The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is an example of the second type of Marauderization (not to be confused with Moroder ization ) within the world of Ford's Mercury Division. Starting in 1958, Ford's new MEL ( M ercury- E dsel- L incoln) big-block V8 engine was given the Marauder name when installed in Mercury models. Yes, I bought these badges.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

With over 1,000 horsepower, the electric sports sedan is poised to rival Tesla’s Model S Plaid. The price tag is expected to be around $140,000 (1 million RMB). It even outsources its batteries to Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and several others. With most components built in-house, BYD has an advantage over many rivals.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

Hyundai IONIQ 6 checks all the boxes as an affordable EV Hyundai introduced the IONIQ 6 electric sedan in South Korea in late 2022, with sales kicking off in the US in March 2023. Perhaps, more importantly, you can charge Hyundai’s electric sedan (10% to 80%) in as little as 18 minutes with 800V DC fast charging.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 9, 2008

In Congressional testimony last week, Alan Mullaly, head of Ford, committed the company to developing plug-in cars. The work will include partnering with battery and powertrain systems suppliers to deliver a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) in a van-type vehicle for commercial fleet use in 2010 and a BEV sedan in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

All-new, 7-seat Ford C-MAX. Ford will launch the all-new, 7-seat C-MAX, introduced this past week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in North America in late 2011 as a “whitespace” vehicle. The all-new, next-generation Ford Focus sedan and five-door hatchback models are scheduled to launch late in calendar year 2010 in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta four-door sedan. Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter Barb Samardzich, vice president of Ford global powertrain engineering. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. Click to enlarge. Transmission. Steve Pintar, chief engineer.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 28, 2024

Its sedan derivative, the Swift Dzire , also went on to become a hit, and eventually, an independent brand in itself. THE MISSES Maruti Baleno/Altura | 1999-2007 Maruti’s bold step into the premium sedan space back in 1999 was with the Baleno sedan. Both were eventually discontinued.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

According to the agreement inked between both sides, Geely will get Volvo’s sedan technology and the usage right of partial technology from Ford Motor Company. Tags: Brief. Geely is more interested in Volvo’s technology, compared with the latter’s brand influence. Earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2023

Now, more than ever, finding an appropriate vehicle that’s actually affordable can be challenging – to put it mildly – given a hyperactive used car market and skyrocketing price tags of even the most horrid machines. This author recently saw a beige 2002 Ford Windstar with 168,000 miles priced at $9,995, fer chrissakes.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6 Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9 Ford will be raising the fuel efficiency of more than a dozen models, including the Focus, Escape, Taurus and F-150, representing close to two million new vehicles annually. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency Policy.

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My Electric Car

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BYD’s offerings range from low-cost EVs, like the Dolphin electric hatch and Atto 3 SUV, to premium models such as the Yangwang U7 electric sports sedan, which boasts over 1,000 horsepower and starts at a price tag of over $140,000.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

BYD Yangwang U7 (Source: Yangwang) The brand revealed its premium Yangwang U7 electric sports sedan last month with over 1,000 hp and a starting price tag of over $140,000 (1 million RMB). It will join the 1,200 hp U8 off-roader that costs around $150,000 in BYD’s luxury Yanwang brand.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2010

The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid sedans come in second, at 41/36, followed by the Honda Civic Hybrid; Honda Insight; Lexus HS250h; Nissan Altima Hybrid; Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner Hybrid; smart fortwo Cabriolet and Coupe; Toyota Camry Hybrid; and Lexus RX450h hybrid. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Chongqing Changan, which has already introduced a hybrid van dubbed “CV11” last year in China, plans to sell a hybrid sedan called “CV8” next month. Tags: Brief.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938. The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. Ford Mustang Mach-E (& F-150 Lightning & E-Transit). Ford has had little to show in the EV market some some time. Tesla Model 3 80,681.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2010

