Study Shows Some Hybrids Worth the Premium

Edmunds study indicates that the higher purchase price is completely recovered for the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota Prius within three years of ownership.

Ford to Unveil New Diesel Engine

F-250 and F-350 trucks with 6.4-liter diesel to go on sale next year, providing better fuel economy, more horsepower, 90 percent less particulate pollution.

City of Ames Iowa and CyRide Select collectiveData to Provide Fleet Maintenance Management Software

Ford Increases Safety Features for 2007

Safety Canopy rollover detection system now standard on Expedition; crash avoidance technology, new seatbelts in development at Ford.

Ford Improves Warranty, Roadside Assistance Package

2007 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles to get extended powertrain coverage, complimentary roadside assistance for entire warranty period without raising retail prices.

Ford Expedition Redesigned for 2007

Newly designed SUV boasts 300 more pounds of maximum towing capacity over last year and 24 cubic feet of storage space behind the third row of seats.

Lincoln Town Car Likely to Be Discontinued

Low sales and plant closure expected to spell the model's doom.

Ford Adds Features to 2007 Five Hundred

Premium features include a standard entry keypad on the door, one-touch up-down front power windows, SIRIUS satellite radio, and a navigation system, as well as standard 17-inch wheels on SEL models and standard 18-inch wheels on Limited.

GM, Ford Drop Mid-Sized SUV, Minivan Models for Crossovers

Automotive News reports that GM will drop the Chevy TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy mid-sized SUVs, while Ford will discontinue the Mercury Monterey and Freestar minivans. Car-based crossovers will take their place.

High Gas Prices Affect Police Agencies

Some plan gradual switch from V-8 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors to V-6 Dodge Chargers and hybrids.