Edging Up the Price: Ford’s Edge ST Starts at $43,350

Ford promised a gutsy middleweight crossover that it hopes will satisfy enthusiasts after the automaker finishes eliminating the majority of its sporting passenger car segment. For 2019, the Edge ST replaces the standard Sport trim — resulting in added performance and a higher price. However, it seems like the inflated MSRP will be worthwhile. At $ 43,350, the […]

I went to Ford’s Track Attack racing school — here’s what I learned from professional drivers (F)

Ford Ford’s Performance Racing School is free to anybody who buys a Ford Performance vehicle. It’s a one-day course, taught by experienced drivers and instructors, who show you what your car can do. All you have to do is get yourself to Utah. I’ve driven plenty of tracks, but I had a lot learn in […]

Ford’s new Focus pulls in Co-Pilot360 driver assists

Ford is taking the wraps off of its new ‘global’ Focus, and besides the new styling, we’re interested because as usual, the car will help introduce a hefty suite of driver-assist technology. Last month Ford pledged to put assists in more cars with its Co-Pilot360 package, and there should be plenty to choose from in […]

‘Indiana Jones 5’ Will Be Harrison Ford’s Last Time Playing the Iconic Character

Harrison Ford is about ready to hang up his fedora for good. The actor will play Indiana Jones again in Indiana Jones 5, but according to Steven Spielberg, Indy 5 will be Ford’s last time cracking the whip. Spielberg doesn’t rule out future Indiana Jones movies, though, and even weighs in on a possible female take on the […]

Ford’s new SmartLink plug-in modem brings older models up to snuff

A new device will allow millions of older-model Ford vehicles to be upgraded to include the same connectivity perks found in newer vehicles. The FordPass SmartLink device will enable features like a 4G LTE WiFi, smartphone integration of key fob features (remote engine start, lock and unlock, vehicle health and security alerts), and vehicle location […]

Here’s Ford’s badly needed plan to catch up on hybrid and electric cars

Ford Ahead of this month’s New York International Auto Show, Ford released some info about its plans to adapt to the changing world of transportation. The Blue Oval says it’s “going all-in on hybrids,” including versions of the F-150 truck and Mustang sports car. The automaker is also readying six new battery electric vehicles by […]

Ford’s Chariot ride-sharing vans come to London

Chariot is Ford’s attempt to launch its own quasi-public transport system with a fleet of minibuses designed to serve flush commuters. The service has seen some success in the US, and operates routes in San Francisco, Austin, Seattle, Columbus and New York. That’s enough to convince Ford to take the service worldwide, with the first […]

ZR1-Upmanship: Corvette ZR1 Tops Ford’s GT Fast Lap at VIR [Video]

– The timeless battle between the Ford GT and the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has heated up in the past week. First we released the news of a new Lightning Lap record, set in a single day behind the wheel of Ford’s half-million-dollar GT. Then Ford touted its own even quicker lap time (2:38.6, sans video) at Virginia International Raceway, claiming […]