Ford Adds Features, Lowers Price for 06 Explorer (photo)

Base MSRPs for the 2006 Explorer range from $27,175 to $33,160, including destination and delivery. Seat side impact airbags, tire pressure monitoring system and Roll Stability Control are standard.

Chrysler Firepower, Ford Shelby GR-1 Win Best Concept Honors (photo)

The Chrysler Firepower, Ford Shelby GR-1, Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Concept and Jeep Gladiator were named the best concept cars from the 2005 auto show season at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn.

Ford to Take Orders for Mariner Hybrid

Ford will begin pre-selling the Mariner hybrid on July 11 to gauge demand before production begins.

Forbes Announces Best Pickups for 2005

Best residual value: Dodge Ram SRT-10. Most fuel-efficient: Ford Ranger/Mazda B2300. Most reliable compact pickup: Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon.

Ford Launches Low Cab Forward Truck This Month

The low cab forward segment is one of the fastest-growing niches in the commercial truck industry, with sales up almost 50 percent in the last decade, according to Ford.

NY Lawsuit Twist Upholds Vicarious Liability

A passenger severely injured in a 2001 accident in New York City caused by a Russian diplomat cannot sue the diplomat because of diplomatic immunity, but can sue Ford, the vehicle's lessor.

Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego Achieve Top Crash-Test Rating

The 2005 models are the only passenger cars tested to achieve NHTSA's top five-star crash-test rating for front- and side-impacts without optional side air bags.

Gas-Savers That Lease the Best

Hybrid Diesels Are on the Way

Diesel hybrid technology already used in buses and locomotives; added price may dampen wide proliferation.

Trivia Answer: What was introduced in 1937 that would remain until 1952 on Ford automobiles?