Topic: Ford Taurus

In Gear 2014 Ford Fusion: Sleeker, more efficient than ever

The redesigned 2014 Ford Fusion is one of the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient mid-size sedan on the market right now, Halvorson says.

Ford recall: 465,000 vehicles could have fuel leaks. Are you affected?

Ford recall involves about 465,000 cars and SUVs. The company says the Ford recall is due to fuel leaks in several of its 2013 models.

'Car Talk' to end, leaving void in mechanics-who-talk-like-Noël Coward niche

Tom and Ray Magliozzi, the Tappet Brothers of 'Car Talk' fame, announced that they will end their 35-year run on public radio in September. The unique show was comedy 'of the first order.' 

Top 12 best cars for the money

Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:

Ford transmission, fuel-sipping engine in the works

Ford transmission will have eight speeds; EcoBoost engine, three cylinders. Ford transmission and engine are part of automakers' push to boost fuel economy.
06/04/2011 02:15 pm

In Pictures New York International Auto Show 2011

Detroit's Big 3 all turn profits in 2010, pulling out of long skid

The Big 3 – GM, Ford, and Chrysler – each reported a profitable 2010. Their collective unit sales rose 19 percent from 2009, one of the worst years ever, as more consumers returned to showrooms.
01/04/2011 04:36 pm

Auto sales: seven cars in fast lane despite slow economy

Auto sales in the US fell sharply in August, compared with numbers that were juiced a year ago by the federal "cash for clunkers" incentive program. But when you compare sales so far this year with the first eight months of 2009, industry sales have at least moved in a positive direction. Here are the top-gaining models for each of the seven biggest car sellers.
09/01/2010 10:29 pm

Barack Obama to sell auto bailout good news in Michigan

Barack Obama will stop at three auto plants over the next several days, visiting General Motors and Chrysler factories in Michigan on Friday and a Ford facility in Chicago next Wednesday.
07/30/2010 10:51 am

Surprise! Ford, GM post sales gains by making cars people want to buy.

Two months into an uncertain recovery, Ford and GM show they’re building cars that attract buyers. Chrysler slides.
04/01/2010 07:48 pm

Rising auto sales could rescue Michigan, Big Three

Auto sales are up, even for the Big Three. The worst may be over for US automakers – and for Michigan.
03/25/2010 02:50 pm

New cop car unveiled: Ford Police interceptor to roll out in 2011

The new Ford Police interceptor will replace the Crown Victoria-based police car at the end of 2011.
03/18/2010 09:07 am

Horizons Avatar smashes past $2 billion, but can it beat Gone with the Wind?

The sci-fi epic Avatar raked in more money than any other, but what about inflation?
02/04/2010 05:10 pm

Concerns mount that suspect in abortion-doctor shooting had extremist ties

In 1996, a Kansan with the same name was arrested with bombmaking materials in his car trunk.
06/02/2009 01:00 am

Modern mariner phones home to Maine schoolhouse

From an oil rig in the Indian Ocean, a seafaring dad offers practical math and tales of pirates as lessons over a Web connection with his kids’ classroom back home.
12/15/2008 12:00 am

Reviews of "Science Fair" and "The Maze of Bones"

Science and history are made fun in these lively tales.
11/27/2008 12:00 am

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.
09/15/2008 01:00 am

Dad's museum mania

On each museum trip, my sister and I were handed a quiz. If we did well, we got ice cream.
06/13/2008 01:00 am