Topic: Ford Mustang

Teacher inherits $7 million in gold coins from reclusive cousin

Teacher inherits $7 million: Actually, it was $7.4 million stash. A San Rafael teacher inherited two wheel barrows worth of 2,900 Austrian coins, 4,500 from Mexico, 500 from Britain, and 400 U.S. gold pieces.

Loner leaves $7.4 million in gold coins to long-lost cousin

Loner leaves $7.4 million in gold coins to his first cousin, a San Francisco-area teacher who was named his sole heir. The $7.4 million fortune come from a wide variety of Austrian gold coins, some that date as far back as the 1890s. 

Saving Money
Cheap gas guzzler vs. fuel-efficient car: Which is cheaper long-term?

Is it better to buy a cheap gas guzzler, or a more expensive car that sips gas? It depends on several factors.

Mitt Romney would be the wealthiest president ever, Forbes calculates

Forbes Magazine analyzed Mitt Romney's wealth, including investments, real estate, and cash. It found $230 million in assets, while the total for the Obamas is nearly $6 million.

Companies question whether Facebook ads pay

General Motors has withdrawn ads ahead of the social giant's IPO, and others are asking if Facebook can really monetize its users.

10 great summer cars

Wind in your hair, sun in your face – the summer drive is as classic a pastime as barbecues and baseball.  For dedicated sun-seekers, the right machine can make all the difference, and since most of us can’t afford the demi-convertible Maybach Landaulet limousine, here are 10 fun-loving new models sure to keep a summer smile on your face.  Climb into one of these this season, and you’ll be happy to keep driving duties for yourself.

The Vote
Another Mitt Romney clunker? 'Ann drives a couple of Cadillacs, actually....'

Mitt Romney wanted the focus to be on his plan for the economy, but mention of his wife's two Cadillacs at the speech in Detroit renewed concerns that his wealth could be a liability.

Change Agent
Work, reimagined: Detroit gets creative

How residents of Detroit, America’s most famously down and out city, are building livelihoods that also rebuild their communities.

Black Friday 2011 deals: How about 20 percent off a new car?

Looking for a great deal on Black Friday 2011? You could elbow your way through big-box stores. But don't forget car dealerships, where new-car discounts may run in the thousands. 

2013 Mustang: world's most powerful V-8?

2013 Mustang comes with 650-horsepower production V-8 engine, beating the rival Chevy Corvette ZR-1 by 12 horsepower. Top speed for 2013 Mustang: more than 200 miles per hour. 

Mars soil and rocks unlike any seen by rover so far

Mars soil and rocks: The solar-powered workhorse beamed back images of the horizon, soil and nearby rocks that are unlike any it has seen during its seven years roaming the Martian plains.

Camaro now outselling Mustang? Vroom.

Camaro combines new look with solid feel to attract buyers. In its first five months, Camaro outsold Mustang 40,000 to 30,000 units.

Fuel-efficient cars drive US sales surge

Fuel-efficient cars – like Chevy's Cruze, Hyundai's Elantra, and Ford's Focus – led an estimated 19 percent car sales increase in April. GM says rising gas prices started pushing drivers into fuel-efficient cars in March.

2012 Beetle: new design showcased at Volkswagen show

2012 Beetle makes its debut in New York. Traditionalists miss its huggable curves but others are excited about an updated interior and more powerful, fuel efficient engine.

Why I drive an old car

As we roll along in a two-decades-old Dodge, my son winces and dreams of Mustangs.

Top picks in 2011 Consumer Reports car issue: Ford, Kia, and Used

The 2011 Consumer Reports car issue recommends new models by familiar brands, including Toyota and Honda. And for value-conscious buyers, it offers this time-tested advice: Buy Used.

Seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day

It’s Valentine’s Day, and those “sexiest cars” lists are rolling in. Silly? A little, but it’s too much fun not to play along. We looked at 2011 cars that were attainable (sorry, Dr. Porsche, Jaguar, Tesla), not overly obvious (Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, BMW 3-series), and sporting a noticeably new look. We like the Volvo C30, but it didn’t much improve a reliably pretty fleet. I haven’t driven all these vehicles, but over several years of test-driving I did race through several of these cars’ predecessors. You can still see the skid marks. Here, in random order, are my seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day 2011:

New Mustang requires second key to unlock secret race car mode

Ford's Mustang Boss 302 can be turned into a competition-ready track car with the turn of a second, red key.

Horizons
Google Chrome OS: Why should people switch?

Google Chrome OS has buzz now, but a number of stars will have to align for many folks to migrate to it.

Global News Blog
Yale murder: Police to arrest lab technician

Officials are obtaining an arrest warrant for Raymond Clark III, a lab technician who worked in the building where Yale student Annie Le's body was found, after his DNA was found to match evidence from the crime scene.

Etc.

Etc.

All revved up: a teen's first set of wheels

Big or small? Used or new? Who pays for gas? So many decisions to make about teens' cars.