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The 2011 Ford Fiesta had its shortcomings

The reborn 2011 Ford Fiesta is available as a four-door hatchback or sedan. It’s powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder developing 120 horsepower. Transmission choices are five-speed manual or six-speed automatic.

Early reviews were strong but over time, questions about quality have cropped up

Ford Ranger pickup fits right in the middle

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The perfect mid-size pickup choice

Time for some automotive bits and pieces

Nissan has discovered technology that stifles viruses, including coronavirus

Ford Explorer Timberline as much limo as SUV

There's all kinds of elbow room in this vehicle, and it has massive proportions. If you want to pop the hood, you better be a basketball player because the Explorer stands so tall that you literally can't reach inside the engine bay.

This is a people-carrier par excellence and is amazingly quiet on the highway

Ford Maverick Hybrid has plenty going for it – if you can find one

According to Ford, this hybrid has a combined fuel economy of 6.3 litres/100 km, which no other truck can come close to. Last time I checked, gas was as high as $2.25 a litre in some parts of Canada, so this is definitely worth thinking about

The 2022 Maverick doesn’t sport any weird idiosyncrasies. Mainstream ergonomics all the way

Ford Lightning comes to stranded Tesla owners rescue

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The battery on the Lightning is strong enough to actually charge other electric vehicles, including stranded Tesla owners

Buying used: 2012 Ford Fusion has plenty to offer

Although it lacks the visceral driving sensation that manufacturers like BMW, Audi and Acura have, the V6 Fusion can handle itself well

Tasteful interior, available leather upholstery, heated seats, rearview camera, blind spot warning and more

Ford’s Maverick brings hybrid tech to compact pickup trucks

Ford Maverick

Ford says the new Maverick hybrid will feature a multi-position tailgate and have 10 anchor points in the bed. Meanwhile, Honda is ready to introduce a new hatchback Civic

Alberta should be at the forefront of the shift to electric vehicles

We need a national mining strategy so Canada can supply the global market with the lithium needed for electric vehicle batteries

Buying used: 2011 Ford Explorer a people mover with frills

The Explorer was aimed more at soccer moms than off-road rock-hoppers, and was still the quintessential suburban grocery-getter. With seating for seven, it came with all the features you’d expect to find in a mid-size SUV

This Explorer was aimed more at soccer moms than off-road rock-hoppers, and was still the quintessential suburban grocery-getter