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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

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For most car enthusiasts, a Ford Mustang without a V8 under the hood is sacrilege. Full disclosure: Ford flew me to Southern California and fed and housed me. Ford says it is using the Unreal Engine 3D platform that is used in computer gaming. The EcoBoost version of the Mustang has offered over 300 horsepower since 2015.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC.

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Ford Dropping Base Bronco for 2024

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Though cheap may not be the operative word, as this choice shifts the Bronco starting MSRP from $36,785 to $41,025. But the Ford is also supposed to have truly enviable off-road chops and begins implementing some of the best tools for the job with the Black Diamond trim. The Bronco Raptor undertook the largest pricing increase by far.

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QOTD: What Price Performance?

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I concluded my 2024 Ford Mustang GT review by pointing out that if you order a fully-loaded GT it will cost you around $60K, and that strikes me as expensive -- especially for a model that once offered V8 power for a relatively low price. At what price does a performance car stop being affordable? So, what say you?

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

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Legacy automakers like Ford and General Motors are in the hunt, but so far, no one has been able to topple Tesla’s top spot. BMW is hoping to take some of the shine off of Tesla’s crown with a new incentive that gives buyers a $1,000 discount to buy one of its new EVs. Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4

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First Look: 2024 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor

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With Ford having debuted the global version of the midsize Ranger pickup in 2021, the only question was what kind of changes would be made for the American market. Ranger happens to be to the versions you can already buy in countries where they have the steering wheel on the wrong side. But Ford said it would likewise offer the 2.7-liter

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U.S. Taxis Get Greener; Hybrid & Electric Cabs Increasing

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Sturdy, simple and cheap to buy, cars like Ford's Crown Victoria have become part of the landscape in cities like New York. But with rising gas prices and concerns over emissions, things are really changing. For decades, the stalwart of the taxi ranks has been the full-size sedan.

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