Posted in Automotive, Ford, Lincoln, Recalls on May 14th, 2008
Ford is recalling more than 650,000 F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT trucks to fix a hose that could affect the vehicles’ braking power, reports the AP. Included in the recall are the 2005-2006 versions of the trucks with 5.4 liter 3-valve engines. There have been 11 minor accidents and no injuries related to the problem, […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Financing, Ford, Gas Prices, GM, Honda, Nissan, SUV, Toyota, Trucks on May 2nd, 2008
Throughout the month of April, consumers traded in their gas-sucking SUV’s and trucks for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. Even with a slow economy, there’s no surprise that we’re seeing this trend of people who are buying smaller vehicles that cost less to fill up the tank. Toyota, Nissan and Honda, all popular manufacturers of smaller, […]
Posted in Ford, Fuel Prices, Mom Cars, SUV on Apr 21st, 2008
Ford in a report today says minivans have hit a 23 year low in sales. Is this because more people are buying crossover cars or is it because of fuel prices? For those of you who absolutely need a minivan and would be interested in a Ford, now may be the time to buy because […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford, Toyota on Mar 13th, 2008
Toyota has announced a cutback on production of the Toyota Tundra and Seqouia models starting this spring. This follows a similar anouncement by Ford to cut back on pick up production last week. These type of announcements will no doubt continue as the American consumer feels pressure with their monthly budgets. With economic incentives and tax […]
Posted in car buying incentives, Financing, Ford, Incentives, Toyota on Mar 3rd, 2008
Today both Ford and Toyota have reported that sales in February were down. Ford was down 6.9% and even the F Sereis pick up was down, Ford’s big selling product. Toyota wasn’t much better, down 2.8%. Toyota Corolla sales dropped the most for them. The good news as you will see in an article in […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the following recall for many Ford cars concerning cruise control switches: Thursday, February 28, 2008 Contact: Karen Aldana Telephone: (202) 366-9550 Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Warns Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Owners of Fire Hazards Involving Faulty Cruise Control Switches in Recalled Vehicles That Have Not Been Repaired Owners of Recalled […]
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