VW Jetta TDI (Sedan and Sportwagen): 49%+. Similarly, the Ford Escape Hybrid introduced in 2004, had a consumer take rate of 10% in 2009. Tags: Brief. Audi Q7 TDI: 30%. BMW 335d: 8%. BMW X5 xDrive x35d: 17%. Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC: 18%. Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC: 13%. Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC: 12%. Lars Ullrich.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The Honda Civic Hybrid has more than $3,000 worth of forced features, while the Ford Fusion Hybrid includes nearly $4,000 worth, according to UCS. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

billion to Ford Motor Company. Last week, DOE also signed a $465-million loan agreement with Tesla Motors, which will be used to build manufacturing facilities in California for electric power-trains and Tesla’s Model S electric sedan. Nissan LEAF, a five-passenger sedan, will be available for private and fleet customers.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Ford came in a strong second in the monthly hybrid tally, with 2,361 units sold, up 73.5% Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales were down 0.2% The new Fusion/Milan hybrid sedans sold 1,401 units, representing 8.7% The Malibu mild hybrid sedan posted 212 units, up 371% from the year before, for 1.9% of LS sales.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

to convert 300 gasoline-powered Ford E-250 cargo vans to CNG, a move that will reduce vehicle carbon emissions by 480 tons per year. The new vehicles will include Toyota hybrid sedans, Chevrolet hybrid pickup trucks and new mild hybrid aerial fiber splicing trucks. Tags: Brief. Verizon has contracted with Steelweld Equipment Co.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2010

This multi-layer advanced seat comfort system is currently on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. SoyFoam , made from renewable soybean oil, has been on the Ford Mustang seats since 2008. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Sustainability Vehicle Systems. Lear ECO/EVO Structures are slated to debut in 2010. Lear ECO Padding. ECO Fabrics.

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EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

These days, all-electric options are available in every type of vehicle, from high-horsepower electric sports cars to stylish electric luxury sedans to torque-heavy electric trucks. 4 has the most budget-friendly price tag, the mid-range Pro maximizes the ID.4’s Let’s take a look at some of them. Volkswagen ID.4

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

Reported sales of hybrids in the US reported by Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan dropped 45.5% year-on-year in April to 21,735, despite full month sales for the new Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan hybrids. Ford posted 1,134 units of the Escape and Mariner Hybrids, down 40.5% Tags: Hybrids Sales.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Ford reported December sales of hybrid vehicles totaling 2,843, up 147.4% Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales increased 33.5% Sales of the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans reached 1,686 units in December, representing 8.0% EcoBoost is standard on the Taurus SHO and available on the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

All purchases will be made from manufacturers with an existing contract with the GSA, which are General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. This includes the purchase of 2,500 hybrid sedans that will be ordered by 15 April. Tags: Brief. This is the largest one-time purchase of hybrid vehicles for the federal government fleet yet.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

the Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. This number drops to 23 without the Hybrid Tax rebate, concentrated primarily among small cars and sedans. Tags: Brief. Alternative-fuel vehicles provide a strong hedge against a jump in fuel prices.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. The luxury sport sedan category, where cars are expected to deliver sporty driving dynamics, spirited performance and be better looking than a base model sedan, has some fine entries. Ford Bronco.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

Combined reported US hybrid sales (from Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan) in April totalled 21,735 units, a 45.5% Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 129,898, down 31% compared with April 2008. In April, the Ford Fusion paced the share performance with record sales of 18,321. Tags: Hybrids Sales. to 42,536 units.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

You will notice that it’s a handsome, premium-grade midsize car that looks like a tall sedan (it’s actually a hatchback). The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

automaker since Henry Ford’s Ford Motor debuted its shares in 1956. automaker since Henry Ford’s Ford Motor debuted its shares in 1956. Tesla will compete with established automakers like Ford, General Motors, and Nissan Motor, all of which are racing to launch electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The Cruze will compete with vehicles such as Toyota Corolla; Honda Civic; Ford Focus; Hyundai Elantra; and Nissan Sentra. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency. The 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge. Emissions controls.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford Motor Company. Achieve a 25% fuel economy improvement with a gasoline engine in a 2010 mid- to large-size sedan using technologies including engine downsizing, turbo-charging, direct injection, and a novel exhaust aftertreatment system. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty. 15,000,000. 11,953,786.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Ford posted the first year-on-year 2009 sales gains of any major OEM in the US market in July, with total sales climbing 2% to 158,838 units. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 9% versus a year ago. Ford’s fuel-efficient vehicles pace July sales results.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 28, 2010

The Leaf beat off competition the Coda electric sedan, Ford Focus BEV electric car, Mercedes-Benz F-Cell hydrogen [.]. Tags: Nissan Green Car Journal GreenCar leaf Washington Auto Show. Nissan’s innovative electric hatchback offering is scheduled to go on sale in Europe by 2012.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Several new products are planned for the United States market, including a new Maxima sedan, the Cube small car and a new version of the Z-family sports cars.ew" more A nd there is this from the Wall Street Journal : "In an interview Wednesday, Mr. Ghosn said not all the electric cars Nissan manufactures will be purely electric or emission free.

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