, 2012 – 12:05 am | One Comment
What 2011′s Sales Say About Ford

Ford is America’s best selling brand once again.
U.S. sales data for Ford are in and the news is quite good: the Ford brand topped 2 million units sold for 2011, the first time that has …

7 Models That Were Discontinued in 2011
January 3, 2012 – 12:05 am | No Comment
7 Models That Were Discontinued in 2011

Which models do you recall were stopped last year?
Quite a few models were discontinued in 2011 as automakers made changes to product line ups or, in the case of Saab, were shut down entirely. Some …

Refreshed: Segment Leading Toyota Tacoma
September 8, 2011 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Refreshed: Segment Leading Toyota Tacoma

Compact pickup truck receives exterior and interior changes.

Toyota has updated its best-selling Tacoma pickup truck line, by modifying the truck’s exterior and offering a redesigned and upgraded interior. The 2012 Toyota Tacoma returns with its …

Teased: Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
March 22, 2011 – 9:51 am | No Comment
Teased: Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck

Last week, Jason Lancaster shared “Trends Indicated Compact Pickups Will Die,” outlining the declining interest for these types of trucks at least in North America. Elsewhere, demand for smaller pickup trucks remains strong, primarily in …

Trends Indicate Compact Pickups Will Die
March 16, 2011 – 12:13 am | One Comment
Trends Indicate Compact Pickups Will Die

By Jason Lancaster

Small trucks have never really found lasting success in the American market. It certainly hasn’t been from lack of trying – major automakers as diverse as Volkswagen, Toyota and even domestic players like …

Missing Global Ford Ranger: Found
October 15, 2010 – 4:48 am | One Comment
Missing Global Ford Ranger: Found

Compact truck fans love their Toyota Tacomas and Nissan Frontiers. They also love their Suzuki Equators, Dodge Dakotas, GMC Canyons, Chevrolet Colorados, but not their Ford Rangers.
Say it again?!
Well, they do love their Ford Rangers, …

Not Helpful: Ford Ranger Teaser Photo
September 21, 2010 – 6:05 am | One Comment
Not Helpful: Ford Ranger Teaser Photo

Someone in the Ford Motor Company’s marketing department needs to be given a time out. That’s because on Monday, the automaker decided to release one very untelling teaser photo of what the next generation global …

How to Determine Small Truck Towing Capacity
August 23, 2010 – 12:05 am | No Comment
How to Determine Small Truck Towing Capacity

You can determine small truck towing ability.
Big pickup trucks such as the Ford F-150, Dodge Ram and Chevy Silverado are prized for their power and towing capacity while small trucks such as the Ford Ranger, …

Speculation Abounds Regarding Ford Ranger Replacement
August 26, 2009 – 12:05 am | 3 Comments
Speculation Abounds Regarding Ford Ranger Replacement

Since the early 1970s, the Ford Motor Company has had a small pickup truck in its line up, initially selling the Mazda built Ford Courier before replacing that model with the Ford Ranger in 1983. …